The user built a wall-mounted ESP32-powered e-ink dashboard over Labor Day to display their family’s shared Google Calendar, weather, and news for daily coordination.
ESP32, E-Ink Display, Google Calendar API
2025-09-02
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Highlight 1
Seamless integration with Google Calendar, ensuring that events are always up to date without manual input.
Highlight 2
The use of an e-ink display, which is energy-efficient and provides easy readability in various lighting conditions.
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The inclusion of weather and news updates adds value, providing a full picture of the day ahead.
Improvement 1
The device could benefit from a more customizable interface to allow users to adjust the layout, fonts, and color schemes.
Improvement 2
Adding support for more calendar platforms (e.g., Outlook, Apple Calendar) would increase its appeal and usability.
Improvement 3
The weather and news modules could be improved by offering location-specific news or more detailed weather forecasts, such as hourly updates.
Product Functionality
Consider integrating with additional calendar platforms like Outlook and Apple Calendar to broaden the user base.
UI & UX
Enhance the customization options for the display, allowing users to adjust the layout and colors according to their preferences.
SEO or Marketing
Improving visibility on search engines and social media by creating user testimonials and showcasing how the product benefits families or small teams could attract more users.
MultiLanguage Support
Add multi-language support to make the calendar accessible to a global audience, especially for non-English speaking regions.
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How do I sync my Google Calendar with the device?
You can sync your Google Calendar by following the setup instructions in the project documentation. It involves authorizing the device to access your Google Calendar API, after which the device will automatically pull your events.
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Does the device need a constant internet connection?
Yes, the device requires an active internet connection to fetch calendar data, weather, and news updates in real time.
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Can I use this calendar for multiple users or just one?
The device is designed to sync with a single Google Calendar account, but multiple users can contribute to this calendar for shared events.