My e-ink frame

MajorC

Thank you. Then I will try the components next time.

handfish

@Matuki Thank you for sharing. I’m in the process of doing something similar: your code is a godsend!

nat.andrews

perfect github page, thank you a lot!

I’m following your instructions, but can’t see the step where we get Magic mirror to display on the e-ink panel.
setting resolution etc. am I missing a step?

Matuki

@nat-andrews hello,

The display is done by the module I wrote: https://github.com/seb-ma/MMM-IT8951

The configuration is done like any module: https://github.com/seb-ma/eInkFrame/blob/4defe289e4ebbc873d0e68418e278ff21a976e08/magicmirror_files/config.js#L81

And the resolution is automatically found when initializing driver.
It can be forced in config file when using mock for tests: electronOptions: { fullscreen: true, width: 1872, height: 1404 }

Be sure to set the correct value of VCOM to not damage your eink.
Also, I never had success running my module without the root user. So, unless you find a way (this interest me) you must run MagicMirror as root.

I let you read the readme of the MMM-IT8951 module, but if you need more details or have some questions, let me know.

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edited to correct behavior on resolution

handfish

@Matuki Thanks again for you help with this. I’m trying to get my eink working without the touch pads.

Can I confirm how you run the mirror as root? Just using sudo? Also the VCOM needs to be given to the MMM-IT8951 module as “driverParam: { VCOM: -1.25 },” in the config? I didn’t see anything about this in the instructions.

Thanks!

handfish

@Matuki Also just wondering what version of nodejs you need and why? Just checking whether I need a new version of nodejs or if RPi distribution has caught up?