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Diptyx Open Source Dual-Screen E-Reader Launches on Crowd Supply (linuxiac.com)

submitted 1 week ago by cm0002@suppo.fi to c/opensource@programming.dev

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Diptyx is a new open-source e-reader now crowdfunding on Crowd Supply, positioning itself as a long-term alternative to locked-down commercial devices. Built around an ESP32 microcontroller and a distinctive dual-screen design, the device focuses on ownership, repairability, and offline reading without DRM or cloud dependencies.

The most striking aspect of Diptyx is its book-like form factor. Two 5.83-inch black-and-white e-ink displays are joined by a hinge, allowing the device to close like a physical book and protect the screens without requiring a case.

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[–] freeman@feddit.org 24 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Why would I need two displays?

[–] lime@feddit.nu 30 points 1 week ago (2 children)

to feel more like an actual book probably

[–] fuckwit_mcbumcrumble@lemmy.dbzer0.com 27 points 1 week ago (1 children)

That’s like the worst part of an actual book to me. I’m only reading one page at a time. The second page is just kinda in the way until I get to it.

[–] nullPointer@programming.dev 3 points 1 week ago

would be pretty cool if it opened up all the way around so as you rotate; the screen facing away advances to the next page. you just keep rotating to read!

[–] Evil_Shrubbery@thelemmy.club 20 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) (1 children)

Yes, that's the official idea.

I myself would love a one-screen-half-price one tho.

But I am happy such projects exist, it's the foss sphere that should be going mainstream & shape our culture, not monopolistic megacorps.

[–] mesamunefire@piefed.social 5 points 1 week ago (1 children)

The open book is sorta what your looking for.

[–] Evil_Shrubbery@thelemmy.club 4 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

Yes, there are a few, but I meant like this one but with one screen.