Inkycal v3 is an eco-friendly, customizable E-paper dashboard built with Python 3 and powered by a Raspberry Pi Zero W SBC for organizing and displaying information.
Previously, we have covered many E-paper display modules like Inkplate 4, EnkPi, Inkplate 2, and other E-paper display modules. But what makes Inkycal v3 different is its open-source software, a 7.5″ E-paper display with a black frame, and its modular approach to home screen settings.
Features of Inkycal v3 E-paper Display:
- Integrated System – Raspberry Pi Zero W with E-Paper display and custom driver board.
- Design – Slim 13x18cm frame, black with a black-and-white bezel, and concealed components.
- Software – Inkycal OS, Python 3-based, supports new SPI displays including 12.48″ models.
- Modularity – Offers calendar, image, slideshow, RSS feeds, stock tickers, weather, and Todoist modules.
- User-Friendly – Configurable via a web app, no coding needed.
- Community Support – Active Discord channel for assistance and a growing community of supporters and contributors.
- Build Quality – Ultra-slim, lightweight design, weighing under 150 grams.
- In the Box – Include Raspberry Pi Zero W, E-Paper display, pre-flashed microSD card, specialized front panel cover, 1m of cable, slim E-paper driver board
- Requirements – Requires a standard USB adapter, which is not included in the box.
Aceinnolab has made the software open source under the reciprocal GNU General Public License 3. Additionally, Aceinnolab announced that the new Inkycal v3 features a custom-built display driver that improves efficiency. They have also slimmed down the Inkycal v3, reducing its thickness from 12mm to 10mm.
When you purchase the Inkycal, you will receive a fully pre-assembled unit, not a kit. This includes a Raspberry Pi Zero W, a 7.5″ E-Paper display, and a pre-flashed microSD card. Additionally, it comes with a specialized front panel cover featuring a modern black and white design, a 1m cable, and a slim E-paper driver board, all pre-soldered to the Raspberry Pi for your convenience.
You can customize the screen based on various premade modules through a webpage interface and don’t even need coding skills. It supports modules like the Calendar that syncs with iCalendars like Google, an Agenda for displaying upcoming events, an Image module to showcase pictures from URLs or local files, and a Slideshow feature for a dynamic picture frame experience. Additionally, it can synchronize RSS/ATOM feeds, display stock tickers from Yahoo! Finance, show current and forecasted weather from OpenWeatherMap, integrate with Todoist for to-do lists, and even display random jokes from iCanHazDad.com. For those interested in exploring or contributing to the software you can check the Aceinnolabs GitHub repository.
The Inkycal v3 is currently purchasable through the Ace Innovation Lab’s Tindie store, priced at $190. but at the time of writing this article, there is a sale going on and you get an additional $15 discount valid until the DEC 20th.
In addition, Aceinnolab will offer a $50 discount on future purchases for returning a functioning Inkycal, this approach prevents waste and keeps hardware running longer before it needs to be replaced. Aceinnolab also plans to release a new, larger 12.48” three-color display for Inkycal soon.
Debashis Das is a technical content writer and embedded engineer with over five years of experience in the industry. With expertise in Embedded C, PCB Design, and SEO optimization, he effectively blends difficult technical topics with clear communication
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