From the 11/10/22 general meeting
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M5Paper, ESP32 development system w/ e-ink screen
https://shop.m5stack.com/products/m5paper-esp32-development-kit-comm-edition $79 + shipping
Videos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v9sNzmtMSXo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OrMkgMTiJ_I&t=308s
Program with Arduino IDE, UIFlow (like Scratch), possibly micropython.
More M5: https://shop.m5stack.com/collections/
M4/3 prime lens w/ free bundle
https://www.adorama.com/ipc2517mam.html
Panasonic 25mm (50mm equiv.) f1.7, $147.99
Since micro four-thirds cameras usually come with a zoom lens (if any) and nothing this fast. Bundle includes bag, cap keeper, filter kit & cleaning kit
Raynox DCR-250 Super Macro snap-on lens $71.95
Works with lenses from 52mm to 67mm filter size; 8 diopter gain
Amazon: https://smile.amazon.com/Raynox-DCR-250-Super-Macro-Snap/dp/B000A1SZ2Y/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=372DXS5KMH33L&keywords=raynox&qid=1668115521&sprefix=raynox%2Caps%2C79&sr=8-1-spons&smid=AFAGM2K2OIRAD&th=1
B&H: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/275182-REG/Raynox_DCR_250_DCR_250_2_5x_Super_Macro.html
UPS by APC, $69.99 and up at Micro Center
https://www.microcenter.com/search/search_results.aspx?N=&cat=&Ntt=APC+UPS&searchButton=search
Model shown is now $99.99
Wherever power is less than certain...
Nebula Capsule 3 video projector, full HD, nice features, $679.99 if pre-ordered in next 3 days, then $799.99 (too soon for street prices
1080p laser projector, 4K picture up to 120", 2.5 hour runtime on battery, 8w speaker built in, AndroidTV 11, automatic focus & keystone correction
Mfr: https://us.seenebula.com/pages/capsule-3-laser-release
Site has links to "review" videos. (Much cheaper Nebula Capsule is only $720p.)
Xencelabs Quick Keys macro pad $84.49 on Amazon
Lots of features, inc. knob
8 programmable keys, with 5 key sets, for up to 40 unique short-cut keys
Mfr: https://www.xencelabs.com/us/store/accessories/xencelabs-quick-keys-remote?gclid=Cj0KCQiA37KbBhDgARIsAIzce15Iz3d1g2mSHzjTzW2csat0ApYXw3gUmIAGKYKO9tRtY7idQvKK-yEaAszMEALw_wcB ($99.99 direct)
Amazon: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B08VNCLDTK/ref=ox_sc_saved_title_4?smid=A2AO8XL38SU3ST&psc=1
Flying alarm clock, $15.65
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00YXBIMIO/ref=ox_sc_saved_title_5?smid=A2GVSUI24TOQZM&psc=1 (cheapest I found; Amazon has same thing at higher prices, may arrive sooner)
Productivity Cube, now $10 at Staples (if you can find it -- apparent closeout -- no longer on website)
Set of 4 for $25.49: https://smile.amazon.com/Gravity-Digital-Workout-Kitchen-Management/dp/B09GFK6KDR/ref=sr_1_13?crid=W4N8QB5RET5H&keywords=cube+timers&qid=1668116432&sprefix=cube+timers%2Caps%2C88&sr=8-13
Stocking stuffers:
- SD cards
- Flash drives
- Jewelry tags for labeling flash drives (HK suggestion)
Dollar Tree scientific calculator, $1.25
M5Paper spex:
Product Features
- ESP32 Standard wireless functions Wi-Fi
- Internal 16M Flash
- Low Power consumption Display
- Multi-Point touch screen
- 180 degree viewing angle
- Built-in Magnet
- Internal 1150mAh Battery
- Expandable - HY2.0-4P x 3 external expansion ports
Include
Applications
- IoT Terminal
- E-Book
- Industrial Control Panel
- Smart Home Panel
- Electronic labeling
Version distinction
Version Housing Color E Ink Screen
M5Paper COMM Black transparent The first generation E-ink screen rigid panel
M5Paper White Second-generation E-ink screen rigid display panel
M5Paper v1.1 White The third-generation E-ink screen flexible display panel
Specification
Master resource Parameters
ESP32-D0WDQ6-V3 240MHz dual core, 600 DMIPS, 520KB SRAM, Wi-Fi
Flash 16MB
PSRAM 8MB
Input Voltage 5V @ 500mA
Interface TypeC * 1, HY2.0-4P * 3 , TF-card (microSD) card slot
Ink screen Model: EPD_ED047TC1
540 * 960@4.7 "
Gray scale: 16 levels
Display area: 58.32 * 103.68mm
Display driver chip: IT8951E
Physical button Dial switch *1 , reset button *1
RTC BM8563
TOUCH GT911 capacitive touch panel
Antenna 2.4G 3D Antenna
PIN pin out G25, G32, G26, G33, G18, G19
Battery 1150mAh@3.7V
Operating Temperature 0°C to 60°C
Net Weight 86g
Gross Weight 100g
Product size 118 * 66 * 10mm
Packing size 120 * 70 * 14mm
Shell Material Plastic ( PC )
Nebula Capsule 3 spex:
Specs
Model Number
Color
Size
- Height: 6.7 in / 170 mm
- Diameter: 3.3 in / 83 mm
- Weight: 2.1 lb / 0.95 kg
Display
- Display Technology: DLP 0.23 DMD
- Resolution: 1920×1080
- Brightness: 300 ISO Lumens (ISO Standards)
- Light Source Life: 30,000 hrs
- Aspect Ratio: 16:9
- Throw Ratio: 1.2
- Offset: 100%
- Focus Adjustment: Auto
- Projection Mode: Front / Rear / Front Ceiling / Rear Ceiling
- Keystone Correction: Auto (vertical ±40°), Auto (horizontal ±40°)
- MEMC: Yes
- Interface: HDMI 2.1 / USB-C / AUX-OUT
Control
- Physical Buttons: Power / Volume / D-Pad Mode / Mode Switch / Back
- BT Remote App: Android and iOS
Hardware
- CPU: Quad-Core ARM Cortex-A53 CPU
- GPU: G52MC1
- RAM: 2GB DDR
- ROM: 16 GB eMMC
- Battery: 52Wh
- Speaker: 8W
- Wi-Fi: 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Dual Frequency 2.4 / 5GHz
- Bluetooth: 5.0
- Fan: Under 28dB
Software
- OS: Android 11.0
- Working Modes: Projector Mode, Bluetooth Speaker Mode
- OTA: Supported
- App Store: Supported
Movie Playtime
Music Playtime
- 10 hrs in Bluetooth Speaker Mode
Charging Time
- 3 hrs with Quick Charge 2.0 20V/2.25A
What's In The Box
- Nebula Capsule 3 Laser, Adapter, Quick Start Guide, USB-C Cable, Remote, 2× AAA Batteries
Notes
- Copyrighted content from Hulu, Netflix, and similar services CANNOT be mirrored or screencast. Download and use apps directly through Capsule to view copyrighted content from these providers.
SW's note: If that last bit is a problems, you can always plug a Chromecast or a Firestick into an HDMI port and proceed that way.