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

1x M5Paper COMM Edition

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

D2426

Color

Black

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

2.5 hrs in Battery Mode

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.