Ask HN: I am looking for resources on RPi Pico / eInk displays
(I am also considering offering payment for guidance if that is allowed on HN- I did not see that it was disallowed!)
My main questions are:
- Raspberry Pi Pico or Arduino Nano? I feel both can accomplish my goals
- I see eInk displays for sale on Alibaba. What is the prerequisite knowledge needed in order to connect one of the displays to a microcontroller? Do these eInk displays come with drivers? How do I physically connect the display to a microcontroller?
- I desire that this device be battery powered that can also be recharged. I see different options in the market, but I'm struggling with understanding power requirements or what is physically possible to connect to a microcontroller (ie. aren't some batteries too strong and would fry the microcontroller?)
- I don't require any internet connectivity, but I know these components need to be physically connected. I've watched some introductory videos on soldering, but are there gotchas?