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Modos Paper Monitor Pre-Launch on Crowd Supply

Alexander Soto

May 20, 2024

Today, I'm excited to announce the pre-launch page of the Modos Paper
Monitor on Crowd Supply. The Modos Paper Monitor is an open-hardware
13.3-inch, 1600 x 1200 monochrome or color e-ink monitor with a fast
60 Hz refresh rate, low latency, multiple image modes and dithering
options, and flexible screen update control. It can be connected
using HDMI and USB-C and works on Linux, macOS, and Windows. 

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Modos Paper Monitor

Aimed at developers and makers, the Modos Development Kit uses the
same display controller that powers our Paper Monitor with your
choice of e-ink screen. It is available with 6-inch and 13.3-inch
monochrome or color panels.

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Modos Development Kit





The Beginning of the Journey

This product is the result of a journey that began in February 2021.
Like many others, I found myself spending over 12 hours a day in
front of a computer or digital screen. My days were
filled with supporting students, attending meetings, reading
documentation, learning, and programming. By the end of the day, my
eyes felt strained, and I was tired and distracted.

I realized that the digital tools we depend on for our day-to-day
activities could be improved. They should be more beneficial to our
health, less demanding of our attention, and better suited to our
needs. I wanted to create a space free from distractions and
eyestrain where I could focus on reading, writing, and thinking--a
productive environment conducive to my health. This realization led
me to reimagine personal computing and build calm, intentional
technology.

Shared Challenges

As I shared my vision with others, I found that many people faced
similar challenges: writers, authors, journalists, programmers,
students, teachers, doctors, lawyers, engineers, makers, digital
minimalists, people with visual impairments, those with health issues
and many more.

We all struggled with the same problems--headaches, eyestrain, and
distractions caused by our reliance on digital screens. This shared
experience fueled my desire to create technology that respects our
time, attention, and well-being.

Open-Hardware and Open-Source

As an open-hardware and open-source company, we strive to create an
environment where experimentation, learning, and creativity can
flourish. For those who wish to delve deeper, our README on GitHub
provides a comprehensive primer on e-ink technology.

We believe that open-source and open-hardware are crucial to
envisioning and building a different reality--one where technology
supports our well-being and fosters a healthier relationship with our
digital lives.

We invite you to sign up on Crowd Supply to stay informed about the
latest news and updates on our project.

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