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I would buy a product version of this too, even though I have calendar notifications on 3+ devices. I really like the aesthetics. There's something human about

by wenc 7y ago

I would buy a product version of this too, even though I have calendar notifications on 3+ devices. I really like the aesthetics. There's something human about it -- it reminds me of Susan Kare's work on the original Macintosh [1]. There's so much soul and whimsy in what were nothing more than B&W pixeled icons. There's a certain timelessness to it. Another example: HyperCard's main screen [2]. Another Raspberry Pi digital display project I really like is this one [3], which mimics a train station display. The aesthetics is powerful here too because the fonts etc. reminds one of something familiar in the physical world. [1] https://kare.com/apple-icons/ https://kare.com/apple-icons/ [2] https://blog.archive.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/MTIyMzI2ODgxMjYwNTYzNzM3.jpg https://blog.archive.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/MTIyMzI2... [3] https://www.balena.io/blog/build-a-raspberry-pi-powered-train-station-oled-sign-for-your-desk/ https://www.balena.io/blog/build-a-raspberry-pi-powered-trai...

brettcvz 7y ago
Very kind of you! I'm happy to help you set one up if you're willing to buy the components. The wiring is very simple, and while the code is open source, I'd also be happy to send you the SD card image if you'd like.
- wenc 7y ago
  I appreciate the offer very much. Unfortunately I’m not much of a hardware guy and these days my attention is a little scattered due to all that’s happening around us. I do think it’s an inspired project though —- being able to glance at what’s next on the calendar without context switching seems really useful.
- TsiCClawOfLight 7y ago
  This is great! Have you published any further details?
Cthulhu_ 7y ago
Yeah, I wouldn't mind something unobtrusive like a desktop clock that gently lets you know how much time you have until a next meeting or whatever. Thankfully I don't have many meetings nowadays, but a few years ago there would be a couple a day, ranging from daily stand-ups, interviews, all-hands presentations / demos, etc.

by wenc 7y ago

brettcvz 7y ago

Very kind of you! I'm happy to help you set one up if you're willing to buy the components. The wiring is very simple, and while the code is open source, I'd also be happy to send you the SD card image if you'd like.

wenc 7y ago
I appreciate the offer very much. Unfortunately I’m not much of a hardware guy and these days my attention is a little scattered due to all that’s happening around us. I do think it’s an inspired project though —- being able to glance at what’s next on the calendar without context switching seems really useful.
TsiCClawOfLight 7y ago
This is great! Have you published any further details?

Cthulhu_ 7y ago

Yeah, I wouldn't mind something unobtrusive like a desktop clock that gently lets you know how much time you have until a next meeting or whatever. Thankfully I don't have many meetings nowadays, but a few years ago there would be a couple a day, ranging from daily stand-ups, interviews, all-hands presentations / demos, etc.