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There's something to be said for not sending the TV to the landfill, and I imagine these use less power than a typical incandescent bulb. But more importantly,
by nwiswell 6y ago
There's something to be said for not sending the TV to the landfill, and I imagine these use less power than a typical incandescent bulb.
But more importantly, there's some je ne sais quoi that you just can't get from an e-ink display. Hacking old things and giving them new lives is a pleasure in itself, I suppose.
- IrishJourno 6y agoAuthor of the OC here: yes, the TV consumes 850 mA at 12 V DC, plus the extra dollop needed for the Pi, so it's drawing about 11 Watts — less than a typical CFC, let alone an incandescent :).