Pebble, the e-ink smartwatch with a tumultuous history, is making a move sure to please the DIY enthusiasts that make up the bulk of its fans: Its entire software stack is now fully open source, and key hardware design files are available too.
Pebble creator Eric Migicovsky announced the move on Monday in a blog post and video detailing the changes his reborn Pebble watchmaking firm has undertaken, and they’re considerable.
For anyone else confused, e-ink seems to be a brand, e-paper is the broader term.
Its a brand refering to a patented technology where as e-paper encompasses multiple types of display technologies defined by low energy usage and not requiring a backing light to function.
Interesting, thanks. I had no idea about the disdistinction between these terms until now (as a Kindle owner for over a decade, even…).
In my personal opinion, e-ink is the most interesting and unique form of e-paper so far. I am just waiting for the patent to run out to see how affordable the technology becomes.