Build Instructions

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  Parts

  To make this you will need an ESP8266 board or an ESP32 and you can also add a battery if you want.

  For the display I used an EPaper Firebeetle module.

  I suggest to use a board from DFRobot with this module as the pinout will be compatible and you will face no issues anywhere, I used Firebeetle board from DFRobot as it has on board battery charging and monitoring solution.

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  Get PCBs for Your Project Manufactured

  You must check out JLCPCB for ordering PCBs online for cheap!

  You get 10 good quality PCBs manufactured and shipped to your doorstep for 2$ and some shipping. You will also get a discount on shipping on your first order. To design your own PCB head over to easyEDA , once that is done upload your Gerber files onto JLCPCB to get them manufactured with good quality and quick turnaround time.

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  Download and set up the Arduino IDE

  Download the Arduino IDE from here.

  1. Install the Arduino IDE and open it.

  2. Go to File > Preferences

  3. Add http://arduino.esp8266.com/stable/package_esp8266com_index.jsonto the Additional Boards Manager URLs.

  4. Go to Tools > Board > Boards Manager

  5. Search for ESP8266 and then install the board.

  6. Restart the IDE.

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