E Ink AM300 Prototype Kit *unboxed*

TadW · 07-09-2008, 03:42 AM

The following photos were from Flickr, with the right to share and distribute (CC licensed). Notice that the AM300 prototype kit already includes the Wacom Pen input feature!

Original link: http://www.saintzeno.com/blog/2008/0...-am300-dev-kit

pilotbob · 07-09-2008, 10:24 AM

So, what is this we are looking at? Is this the 6inch screen with the Epson controller?

BOb

Lorion · 07-09-2008, 10:28 AM

Yes, its 6 inch, you can read it on the bill in picture 2.

pilotbob · 07-09-2008, 12:31 PM

You mean that white paper to the right side? The only word on that I can read is "INK" at the top. The rest I can't see at all. Perhaps it's my middle aged eyes.

BOb

astrodad · 07-09-2008, 01:17 PM

Bob, it says 6" PANEL AND WACOM TOUCH SENSOR.

pilotbob · 07-09-2008, 01:49 PM

Oh yea... I see that when I open it in paint and zoom in. Thanks.

BOb

Lorion · 07-09-2008, 02:36 PM

By the way: This thing looks awesome. I am looking forward to get a product in this quality!

wallcraft · 07-09-2008, 03:03 PM

The AM300 specs, are here. Both the Kindle (Some Kindle source code digging) and the iLiad (Hacking and/or development) also appear to be based on GumStix boards, but with different display controllers.

dave5 · 07-09-2008, 04:47 PM

Hi.

I'm Dave... the guy who took the photos. Alan asked me to drop by and add some comments.

I've been a fan of e-ink devices for a while (here are photos of some basic Librie experiments in '05: http://www.flickr.com/photos/flash5/sets/852316/).

This display is a MAJOR step forward... I am blown away by the improved contrast and the really huge improvement in refresh rates.

I'm still trying to get my feet when it comes to the dev side the of the equation (embedded dev is a new ball game for me).

It's a really beautiful device.

Cheers

Dave

seajewel · 07-09-2008, 05:41 PM

Does this have improved contrast and refresh rates over the Vizplex screen in the Sony 505 and Kindle? Or do you mean just in comparison to the first run of E-Ink screens? I don't think I'll feel a need to upgrade until there are new E-Ink screens with whiter backgrounds to text, although this text input seems very handy.

dave5 · 07-09-2008, 05:50 PM

Seajewel

I'm sorry I can't comment on the Sony 505 or the Kindle as I have never seen either in the flesh.

My point of comparison is my rather aged Sony Librie.

Cheers

Dave

wallcraft · 07-09-2008, 06:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dave5

I'm still trying to get my feet when it comes to the dev side the of the equation (embedded dev is a new ball game for me).

Take a look at Linux for e-readers: OpenInkpot progress *IS* being made.... The current target machines have ARM processors, but their source code may still be useful. The open source components of the Kindle and iLiad software stacks are also available.

delphidb96 · 07-09-2008, 06:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wallcraft

Take a look at Linux for e-readers: OpenInkpot progress *IS* being made.... The current target machines have ARM processors, but their source code may still be useful. The open source components of the Kindle and iLiad software stacks are also available.

Actually, the Gumstix used (and was used on the much older AM200) is an ARM variant, the PXA2xx series. So the real tweaking will probably come from the peripheral support chipsets.

Derek

wallcraft · 07-09-2008, 08:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by delphidb96

Actually, the Gumstix used (and was used on the much older AM200) is an ARM variant, the PXA2xx series.

My mistake, why call it Xscale when it is ARM (marketing I suppose). It is interesting that the PXA255 has been around since 2003.

DaleDe · 07-10-2008, 10:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wallcraft

My mistake, why call it Xscale when it is ARM (marketing I suppose). It is interesting that the PXA255 has been around since 2003.

XScale is a newer ARM compatible processor with the ability to change its speed (scale its speed) to tradeoff battery life and performance.

Dale

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pilotbob Grand Sorcerer Posts: 19,832 Karma: 11844413 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Tampa, FL USA Device: Kindle Touch	So, what is this we are looking at? Is this the 6inch screen with the Epson controller? BOb

07-09-2008, 10:28 AM	#3
Lorion Junior Member Posts: 7 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jun 2008 Device: none	Yes, its 6 inch, you can read it on the bill in picture 2.

07-09-2008, 12:31 PM	#4
pilotbob Grand Sorcerer Posts: 19,832 Karma: 11844413 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Tampa, FL USA Device: Kindle Touch	You mean that white paper to the right side? The only word on that I can read is "INK" at the top. The rest I can't see at all. Perhaps it's my middle aged eyes. BOb

07-09-2008, 01:17 PM	#5
astrodad Guru Posts: 962 Karma: 568242 Join Date: Dec 2007 Device: Kindle Oasis 3, Kindle Paperwhite 1, iPad, iPhone	Bob, it says 6" PANEL AND WACOM TOUCH SENSOR.

07-09-2008, 01:49 PM	#6
pilotbob Grand Sorcerer Posts: 19,832 Karma: 11844413 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Tampa, FL USA Device: Kindle Touch	Oh yea... I see that when I open it in paint and zoom in. Thanks. BOb

07-09-2008, 02:36 PM	#7
Lorion Junior Member Posts: 7 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jun 2008 Device: none	By the way: This thing looks awesome. I am looking forward to get a product in this quality!

07-09-2008, 03:03 PM	#8
wallcraft reader Posts: 6,975 Karma: 5183568 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Mississippi, USA Device: Kindle 3, Kobo Glo HD	The AM300 specs, are here. Both the Kindle (Some Kindle source code digging) and the iLiad (Hacking and/or development) also appear to be based on GumStix boards, but with different display controllers.

07-09-2008, 04:47 PM	#9
dave5 Junior Member Posts: 2 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jul 2008 Device: Sony Libre	Hi. I'm Dave... the guy who took the photos. Alan asked me to drop by and add some comments. I've been a fan of e-ink devices for a while (here are photos of some basic Librie experiments in '05: http://www.flickr.com/photos/flash5/sets/852316/). This display is a MAJOR step forward... I am blown away by the improved contrast and the really huge improvement in refresh rates. I'm still trying to get my feet when it comes to the dev side the of the equation (embedded dev is a new ball game for me). It's a really beautiful device. Cheers Dave

07-09-2008, 05:41 PM	#10
seajewel Fanatic Posts: 589 Karma: 1451235 Join Date: Jun 2008 Device: Sony PRS-505, Sony PRS-950	Does this have improved contrast and refresh rates over the Vizplex screen in the Sony 505 and Kindle? Or do you mean just in comparison to the first run of E-Ink screens? I don't think I'll feel a need to upgrade until there are new E-Ink screens with whiter backgrounds to text, although this text input seems very handy.

07-09-2008, 05:50 PM	#11
dave5 Junior Member Posts: 2 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jul 2008 Device: Sony Libre	Seajewel I'm sorry I can't comment on the Sony 505 or the Kindle as I have never seen either in the flesh. My point of comparison is my rather aged Sony Librie. Cheers Dave