InkyPi is an open-source, customizable E-Ink display system designed for Raspberry Pi users. It offers a minimalist, paper-like visual experience controlled via a web interface, ideal for displaying curated content like news, clocks, or AI-generated images with minimal distraction.

How It Works

InkyPi leverages a Raspberry Pi (4, 3, or Zero 2 W) connected to a Pimoroni E-Ink display. A Flask-based web interface allows users to upload images, configure plugins for news, weather, clocks, or AI text/image generation, and schedule content playlists. The system is designed for ease of use, with an automated installation script that configures necessary interfaces (SPI, I2C) and runs as a service.

Quick Start & Requirements

• Install: sudo bash install/install.sh
• Prerequisites: Raspberry Pi (4, 3, Zero 2 W), MicroSD card (min 8 GB), Pimoroni E-Ink Display (7.3", 5.7", or 4").
• Setup: Requires Raspberry Pi OS installation and script execution. Detailed instructions and a YouTube tutorial are available.
• Docs: Building InkyPi Plugins, installation.md, YouTube tutorial

Highlighted Details

• Supports multiple E-Ink display sizes from Pimoroni.
• Includes plugins for AI image generation (DALL·E) and text generation (GPT-4o).
• Offers scheduled content playlists for dynamic display updates.
• Extensible architecture for custom plugin development.

Maintenance & Community

The project is actively developed with a public Trello board for roadmap tracking. Community contributions are encouraged, with links to a troubleshooting guide and GitHub Issues for support.

Licensing & Compatibility

Distributed under the GPL 3.0 License. Includes fonts and icons with separate attribution requirements.

Limitations & Caveats

Known installation issues exist for the Pi Zero W. The project relies on specific hardware (Raspberry Pi and Pimoroni E-Ink displays), and commercial use may be impacted by the GPL 3.0 license's copyleft provisions.