Ask HN: I want to build an electronic wearable, where do I start?

Re:Ask HN: I want to build an electronic wearable, where do ... by dom96 on Saturday February 09, 2019 @06:17AM (#19121789)

I'm currently going through something similar: trying to create a hardware prototype for a tablet-like device. Even getting a board that supports eDP is a pain, and there is very little information out there that explains whether the panels are compatible with anything. I decided to just buy a RockPro64 + some generic LCD panel with an eDP hoping it will just work, but my confidence isn't high and I'm not sure where I'll go if it doesn't work.

I also couldn't find a place with people who know this stuff that could help me. It seems that getting software help is so much easier. Does anyone have any suggestions?

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Re:Ask HN: I want to build an electronic wearable, where do ... by detaro on Saturday February 09, 2019 @06:34AM (#19121824)

Just in case this fits what you are looking for as a starting point: https://blog.adafruit.com/2019/02/06/new-product-kano-comput...

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Re:Ask HN: I want to build an electronic wearable, where do ... by dom96 on Saturday February 09, 2019 @09:17AM (#19122370)

Thanks, but one of my specific goals is to get a screen that is at least 15" in size. Funnily enough I just realised that the LCD panel I bought didn't come with an eDP cable... so now I need to find that as well :(

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Re:Ask HN: I want to build an electronic wearable, where do ... by daviddumon on Saturday February 09, 2019 @08:45AM (#19122203)

Well, I will start by googling every single term you used that I don't know yet : edp, rockpro64, etc ... :)

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