Show HN: Open-Source eInk Bike Computer

Re:Show HN: Open-Source eInk Bike Computer by robot_jesus on Friday September 04, 2026 @02:53PM (#49568629)

To each their own and the e-ink computer is a neat project. But I'm personally with you on not wanting a separate device. I have my iPhone and a quad lock case I swap on for rides.

Not sure I'm 100% on board with the visual style of your interface (some of the metrics look like they'd be nearly impossible to read while riding 30mph down a gravel road) but I'd love to check it out once it's released.

Do you have a way to sign up for release email or updates for your project?

Good luck!

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Re:Show HN: Open-Source eInk Bike Computer by mholt on Friday September 04, 2026 @03:38PM (#49569242)

Thanks; not yet unfortunately, I have been too busy to set up a mailing list, but that's a good idea.

The video preview I linked to only shows the rich maps and instrument modes. There's also a wireframe map view that is higher-contrast and much more practical for your gravel rides: https://i.imgur.com/lZF20Xz.png -- and I am still tuning of course, we can make the map smaller and the characters larger, etc.

Maybe follow @mholt6 on X for updates when I have them... whenever Apple will let me in.

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Re:Show HN: Open-Source eInk Bike Computer by robot_jesus on Saturday September 05, 2026 @11:14AM (#49577363)

Alas, no X account but I'll set a remind to check in again in a month or two. Cheers.

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Re:Show HN: Open-Source eInk Bike Computer by matsemann on Friday September 04, 2026 @05:45PM (#49570608)

For many, a separate device is a feature. Not using the phone battery and not poosibly damage my phone (fall) is good.

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