Compact Calendar Display Reduces Phone Dependency
Paul Lagier created a compact desktop display using an ESP32-based Waveshare board to reduce phone dependency by showing calendar information in 15-minute blocks. The device uses a 3D-printed housing with a light-diffusing grid to improve the appearance of the 8×8 RGB LED matrix and changes displays based on orientation. It connects wirelessly to access calendar data and includes features like scrolling event text, ambient mode, and pairing mode for setup.
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Compact Calendar Display Reduces Phone Dependency No comments by: Zoe Skyforest May 1, 2026 Title: Copy Short Link: Copy Phones can be distracting objects if you’re not an enlightened master of the mental arts. Even just reading an email or glancing at your calendar can get you caught up checking other apps and notifications and waste your time. [Paul Lagier] built a device to eliminate this problem by showing him critical information right on his desk. The device is based around an off-the-shelf Waveshare ESP32 board which packs in a small 8×8 RGB LED matrix on one side. It’s a neat way to get an LED project up and running quickly, but [Paul] noted that it didn’t look that great out of the box.
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