DIY E-Ink Home Dashboard Without Headless Chrome (Python/Pillow)

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Hi HN,I wanted a dashboard for my home that didn't glow in the dark or look like a computer screen. I built this using a Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W and a Waveshare 7.5" E-Ink display.Instead of the common approach of running a headless browser and taking screenshots (which is slow and resource-heavy), I render the image directly using Python and Pillow (PIL). This brings the refresh time down significantly and runs smoothly on the Pi Zero.I wrote a blog post about the build process, the hardware I used, and the code structure.I also ended up writing a short book/guide for those who want a complete step-by-step walkthrough to build the exact same setup, which is linked in the post.Happy to answer

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Website: tjoskar.dev/posts/2025-11-02-eink-pi