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Let's Create a Spotify Color E-Ink Desk Thing (Tutorial)

Let's Create a Spotify Color E-Ink Desk Thing (Tutorial)

What This Video Covers

  • This walks through building a color e-ink Spotify desk display instead of trying to perfectly recreate the Car Thing.
  • The project uses an e-ink screen to show Spotify playback information in a way that feels more like a glanceable desk gadget.
  • I cover the basic setup, the pieces you need, and the rough edges you should expect if you build one yourself.
  • It is a practical DIY alternative for anyone who liked the idea of Car Thing but wants something more open-ended.

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Spotify is killing the Car Thing. And while this isn't a perfect replacement, this is a tutorial to create a pretty awesome E-Ink Spotify Desk Thing.