Glanceboard
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Flash Firmware

Install the latest Glanceboard firmware directly from your browser. Supported on Chrome, Edge, and Opera.

ESP Web Tools Installer

Connect your PhotoPainter via USB-C, put it in download mode (hold BOOT → press POWER to cycle → release BOOT), then click Install.

Requires Google Chrome or Edge. Safari is not supported.

Your browser does not support Web Serial. Please use Google Chrome. Web Serial requires a secure context (HTTPS or localhost).
Select cu.usbmodem when prompted for the serial port.
After flashing: Unplug the USB cable, wait 3 seconds, then plug it back in. The e-ink screen retains its old image until the board reboots with the new firmware. You should see the Glanceboard setup screen appear after ~30 seconds.

Setup Guide

Follow these steps to configure your Glanceboard device after flashing.

Step 1
1
Flash

Connect USB, click the install button in the Flash Firmware section.

Step 2
2
Connect to WiFi

Device creates a 'Glanceboard-XXXX' hotspot. Scan the QR code on the e-ink screen to connect.

Step 3
3
Configure

Open the captive portal, enter your local WiFi credentials and the target image URL.

Step 4
4
Done

The device will restart, fetch the image, and display it on the screen.

Factory Reset: Hold the BOOT button for 10 seconds to reset all settings and return to setup mode.

About Glanceboard

Project Details

Glanceboard is an e-ink dashboard that periodically polls a URL for images and renders them beautifully on a multi-color display.

Hardware

Waveshare ESP32-S3 PhotoPainter (800×480, 6-color e-paper)

Links

github.com/raphdixon/glanceboard

Credits

Based on the fantastic esp32-photoframe by aitjcize.