A Technical Deep Dive Into Glider
Glider is the core of the Modos Paper Dev Kit. It's an open-source, e-ink display controller board designed to enable low-latency, high-refresh e-paper displays. Unlike typical e-ink solutions, Glider focuses on reducing latency to make e-ink viable for interactive applications like coding, writing, and lightweight real-time use. Read the full update.
100+ Backers, 70% Funded, Our New Glider Mega Adapter, and Livestream Highlights
In last week’s update, we set the goal of reaching 65%. We’ve not only crossed that milestone but are now 70% funded, with more than 100 backers! Every pledge, share, and suggestion is helping to shape this project and push it forward. This update announces our decision to include a Glider Mega Adapter with every kit, so you can use your Modos controller with a huge variety of e-paper panels. It also delves into some of what we've been covering on our livestreams. Read the full update.
We're Halfway There! Live Demo, Upcoming Stream, and Press Highlights
After three years of development, the first week of our campaign launch has been encouraging: 56% funded with 79 backers on board! To every backer and to everyone who has shared the project, asked questions, or offered feedback, THANK YOU. Read the full update.
Our Campaign Is Live!
After years of development, the moment has arrived! The Modos Developer Kit campaign launches today on Crowd Supply, making high-performance open e-paper technology accessible to everyone. Like many of you, I spent over 12 hours a day in front of screens, feeling drained and distracted. The digital tools I relied on demanded attention rather than supporting my well-being. I wanted something different: a space free from eyestrain and noise where I could focus. I quickly realized I wasn't alone. From writers to engineers, digital minimalists to people with visual impairments, professionals across fields shared the same frustrations: constant distraction, headaches, and fatigue. What we all wanted were tools that worked with us, not against us. That's when I began exploring electrophoretic displays... Read the full update.
Teardown Sessions Livestream Today
Join Crowd Supply's Helen Leigh and the team behind the Modos Paper Monitor today at noon Pacific to learn the secrets of e-ink. Read the full update.