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by stevage 11 days ago
Are there any off the shelf e-readers which support this firmware? This site seems to be for people who want to solder together their own e-reader from components.

Also, it does a bit misleading to say "Charging, battery protection, an optional frontlight and a 24-pin e-paper interface, all on one PCB you can build for around $60." According to their own parts lists, if you are build 5 of these, you're in for $63.74 (plus shipping?) So if you want just one (like a normal person), it's going to cost more. And that's still just the circuit board and components: no mention of the outer plastic casing. (I can't find any info on their site about how to get that - presumably 3D print, but haven't found plans.)

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They do ship directly to AU: https://www.xteink.com/

I way prefer ePaper over reading on my phone so I have both the x3 and the x4 and love both.

The x3 is so small it sticks to my phone via the charging magnet on the back so it goes everywhere my phone does.

The x4 is a bit bigger so a bit more readable but still smaller than an iPhone, so it’s easy to keep in your pocket or bag.

I have the X4 and it fits on the back of my Pixel 9 Pro XL.

EDIT: I use a "MagSafe" case.

Xteink ereaders do (available on Amazon) but just make sure to get the “developer edition” and you can flash the hardware.
If you have an X4 non-developer version you can still flash crosspoint (idk about the one from OP) via the sd card method, its described on the crosspoint website.
Hmm, I can't see any. Just cases. Maybe they don't ship to Australia.
> https://www.xteink.com/pages/shipping-policy

First country in the list: Australia

I got mine from AliExpress (sent to the Netherlands)
Hey trying to understand this better. Isn't $63 around $60? Maybe I'm missing something
You're missing everything else I said in my comment.