TailsmanDesign/PocketMage_PDA
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An E-Ink PDA device using the ESP32 S3. observed · 2026-09-30
Health v2 · maintenance only
81/100
- Activity 97
- Release rhythm 78
- Longevity 49
How is this computed?
round(0.45*activity + 0.35*rhythm + 0.20*longevity); archived -> min(score, 10) — computed 2026-10-21. Adoption (stars, forks) is never an input.
- gap_med: 1
- age_days: 686
- days_rel: 148
- days_push: 21
- n_releases_24m: 30
Adoption not part of the score
2019 stars · 112 forks observed · 2026-09-30
What it is AI-extracted, prompt v1, taxonomy v1, 2026-08-30, confidence not recorded
PocketMage is an open-source E-Ink PDA built on an ESP32-S3, running a custom C++ operating system (PocketMageOS) developed with PlatformIO. It combines an E-Ink panel with an OLED status display, and includes a GUI, text editor, file manager, and an app API for community-developed applications.
Use cases
- build your own e-ink PDA device
- flash custom firmware to an ESP32-S3 handheld
- develop apps for an e-ink device with a C++ app API
- use a pocket-sized e-ink notepad and file manager
- hack on open-source PDA hardware and OS
When to choose
- you want an open, hackable e-ink PDA you can build or extend yourself
- you want to write custom C++ apps for an embedded e-ink device
- you prefer open hardware with KiCad schematics and 3D files available
When to avoid
- you need a polished consumer PDA with a mature app ecosystem
- you need color displays, touch input, or high refresh rates
- you want a turnkey device without any DIY or firmware flashing
Facets
application · maturity active
embedded gui file-system editor developer-tools embedded-systems hardware developer-tools embedded iot cpp e-ink pda esp32-s3 firmware platformio oled open-hardware diy-electronics
2 sources
- readme: https://github.com/TalismanDesign/PocketMage_PDA · fetched 2026-09-30 · e43a41d06429
- homepage: https://tailsmandesign.github.io/PocketMage_PDA/ · fetched 2026-08-29 · 8eb08f232f44
Member repositories
| Repository | Role | Health v2 |
|---|---|---|
| TalismanDesign/PocketMage_PDA | main | 81 |
For agents
markdown · JSON · MCP: product_card(name="TalismanDesign/PocketMage_PDA")
Data as of 2026-10-19T08:05:51.212177+00:00 · Report a problem