Sticky notes have always been a preferred way to stay organized and focused without messing up on important commitments. However, sticky notes themselves can turn out to be messy if there are a lot of things to keep track of. This is where the ESticky makes itself relevant. Designed by electronics hobbyist Gokux, ESticky is a sleek and digital alternative to sticky notes that comes with an ultra-low power e-paper display.
What Is ESticky?
ESticky transforms a 2.9-inch Waveshare e-paper display paired with a compact Seeed Studio XIAO ESP32C3 microcontroller into a semi-permanent memo board. The device stays powered by a battery and consumes minimal energy, thanks to e-paper’s low-power nature. Users update their notes or images remotely via a simple web app, eliminating the need for paper and tape.
Why It Stands Out
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Clean & Eco-Friendly
No more sticky note clutter—just a clean, electronic display that persists until updated. The best thing here is that there is zero energy consumed as long as the display remains unchanged. The e-paper display will only consume power when the display changes.
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Smart & Easy
Connect to the device over Wi-Fi, type in your message or upload an image via the web interface, and your display gets refreshed instantly.
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Future-Ready
Though early (v0.1), the open-source project is already inviting enhancements—from improved image handling to future Bluetooth capabilities.
Its Working Principle
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Design & Build
The creator uses Fusion 360 to position components in a compact 3D-printed enclosure—options include nylon or transparent resin via SLS printing.
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Web Control
Plug in your Wi-Fi credentials, boot up ESticky, and it shows its IP address. Enter that via any browser to access the interface—styled with Tailwind CSS—for editing text or uploading BMP images.
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Updates & Limitations
The current version handles text and image display, but alignment and upload glitches remain—ripe areas for community collaboration.
What’s Next?
As already stated, while the ESticky project is an ongoing project, there are already quite a few exciting upgrades being planned. Those include a dedicated mobile control app, Bluetooth support, and enhanced energy optimization. Plus, there are also plans to include a custom PCB and battery system in a future iteration that would be more optimized and efficient.
Final Thoughts
ESticky comes across as an innovative, eco-friendly solution to everyday reminders. It’s intuitive, elegant, and open for innovation. This should allow for a more organized workspace with less paper clutter. In other words, ESticky can be the perfect example of digital minimalism, something that is also environmentally friendly.
