Build a Battery-Powered E-Ink Agenda Display with Arduino Nano

Every part needed, pre-tested for compatibility, with an AI build companion trained on this exact project. Shipped from Bengaluru in 3-5 days.

Imagine a desk display that always shows today's date, time, and your three most important tasks — without a distracting backlight, using almost no power. This kit lets you build that display with an Arduino Nano, a crisp 2.9-inch E-Ink screen, and a precise real-time clock. It's a no-solder project that introduces you to low-power electronics and data persistence on EEPROM, perfect for staying organized while learning key embedded concepts.

What You'll Build

You will assemble and program a self-contained E-Ink display unit powered by a 9V battery. The screen refreshes each morning to show the current date, time, and three agenda items stored in EEPROM — no Wi-Fi or SD card needed. Two tactile buttons let you scroll through tasks or enter edit mode, and the DS3231 module keeps accurate time even when the device is off. The final unit sits on any desk or shelf as a quiet, always-readable schedule planner.

What You'll Learn

• Wire I2C devices (RTC and E-Ink) on a breadboard and manage pull-up resistors
• Program an Arduino Nano to read time from a DS3231 and display text on an E-Ink screen
• Store and retrieve three user-defined agenda items using internal EEPROM
• Design a low-power system that runs for days on a single 9V battery

Kit Contents

Why Buy This Kit Instead of Sourcing Parts Separately

Who This Kit Is For

This kit fits CBSE Class 11–12 students exploring embedded systems, B.Tech ECE/EEE freshers building RTC projects, and ATL tinkering lab participants who want a no-solder, low-power display. It's also great for hobbyists looking for a practical, always‑on agenda that teaches E‑Ink and EEPROM concepts without complex wiring.

Built and Backed by Compoden

Every Compoden kit ships with an AI build companion trained on this exact project — accessible via a QR code on the box, with WhatsApp and email backup. We've spent 10 years building projects for makers, schools, and institutions across India. If a part fails because of a manufacturing defect, replace it free within 7 days.