The "OG" model TRMNL device is a hackable ePaper display, popular among developers, tech enthusiasts, and smart home tinkerers. It is the least expensive, flagship device created by TRMNL, a bootstrapped and indie consumer electronics company with offices in Atlanta, Georgia and Berlin, Germany.
More details about the OG model hardware and capabilities:
Screen - 7.5" ePaper display with fast refresh and 4 grayscale
Enclosure - soft-touch ABS (Black, Gray, Sage only), chrome-plated steel kickstand
Battery - Rechargeable 1800mAh battery, upgradeable to 2500mAh. Lasts 3-6 months on a single charge.
Accessories - includes case opener. USB-C charging cable, screen protector, micro fiber available separately (Clarity Kit)
General use - TRMNL offers a thriving plugin ecosystem, whereby the community and core team can build and publish dashboards for other users to install on their device, at no cost.
TRMNL charges a one-time fee for the hardware, with lifetime access to the web platform. There are also several open source server clients available for increased privacy, security, and control. TRMNL's open source servers are documented in depth on the TRMNL GitHub organization and API documentation portals.
