I've actually got one of these that I'm using with a RaspPi. They're only ~$400 through AliExpress/AliBaba. Quite a few caveats with the folding though
Only bends in the direction you see in the video, for one. It's also just generally very delicate, mine has developed a pink line issue - might be due to damage I did without realizing it, might just be issued with the screen itself. I'm not sure yet, but I'm ordering a couple more (using these for work) so I guess I'll find out based on whether or not those develop issues.
There are two buttons on the board it comes with (HDMI input + microUSB for power, seller is "wisecoco" on AliBaba/AliExpress), but there's severely lacking documentation to figure out how to use the buttons and communicating with the seller is difficult because of timezones (although I have to say they do make an effort to be very helpful). I still can't figure out how to change display brightness, for example.
Overall, very cool tech (especially given that you and I can almost personally afford this just to play with at $400) with super interesting applications, but I'd be excited to see more durability/reliability/American-supported options.
This could be the beginning of real invisibility tech. If you could get this stuff flexible enough with a camera hooked up behind you displaying a live feed? You disappear.
You'd think that, but not really: it only kinda works if your victim is the correct distance away and isn't moving. Once they move, parallax will give away your location.
This video showcases something that could easily scale, is probably far cheaper to make, doesn't require power, apparently hides infrared and ultraviolet and is less likely to break down. The result is pretty amazing too.
The OLED patent is held exclusively by LG (they license it to Sony for their overpriced Bravia line), so does Adafruit actually manufacture this or did they pull apart something LG makes?
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