Flexible Displays Move Into the Home Lab
Foldable phones that open up to reveal large displays were supposed to be the next big thing. In theory, the idea sounds great — you can slip a little rectangle in your pocket, then convert it into what is essentially a tablet when needed. However, the early hardware that started to appear on the market a few years back was a big disappointment. The screens proved to be too fragile for everyday use, frequently developing creases and cracks.
The display in action (📷: DFRobot)
A few years can go a long way in the tech world, however. Now we have much better flexible display technologies that can stand up to the wear and tear of daily use. Costs have also come down to the point that electronics hobbyists can experiment with high-quality flexible displays at home. In fact, one particularly good option was just released by DFRobot. It is a...
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