The world's smallest ereader fits in the palm of your hand and you can make your own for less than $50

Date:
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:45:58 +0000

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What do you do when the ereaders currently on the market are too big for your needs? Build your own.

FULL STORY ======================================================================Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Tech Radar Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. Become a Member in Seconds Unlock instant access to exclusive member
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enough to fit in the palm of your hand, and it was custom made for less than $50.

Watch the full video (via Android Authority ) to see how it was done. The device is battery powered and uses several 3D-printed parts, together with a 1,500 mAh battery and an 2.13-inch LoRa E-Ink Display Module sourced from Amazon . Crucially, the affordable display that Lagier chose already has a microcontroller and charging circuitry built in, which means the only added hardware needed was a power source and a case. All in all, the estimated cost is under $50 (around 37 / AU$70). Article continues below You may like The best ereader for 2026 The InkPad One is a new Linux-powered rival to the Kindle Scribe Avoid paying full price a certified refurbished Kindle is a much cheaper option after this Amazon price cut

Lagier says the pocket-friendly gadget is "designed to do just one thing,
help me start reading again". He's hoping that the small size of his ereader means he can quickly grab a few minutes of reading time in between everything else going on each day. From firmware to file uploads I Built a Tiny E-Reader - YouTube Watch On The video above offers a fascinating look at the construction of the small device, together with some context on Lagier's reading habits, the motivation for the project, and details of what makes an ereader an ereader.

Lagier made a custom shell for the ereader, together with a single button for controlling everything on screen, but he describes coding the firmware and navigation system as "the most complex part" of the build.

The ereader uses a USB-C port for charging, and is able to read plain, DRM-free text files that can be uploaded through a web browser the gadget
can actually create its own temporary Wi-Fi hotspot for file transfer purposes. Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.

There's even a bookmark feature for pages you want to save, and Lagier says battery life works out at about two weeks between charges. If you're interested in building your own, check out the project page at Ko-fi , and Lagier's follow-up video too. Follow TechRadar on Google News and add us as a preferred source to get our expert news, reviews, and opinion in your feeds. Make sure to click the Follow button!

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