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GhostPage OS v0.2: The "Connected Library" Update 🌐

11 Feb 10:06

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🚀 New Features

  • GhostStore (Beta): Added an integrated Online Store client. You can now browse and download classics directly from Project Gutenberg without
    leaving the device.
  • On-Device WiFi Setup: A new dedicated WiFi configuration screen featuring a custom-built E-Ink keyboard for SSID selection and password
    entry.
  • Experimental GhostBoard: Initial implementation of the system dashboard, providing a central hub for time, battery status, and device
    health.
  • Deep Sleep Integration: Added hardware-level power management. The device now enters a low-power state during inactivity to significantly
    extend battery life.

🛠️ Improvements & Fixes

  • Enhanced Navigation: Refined touch hitboxes for more reliable page turns and menu selections.
  • SD Card Stability: Improved file scanning logic to handle larger libraries and nested directories more efficiently.
  • Memory Management: Optimized PSRAM allocation for smoother transitions between the Reader and Library views.
  • UI Refinements: Introduced the first iteration of the "Newspaper Modern" aesthetic to the Store and WiFi screens.

📋 Prerequisites

  • An active WiFi connection is required to use GhostStore.
  • Ensure your SD card has sufficient space for downloaded .txt files.

GhostPage OS v0.1 Alpha: The Minimalist E-Ink Core

09 Feb 04:14

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📖 ABOUT THIS RELEASE:
Welcome to the initial alpha release of GhostPage OS, a high-performance, minimalist operating system custom-built for the LilyGo T5-47 S3. This version focuses on a premium digital reading experience, combining sleek typography with robust security and wireless convenience.

✨ KEY FEATURES:

  • 📚 Premium Bookshelf UI: A grid-based library with "Enhanced Card" styling and smart categorization (NEW, READING, FINISHED).
  • 👻 GhostDrop (Wireless Sync): Instant WiFi-powered book uploads (.txt) via a built-in web portal and QR code integration.
  • ⚡ Optimized Reading Engine: High-speed text rendering with adjustable font scaling and zero-latency page turns.
  • 🔒 Privacy-First Security: Borderless 6-digit PIN Master Lock.
  • 🔓 Hardware Touch Lock: Long-press the physical button (IO21) for 2 seconds to disable touch inputs (ideal for reading without accidental taps).
  • 🧼 Advanced Anti-Ghosting: Innovative "Physical Wash" technology for secure, trace-free transitions.
  • 🔋 Extreme Efficiency: Deep sleep logic with instant resume via hardware button.

🛠 HARDWARE COMPATIBILITY:

  • 📱 Device: LilyGo T5-47 S3 (4.7" E-Paper).
  • 🧠 MCU: ESP32-S3.
  • 💾 Storage: Requires FAT32 formatted SD Card for book storage.

🚀 HOW TO INSTALL:

  1. Download the ghostpage_os_v0.1.bin.
  2. Connect your LilyGo T5-47 S3 via USB-C.
  3. Flash the binary using Espressif's Flash Download Tool or the Web-based ESP Tool.
    • Offset: 0x00 (or as per your partition scheme).
  4. Once flashed, the OS will prompt you to set your initial 6-digit PIN.

GhostPage OS - Optimized for the love of reading. ❤️