# ENILINX TICKEY - An ESP32-S3-based color e-Paper badge with open firmware (Crowdfunding)

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Author: Debashis Das

Published: 2026-09-17T00:00:34Z

Content type: news

Language: en

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## AI overview

ENILINX has launched the TICKEY, a 3.7-inch color e-paper badge and desk display based on the ESP32-S3. It includes Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC, a rechargeable battery, and support for smartphone updates, with standard and Developer Edition storage options. The company describes the firmware as open source, but no repository or further implementation details were available when the article was written.

## Source excerpt

ENIAC (operating as ENILINX) has launched the TICKEY, a 3.7-inch color e-Paper smart badge and desk display built around an ESP32-S3 MCU. The device features Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and NFC connectivity, allowing users to update the screen from a smartphone without requiring continuous power to hold a static image. The display uses Modos' color e-paper technology to deliver 48+ native colors, with refresh times as fast as 3 seconds and sunlight readability. Measuring just 3.8mm thick and weighing 45 grams, TICKEY features an aluminum-alloy body and interchangeable faceplates, and supports NFC and QR code-based web profile sharing. The standard version includes 8MB of storage, whereas the Developer Edition offers 128MB for more advanced applications. These features make it suitable for desk reminders, event identification, digital business cards, and interactive maker projects. TICKEY specifications: Wireless MCU - ESP32-S3 Dual-core Tensilica LX7 microcontroller @ up to 240 MHz Wireless - 2.4 GHz 802.11n [...] The post ENILINX TICKEY - An ESP32-S3-based color e-Paper badge with open firmware (Crowdfunding) appeared first on CNX Software - Embedded Systems News.