Model X Progress Report

we introduced X on July 30, 2025. below are updates since then, which are also included in monthly newsletters.

Tech Specs

• 10.3" 1872x1404 EPD resolution 16 shades of gray
• Dust and basic waterproofing with a hacker-friendly enclosure
• ESP32-S3 with 16MB of flash and 8MB of PSRAM as a core processor with fallback 2.4GHz WiFi
• 5GHz WiFi support via ESP32-C5 as a modem (external antenna)
• Support up to 2x 5000mAh 3.8V LiPo batteries with automatic detection
• Battery gas gauge from TI for battery SOC/SOH/capacity tracking
• Bosch accelerometer for portrait/landscape orientation
• Gesture touch-bar based on Azotech IC
• Magnetic pogo pin-based mount for charging and accessories (Coming 2026)
• OTG support with 5V 2A output

August 2025

1. multiple boards and controllers support touch gestures, battery charging, and 5ghz WiFi
2. our lead HW engineer also threw in a Qwiic connector, you know, just to have it
3. the circular area interfaces with a waterproof "puck" shaped charging connector, and several test points on the motherboard's bottom will let us build a QA jig for our warehouse
4. prior to release we'll prototypes to your favorite creators for first-look reviews

September 2025

1. we ordered 50x more prototypes with stronger magnets so devices can attach directly to a surface (e.g. refrigerator) without mounts
2. dual band WiFi will be powered by the ESP32-C5 and we've benchmarked faster speeds + better range with custom modem firmware
3. orders with the Battery Upgrade (or Clarity Kit) will now enjoy 10,000mAh versus the announced 7,000mAh variant
4. our "charging puck" (name TBD) now has a universal connector for kickstands and other peripheral accessories that will debut in 2026
5. the same firmware that runs all OG + BYOD devices has been extended and is already running my own X prototype, preview here

October 2025

1. the first batch of screens arrived at our USA warehouse, more en route to our Berlin warehouse
2. gesture bar + charging pucks are in small batch production
3. received and approved packaging samples. Model X packaging will be more premium and protective than OG packaging.
4. consolidating WiFi antennas (2.4 + 5gh) to a single component
5. added 3 angle options (degrees) to the kickstand
6. [work in progress] battery options may grow another 20% to 6000/12000mAh variants pending more testin