TICKEY: Refresh it new. Clip it on. Carry your moment.
A customizable color e-paper display for your bag, desk, badge, or everyday moments.
If you want to bring your digital memories into the physical world without being distracted by another glowing screen, ENILINX has engineered a stylish solution. Launching on Kickstarter, TICKEY (previously introduced as TICKET) is a customizable color e-paper display badge. By combining a 3.7-inch zero power screen with a premium CNC-machined aluminum body and interchangeable faceplates, it allows you to clip your favorite art to your bag or keep a to-do list visible on your desk all day.
PROJECT OVERVIEW
Name and Creator TICKEY: Refresh it new. Clip it on. Carry your moment. by ENIAC (ENILINX).
What It Is TICKEY is a pocket sized, 3.7-inch full color e-paper device designed to act as a digital badge, desk display, or smart tag. It lets you showcase images, pixel art, weather updates, or task lists without requiring constant power or a backlight.
KEY FEATURES
Zero Power Display The 3.7-inch color e-paper screen retains static images indefinitely without consuming any battery. Power is only used when refreshing the screen or connecting via Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, allowing for over 1,000 updates on a single charge.
Magnetic Faceplates The physical appearance of the device is highly customizable. It features a recessed groove with magnets that hold interchangeable faceplates, allowing you to match the badge to your outfit or mood.
Smart App Integration A companion smartphone app allows you to easily beam new images to the device, configure widgets like local weather, and sync your task lists from platforms like Google Tasks, Todoist, and Microsoft To Do.
NFC and QR Sharing The device can generate QR codes and features built in NFC capabilities, making it easy to share your digital portfolio, social media pages, or event links with a quick tap.
Premium Construction Unlike cheap plastic novelties, TICKEY is built with a high quality, CNC-machined unibody aluminum shell designed to withstand daily carry as a backpack charm or desk accessory.
Developer Edition For makers and tinkerers, a special Developer Edition is available that upgrades the onboard flash storage from 8MB to 128MB, leaving plenty of room for community developed firmware and custom applications.
REWARDS
Kickstarter Pricing Early backers can secure a TICKEY for a discounted early bird price starting around 29 dollars, offering significant savings before it reaches retail.
Options Supporters can pledge for the standard version or the upgraded Developer Edition. Additional faceplates are available as add-ons, with the final designs to be determined by a community voting event after the campaign.
Delivery The highly successful campaign runs through late September 2026. The ENILINX team plans to complete production and begin global fulfillment to backers by November 2026.
CONCEPT
The core concept is Tangible Digital Expression. The creators at ENILINX believe that the photos and moments we care about shouldn't be trapped behind the dark screen of a smartphone. By utilizing e-paper technology, they aim to build a calm, distraction free accessory that brings your digital life into the physical world, offering useful information and personal style without constantly begging for your attention.
INSPIRATION
The project was born from the creators' own frustration of wanting a small, personal display that felt considered rather than disposable. Following the success of their previous Flexbar macro pad campaign, the team collaborated with Modos—an open source e-ink developer—to harness advanced driving algorithms capable of producing 48 native colors. They set out to engineer a device that balances capable hardware with quiet craftsmanship, turning everyday technology into a personalized piece of pocketable art.
