Fable turned reMarkable into Tom Riddle's diary from Harry Potter (github.com)

Article summary

A developer has created a project called 'riddle' that turns a reMarkable Paper Pro into a digital diary similar to Tom Riddle's diary from the Harry Potter series. The diary uses a pen input and responds with handwritten text generated by an AI model. The project uses a Rust application and can be installed on the reMarkable device using a launcher. The diary can remember past conversations and respond accordingly.

Main themes

• reMarkable Paper Pro
• AI-generated handwriting
• Digital diary
• Harry Potter inspiration
• Rust programming language

What commenters say

• The project's README would benefit from a short video demo or screenshot to showcase its functionality.
• Some users are unable to view the demo video due to Twitter's login requirements, and alternative solutions are suggested.
• The project's implementation does not fully meet the expectations set by its description, with some users finding it to be oversold.
• The use of Twitter to host the demo video is seen as a drawback by some users, who prefer alternative platforms like YouTube or GitHub.
• The project's ability to mimic human-like handwriting is impressive, but some users find the response pace to be too recognizable as AI-generated.
• The decision to post the demo video on Twitter is criticized, with some users suggesting that it would be better to use a more neutral platform.