E‑Ink Painting Frame for Seeed Studio 13.3" Spectra 6 (Fits IKEA Lomviken 30×40)

This model is a fit for the Seeed Studio 13.3" Spectra 6 E‑Ink screen with a Seeed Studio XIAO ePaper DIY Kit EE02 controller and a 2500 mAh LiPo battery.

It allows the screen to fit nicely in an IKEA Lomviken 30×40 cm frame without bending any non‑replaceable cables.

Because the active screen area is smaller than the standard opening, it requires a custom cut passe‑partout. I used a local company to cut a off-white one. The dimensions you need are:

• Outer size: 40 × 30 cm (to fit the Lomviken frame)

• Inner opening: 27 × 20.2 cm, centered, matching the active area of the E‑Ink panel

If you have a non‑centered passe‑partout, you can use my Fusion 360 parameterized file to adjust the alignment.

For my build, I preferred the result without the plastic “glass” plate from the frame; it gives a more matte, painting‑like look and the glass blocked just a bit too much light for my liking, also reducing the colours of the screen itself.

Because this insert adds some thickness, I had to snip off the tips of the metal holders on the back using pliers. After that, the frame still sits firmly and is well aligned.

You’ll also need to cut a small opening in the Lomviken backplate where the screen connector comes through, using a sharp utility knife (Stanley knife).

I attached the EE02 board, antenna and battery to the back of the printed insert with double‑sided tape.

Safety notes
I'm still thinking of a small cover for the battery to prevent puncturing with the nail but anyways:

• Use only a quality protected LiPo battery from a reputable source.

• When hanging the frame, make sure the nail or hook cannot touch or puncture the battery.

• Never use a damaged, swollen or punctured LiPo; dispose of it properly.

• Avoid charging the battery unattended.

Assembly steps

1. Print the four parts and test‑fit the dovetails. They should slide together to a flat surface.

2. Remove the plastic “glass” plate from the IKEA Lomviken frame (optional, but I found the result nicer without it as it blocks a bit of light that you need for the colours of the screen).

3. Place the printed insert in the Lomviken frame.

4. Test‑fit the E‑Ink panel and mark where the flex cable and connector pass through.

5. Use a sharp utility knife to cut a small opening in the Lomviken backplate for the flex cable/connector.

6. Attach the EE02 board, antenna, and LiPo battery to the back of the printed insert using double‑sided tape or thin foam tape. Make sure the battery sits safely and flat, away from where the wall nail will be.

7. Insert the custom passe‑partout (40 × 30 cm outer, 27 × 20.2 cm inner opening, centered)

8. Attach the metal frame with this total order:
   - Metal frame
   - Passepartout
   - custom infill with screen
   - Backplate.

9. Reattach the metal clips on the back. You may need to shorten or bend their tips with pliers to compensate for the extra thickness of the insert (see picture for corner to be snapped off).

10. Hang the frame carefully on the wall, ensuring the nail doesn't come near the battery.

The design assumes the flex cable exits at the bottom‑right when viewed from the front. If your setup differs, you may need to mirror the print or adjust the Fusion 360 file.


Printing instructions

I split the design into four parts to fit the build plate of my Prusa MK4s. The parts are connected with dovetail joints so they align and lock together nicely.

My print settings:

• Printer: Prusa MK4s

• Layer height: 0.1 mm with adaptive variable layer height

• Quality profile: 0.1 “fast detail”

• Material: (e.g. vanilla / light coloured PLA)

Total print time for all four parts was about 6–7 hours.

The dovetails were a snug fit on my printer without scaling. If your printer tends to under‑extrude or you see tight fits, you may need to adjust XY compensation by ±0.1 mm in your slicer.

Parametric design (Fusion 360)

The included Fusion 360 file is parameterized, so you can adjust:

• The inner dimensions to match other 30×40 frames or slightly different inner lip sizes

• The position and size of the passe‑partout opening, if your passe‑partout is not centered

• Thickness values and tolerances (e.g. for different panel or frame depths, or dovetail tightness)

This should make it easier to adapt the design for other frames or E‑Ink panels.

Parts list

• IKEA Lomviken 30×40 frame (black):
  https://www.ikea.com/nl/nl/p/lomviken-fotolijst-zwart-50286769/

• Custom passe‑partout (off-white)

  • Outer: 40 × 30 cm

  • Inner: 27 × 20.2 cm (centered)
    I used this site and chose “non corrected”:
    https://www.fotolijsten-online.nl/passe-partout/passe-partout-op-maat/maatwerk-passe-partout

• Seeed Studio XIAO ePaper DIY Kit EE02 + 13.3" Spectra 6 E‑Ink screen:
  https://www.seeedstudio.com/XIAO-ePaper-DIY-Kit-EE02-for-13-3-Spectratm-6-E-Ink.html

• 2500 mAh LiPo battery (3.7 V):
  https://www.kiwi-electronics.com/en/lithium-polymer-li-po-battery-3-7v-2500mah-1044?search=2500%20mah

• Some double‑sided adhesive tape, pliers, and a utility knife (Stanley knife)

In total this build cost me approximately 180 €, which is much cheaper than the commercial alternatives.

Improvements & ideas

If you have any suggestions or improvements, please feel free to share them so we can update this design, or make an improved version yourself with reference to this one.

Potential future variants could include:

• Integrated standoffs or a protective plate for the battery

• Revised cable channel for the flex cable allowing for thinnerinsert

Happy printing and enjoy the wall art!