Blink. vs GitGrid

Blink. is an app designed to operate with minimal energy consumption. Our primary objective is to provide a means of calling for emergency assistance in case of need or facilitating communication with friends while outdoors. Morse code, invented by Samuel Morse in the 1830s, serves as a standard form of communication when speaking is not possible. This app was carefully crafted to function seamlessly on limited or no data connections, ensuring maximum efficiency, even in remote or disconnected environments.

GitGrid is the companion app for the GitGrid LED display, a physical 64x32 LED matrix that shows your GitHub contribution graph in real time. No accounts. No subscriptions. No cloud services. Just plug in, pair, and go. FEATURES • Guided step-by-step setup — pair, configure WiFi, set your username, done • Bluetooth Low Energy pairing — no captive portals or serial consoles • WiFi network scanner — pick your network from a list, no typing SSIDs • GitHub username validation — confirms your profile exists before sending to the device, with avatar preview • Show/hide password toggle for easy WiFi entry • Device status & diagnostics — see WiFi signal strength, last data refresh, and error details • Human-readable error messages — "WiFi password incorrect," "Username not found," with suggested fixes • Reconfigure anytime — change your WiFi or GitHub username without starting over • Auto-reconnect — the app remembers your device and reconnects when in range • Dark mode support — matches your system theme WHAT IS GITGRID? GitGrid is a physical LED display for developers who want to show off their GitHub contribution history as a living piece of desk or wall art. The display auto-refreshes throughout the day so your latest commits always appear. No GitHub login or token required, just your public username. REQUIREMENTS • A GitGrid LED display (sold separately) • Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) capable device • 2.4GHz WiFi network • A public GitHub profile