A Googler Vibe-Coded 'Glanceboard,' a Morning Schedule App Built with Gemini Flash and Nano Banana
A Google creative technologist has built Glanceboard, a DIY app that helps streamline morning routines, using Gemini 3.6 Flash and the Nano Banana image model. It displays family schedules and weather-appropriate outfit illustrations on an e-ink display, and the code has been open-sourced on GitHub.
Details
- Background: Google creative technologist Raph built the app to check the day’s schedule without staring at a bright screen first thing in the morning
- Models used: Gemini 3.6 Flash handles the processing and logic, while the Nano Banana image model generates illustrations of the kids dressed appropriately for that day’s forecast
- Key features: Automatically checks family Google Calendar entries and local weather data, then displays the day’s schedule, clothing suggestions, and packing recommendations on an e-ink display
- How it runs: A lightweight local server setup that needs no cloud account and works without an internet connection, prioritizing a calm, low-power morning experience over a cloud-dependent one
- Availability: The code is open-sourced on GitHub, including the hardware specs needed, so anyone can build their own version
How to try it
- Get the Glanceboard source code from GitHub
- Gather the required hardware, such as an e-ink display and a Gemini API key
- Connect your family’s Google Calendar and local weather data to automate your own morning schedule check