If you have ever seen an e-book reader, you may have thought, "If only I could use a screen like this in my project." Thanks to its exceptional sharpness and contrast, the ability to be viewed in sunlight, and truly unprecedented energy efficiency (it consumes power only when the screen content changes), the e-paper is the ideal choice for many applications.
The Inkplate 10 continues the tradition of the well-known Inkplate 6 by offering a variety of e-paper variations accessible to both hobbyists and others. We have created a plug-and-play hardware that is really easy to use and is also compatible with Arduino and MicroPython.
Key Features of Inkplate 10:
When highlighting just a few features, the Inkplate 10 offers:
- A stunning e-paper display with a diagonal of 9.7 inches.
- Fast content updates in just 1.61 seconds.
- Support for grayscale and the ability for partial updates on the screen.
- Powered by the ESP32 microcontroller, providing WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity.
- An Arduino Library that allows you to start working with the board in just 5 minutes.
- 100% open-source software and hardware.
It is particularly interesting that Inkplate uses recycled screens sourced from old e-book readers, which is very eco-friendly. However, please note that some screens may have minor scratches. We do not use screens that have large scratches or damage.
* The current version of the Inkplate 10 device can only be supplied with an integrated circuit MCP23017. This is due to the current shortage of integrated circuits, particularly the MCP23017, whose price is up to 20 times higher than usual. One MCP23017, necessary for operation, will still be placed on the board, but the other will not be supplied with the board. We apologize for this and are working on developing a board with a new integrated circuit.