If you've ever seen an e-book reader, you may have thought, "If only I could use that screen for my project". Thanks to its exceptional sharpness and contrast, sunlight readability, and unparalleled energy efficiency (it uses power only when the content on the screen changes), e-paper is an ideal choice for many applications.
With the Inkplate 6, Soldered aimed to create an accessible e-paper solution for hobbyists and others, providing a plug-and-play hardware experience that is truly easy to use and Arduino-compatible.
Here are some key features of the Inkplate 6:
- Beautiful 6-inch e-paper display
- Content updates in just 1.26 seconds with a partial update time of 264 ms
- Support for grayscale with the ability for partial screen changes (partial updates)
- Powered by ESP32, offering a powerful microcontroller with WiFi and Bluetooth capabilities
With the Soldered Arduino library, you only need 5 minutes to start working with the board.
The Inkplate 6 is 100% open-source, both in software and hardware, and it has been OSHWA certified.
It’s particularly interesting that the Inkplate uses recycled screens sourced from old e-book readers, making it environmentally friendly. However, please note that some screens may have minor scratches. Soldered does not use screens with significant scratches or damage.