The 5.83" E-Ink/E-Paper Display (648x480, Monochrome) uses the UC8179 chipset, offering daylight-readable, low-power performance with static image retention. It connects via a 24-pin FPC connector and is compatible with supported driver boards for easy integration.
E-Ink/E-Paper displays make for great low-power displays that are daylight visible and keep their image even when depowered. For folks who want to DIY their own E-Ink setups, this is a 5.83" Monochrome Black/White EPD - Bare Display.
Chances are you've seen one of those new-fangled 'e-readers' like the Kindle or Nook. They have gigantic electronic paper 'static' displays, which means the image stays on the display even when power is completely disconnected. The image is also high contrast and very daylight readable. It really does look just like printed paper!
Please note: this is the bare display element.You need to plug it into a board with a 'standard' 24-pin FPC e-paper connector.We recommend checking out and picking up a matching driver board:
Feather RP2040 ThinkInk- solderless plug-and-play solution with Arduino or CircuitPython support. Definitely the easiest way to get started, and is what we show in the demo above
Despite having only monochromatic pixels, it's possible to get nice-looking graphics on eInk displays: Check out our guide on dithering for how to get the best output from these panels.
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