Inkplate 5 is an e-paper display with a 5.2-inch screen and Wi-Fi support

Inkplate 5 is an open hardware that innovates the e-paper displays offerings. With its 5.2-inch e-ink (e-paper) screen and fast refresh speed, this board offers an excellent solution for projects requiring low-power, high-quality visual displays. The manufacturer has designed the display module to support Arduino and MicroPython for easy customization.

At the core of the Inkplate 5 is its remarkable e-paper panel display. With a screen resolution of 960×540 pixels and support for black, white, and six shades of grey, the Inkplate 5 delivers sharp image quality that remains visible even under direct sunlight. What sets e-paper apart from traditional displays is its always-on feature, which means it consumes no power between screen updates. Moreover, the Inkplate 5 has an impressive refresh rate, performing a full refresh in as quick as 1.02 seconds and a partial refresh in a mere 0.19 seconds, equivalent to 5 frames per second.

The user interface of the Inkplate 5 is designed to be simple and user-friendly. The hardware is plug-and-play, making it incredibly easy to set up. Simply connect the device to your computer using the supplied USB cable, and it will start working without any complex configurations or setup processes. This easy integration allows users to focus more on their projects and less on technicalities.

On the software side, the Inkplate 5 ensures an easy programming experience. It supports popular platforms like Arduino and Micropython right out of the box. With the comprehensive Inkplate library, changing the screen’s contents becomes a breeze, requiring just a few lines of code. Additionally, the Inkplate 5 offers a Peripheral mode, enabling users to send commands via UART to update the screen content.

Previously, Soldered Electronics crowdfunded Inkplate 6, an ESP32-powered e-paper display with a 6-inch display panel. The onboard ESP32 microcontroller equips the display module with advanced wireless connectivity options, including integrated Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.0 (BLE).

For more information and to support the Inkplate 5 project, visit the official crowdfunding page at Crowd Supply.

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