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Product description: Inkplate 6 with housing and battery - e-paper display 6'' 800 x 600 px - ESP32 - for Arduino - Soldered 333229
Inkplate 6 by Soldered is a versatile module equipped with a 6'' e-paper display (800 x 600 px), perfect for displaying text, graphics and images. The heart of the device is the ESP32 microcontroller, which enables communication via WiFi and Bluetooth . The low power consumption function (22 µA in sleep mode) ensures long-term operation on a single charge. The version with a housing made in 3D printing technology increases the safety of the board, and the included battery allows for the mobility of the project. Inkplate 6 is a great solution for anyone who wants to experiment with e-paper displays, and thanks to compatibility with Arduino and MicroPython , starting the project is very intuitive. The device is also environmentally friendly, because it uses recycled screens.
In our offer you will also find other e-paper displays - we invite you to familiarize yourself with the available assortment!
Key Features of Inkplate 6
- 6-inch e-paper display with 800 x 600 px resolution
- Displaying different shades of gray allows for more complex and detailed images.
- Partial updates of only selected areas of the screen, instead of the entire display, enable refresh times as low as 264 ms
- ESP32 microcontroller with WiFi and Bluetooth 4.0 (BLE)
- Very low power consumption - 22 µA in sleep mode
- Integrated microSD card reader
- Real Time Clock with Battery Support
- Arduino and Adafruit GFX compatible
- 100% open-source (hardware and software)
- 3D printed housing and battery
Inkplate 6 programming
Inkplate 6 is fully compatible with Arduino , so it can be quickly integrated into many projects. It supports the Adafruit GFX library, allowing you to create texts, images, and lines on the e-paper screen. Additionally, there is a MicroPython module that allows you to program in Python. Documentation and examples are available online, making this tool friendly for beginners and advanced users.
easyC system in Soldered Inkplate 6
Inkplate 6 uses the easyC system, which greatly simplifies the connection of additional modules and components. Thanks to compatibility with Qwiic and additional GPIO pins, you have the possibility of easy integration of various peripherals.
Examples of display applications
- Creating Custom E-Readers
- Displaying information in IoT applications
- Low Energy Notice Boards
- Displays for smart homes
- DIY projects based on Arduino and ESP32
Display Technical Specifications
- Display diagonal: 6"
- Display resolution: 800 x 600 px
- Display colors: grayscale mode
- Microcontroller: ESP32
- Connectivity: WiFi, Bluetooth 4.0 (BLE)
- Screen refresh time: 12 sec
- Power Consumption: 22 µA in sleep mode
- Battery: 1200mAh
- Built-in microSD card reader: yes
- Connectors: USB Type-C, easyC, GPIO, battery connector
- Communication: USB, I2C, SPI
- USB to UART Converter : CH340C
- Buttons: Three capacitive touchpads, Hardware power switch, Hardware reset button
- Programming: Arduino and MicroPython compatible
- Dimensions: 160.7 x 116.8 x 13.7 mm
Kit Contents
- 1x Arduino compatible board
- 1x e-paper display
- 1x Housing
- 1x Battery
- 1x USB cable