Product description: Inkplate 5 with housing and battery - e-paper display 5.2'' 960 x 540 px - ESP32 - Arduino compatible - Soldered 333258
Soldered Inkplate 5 is an advanced module with a 5.2'' e-paper display with a resolution of 960 x 540 px , ensuring excellent readability in all conditions. It supports 6 shades of gray, and its energy-saving design allows for many months of operation on a single charge of a 1200 mAh battery. Thanks to the ESP32 microcontroller, it offers WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity, which makes it easy to integrate with IoT applications. It supports microSD cards for storing and displaying images, and additional GPIO and I2C and SPI support enable easy expansion. Fast screen refresh (full in 1.02 s, partial in 0.19 s) allows for dynamic content display. The version with a 3D printed housing and battery provides mobility and protection, making Inkplate 5 ideal for durable applications such as information displays, e-paper notebooks or Smart Home control.
Inkplate 5 with case and battery - 5.2'' e-paper display 960 x 540 px - ESP32 - Arduino compatible - Soldered 333258.
The screen resolution is 960 x 540 px.
Key Features of Inkplate 5
- 5.2'' e-paper screen : 960 x 540 px resolution, 6 shades of gray, excellent sunlight readability
- No power consumption between refreshes : ideal for energy-saving applications
- Fast refresh : full in 1.02 s and partial in 0.19 s (up to 5 fps)
- ESP32 on board : built-in WiFi and Bluetooth 4.0 (BLE) enable integration with IoT and web applications
- Low power consumption : only 18 µA in deep sleep mode, 1200 mAh battery ensures long working time
- microSD slot : allows you to store and quickly display images
- Support for I2C and SPI protocols : compatibility with a wide range of sensors and accessories
- Support for interfaces : I2C, SPI, additional GPIO lines, easyC/ Qwiic compatible
- Extensive programming options : Arduino (100% compatible with Adafruit GFX) and Micropython
- 3D printed housing : durable construction protects against damage, provides an aesthetic appearance
- Integrated battery : ensures mobility and operation without constant power supply
Inkplate 5 Programming
Inkplate 5 was designed for intuitive programming, both for beginners and experienced users . It supports two popular environments - Arduino and Micropython , and provides a wide range of applications. Thanks to the Arduino library (compatible with Adafruit GFX), you can easily display text, images and geometric shapes. MicroPython users have a dedicated module at their disposal, simplifying screen control . Detailed instructions for working with both platforms are available in the Inkplate documentation.
Inkplate 5 has a housing made using 3D printing technology.
easyC system in Soldered Inkplate 5
Inkplate 5 supports the easyC system, which makes it easy to connect sensors and peripheral modules . This solution is based on I2C communication, allowing you to quickly and easily connect components using special cables. With easyC, you can expand your projects with new functions without the need for soldering and complicated wiring.
Examples of display applications
- E-book reader - The e-paper screen makes the Inkplate 5 a great DIY e-book reader
- Information panel - can display the latest news, weather forecast or daily schedule
- Smart Home Control - thanks to WiFi and Bluetooth modules, it can act as a convenient interface for operating smart devices
- IoT projects - ideal for energy-efficient IoT applications with a clear and always visible screen
Our offer also includes the Inkplate 5 version without casing .
Technical specification of the module
- Display diagonal: 5.2"
- Display resolution: 960 x 540 px
- Display colors: black, white, 6 grayscale modes
- Microcontroller: ESP32
- Connectivity: WiFi, Bluetooth 4.0 (BLE)
- Refresh Rate: 1.02s for full refresh and 0.19s for partial refresh
- Power consumption: 18 µA in deep sleep mode
- Built-in microSD card reader: yes
- Connectors: USB Type-C, easyC, GPIO, battery connector
- Communication: USB, I2C, SPI
- USB to UART Converter: CH340C
- Power supply: built-in MCP73831 charging circuit for Li-Ion batteries
- Battery: Li-Ion 1200 mAh
- Buttons: Power button, Reset button
- Programming: Arduino and MicroPython compatible
- Dimensions: 145.2 x 84.2 x 13.5 mm
