Soldered 333333 Inkplate 5 Gen2 Development Board
Soldered 333333 Inkplate 5 Gen2 Development Board is a versatile board compatible with Arduino and MicroPython technologies. This board features a recycled 5.2" E-Ink (e-paper) display with fast refresh times of just 0.22 seconds. The plug-and-play board is generated by the ESP32 microcontroller and designed for effortless internet connectivity via WiFi® or with other devices via BLUETOOTH®. The Inkplate 5 Gen2 board consumes ultra-low power and includes numerous GPIO pins to expand projects with nearly any peripheral device. This development board offers a beautiful, sharp image under all conditions, including direct sunlight.
The Inkplate 5 Gen2 board includes a built-in microSD slot and real-time clock to provide unlimited data storage options and exact timekeeping. This board consists of a 720x1280 pixels display resolution in monochromatic mode and supports black, white, and six shades of gray.
This board consists of three options:
With e-paper screen and casing:
It offers a sturdy and elegant casing made with precision from a 3D printer and is ideal for an extra layer of protection without additional features.
With e-paper screen, casing, and battery:
It includes a 3D-printed casing and an integrated battery to ensure the device stays powered even on the go. This option is ideal for protection and mobility.
Without e-paper screen:
It does not include an e-paper screen and offers a simpler or alternative display solution. This option is ideal for users who have their own display solutions or prefer to use the device without a visual interface.
Features
- 5.2″, 720x1280 pixel electronic paper with support for grayscale, partial updates, and exceptionally fast content changes on the screen
- Powered by an ESP32 microcontroller with built-in WiFi® and Bluetooth® 4.0 (BLE)
- Consumes extremely low power, whether powered by a lithium battery or USB
- In deep sleep mode, utilizing only 18µA, allowing it to operate for years on a single battery. Additionally, it has a battery charger integrated into the board
- microSD card reader from which the Inkplate 5 can load images to display on its screen
- Additional GPIO lines available, easyC/Qwiic compatibility, and support for I²C and SPI
- Arduino library ready (100% compatible with Adafruit GFX) and MicroPython support, enabling the display of text, images, and geometric shapes
- 0.99s refresh time
- 0.22s partial refresh time
- 130.59mm x 75.23mm dimensions of the version without the display
GEN2 Overview
