Adafruit
Adafruit 2.9 Red/Black/White Eink Display Breakout
This Adafruit eInk display breakout brings the convenience of e-paper to microcontrollers, making it easy to add a tri-color display to your projects. It features a 2.9-inch screen with 296x128 pixels in red, black, and white, offering high contrast and daylight readability similar to e-readers. The breakout includes an onboard SRAM chip to assist with frame buffering, reducing memory usage on your microcontroller. It also has a MicroSD card socket for storing images and text, and is logic safe for 3V or 5V systems. The display uses an 18-pin "EYESPI" standard FPC connector for flexible connectivity. This 2.9-inch e-Ink display breakout from Adafruit Industries offers a versatile solution for projects requiring a low-power, high-contrast visual interface. It features a Red/Black/White color palette, ideal for applications where crisp text and graphics are paramount. The display's bistable nature means it retains its image without power, making it exceptionally energy-efficient. This breakout board is designed for easy integration into various electronic projects, providing a clear and readable display for information or status updates. It's a great choice for DIY electronics and embedded systems.
$43.55
Owner Satisfaction
4.3
/ 5
Category Rank
1239
/ 1543
#1239 in Development Boards
Price vs Category Average
-50%
Below average
Display Size
2.9
/ inches
Who it's for
- Persistent and Power-Efficient Display
- Superior Readability in Ambient Light
- Enhanced Visuals with Tri-Color Capability
Who should skip it
- Noticeably Slow Refresh Rate
- Limited Color Depth and Dynamic Content
- Potential for Image Ghosting
Key Specs
Display Size
2.9 inches
Resolution
296x128 pixels
Colors
Red, Black, White
Chipset
Uc8151D
Connector
18-pin "EYESPI" standard FPC
Logic Level
3V or 5V safe
Features
Onboard SRAM, MicroSD card socket
Brand
Adafruit Industries
Features
- Easy integration of tri-color eInk displays
- Static display with zero power consumption when idle
- High contrast and daylight readable screen
- Onboard SRAM for efficient frame buffering
- MicroSD card socket for data storage
- 3V/5V logic compatibility for versatile use
- Includes header for breadboarding or project installation
- Optional FPC cable for solder-free connection
- Red/Black/White color display
- Low power consumption
- Bistable image retention
- High contrast ratio
- Breakout board for easy integration
What customers say
Customers consistently praise the Adafruit 2.9 Red/Black/White Eink Display Breakout for its exceptional ease of use and reliable performance. Users frequently highlight the clear documentation and well supported libraries, which simplify integration into various projects. The display's crisp, tri color output is highly valued, providing excellent readability. Many appreciate the robust design of the breakout board, ensuring a dependable experience for hobbyists and developers alike. This product stands out for its straightforward implementation and consistent quality.
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