This add-on makes it a breeze to add any 'standard' pinout 24-pin flex-connector E-Ink display to your Raspberry Pi computer.
This bonnet handles all the extra components needed to make E-Paper interfacing easy for Pi and Pi-compatible boards. There's also extras like two user buttons, Stemma QT I2C port, and a 3W I2S speaker so you can also have audio playback. Insert your favorite E-Paper display to the connector and you'll have a powerful Linux-powered display for your desk or wall.
Chances are you've seen one of those new-fangled 'e-readers' like the Kindle or Nook. They have gigantic electronic paper 'static' displays - that means the image stays on the display even when power is completely disconnected. The image is also high contrast and very daylight readable. It really does look just like printed paper!
Please note that this does NOT come with the raw display itself - we stock a wide variety of bare displays that will work great. Don't forget to verify that each display needs driver code to match the driver chip. For displays Adafruit sell, there are examples in their E-Ink Python library you can use to craft your own project. Often times the E-Paper display has a short cable, in which case we suggest using an extender cable.
Comes completely pre-assembled and tested so you can plug it in and install Python code! Works with any Raspberry Pi computer that has a 2x20 connector, such as the Pi B+, Pi 2, Pi 3, Pi 4, Pi 5, and Pi Zero (and any others that have a 2x20 connector!) For installing on Pi's where you need to clear a case or you don't want it against the board, grab a 2x20 socket riser.
Since there was some space on the bonnet Adafruit added a MAX98357 3W 4-8Ω speaker driver which has digital I2S input for great sounding audio. This makes it easy to add audio alerts and feedback to your E-Paper projects. Note you'll have to add a 4-8Ω speaker to the terminal blocks.
To summarize, you will probably want some accessories to build a full project:
- A matching 'bare' E-Paper display with standard 24-pin connector - we stock a wide variety of bare displays here
- An extender cable so you have plenty of maneuvering room
- A 4-8Ω speaker if you want to use the onboard amplifier
- And of course a Raspberry Pi or other 2x20-connector'd single-board Linux computer!
Technical Details
Product Dimensions: 65.0mm x 30.7mm x 14.0mm / 2.6" x 1.2" x 0.6"
Product Weight: 10.6g / 0.4oz
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