Product Description
If you’re like us, you thought:Â “If only I could use a screen like this in my project”, first time you saw an e-book reader. Thanks to the exceptional sharpness and contrast, the ability to display in sunlight and truly unprecedented efficiency in terms of energy (it consumes energy only when changing the content on the screen), electronic paper is the ideal choice for many applications. Inkplate 6COLOR, continuing the tradition of the now well-known Inkplate series, continues to offer variations of e-paper accessible to hobbyists and everyone else in a way that we have made plug-and-play hardware, really easy to use and compatible with Arduino and micropython. Inkplate 6COLOR brings a unique innovation – the ability to display colors on the screen.
If we want to list only a few features, Epaper Inkplate 6COLOR has a 5.85-inch folded e-paper that displays a total of 7 different colors (Black, White, Red, Yellow, Blue, Green, and Orange). Considering the built-in dithering capability, the results you can get on the screen are really impressive. Powered by ESP32, you will have strong microcontroller with WiFi and Bluetooth on your disposal. It’s super-low-power (18uA) so you can use it for days, weeks, or months out of a single battery charge, and there is on-board Li-ion charger and RTC. Using our Arduino library (100% compatible with Adafruit GFX), it’s 5 minute work to get the board running for you. The Micropython module is available as well.  It’s 100% open-source for both software and hardware.
Product features
Complimentary technical support
In case you ever get stuck with using this product, you can count on us. We provide free, no-strings-attached technical support with this product. Just reach out to us with your questions, and we'll be there to help you.
easyC
easyC is a system for simple connection of microcontroller boards, sensors and actuators that enables fast prototyping without the possibility of error. The connection between the modules takes place with simple cables. easyC is based on I2C communication. Read more here.
Open-source
Open-source culture is rooted deep inside us, and that’s reflected in our products. This product follows the open-source principle. It was made with the community’s suggestions and needs in mind. With a modular design, it can be modified to your needs and incorporated into your projects. We provide all the design documentation needed free of charge on our Github repository.
Made in EU
Soldered products, designed and manufactured in Croatia, are thoroughly tested and meet the highest EU standards of quality and safety.
Key features
- 5.85-inch, 600x448 pixel electronic paper with the ability to display 7 different colors
- screen refresh takes approximately 12 seconds (check video below)
- powered by an ESP32 microcontroller with built-in WiFi and Bluetooth 4.0 (BLE)
- consumes extremely small amount of power, whether powered by a lithium battery or USB, in deep sleep mode it consumes only 18 µA, so it will run on one battery for years, and there is also a battery charger located on the board!
- microSD card reader from which Inkplate 6COLOR can extract images to display on its display
- additional GPIO lines available, easyC/Qwiic compatibility and I²C and SPI support
- Arduino library ready (100% compatible with Adafruit GFX) and micropython that enable display of text, images and geometric shapes
- Optional 3D-printed enclosure
- Optional 3D-printed enclosure and 1200mAh battery
- Optional version without e-paper display
- Dimensions for version without EPD: 131.5 x 105.5 x 10 mm / 5.2 x 4.2 x 0.4 inch
- Dimensions for version with EPD: 131.5 x 105.5 x 10 mm / 5.2 x 4.2 x 0.4 inch
- Dimensions for version with enclosure: 140 x 119.3 x 13.6 mm / 5.5 x 4.7 x 0.5 inch
- Dimensions for version with enclosure and battery: 140 x 119.3 x 13.6 mm / 5.5 x 4.7 x 0.5 inch
Product usage tips
The version without e-paper display (EPD) is to be used by professionals. We do not offer support for this type of board.
Useful links & tutorials
Geting started 
Arduino library 
Open Source Hardware files 
Micropython module 
CE certificate 
Customer reviews & ratings
2 reviews
I have used many e-paper display boards in the past. This is the best I have ever used. Very well designed hardware. Great Library. Great support. Highly recommended.
Really cool piece of hardware! The downside is that the refresh takes up to 20 seconds, flickers multiple times in different colors, and unfortunately, there is no partial update. Other than that, I'm really glad to have it. Currently, I display pictures from an SD card in order, and it periodically communicates with my webserver, which uses CropperJS. Here, my wife can upload, crop photos, and select/sort pictures for display. On a 18650 battery, it lasts up to a month if a picture changes once per hour. I've also made a custom case with an 18650 holder. I love that it's open source – all schematics, software, and other technical details are available on GitHub. Much love to Soldered! <3 PS. I'm waiting patiently for Inkplate 6 MOTION ;)
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