5.83″ Monochrome E-Ink Display – 648×480 Resolution Bare Panel Featuring UC8179 Controller Chip

Description

Experience the power of low-power, daylight visible eInk technology with the 5.83″ Monochrome Black/White EPD Bare Display featuring the UC8179 chipset. This electronic paper display offers 648×480 black ink pixels on a white-ish background, perfect for DIY eInk projects that maintain their image even when powered off.

Please note: this is the bare display element and requires connection to a compatible driver board with a 24-pin FPC e-paper connector. Recommended driver boards include:

• Feather RP2040 ThinkInk – solderless plug-and-play solution with Arduino and CircuitPython support.
• eInk Feather Friend – FeatherWing add-on for any Feather board.
• eInk Breakout Friend – breadboard-friendly adapter for quick eInk connectivity.
• 24-pin eInk / ePaper Extension Cable combined with 24-pin FPC adapter for extended placement of your eInk display.

The display uses the UC8179 chipset, and Arduino libraries are available for straightforward integration, providing compatibility with Adafruit_GFX.

Despite its monochrome nature, graphical quality can be enhanced through dithering techniques. Learn more about preparing graphics for eInk displays here.

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