{"product_id":"inkplate-6color-e-paper-colour-display","title":"Inkplate 6COLOR E-Paper Colour Display","description":"\u003cp\u003eVersatile, easy-to-use, Wi-Fi-enabled 5.8\" e-paper COLOR display\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContinuing the glory of the Inkplate series, we present you the newest board - \u003cstrong\u003eInkplate 6COLOR\u003c\/strong\u003e - an incredibly simple to use e-paper display, now with colorful e-paper display. Powerful, Wi-Fi-enabled ESP32 microcontroller makes this 5.8\" color e-paper display incredibly easy to control. Just plug in a USB cable, open Arduino IDE (or MicroPython), and change the contents of the screen with a few lines of code! Thanks to its low-power mode, you can run it for months, or even years, on a single battery. The Inkplate series is everything you ever needed from an e-paper display, in a single ecosystem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMaking Complicated Technology Simple\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned with simplicity in mind, InkPlate addresses all of the challenges that e-paper brings with it. Let’s start with hardware: everything is plug-and-play; just connect a USB Type-C cable, press the power button, and you’re ready to go. Inkplate boards contain all of the bits and pieces you need to get started, including a Wi-Fi microcontroller, microSD slot, extra input\/output pins, Real Time Clock (RTC), Li-ion battery charger, and more. As for the screen, Inkplate 6COLOR has a slower refresh time compared to other Inkplate boards, but it compensates for that with a beautiful multicolor screen. You can show a total of seven different colors or use built-in dithering algorithms for even more realistic colors renderings on the screen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInkplate has you covered on the software side, as well. If you’re the Arduino type, you’ll have text on your screen in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/e-radionicacom\/Inkplate-Arduino-library\/blob\/master\/examples\/Inkplate6COLOR\/Basic_Inkplate_Functionality\/Inkplate_Color_Basic\/Inkplate_Color_Basic.ino\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eless than five minutes.\u003c\/a\u003e Install the board definition, download the library, and open one of the many sample applications. Customizing those samples is about as easy as it gets. Using a library based on the Adafruit GFX graphics library, you can add text, images, and other graphical objects to the screen with just a few lines of code. The full \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/inkplate.readthedocs.io\/en\/latest\/arduino.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003edocumentation\u003c\/a\u003e is here to help you finish your projects. MicroPython module and sample code will be provided as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eE-Paper Looks Like Magic\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe AC057TC1 e-paper screen from E-Ink Corporation packs seven color pixels for each physical pixel on the screen, and by dithering them, you can show real masterpieces on its screen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specs of the screen:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA 5.8-inch, 600 x 448 pixel color e-paper display, with the active area of 114.9 mm x 85.8 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeven colors directly available (Black, White, Red, Yellow, Blue, Green, Orange)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSPI communication\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDithering algorithms built into the Arduino library, so you can show any color using the seven existing colors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e128 DPI (Dots Per Inch)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe manufacturer datasheet specifies a 25 second refresh time, but real-life observed refresh time is 10-11 seconds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Can I Use Inkplate 6COLOR For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA high-latency information panel\u003c\/strong\u003e - Show calendar, temperature, weather, and air quality data. Track your stocks, learn a new word each day, display information about whatever song is playing, or keep tabs on your social media accounts. Switch between various options easily using the touchscreen. Inkplate 6PLUS will draw almost no power until it needs to pull new data or refresh its screen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA collaborative task tracker\u003c\/strong\u003e - Maintain shared lists of groceries to buy, chores to do, and birthdays to remember. No dry-erase markers required - just tap the screen to mark as done. Or, replace the power-hungry wall monitor in your office with an e-paper task display on each desk.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAn open hardware e-reader\u003c\/strong\u003e - Sweep aside the barriers put in place by restrictive, centralized platforms, and e-read whatever you want!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArt\u003c\/strong\u003e - Frame photographs pulled from an SD card or an online camera roll. Or generate abstract art from sensor data. Or torment your house guests with a modern take on the \"photo booth\". 6COLOR is the perfect platform for showcasing artwork.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures \u0026amp; Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDisplay:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA 5.8-inch, 600 x 448 pixel color e-paper display, with seven colors directly available (Black, White, Red, Yellow, Blue, Green, Orange)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDithering algorithms built into Arduino library, so you can show any color using the seven existing ones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccording to the manufacturer datasheet, the display has a refresh time of 25 seconds, but our real-life observation is closer to 11 seconds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConnectivity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA USB Type-C port for programming and power\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn onboard ESP32 microcontroller with integrated Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.0 (BLE)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlenty of additional GPIO pins and support for I²C, SPI, and easy\/Qwiic connectivity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA MicroSD card reader (for storing images to be displayed, among other uses)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtremely low power consumption, including a 18µA sleep state that can go days, weeks, or months on a single charge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA JST input and MCP73831 charger for Lithium battery power\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn on-board Real Time Clock (RTC) to reduce power consumption and keep time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhysical:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree capacitive touchpads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA pushbutton for power and an additional user button (\"WAKE\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA form factor that's optimized for custom enclosures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn optional 3D-printed enclosure (source files will be available by the time Inkplate 6COLOR ships to backers)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 145 x 116 x 6 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 95 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoftware:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArduino libraries (100% compatible with Adafruit GFX graphics library) and a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/e-radionicacom\/Inkplate-micropython\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMicroPython module\u003c\/a\u003e that facilitates the rendering of text, images, and line art. An ESP-IDF driver will be available as well.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/inkplate.io\/home\/image-converter\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eOnline Image Converter\u003c\/a\u003e to prepare your images for display on Inkplate 6COLOR\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/inkplate.io\/home\/gui-editor\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGUI Designer\u003c\/a\u003e to help you build a user interface for your own application\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eComparison Table\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck out how the Inkplate 6COLOR compares to the previous Inkplate displays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInkplate 6COLOR\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/products\/inkplate-10-9-7-e-paper-display\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInkplate 10\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/products\/inkplate-6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInkplate 6\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/products\/inkplate-6plus-e-paper-display-with-touchscreen\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInkplate 6PLUS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScreen Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5.85\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e9.7\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResolution\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e600 x 448\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1200 x 825\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e800 x 600\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1024 x 758\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTotal number of 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Charger\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMicroSD slot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGreyscale\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePartial 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OSHWA certification is in the works. Its hardware design files and software are openly maintained in the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/e-radionicacom\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGitHub repositories\u003c\/a\u003e, as is the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/e-radionicacom\/Inkplate-documentation\" target=\"_blank\"\u003edocumentation\u003c\/a\u003e. If you don’t find what you’re looking for, e-radionica provide free technical support through \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/forum.e-radionica.com\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003etheir forums\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"e-radionica","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40372931493971,"sku":"ERAD-000289","price":94.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0174\/1800\/products\/543580-edit.jpg?v=1666191363","url":"https:\/\/shop.pimoroni.com\/en-eu\/products\/inkplate-6color-e-paper-colour-display","provider":"Pimoroni Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}