{"product_id":"adafruit-e-ink-bonnet-for-raspberry-pi-24-pin-e-paper-displays","title":"Adafruit E-Ink Bonnet for Raspberry Pi - 24-pin E-Paper Displays","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis add-on makes it a breeze to add any 'standard' pinout 24-pin flex-connector E-Ink display to your Raspberry Pi computer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChances 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!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note that this does NOT come with the raw display itself\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e-\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/thinkink\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ewe stock a wide variety of bare displays\u003c\/a\u003e that will work great. Don't forget to verify that each display needs driver code to match the driver chip. For displays Adafruit sell,  \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/adafruit\/Adafruit_CircuitPython_EPD\"\u003ethere are examples in their E-Ink Python library you can use to craft your own project\u003c\/a\u003e. Often times the E-Paper display has a short cable, in which case\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.adafruit.com\/product\/4230\"\u003ewe suggest using an extender cable\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComes completely pre-assembled and tested\u003c\/strong\u003e so you can plug it in and install Python code! \u003cstrong\u003eWorks with any Raspberry Pi computer that has a 2x20 connector\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/booster-header\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003egrab a 2x20 socket riser\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince there was some space on the bonnet Adafruit added a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/adafruit-i2s-3w-class-d-amplifier-breakout-max98357a\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMAX98357 3W 4-8Ω speaker driver\u003c\/a\u003e which has digital I2S input for great sounding audio. This makes it easy to add audio alerts and feedback to your E-Paper projects.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.pimoroni.com\/search?q=speaker\u0026amp;product_type=Component\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNote you'll have to add a 4-8Ω speaker to the terminal blocks\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/qw-st\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eOn the bottom, there is a Qwiic\/STEMMA QT connector for I2C sensors and devices so you can plug and play any STEMMA QT devices\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTo summarize, you will probably want some accessories to build a full project:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA matching 'bare' E-Paper display with standard 24-pin connector - \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/thinkink\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ewe stock a wide variety of bare displays here\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.adafruit.com\/product\/4230\"\u003eAn extender cable\u003c\/a\u003e so you have plenty of maneuvering room\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.pimoroni.com\/search?q=speaker\u0026amp;product_type=Component\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eA 4-8Ω speaker\u003c\/a\u003e if you want to use the onboard amplifier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnd of course a Raspberry Pi or other 2x20-connector'd single-board Linux computer!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduct Dimensions: 65.0mm x 30.7mm x 14.0mm \/ 2.6\" x 1.2\" x 0.6\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduct Weight: 10.6g \/ 0.4oz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.adafruit.com\/includes\/templates\/shop2019\/images\/RoHS2_2011_65_EU.svg\" alt=\"RoHS 2 2011 65 EU Compliant\" width=\"145\" height=\"80\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.adafruit.com\/includes\/templates\/shop2019\/images\/RoHS2_2015_863_EU.svg\" alt=\"RoHS 2 2015 863 EU Compliant\" width=\"145\" height=\"80\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLearn\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/learn.adafruit.com\/adafruit-e-ink-bonnet-for-raspberry-pi\"\u003ePrimary Guide: Adafruit E-Ink Bonnet for Raspberry Pi\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cbr\u003eEasy e-paper finally comes to Raspberry Pi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/learn.adafruit.com\/products\/6418\/guides\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSee All Guides\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Adafruit","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56151399334267,"sku":"ADA6418","price":8.6,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0174\/1800\/files\/6418-01.jpg?v=1773335866","url":"https:\/\/shop.pimoroni.com\/products\/adafruit-e-ink-bonnet-for-raspberry-pi-24-pin-e-paper-displays","provider":"Pimoroni Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}