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Waveshare 4.2inch E-Ink Display Module: High-Resolution E-Paper with Embedded Controller for Raspberry Pi, SPI Interface Review

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Details

BrandWaveshare
Screen Size4.2 Inches
Color4.2inch e-Paper Module

Description of Waveshare 4.2inch E-Ink Display Module: High-Resolution E-Paper with Embedded Controller for Raspberry Pi, SPI Interface

No backlight, keeps displaying last content for a long time even when power down. Ultra low power consumption, basically power is only required for refreshing. SPI interface, for connecting with controller boards like Raspberry Pi/ /Nucleo, etc. Onboard voltage translator, compatible with 3.3V/5V MCUs. Comes with development resources and manual (examples for Raspberry Pi/Jetson Nano/ /STM32).

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Revainrating 5 out of 5

Works great with ESP32

Comes with pigtail adapter so GPIO connection was very easy. The display is crisp and nicer than expected, refresh times seem faster than other displays I've read reviews about.

Pros
  • Computer and accessories
Cons
  • No power

Revainrating 5 out of 5

works great!: Single Board Computer

Just clone the ePaper github repo and connect it like below, the module works great and looks even better: VCC => 3.3VGND => GNDDIN => MOSICLK => SCLKCS => CE0DC => 25RST => 17BUSY => 24

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  • Computer Components
Cons
  • There are new competitors

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Works great with ESP32

Comes with pigtail adapter so GPIO connection was very easy. The display is clear and nicer than expected, refresh times seem faster than other displays I've read reviews about.

Pros
  • single board computer
Cons
  • Ugly packaging

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Bought 2 to make dynamic photo frames

They work great. I connected them to addrduino minis (3v) to create dynamic photo frames. Runs on 2 AA batteries. The photo frame is updated every 3 minutes. While both work on original batteries (2 months).

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  • Computers and Accessories
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  • Quick Guide