What is it?

The 2.7" E-Ink Display HAT is a cutting-edge e-paper screen designed specifically for Raspberry Pi and Jetson Nano. With a resolution of 264x176 pixels, this display provides a clear and crisp black-and-white image, making it perfect for various applications such as digital signage, shelf labels, and industrial instruments.

What makes it special?

This display stands out due to its ultra-low power consumption—power is only required for refreshing the image, allowing it to maintain the last displayed content even when powered down. It features a wide viewing angle of over 170°, ensuring readability from multiple perspectives. The onboard 4 keys enhance user interaction, while the embedded controller communicates via SPI interface for seamless integration with your projects.

Product Highlights

Ultra Low Power Consumption: Requires minimal power, significantly extending battery life.

Long-Lasting Display: Retains the last content displayed without needing power.

Wide Compatibility: Compatible with Raspberry Pi 4B, 3B+, 3B, 2B, Zero, and Jetson Nano, making it versatile for various projects.

Flexible Interface: Supports both 3-wire and 4-wire SPI interfaces for connecting to other controller boards like Arduino and Nucleo.

Onboard Voltage Translator: Works with both 3.3V and 5V MCUs, ensuring flexibility in your setup.

Product Details

Display Size: 2.7 inches

Resolution: 264 x 176 pixels

Display Colors: Black and White (2 gray levels)

Full Refresh Time: 6 seconds

Refresh Power: 24mW (typical)

Standby Power: <0.017mW

Viewing Angle: >170°

Outline Dimensions: 85mm x 56mm

Display Dimensions: 57.288mm x 38.192mm

Dot Pitch: 0.217 x 0.217mm

Compatibility

The 2.7" E-Ink Display HAT is designed to work with the standard Raspberry Pi 40PIN GPIO extension header, making it easy to integrate into your existing projects. It also provides comprehensive development resources and manuals, including examples compatible with Raspberry Pi, Jetson Nano, Arduino, and STM32, helping you get started quickly.

Note

Ensure that your project meets the power requirements and consider using it in applications that can benefit from its unique advantages, such as low power consumption and excellent readability in various lighting conditions.