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Waveshare E-Paper Display

Kit photo needed

We don't have a photo of the assembled kit yet. The image below shows a key part.

Key part: Waveshare e-paper module (pin diagram)

Key part: Waveshare e-paper module (pin diagram)

A 1.54" 152x152 black-and-white e-paper module that is readable in sunlight.

Source book: Clocks and Watches
Kit page: https://dmccreary.github.io/clocks-and-watches/kits/waveshare-e-paper/
Printable one-pager: waveshare-e-paper-one-pager.html

Features

  • Uses the Waveshare SSD1680 E-Paper

Benefits

  • Free, open lessons: the Clocks and Watches textbook has the kit page, wiring, and MicroPython code.
  • Instant feedback: students see their code's results on lights or a display.
  • Budget: about $28 (1.54" display about $19, Pico $4, breadboard $2, wires $1, USB cable $2).

Parts

  • Waveshare SSD1680 E-Paper — Display
  • 830-Point Breadboard ($1.10) — Breadboard
  • Micro-USB Data Cable ($2.50) — Power and programming cable