micropython/ports/esp32/boards/INKPLATE6/README.md

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MicroPython for the Inkplate6

Inkplate is a powerful, Wi-Fi enabled ESP32 based e-paper display – recycled from a Kindle e-reader. Learn more about Inkplate on official website. Inkplate6 was crowdfunded on Crowd Supply Inkplate 6.

This board definition was based on e-radionica/Inkplate-micropython though the original software effort was by tve.

Features

  • Simple graphics class for monochrome use of the e-paper display
  • Simple graphics class for 2 bits per pixel greyscale use of the e-paper display
  • Support for partial updates
  • Access to touch sensors
  • Everything in pure python with screen updates virtually as fast as the Arduino C driver
  • Bitmap drawing, although really slow

Getting started with MicroPython on Inkplate

Download and flash the MicroPython firmware for the INKPLATE6 board.