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FireBeetle Black White Red ePaper Display Module

SKU: DFR0531

FireBeetle E-Paper Black, White & Red Display Module features a 2.13-inch E-Ink screen with a resolution of 212×104, adopts the SPI communication interface, and supports Arduino libraries and MicroPython programming. Compatible with the current FireBeetle ESP32 and ESP8266 main control boards, this module boasts the characteristics of compact size, streamlined layout, plug-and-play functionality, low power consumption, and excellent display performance. Compared with traditional E-Ink screens, it offers superior display quality.

Front of FireBeetle epaper display module with blue connector-DFRobot product sku:DFR0531 image.

Downloadable Resources

  • Docs
  • Tech Specs

    • 1. Example Code for Arduino-Graphic Display

    This article provides a sample code for displaying images in different colors.

    2. Example Code for Arduino-Character Display

    This article provides code for displaying characters using an ESP32 microcontroller in conjunction with the FireBeetle Expansion Board - ePaper Display Module.

    3. Example Code for Arduino-Paint

    This article provides a sample code for achieving dynamic image display by using an ESP32 in conjunction with the FireBeetle ePaper Display Module.

    4. Imagematrix Tutorial

    This article provides instructions for using the Lcd-image-converter software.

    Reference

    The article serves as a reference for the DFRobot ePaper Library, outlining various API functions for initializing and manipulating ePaper displays. It highlights the supported font lattices, color options, and provides code snippets to demonstrate drawing and displaying capabilities, such as drawing shapes, filling rectangles, and displaying text on the ePaper screen.

    Specification

    Parameter Details
    Input Voltage 3.3V
    Font Chip (GT30L24A3W)
    - Data Bus SPI
    - Character Set GB18030 (Chinese), ASCII (16x8), future support for Korean/Japanese
    - Chinese Character Size 12x12, 16x16, 24x24
    - Foreign Character Size 16x16, 24x24
    - Operating Current 12mA
    Ink Screen (GDEW0213Z16)
    - Data Bus SPI
    - Color Black, White, Red
    - Size 2.13 inches
    - Resolution 212x104 pixels
    - Refresh Time 12-15 seconds
    Dimension
    - Main Board Size 32.00mm x 60.00mm
    - Pin Spacing 2.54mm
    - Thickness 1.6mm

    Function Diagram

    DFR0531_Function_Diagram

    Pinout

    DFR0531PinOut

    Dimension Figure

    Pin Spacing: 2.54mm/0.1in
    Main Board Size: 32.00mm x 60.00mm/1.26x2.36in
    Thickness: 1.6mm/0.06in

    dfr0531 Dimension

    Compatibility Test

    MCU Pass Fail No Test Note
    FireBeetle-Board328P √
    FireBeetle-ESP32 √
    FireBeetle-ESP8266 √
    Leonardo √

    FAQ

    • Why are some characters not displaying correctly?
      Currently, only simplified Chinese (16x16) and ASCII (16x8) are supported. More fonts will be added in future library updates.
    • Is it normal for the screen to blink during refresh?
      Yes. The full-screen refresh is designed to eliminate ghosting (residual ink from previous displays). The blinking is a normal part of this process.
    • Can I display dynamic content on the module?
      No. The refresh time is 12-15 seconds, which makes it unsuitable for dynamic content (e.g., videos, animations).

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