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FireBeetle Black and White E-Paper Display Module

SKU: DFR0511

DFRobot FireBeetle Series is a low power development component designed for Internet of Things (IoT). This 2.13-inch black and white electronic epaper screen with SPI interface and 250 * 122 resolution, supporting Arduino library and microPython programming. This module is suitable for the current main control board of Firebeetle series. It has the characteristics of small size, compact layout, plug and play, low power consumption and good display effect. It also integrates the GT30L24A3W multi-language font chip, but only suitable for static picture or text display, not suitable for dynamic refresh. NOTE: This board is only available for ESP32 and ESP8266, but not for FireBeetle BLE4.1.

Angled shot of FireBeetle ePaper display module with electronic ink screen-DFRobot product sku:DFR0511 image.

Downloadable Resources

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  • Tech Specs

    • 1. Example Code for Arduino-Graphic Display

    This article guides users on setting up Arduino for graphic displays using FireBeetle ESP32 and ePaper modules, including detailed operation steps and sample code.

    2. Example Code for Arduino-Character Display

    This article guides users through setting up an Arduino character display using ESP32 and ePaper, including hardware preparation, software installation, and sample code execution.

    3. Example Code for Arduino-Picture Display

    This article is a step-by-step guide on using Arduino to display images with e-paper modules, including hardware and software setup, image conversion, and practical sample code.

    Reference

    Learn about API functions for drawing on ink screens, including methods for initializing, clearing screens, and rendering various shapes and lines.

    Specification

    Parameter Details
    Input Voltage 3.3V
    Ink Screen GDE0213B1
    Dimension 59.2 x 29.2 x 1.05mm / 2.33 x 1.15 x 0.04in
    Screen Size 48.55 x 23.80mm / 1.19 x 0.94in
    Resolution 250x122
    Data Bus SPI
    Color Black and white
    Refresh Time ~4s (full), ~0.5s (partial)
    Refresh Consumption 26.4mW
    Font Chip GT30L24A3W
    Character Set GB18030, KSC5601, JIS0208, 180 foreign fonts, Unicode, ISO8859, CODE PAGE
    Chinese Font Sizes 12/16/24 dot matrix
    Foreign Font Sizes 16/24 dot matrix
    Operating Current 12mA

    Pinout

    DFR0511-Function indication&Pinout

    FAQ

    • Hi, is it normal to blink for a long time when refreshing?
      The electronic ink screen has many advantages for reading, there are also several difficult to overcome defects, including the splash screen and shadow. After turning the page many times the ink will remain, in order to solve this problem, the manufacturer designed the full-screen refresh, but another problem occurred, in full-screen refresh process the screen will flash for a while.

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