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Raspberry Pi 2.13 e-ink Display Module

SKU: DFR0591

The Raspberry Pi 2.13 e-ink Display Module offers a 250x122 display, connecting via SPI and supporting custom fonts without a font chip. Equipped with two touch switches, it is compact, low-power, sunlight-readable, and retains its display when powered off, making it ideal for applications where frequent refreshing isn't required.

Front of e-ink display module for Raspberry Pi with visible pins and label.-DFRobot product sku:DFR0591 image.

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    • Specification

    Parameter Details
    Operating Voltage 3.3V
    Button ×2 - Button A (Occupy GPIO29, P40 on Raspberry Pi)
    - Button B (Occupy GPIO28, P38 on Raspberry Pi)
    Outline Dimension 66.5 x 31 mm/2.62x1.22”
    Model GDE0213B1 (V1.0), GDEH0213B73 (V2.0), GDEH0213B75 (V3.0)
    - E-ink Display Dimension: 59.2 x 29.2x 1.05mm
    - Dispaly Area Dimension: 48.55 x 23.80mm
    Resolution 250 x 122 （Logical resolution: 250 × 128 ）
    Communication Interface SPI
    Display Color black and white
    Greyscale Level 2
    Refresh Way fully or partially refresh
    Refresh Time 3s for full refresh, 0.5s for partial refresh
    Refresh Power 26.4mW
    Standby Power 0.017mW
    Viewing Angle >170°

    Pinout

    DFR0591 2.13 e-ink Display Module for Raspberry Pi 4B/3B+/Zero W Overview DFR0591 2.13 e-ink Display Module for Raspberry Pi 4B/3B+/Zero W Pinout

    The expanded pins of the e-ink display match the ones on the Raspberry Pi. Please note that SPI, P20 and P21 of Raspberry Pi are occupied by the E-ink display.

    FAQ

    • This e-ink screen cannot be driven on some Raspberry Pi newer systems, or the Raspberry Pi zero 2 w.

      The I2C bus rate for this e-ink is fixed at 100kbps. you need to check the /boot/firmware/config.txt file for the following line:
      dtparam=i2c_arm=on, and then add after this line: i2c_arm_baudrate=100000

      It has to be ended exactly like this:

      dtparam=i2c_arm=on,i2c_arm_baudrate=100000

    • Is it normal that the screen flashes for a long time when refreshing?

      Although E-ink display is a very popular type of electronic paper display technology, due to the imaging principle, there are also some defects including screen splash and afterimage issue. After repeatedly turning the page, the ink will remain, which causes the afterimage problem. To deal with that, manufactures designed the full refresh function, however, another issue occurred: the screen will flashes for a while when refreshing fully.

    • This e-ink screen cannot be driven on some Raspberry Pi newer systems, or the Raspberry Pi zero 2 w.
      The I2C bus rate for this e-ink is fixed at 100kbps. you need to check the /boot/firmware/config.txt file for the following line:dtparam=i2c_arm=on, and then add after this line: i2c_arm_baudrate=100000It has to be ended exactly like this:dtparam=i2c_arm=on,i2c_arm_baudrate=100000
    • Is it normal that the screen flashes for a long time when refreshing?
      Although E-ink display is a very popular type of electronic paper display technology, due to the imaging principle, there are also some defects including screen splash and afterimage issue. After repeatedly turning the page, the ink will remain, which causes the afterimage problem. To deal with that, manufactures designed the full refresh function, however, another issue occurred: the screen will flashes for a while when refreshing fully.

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