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CrowPanel ESP32 E-Paper HMI 4.2-inch Display

Description

This CrowPanel ESP32 4.2 ” E-paper HMI display adopts advanced active matrix electrophoretic display technology and is equipped with a hard-coated anti-glare surface, which can keep the content clearly visible even in the sun, perfectly reproducing the appearance and reading experience of traditional paper. The built-in ESP32-S3 chip as the main control ensures powerful performance and fast and stable data transmission through the SPI interface. With a high resolution of 400*300, it provides a delicate display effect and adopts a classic black and white dual-color display to adapt to various application scenarios. It is also equipped with multiple interface and button designs, including TF card slot, BAT interface, UART0 interface, 2x10 pin GPIO interface, back button, home button and rotary switch switch, which is convenient for users to develop and operate. The white acrylic shell is not only beautiful but also protects the screen.

Based on the ESP32 chip, another highlight is its wide compatibility. It is compatible with three development environments: Arduino IDE, ESP IDF, and MicroPython, simplifying the secondary development process. Also, its ultra-wide viewing angle design allows you to enjoy the same brilliant image from any angle. The ultra-low power consumption feature consumes only a small amount of power when refreshing, ensuring long-lasting battery life. Pure reflection mode means no backlight is required, and information remains clearly visible after power failure, without worrying about information loss.

Due to its excellent characteristics such as low power consumption, high contrast and high reflectivity, this e-ink screen is widely used in shelf labels, price tags, badges, smart labels, smart home devices, e-readers, smart wearable devices and other portable devices, and is an ideal choice for various smart devices and applications.

Customization can be discussed for bulk orders.

Model: DIE07300S001

e-paper-4.2

Feature

  • 4.2-inch E-Paper display, 400*300 resolution, black and white, using SPI interface communication;
  • ESP32-S3 as the main chip, frequency up to 240MHz;
  • Pure reflection mode, no backlight required, completely relying on light reflection to display content, and the displayed content will not be lost even if the power is off;
  • Hard-coated anti-glare display surface, which can keep the content visible even under direct sunlight;
  • High contrast and high reflectivity provide a clearer and more vivid visual experience;
  • Ultra-low power consumption and partial refresh function, significantly saving energy and extending battery life;
  • Support full viewing angle, clearly visible from any angle;
  • Rich buttons and interfaces (such as GPIO interface, UART interface, home button, etc.) for easy development and operation；
  • Equip with Arduino IDE, ESP IDF, and MicroPython development environment for a smooth development experience

Application

  • Electronic label: supermarket or shelf product information and price；
  • E-book reader；
  • Electronic business card: display the corresponding participant information；
  • Smart home and other applications

Specification

Item Descriptions
Size 4.2 inch
MCU ESP32-S3-WROOM-1-N8R8, up to 240 MHz
Flash 8 MB
PSRAM 8 MB
Material Active Matrix Electrophoretic Display (AM EPD)
Driver Chip SSD1683
Resolution 400(H)x300(V) Pixel
Pixel pitch 0.212x0.212
Viewing Angle Full Viewing Angle
Communication interface 3-/4-wire SPI
Interface UART0x1, BATx1, GPIOx1, TF Card Slot x1
Button Rotary Switchx1, Menu Buttonx1, EXIT Buttonx1, REST Buttonx1, BOOT Buttonx1
Development Environment Arduino IDE、ESP IDF、MicroPython
Display Color Black and white
Refresh Mode Partial refresh (saves more power)
Operation Voltage 2.2~3.7V
Operation Temperature -0~50℃
Storage Temperature -25~70℃
Active Area 84.8(H)x63.6(L)(HxL)

Interfaces

4.2-e-paper-interface

Interface Name Description Module Type
MENU Button Used for custom programming.
Rotary Switch Used for custom programming.
EXIT Button Used for custom programming.
RST Reset button. Push it to reset the system.
BOOT The Boot button is mainly used to control the startup and download mode of the development board.
GPIO Reserved available GPIO pins.
TF Provide off-line save and extra storage space.
BAT Connect with the lithium battery. (With the battery charging circuit) SH1.0-2Pin socket
Type-C Provide serial communication, supply voltage and serial information printing.
3.7-inch Display Port Pin Number
MENU Button IO2
Rotary Switch Down(IO4); Up(IO6); CONF(IO5)
EXIT Button IO1
GPIO IO3; IO9; IO15; IO17; IO19; IO21; IO8; IO14; IO16; IO18; IO20; IO38
SD Card Slot(SPI) MOSI(IO40); MISO(IO13); CLK(IO39); CS(IO10)

Platforms Supported

Arduino IDE
Arduino
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Resources

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Demo Code

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