Hey, the cyber future is here! Flexible E-Ink has been shown at high - tech events for years, and now you can own it. This is a real E - Ink/E - Paper display. Once an image is shown, it stays even when the power is off. The image has high contrast and is easily readable in daylight, looking just like printed paper.
This flexible display features a 2.13 - inch monochrome (black and white) screen with 212x104 black ink pixels on a white - ish background. It has the same resolution as the 2.13 - inch Tri - Color display but no red ink layer. Also, it updates much faster, taking only a couple of seconds instead of 15.
Please note: it's flexible, but you can't keep flexing it. The video of a hand twisting the display is just a looped demo, not an instruction. Don't flex or move it during a display update to avoid odd effects. Continuous flexing will damage the display. There's no set limit on flexing, so do it minimally. We suggest attaching it to a stable backing, like a stiff curved bracelet to make a watch.
With our CircuitPython or Arduino libraries, creating a 'frame buffer' and writing to the display is easy. Our library does all the work for you, and you can interface with it as if it were an Adafruit_GFX compatible display. Note: This is just the display, and you'll need your own eInk Breakout Friend.



Using this 2.13 - inch flexible monochrome E - Ink display is a breeze. First, make sure you have the necessary CircuitPython or Arduino libraries. With these libraries, you can create a 'frame buffer' with the pixels you want to activate and then write it to the display. Our library simplifies this process, so you can interact with it like an Adafruit_GFX compatible display.
When it comes to usage, avoid flexing or moving the display during an update to prevent strange visual effects. Don't keep flexing it all the time as it will eventually damage the screen. There's no clear number of times you can flex it, so keep it to a minimum. To reduce stress on the display, attach it to a stable backing. For example, you can attach it to a stiff curved bracelet to make a cool watch.
Remember, this is just the display. You'll need to get your own eInk Breakout Friend to fully use it. Enjoy your new E - Ink display and have fun creating!