Product Details
At Adafruit, we're always excited about cool new displays, and Pimoroni's Inky pHat has really stolen our hearts! This adorable 212x104 - pixel three - color e - paper display looks amazing and is easy to read even in broad daylight. You can show off your tweets, the latest weather, or even graph important data. E - ink is perfect for displays that don't need frequent updates because of its 3 - second display - change cycle. And let's not forget, the contrast and readability are top - notch. The best part? When you turn off your Raspberry Pi, the display stays on, which is truly a sight to behold the first time you see it. No soldering is needed! The display comes fully assembled and is connected via a ribbon cable. Simply place the Inky pHat on your preferred Raspberry Pi and run the installer, and you'll soon have the cutest little e - paper display. Features include a red, black, and white 2.13 - inch EPD display (212x104 pixels), Inky pHat pinout, compatibility with Raspberry Pi 3, 2, B+, A+, Zero, and Zero W (any Pi with a 2x20 connector), a Python library, and it's fully assembled and ready to use. Quick note: Pimoroni's software doesn't support Raspbian Wheezy.
Using the Pimoroni Inky pHat is a breeze. First, make sure you have a compatible Raspberry Pi like the Pi 3, 2, B+, A+, Zero, or Zero W. Since it's fully assembled, there's no need for soldering. Just connect it to your Pi using the ribbon cable. Place the Inky pHat on your Pi and run the installer. Once installed, you can use the Python library to start showing things like tweets, weather, or data graphs. Remember, this e - ink display is great for things that don't change often because of its 3 - second display - change cycle. As for maintenance, keep it in a dry and cool place. And don't forget that Pimoroni's software doesn't work with Raspbian Wheezy, so make sure your Pi is running a compatible operating system.
