Overview
Inkplate 13SPECTRA takes large-format e-paper projects to the next level with a stunning 13.3-inch color E-Ink display designed for bold, eye-catching visuals. Built around a 6-color Spectra panel, it's perfect for signage, informatin boards, posters and data displays where color clarity and size trully matter.
Powered by an ESP32-S3 microcontroller with built-in WiFi and Bluetooth Inkplate 13SPECTRA makes it easy to create connected, always-on displays that update wirelessly while consuming extremenly little power. Although the display doesn't support partial updates or grayscale, full-screen refreshes deliver rich, vivid colors that remain clearly visible even in bright ambient light.
Like all Inkplate boards, Inkplate 13SPECTRA is fully open-source and compatible with both Arduino and MicroPython, giving you complete freedom to prototype, customize and deploy your ideas. Onboard features include a microSD card slot, real-time clock (RTC), and flexible GPIO expansion via I2C trough Qwiic adapter, SPI making integratino with sensors and peripherals straightforward.
Designed for long-temr, low.maintenance use, Inkplate 13SPECTRA can run for weeks or even months on battery power, or operate continuouslly over USB. With support for optional battery solutions, Inkplate 13SPECTRA is ready to go wherever your project takes it.
Which product is this documentation for?
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Key Features
- Display Size: 13.3" color e-paper (black, white, red, blue, green, yellow)
- Resolution: 1600 x 1200 pixels
- Microcontroller: ESP32-S3 (Wi-Fi + Bluetooth 5.0 BLE & Bluetooth Mesh)
- Power Supply: USB or Li-Ion battery (charger onboard)
- Programming Support: Arduino (Adafruit GFX compatible), MicroPython
- Storage: microSD card slot for image/data loading
- Clock: Real-Time Clock (RTC) with battery holder
- Expansion: GPIO, I²C, SPI, EasyC/Qwiic-compatible
- Sustainability: Recycled e-paper display (minor scratches possible)
- Open Source: Hardware and software