Overview

Inkplate 5 Gen2 is a versatile, low-power 5.2-inch e-paper development board designed for makers, educators, and product developers. Built on the reliable ESP32 microcontroller, it offers Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.0 (BLE) connectivity, fast screen refresh rates, and excellent sunlight readability. This fully open-source device is ready to use right out of the box and can be programmed using both Arduino and MicroPython.

Its ultra-low power consumption, at just 18 µA in deep sleep, makes it ideal for long-term, battery-powered applications. With a microSD card slot, RTC, and GPIO expansion via EasyC/Qwiic, it's the perfect foundation for custom display projects.

Inkplate 5v2 e-paper display board

Which product is this documentation for?

Inkplate 5v2

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Inkplate 5v2 without e-paper Display

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Inkplate 5v2 with e-paper & enclosure

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Inkplate 5v2 with e-paper, Enclosure & Battery

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Key Features

• Display Size: 5.2" e-paper (black, white + 6 grayscale levels)
• Resolution: 720 × 1280 pixels
• Refresh Rate: 0.99s (full), 0.22s (partial)
• Microcontroller: ESP32 (Wi-Fi + Bluetooth 4.0 BLE)
• Power Consumption: 18 µA in deep sleep mode
• Power Supply: USB or Li-Ion battery (with onboard charger)
• Programming Support: Arduino, MicroPython
• Storage: microSD card slot for image/data loading
• Expansion: GPIO, I²C, SPI, EasyC/Qwiic-compatible
• Enclosure Options:
  • With e-paper screen & 3D-printed casing
  • With screen, casing, and 1200mAh battery
  • Without screen (for custom integrations)