Overview
Inkplate 6 brings the power and elegance of 6-inch e-paper to the hands of makers, students, and product designers. Designed for low-power, always-on display applications, it features a recycled 800×600 pixel E-Ink screen, an ESP32 microcontroller, and full Wi-Fi + Bluetooth connectivity all in a plug-and-play, Arduino-compatible form factor. It supports grayscale rendering, partial updates, and is optimized for both performance and sustainability.
With support for Arduino (Adafruit GFX-compatible) and MicroPython, plus easy expansion via GPIO, I²C, SPI, and the EasyC/Qwiic ecosystem, Inkplate 6 is ideal for low-energy projects that demand crystal-clear, sunlight-readable display output. Its recycled e-reader displays give new life to unused screens, making it an eco-conscious choice for modern prototyping.
Which product is this documentation for?
Inkplate 6
333232
Inkplate 6 without e-paper Display
333234
Inkplate 6 with e-paper & enclosure
333233
Inkplate 6 with e-paper, Enclosure & Battery
333229
Key Features
- Display Size: 6" e-paper (black, white + grayscale)
- Resolution: 800 × 600 pixels
- Refresh Rate: 1.26s (full), 264 ms (partial)
- Microcontroller: ESP32 (Wi-Fi + Bluetooth 4.0 BLE)
- Power Supply: USB or Li-Ion battery (charger included)
- Power Consumption: 25 µA in deep sleep mode
- Programming Support: Arduino (Adafruit GFX), MicroPython (in development)
- Storage: microSD card slot for image loading and data logging
- Clock: Real-Time Clock (PCF85063A) with battery holder
- Expansion: GPIO, I²C, SPI, EasyC/Qwiic-compatible
- Sustainability: Recycled E-Ink display (minor cosmetic scratches possible)
- Enclosure Options:
- With 3D-printed enclosure
- With enclosure and integrated 1200mAh battery
- Without e-paper display (custom display integration)
- Dimensions (without EPD): 144.5 × 107.8 × 10 mm / 5.7 × 4.2 × 0.4 inch
- Dimensions (with enclosure): 160.7 × 116.8 × 13.7 mm / 6.3 × 4.6 × 0.5 inch