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Touchscreen Overview

The Inkplate 6FLICK features a built-in capacitive touchscreen bonded to the ED060XC3 e-paper panel, allowing intuitive, direct interaction with the display surface. This integrated solution makes it ideal for projects involving touch-based menus, drawing interfaces, and simple games — all with the low power consumption and clarity of e-paper.

Key Features​

  • Capacitive touch panel bonded to the 6.0″ ED060XC3 e-paper display
  • Two-point multitouch detection for gesture support and dual-finger interaction
  • Responsive input tracking suitable for fast UI updates and drawing
  • Integrated directly into the display module — no external controller or overlay needed
  • Fully compatible with both 1-bit (black and white) and 3-bit (grayscale) display modes

Usage and Design Considerations​

  • Optimized for use with bare fingers or capacitive styluses (non-resistive)
  • The touch layer covers the entire screen area, providing full-surface interactivity
  • Touch input is temporarily disabled during screen refreshes, so structure your code to avoid polling during updates
  • Use in applications that involve navigation, annotation, or interactive content
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The touchscreen panel is part of the original Kindle display assembly. Although reused, each panel is tested for full touch functionality as part of the Inkplate 6Flick production process.

Tips for Effective Touch UI Design​

  • Define touch zones clearly using visual markers (e.g., buttons, borders)
  • Provide immediate feedback on touch to reinforce responsiveness
  • Avoid placing important interactive elements near screen edges to prevent accidental touches
  • Consider debouncing or simple logic guards to handle repeated taps cleanly
  • Limit screen refreshes during rapid input to maintain touch responsiveness