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Overview

Inkplate 6MOTION is a high-performance 6-inch e-paper display designed for real-time applications like animations, interactive menus, dashboards, and dynamic signage. With a stunning 1024×758 resolution, 4-bit grayscale support (16 shades), and 91 ms partial refresh rate, it enables motion-capable content at up to 11 FPS, a major breakthrough in DIY e-paper displays.

The board is powered by a dual-core architecture: a STM32H743 main processor paired with an ESP32-C3 co-processor for wireless connectivity. It’s packed with features such as gesture and proximity sensors, rotary encoder, RGB indicator LEDs, and touch input buttons, making it ideal for interactive environments. Add ultra-low power consumption (22 µA), microSD, RTC, and USB-C, and you've got a fully open-source powerhouse ready for any advanced e-paper project.

Inkplate 6MOTION
Inkplate 6MOTION e-paper display board

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Inkplate 6MOTION

Inkplate 6MOTION

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Inkplate 6MOTION with e-paper & enclosure

Inkplate 6MOTION with e-paper & enclosure

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Inkplate 6MOTION with e-paper, Enclosure & Battery

Inkplate 6MOTION with e-paper, Enclosure & Battery

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Key Features​

  • Display Size: 6.0" e-paper (greyscale, motion-optimized)
  • Resolution: 1024 × 758 pixels (212 PPI)
  • Refresh Rate: 91 ms (partial), 500 ms (full B&W), 800 ms (full grayscale)
  • Grayscale Support: 4-bit (16 shades)
  • Main Processor: STM32H743ZIT6 (2MB Flash, 1MB SRAM, 32MB DRAM)
  • Co-Processor: ESP32-C3 (Wi-Fi + Bluetooth 4.0 BLE)
  • Power Consumption: 22 µA in low-power mode
  • Power Supply: USB-C or Li-Ion battery (MCP73831 charger onboard)
  • Storage: microSD card slot for image/media loading
  • Sensors:
    • LSM6DSO32 accelerometer + gyroscope
    • SHTC3 temperature & humidity sensor
    • APDS-9960 gesture & proximity sensor
  • Input & Feedback:
    • 3x side push buttons
    • Rotary encoder with backlit indicator
    • 2x WS2812B RGB LEDs (programmable)
  • Expansion: 30+ GPIO pins supporting I²C, SPI, UART, Ethernet & more
  • Connectivity: Wi-Fi and BLE via ESP32-C3
  • Ecosystem: Fully compatible with EasyC
  • Programming Support: Arduino (examples available)
  • Open Source: hardware and software
  • Enclosure Options:
    • With 3D-printed enclosure
    • With enclosure and 1200mAh battery
    • Without e-paper display
  • Dimensions (with enclosure): 161 × 116 × 15 mm / 6.34 × 4.56 × 0.59 inch