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KEHIPI

KEHIPI e-Paper ESP32 Driver Board development board

SKU CH-7457-B2V65

Universal e-Paper driver board with onboard ESP32 for WiFi and Bluetooth display control

  • Universal driver board for SPI e-Paper raw panels
  • Onboard ESP32 enables WiFi and Bluetooth wireless image transfer
  • Android app and HTML host code for remote display refresh
  • Floyd-Steinberg dithering improves shadow rendering on supported image formats
  • Open-source driver and development resources simplify wireless integration

Universal e-Paper Driver Board

The KEHIPI e-Paper ESP32 Driver Board is a universal development board designed to drive compatible SPI e-Paper raw panels. It features an onboard ESP32 system-on-chip providing both WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity. This hardware targets makers and developers building wireless display applications or IoT edge devices requiring low-power visual output.

Sustained wireless operation

Under continuous use the board maintains a wireless link to refresh display content from a remote webpage or a smartphone application. The onboard ESP32 handles image processing tasks such as Floyd-Steinberg dithering for supported formats including BMP JPEG GIF and PNG. Developers can integrate the open-source driver and supplied resources into long-running wireless projects without relying on short-burst transfers.

SPI panel compatibility limits

The product only works with specific e-Paper raw panels that lack an integrated driver board; it is not compatible with every SPI e-Paper model on the market. Buyers who need a different panel size or a panel that already includes its own driver cannot use this board. Verification of the exact compatible model list is required before purchase to ensure the hardware matches the intended display.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameWaveshare
Model namee-Paper ESP32 Driver Board
Part numbere-Paper ESP32 Driver Board

Questions about this item

Does the onboard ESP32 run hot or draw much power when driving an e-paper panel continuously?

The ESP32 SoC handles Wi-Fi and Bluetooth while refreshing the display; e-paper panels only consume power during updates, so the board stays cool and draws minimal current between refreshes.

Which e-paper raw panels can I connect to the SPI interface on this driver board?

The board is designed for specific SPI e-paper raw panels without built-in drivers; check the product detail page for the exact compatible models before purchasing.

Can I use this driver board alongside a legacy microcontroller that lacks wireless connectivity?

Yes, the ESP32 provides Wi-Fi and Bluetooth so you can send images from a PC or phone to the e-paper while the older MCU handles other tasks via the same SPI bus.

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