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Adafruit 2.13 Monochrome E-Ink Bonnet for Raspberry Pi - THINK INK
The Adafruit 2.13" Monochrome E-Ink Bonnet brings crisp, paper-like displays to your Raspberry Pi with no soldering required. Simply plug this pre-assembled ...
The Adafruit 2.13" Monochrome E-Ink Bonnet brings crisp, paper-like displays to your Raspberry Pi with no soldering required. Simply plug this pre-assembled bonnet onto any Pi with a 2×20 header and start displaying high-contrast black-and-white graphics that remain visible even with power disconnected.
The 250×122 pixel monochrome eInk panel delivers excellent daylight readability, making it perfect for dashboards, status displays, and information boards. Two onboard buttons let you navigate menus or trigger actions, and a STEMMA QT / Qwiic connector on the underside provides easy I2C expansion for sensors and peripherals.
Key Features
- 2.13" Monochrome eInk Display – 250×122 pixel resolution with high contrast black on white
- Pre-Assembled – No soldering needed; plugs directly onto the Pi's 2×20 GPIO header
- Two User Buttons – Built-in buttons for program selection or menu navigation
- STEMMA QT / Qwiic Connector – Plug-and-play I2C expansion on the underside
- Ultra-Low Power – Display retains image with no power, ideal for battery-backed projects
- Python Programmable – Full CircuitPython library support for easy development
Also Available
- 2.13" Monochrome eInk FeatherWing – For Feather boards
- 2.13" Monochrome eInk Breakout – Universal breakout with SRAM and MicroSD
- 2.13" Tri-Colour eInk Breakout – Red, black, and white version
Compatibility
- Raspberry Pi B+, Pi 2, Pi 3, Pi 4, and Pi Zero (any model with 2×20 GPIO header)
Ideal For
- Weather stations and environmental dashboards
- Calendar and event displays
- Low-power status monitors
- Information kiosks and signage
Package Contents
- 1× Adafruit 2.13" Monochrome E-Ink Bonnet (fully assembled)
Jargon buster
Plain-language definitions for the technical terms used above.
- breakout
- A breakout is a small circuit board that makes a tiny or hard-to-solder component easier to connect to with standard pins. It matters because this OLED module can be wired into a microcontroller project without needing to solder directly to the display’s fine contacts.
- CircuitPython
- A beginner-friendly version of Python designed to run directly on microcontroller boards. If a product supports CircuitPython, you can often program it by copying code files onto the board rather than setting up a more complex toolchain.
- GPIO
- General-purpose input/output pins are microcontroller pins you can set in software to read signals, switch devices on and off, or connect to peripherals. The number of GPIO pins matters because it limits how many buttons, LEDs, sensors, and other parts you can wire directly to the board.
- I2C
- I2C is a two-wire communication bus used by many sensors and small modules. It matters because several I2C devices can share the same two wires, but each device needs a compatible address and your controller must support I2C.
- Qwiic
- Qwiic is a plug-in connector system for I2C devices that uses small 4-pin cables, so you can connect compatible sensors without soldering. It matters because your controller or adapter also needs Qwiic, or you will need a cable or breakout to wire it up.
- SRAM
- Fast temporary memory used by a processor while a program is running. More SRAM helps with projects that handle larger data buffers, networking, displays, or more complex code.
- STEMMA
- A plug-and-cable connection system used on some maker electronics boards to make wiring simpler. If a product uses STEMMA, you need the matching cable or connector type to plug it in without soldering.
- STEMMA QT
- A small plug-in connector system for I2C boards that lets you connect compatible sensors and controllers without soldering. It matters because it can make wiring faster and less error-prone, especially when adding several small modules to a project.
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