Summary of E-paper Shield Kit for the Teensy
This article introduces the E-paper Shield Kit, a beginner-friendly solution for integrating low-power, sunlight-readable displays into projects. Designed by Jarek of SonikTech, the kit features an adapter board compatible with the Teensy microcontroller and other SPI-based controllers. It includes a digital thermometer to optimize display performance based on ambient temperature, enabling hobbyists to easily prototype persistent screens without backlighting.
Parts used in the E-paper Shield Kit:
- E-paper adapter board
- E-paper Screen
- Teensy-LC microcontroller
- Digital thermometer
E-paper in Your Next Project
Do you have a great idea that needs a screen which requires zero power to maintain an image? Are you looking to add an interesting display to your next project? Want to prototype a low-cost, persistent screen that can be read in direct sunlight? You may have seen E-paper in e-book readers and dynamic store displays for some time now. Because of its complex driving circuitry, it has remained out of reach for hobbyists until now. Recent advances in E-paper technology have made it easier for the beginner to take advantage of E-paper’s unique properties:
- No power needed to maintain an image
- Crisp, detailed text and pictures
- No backlight required
- Fully sunlight readable
Now anyone can try out their next idea by using the E-paper Shield Kit: an easy to use starter pack that is familiar for hobbyists and welcoming to newcomers.
Working with an E-paper manufacturer’s engineering team, I have designed an E-paper adapter board that anyone can use to easily draw on E-paper. Now I’d like to share it with the world!
My adapter board was designed with the popular, easy-to-use Teensy microcontroller in mind, though it is also compatible with any other microcontroller that uses the common SPI protocol. Since e-paper displays work best when they know the ambient temperature, I’ve included a digital thermometer on the adapter board that communicates with the Teensy (or any other microcontroller) via an I2C interface.
With your pledge, you will receive a kit containing all the parts you need to get started using E-paper for your prototypes, designs, and installations. Wondering if E-paper is right for you? Send me a message here on Crowd Supply, or at [email protected], and I’ll do my best to answer any questions you have!
Pledge Levels
There are three pledge levels for this campaign:
- The Full Kit: Everything you need to start using E-paper within minutes of receiving it! Comes with the E-paper adapter, E-paper Screen, and a Teensy-LC.
For more detail: E-paper Shield Kit for the Teensy
- What are the main benefits of using E-paper?
E-paper requires no power to maintain an image, offers crisp text and pictures, needs no backlight, and is fully readable in direct sunlight. - Can I use this kit with microcontrollers other than Teensy?
Yes, the adapter board is compatible with any microcontroller that uses the common SPI protocol. - Why is a digital thermometer included in the kit?
The thermometer communicates via I2C to help the e-paper display work best by knowing the ambient temperature. - What does the Full Kit pledge level include?
The Full Kit contains the E-paper adapter, E-paper Screen, and a Teensy-LC. - Is E-paper technology difficult for beginners to use now?
No, recent advances have made it easier for beginners to take advantage of E-paper's unique properties. - How can I contact the creator if I have questions?
You can send a message on Crowd Supply or email [email protected]. - Does the E-paper screen require a backlight?
No, the E-paper screen does not require a backlight. - What interface does the digital thermometer use to communicate?
The digital thermometer communicates with the microcontroller via an I2C interface.
