{"id":121818,"date":"2025-12-29T03:47:12","date_gmt":"2025-12-29T03:47:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/blog\/?p=121818"},"modified":"2026-01-07T02:50:57","modified_gmt":"2026-01-07T02:50:57","slug":"how-to-add-e-ink-display-to-arduino","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/blog\/2025\/12\/29\/how-to-add-e-ink-display-to-arduino\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Add an E-ink Display to Arduino?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>E-ink displays<\/strong> are the favorite choice for <strong>low-power electronics<\/strong>. Their ability to hold an image without consuming power and maintain high contrast images makes them perfect for data dashboards, smart labels, weather stations, and more. When paired with compact and capable boards like Seeed Studio&#8217;s<a href=\"https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/xiao-series-page\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> XIAO ESP32 series<\/a>, they become even more attractive for modern <a href=\"https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/blog\/2025\/11\/27\/smart-home-projects-using-arduino-esp32-and-raspberry-pi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">DIY and IoT projects<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many makers find it challenging to add an e-ink display to Arduino for their DIY projects. <strong>If you are also one of them, this tutorial is for you.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>E-ink displays are compatible with widely used microcontrollers. All it requires is using a dedicated ePaper driver board to act as an intermediary and transform complex voltage and waveform generation into a simple plug-and-play solution.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this tutorial, we will guide you step-by-step through the entire process using the XIAO ESP32 series and Seeed Studio&#8217;s accessible hardware ecosystem to eliminate that complexity. Read on till the end to learn how to create a functional Arduino ePaper in minutes, with sample code to display your first graphics and text. You will learn\uff1a<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Why e-ink? Why This Setup?<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Step-by-Step Guide to Add an e-ink Display to Arduino<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:9px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1030\" height=\"687\" src=\"https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-89-1030x687.png\" alt=\"A Complete Guide to Add an E-Ink Display to Your Arduino Project\" class=\"wp-image-121837\" style=\"width:783px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-89-1030x687.png 1030w, https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-89-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-89-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-89-32x21.png 32w, https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-89-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-89-675x450.png 675w, https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-89.png 1248w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1030px) 100vw, 1030px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#86c320\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Why e-ink? Why This Setup?<\/mark><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>E-ink display is bistable. It only requires high power consumption when the image changes, which OLED or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/blog\/2025\/11\/18\/e-ink-display-vs-lcd\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LCD<\/a> fails to offer. When the pigments are set, they require zero energy to hold that state indefinitely. This makes it best for battery or solar-powered projects that need to run for months.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The strength of e-ink display comes with a technical hurdle, i.e., it requires high-voltage and precise waveforms for the display that is complex to generate. That&#8217;s why in our e-ink display Arduino guide, we will use a specific three-part setup:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>A Generic Microcontroller:<\/strong> This is the project&#8217;s programmable brain. It is responsible for your application logic, sensor reading, and data processing. You code it using the familiar Arduino IDE.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>A Dedicated E-Ink Driver Board:<\/strong> This is the essential intermediary. Its sole purpose is to generate the necessary high-voltage signals and complex waveforms required to control the E-ink pigments.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The E-Ink Display Module:<\/strong> This is the &#8220;digital paper&#8221; that displays your final text, graphics, or data.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This approach takes away the complexity and makes it quick to create projects.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1030\" height=\"773\" src=\"https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-88-1030x773.png\" alt=\"The example of ePaper DIY Kit-EE04\" class=\"wp-image-121836\" style=\"width:783px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-88-1030x773.png 1030w, https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-88-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-88-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-88-32x24.png 32w, https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-88-1024x768.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-88.png 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1030px) 100vw, 1030px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-cyan-bluish-gray-color\">The example of ePaper DIY Kit-EE04<\/mark><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#86c31f\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Step-by-Step Guide to Add an e-ink Display to Arduino<\/mark><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>First things first, the Arduino ePaper project is not rocket science. Seeed Studio&#8217;s integrated hardware ecosystem has done the heavy lifting. So, let&#8217;s get right to the four-step process to have an e-ink Arduino setup:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:16px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1.<strong>Hardware Preparation<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:8px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 1. Material Selection<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As mentioned earlier, there are three hardware components required to build an Arduino ePaper setup. We are using all these products from Seeed Studio, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>XIAO ESP32C3<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/Seeed-XIAO-ESP32C3-p-5431.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Seeed Studio XIAO ESP32-C3<\/a> features a RISC-V architecture and supports Wi-Fi and BLE connectivity. It is useful for a wide range of IoT applications.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1030\" height=\"773\" src=\"https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-84-1030x773.png\" alt=\"XIAO series: ESP32C3\" class=\"wp-image-121832\" style=\"width:561px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-84-1030x773.png 1030w, https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-84-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-84-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-84-32x24.png 32w, https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-84-1024x768.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-84.png 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1030px) 100vw, 1030px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ePaper Driver Board<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/ePaper-breakout-Board-for-XIAO-V2-p-6374.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ePaper driver board<\/a> is a 24-pin FPC connector with a JST 2-pin BAT connector for easy battery connection and a built-in charging IC for safe battery charging. It is best for creating Wi-Fi-based digital photo frames.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1030\" height=\"773\" src=\"https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-85-1030x773.png\" alt=\"Epaper driven board for XIAO\" class=\"wp-image-121833\" style=\"width:571px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-85-1030x773.png 1030w, https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-85-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-85-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-85-32x24.png 32w, https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-85-1024x768.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-85.png 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1030px) 100vw, 1030px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2.9&#8243; Monochrome ePaper Display<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/2-9-Monochrome-ePaper-Display-with-296x128-Pixels-p-5782.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2.9-inch monochrome ePaper display<\/a> of Seeed Studio features 296&#215;128 resolution and offers a black and white display with a 2.9-inch diagonal size. It also delivers excellent contrast and a fast refresh rate, which makes it useful for smart wearables, e-readers, and other portable devices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1030\" height=\"773\" src=\"https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-83-1030x773.png\" alt=\"Eink 2.9 monochrome epaper display with 296x128 pixels 45font\" class=\"wp-image-121831\" style=\"width:587px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-83-1030x773.png 1030w, https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-83-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-83-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-83-32x24.png 32w, https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-83-1024x768.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-83.png 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1030px) 100vw, 1030px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Read more: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/blog\/2025\/10\/27\/which-is-your-best-e-ink-display-for-your-home-assistant-dashboard\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Which is your best e-ink display for your home-assistant dashboard<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 2. Insert the XIAO into the ePaper Driver Board<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Align the pins and insert the XIAO ESP32C3 into the XIAO socket of the ePaper driver board.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"454\" height=\"256\" src=\"https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/connect_xiao-1.gif\" alt=\"Align the pins and insert the XIAO ESP32C3 into the XIAO socket of the ePaper driver board.\" class=\"wp-image-121959\" style=\"width:780px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:8px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 3. Insert the ePaper Display into the FPC Connector<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Insert your ePaper display into the board&#8217;s 24-pin FPC connector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"506\" height=\"284\" src=\"https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/connect_eink.gif\" alt=\"Insert your ePaper display into the board's 24-pin FPC connector.\n\" class=\"wp-image-121950\" style=\"width:773px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2.<strong>Software Preparation<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We will use the Arduino IDE and configure the Arduino environment for the XIAO and add the on-board package.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tip: <\/strong>If you are using Arduino for the first time, check out our guide on Getting Started with Arduino.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:8px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 1. Access the Arduino App<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Download and launch the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.arduino.cc\/en\/software\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Arduino app<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.arduino.cc\/en\/software\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"49\" src=\"https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-72.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-121820\" style=\"width:741px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-72.png 700w, https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-72-300x21.png 300w, https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-72-32x2.png 32w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1030\" height=\"554\" src=\"https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-76-1030x554.png\" alt=\"the page of Arduino IDE\" class=\"wp-image-121824\" style=\"width:762px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-76-1030x554.png 1030w, https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-76-300x161.png 300w, https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-76-768x413.png 768w, https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-76-1536x827.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-76-32x17.png 32w, https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-76-1024x551.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-76.png 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1030px) 100vw, 1030px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 2. Add the ESP32 Board<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Add the ESP32 board package to your Arduino IDE. To do so, go to <strong>File &gt; Preferences<\/strong>, and fill <strong>&#8220;Additional Boards Manager URLs&#8221;<\/strong> with the URL below: <a href=\"https:\/\/espressif.github.io\/arduino-esp32\/package_esp32_index.json\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/espressif.github.io\/arduino-esp32\/package_esp32_index.json<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1030\" height=\"519\" src=\"https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-90-1030x519.png\" alt=\"Add the ESP32 board package to your Arduino IDE\" class=\"wp-image-121911\" style=\"width:776px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-90-1030x519.png 1030w, https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-90-300x151.png 300w, https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-90-768x387.png 768w, https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-90-1536x774.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-90-32x16.png 32w, https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-90-1024x516.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-90.png 1572w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1030px) 100vw, 1030px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Next, go to <strong>Tools &gt; Board &gt; Boards Manager. <\/strong>Type the keyword <strong>&#8220;esp32&#8221;<\/strong> in the search box and install the latest version of esp32.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1030\" height=\"901\" src=\"https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-74-1030x901.png\" alt=\"Steps in Arduino IDE Boards Manager to search for &quot;esp32&quot; and install the latest esp32 board package\" class=\"wp-image-121823\" style=\"width:778px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-74-1030x901.png 1030w, https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-74-300x262.png 300w, https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-74-768x672.png 768w, https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-74-32x28.png 32w, https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-74-1024x896.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-74.png 1124w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1030px) 100vw, 1030px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 3. Choose the Board and Port<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Board<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Go to <strong>Tools &gt; Board &gt; ESP32 Arduino<\/strong> and select <strong>&#8220;XIAO_ESP32C3&#8221;<\/strong>. You will find this board after some scrolling.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1030\" height=\"594\" src=\"https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-80-1030x594.png\" alt=\"Selecting the XIAO_ESP32C3 board from Tools &gt; Board &gt; ESP32 Arduino in Arduino IDE\" class=\"wp-image-121828\" style=\"width:808px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-80-1030x594.png 1030w, https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-80-300x173.png 300w, https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-80-768x443.png 768w, https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-80-32x18.png 32w, https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-80-1024x591.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-80.png 1409w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1030px) 100vw, 1030px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Port<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Go to <strong>Tools &gt; Port <\/strong>and pick the serial port name of the connected XIAO ESP32C3. This is usually the COM3 or higher (COM1 and COM2 are mostly reserved for hardware serial ports).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3.<strong>Install Seeed GFX Library<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 1. Install Seeed GFX Library<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Use GitHub to download and install the <a href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/Seeed-Studio\/Seeed_Arduino_LCD\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Seeed GFX library<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1030\" height=\"556\" src=\"https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-82-1030x556.png\" alt=\"GitHub repository page for the Seeed GFX library showing download and installation options\n\" class=\"wp-image-121830\" style=\"width:793px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-82-1030x556.png 1030w, https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-82-300x162.png 300w, https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-82-768x415.png 768w, https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-82-1536x829.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-82-32x17.png 32w, https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-82-1024x553.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-82.png 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1030px) 100vw, 1030px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Scroll down and open this link.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1030\" height=\"629\" src=\"https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-81-1030x629.png\" alt=\"Scroll down and open a link to open the Online Cofiguration Tool\" class=\"wp-image-121829\" style=\"width:811px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-81-1030x629.png 1030w, https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-81-300x183.png 300w, https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-81-768x469.png 768w, https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-81-1536x938.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-81-32x20.png 32w, https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-81-1024x625.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-81.png 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1030px) 100vw, 1030px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Pick your device type. Afterward, you will get some code. Copy them for later use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tip:<\/strong> If you choose the wrong device type, you won&#8217;t see any display on the screen. So, make sure you choose the right device type.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1030\" height=\"983\" src=\"https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-86-1030x983.png\" alt=\"Pick your device type\" class=\"wp-image-121834\" style=\"width:809px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-86-1030x983.png 1030w, https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-86-300x286.png 300w, https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-86-768x733.png 768w, https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-86-1536x1466.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-86-32x32.png 32w, https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-86-1024x977.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-86.png 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1030px) 100vw, 1030px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Once the library is downloaded, go to <strong>Sketch &gt; Include Library &gt; Add .ZIP Library<\/strong> and choose the downloaded library.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1030\" height=\"553\" src=\"https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-79-1030x553.png\" alt=\"Adding a ZIP library in Arduino IDE via Sketch &gt; Include Library &gt; Add .ZIP Library\" class=\"wp-image-121827\" style=\"width:817px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-79-1030x553.png 1030w, https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-79-300x161.png 300w, https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-79-768x412.png 768w, https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-79-1536x825.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-79-32x17.png 32w, https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-79-1024x550.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-79.png 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1030px) 100vw, 1030px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Next, you can open one of the four basic examples:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Clock: <\/strong>Display a clock.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bitmap:<\/strong> Display a bitmap image.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Clock_digital: <\/strong>Display a digital clock.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Shape: <\/strong>Display random words and shapes in different sizes.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>You can access these examples by clicking <strong>File &gt; Examples &gt; Seeed_GFX &gt; ePaper &gt; Basic<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1030\" height=\"554\" src=\"https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-78-1030x554.png\" alt=\"Arduino IDE examples menu showing Seeed_GFX ePaper demo sketches\" class=\"wp-image-121826\" style=\"width:818px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-78-1030x554.png 1030w, https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-78-300x161.png 300w, https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-78-768x413.png 768w, https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-78-1536x826.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-78-32x17.png 32w, https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-78-1024x550.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-78.png 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1030px) 100vw, 1030px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"4\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Upload the Code<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Create a <strong>&#8220;driver.h&#8221;<\/strong> file and paste the code in it. The code will appear as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>#define BOARD_SCREEN_COMBO 504 \/\/ 2.9 inch monochrome ePaper Screen \uff08SSD1680\uff09<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>#define USE_XIAO_EPAPER_BREAKOUT_BOARD<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, go to <strong>Tools -&gt; Board -&gt; XIAO ESP32C3<\/strong> and <strong>Tools -&gt; Port -&gt; Pick the right port your board is connected to<\/strong>. Click <strong>&#8220;Upload&#8221;<\/strong> to upload the code.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1030\" height=\"213\" src=\"https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-73-1030x213.png\" alt=\"Uploading code to XIAO ESP32C3 after selecting board and port in Arduino IDE\" class=\"wp-image-121821\" style=\"width:735px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-73-1030x213.png 1030w, https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-73-300x62.png 300w, https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-73-768x159.png 768w, https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-73-32x7.png 32w, https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-73-1024x212.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-73.png 1097w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1030px) 100vw, 1030px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>That&#8217;s it! You will see the display on your ePaper screen.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1030\" height=\"773\" src=\"https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-87-1030x773.png\" alt=\"Device setup completed confirmation screen\" class=\"wp-image-121835\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-87-1030x773.png 1030w, https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-87-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-87-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-87-32x24.png 32w, https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-87-1024x768.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-87.png 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1030px) 100vw, 1030px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#86c31f\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Conclusion<\/mark><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>An e-ink display for Arduino offers a compact and cost-effective digital screen for DIY projects. It is easier to configure when using specific boards, such as those Seeed Studio offers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When using e-ink with Arduino, avoid updating the screen too frequently (once every 3-4 minutes is usually safe). Plus, try to update the screen content daily to keep the contrast sharp. Also, handle the e-ink display with care due to its delicate structure.&nbsp;So, what are you waiting for? Get the components from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Seeed Studio<\/a>, follow the above steps, and begin your Arduino ePaper project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:80px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#8fc31f\" class=\"has-inline-color\">>> <em>Read more <\/em><\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-latest-news-from-seeed-studio wp-block-embed-latest-news-from-seeed-studio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"VVx3xKVbFA\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/blog\/2025\/12\/19\/add-an-oled-display-to-arduino\/\">7 Steps to Add an I2C OLED Display to Arduino<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"&#8220;7 Steps to Add an I2C OLED Display to Arduino&#8221; &#8212; Latest News from Seeed Studio\" src=\"https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/blog\/2025\/12\/19\/add-an-oled-display-to-arduino\/embed\/#?secret=i2agPKK3Rm#?secret=VVx3xKVbFA\" data-secret=\"VVx3xKVbFA\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-latest-news-from-seeed-studio wp-block-embed-latest-news-from-seeed-studio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"ZMaFDAh2na\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/blog\/2025\/11\/18\/e-ink-display-vs-lcd\/\">E Ink Display vs LCD: Which One is Right for Your Next Project?<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"&#8220;E Ink Display vs LCD: Which One is Right for Your Next Project?&#8221; &#8212; Latest News from Seeed Studio\" src=\"https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/blog\/2025\/11\/18\/e-ink-display-vs-lcd\/embed\/#?secret=ZxFyy4DHC6#?secret=ZMaFDAh2na\" data-secret=\"ZMaFDAh2na\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-latest-news-from-seeed-studio wp-block-embed-latest-news-from-seeed-studio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"4bTaQ4W3IV\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/blog\/2025\/09\/19\/build-your-own-custom-e-ink-display-with-the-trmnl-diy-kit\/\">Build Your Own Custom E-Ink Display with the TRMNL DIY Kit<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"&#8220;Build Your Own Custom E-Ink Display with the TRMNL DIY Kit&#8221; &#8212; Latest News from Seeed Studio\" src=\"https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/blog\/2025\/09\/19\/build-your-own-custom-e-ink-display-with-the-trmnl-diy-kit\/embed\/#?secret=OwLpTBjhbr#?secret=4bTaQ4W3IV\" data-secret=\"4bTaQ4W3IV\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>E-ink displays are the favorite choice for low-power electronics. 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