M5Paper ESP32 Development Kit V1.1


Description

M5Paper v1.1 is M5Stacks latest core device with a touch enabled E-ink display. Powered by the ESP32-D0WDQ6-V3 this is our first device to integrate a super sized 540*960 @4.7" E-ink display,which supports 16 gray scale levels. The display is a GT911 capacitive touch screen,which supports two point touch and a variety of gesture controls . Compared to a regular LCD,E-ink displays are easier on the eyes, which makes them a great choice for reading or viewing for longer periods. Other benefits are the low power consumption and the ability to retain the image even if power to the display is terminated. Integrated in the CoreInk are an multi-function button for operation, SHT30 temperature and moisture sensor, physical buttons and an TF-card(microSD) port for data storage.

Additionally the FM24C02 internal eeprom chip provided 2K-bit(256x8)-EEPROM can be used to store vital data even when the device is off. A 1150mAh lithium polymer battery keeps the device going for long periods and battery life can be further preserved by using the RTC(BM8563)to set the device into deep sleep and wake it up again when needed。Three HY2.0-4P expansion ports are included which allow for building complex projects using the existing sensors in the M5Stack ecosystem.

Warning:

1. Do not expose to ultraviolet rays for a long time, otherwise it may cause irreversible damage to the ink screen.

2. The low-power power management solution adopted by M5Paper is different from CORE and StickC devices. When using it, the PWR button is used as the power-on button (long press for 2s). If you need to shut down the device, you need to use the software API or It is realized by pressing the reset button on the back. When using USB power supply, it cannot be shut down.

3. During use, if the program cannot be downloaded normally (the prompt is overtime or Failed to write to target RAM), you can try to reinstall the device driver.

Features

  • ESP32 Standard wireless functions Wi-Fi

  • Internal 16M Flash

  • Low Power Display

  • Multi-Point touch screen

  • 180 degree viewing angle

  • Built-in Magnet

  • Internal 1150mAh Battery

  • Expandable - HY2.0-4P 3 x external expansion ports

Applications

  • IoT Terminal

  • E-Book

  • Industrial Control Panel

  • Smart Home Panel

Version distinction

M5Paper
M5Paper v1.1

Hard display panel

Flexible display panel

Specification

Resources
Parameter

ESP32-D0WDQ6-V3

240MHz dual core, 600 DMIPS, 520KB SRAM, Wi-Fi

Flash

16MB

PSRAM

8MB

Input Voltage

5V @ 500mA

Ports

TypeC*1, HY2.0-4P*3 , TF-card(microSD) slot

Sleep mode Power consumption

3.7V@10uA (RTC only)

E-Ink Display

Model Number:EPD_ED047TC1 | 540*960@4.7" | Gray scale : 16 Levels | Display area : 58.32*103.68mm | Display Driver : IT8951E

Physical Button

Multi-function button*1 , Reset Button*1

RTC

BM8563

Antenna

2.4G 3D Antenna

PINS

G25, G32, G26, G33, G18, G19

Battery

1150mAh@3.7V

Working Temp

0°C to 60°C

Net Weight

86g

Gross Weight

100g

Product Dimension

118*66*10mm

Packaging Dimension

120*70*14mm

Casing Material

Plastic ( PC )

Refresh Mode Comparison

  • Speed Comparison

  • Quality Comparison

Mode
Advantages
Disadvantages

epd_quality

Best display quality, suitable for high-precision image and text display, detailed and smooth grayscale transition

Slow refresh rate, unsuitable for fast updates

epd_text

Suitable for text display, fast refresh rate, energy-efficient, high text clarity

Limited grayscale support, not ideal for complex images

epd_fast

Faster refresh rate, suitable for frequent updates, maintains a certain level of image quality

Lower image quality, grayscale transition less smooth than high-quality mode

epd_fastest

Fastest refresh rate, ideal for quick-response scenarios

Lowest image quality, poor grayscale transition, unsuitable for high-quality display requirements

PinMap

E-INK & TF-card(microSD)

Resolution:540*960

ESP32 Chip
GPIO13
GPIO12
GPIO14
GPIO15
GPIO4

IT8951E

MISO

MOSI

SCK

CS

/

TF-card(microSD)

MISO

MOSI

SCK

/

CS

Multi-function button & PWR

ESP32 Chip
GPIO37
GPIO38
GPIO39
GPIO2

Multi-function button

Right

BTN/PWR

Left

/

Power Control

/

/

/

MOS

Internal I2C Connection

ESP32 Chip
GPIO21
GPIO22
GPIO36

GT911

SDA

SCL

INT

SHT30

SDA

SCL

/

BM8563

SDA

SCL

/

FM24C02

SDA

SCL

/

USB Serial

ESP32 Chip
GPIO1
GPIO3

CP2104 / Ch9102

RXD

TXD

M5Paper-HY2.0 4P Port

PORT
PIN
Protocol:

PORT.A

G25,G32

I2C

PORT.B

G26,G33

DAC/ADC

PORT.C

G18,G19

UART

ESP32 ADC/DAC Mappable Pins

ADC1
ADC2
DAC1
DAC2

8 Channel

10 Channel

2 Channel

2 Channel

G32-39

G0/2/4/12-15/25-27

G25

G26

Schematic

Module Size

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