Waveshare 2.9inch E-Paper E-Ink Display Module for Raspberry Pi Pico

Description

Waveshare Pico-ePaper-2.9 is a 2.9inch e-paper display module for Raspberry Pi Pico featuring a 296 128 resolution, black and white display, and a SPI interface. It is designed for low-power applications where high readability, low standby consumption, and persistent image retention are more important than fast animation.

Like other e-paper modules, it keeps the last image visible even after power is removed. That makes it especially useful for labels, status panels, portable instruments, conference tags, and embedded Pico displays that need a paper-like viewing experience and excellent power efficiency.

Features

• 2.9inch e-paper display with 296 128 resolution.
• Black and white display with paper-like readability.
• SPI interface for Raspberry Pi Pico integration.
• No backlight, making it comfortable under ambient light.
• Very low power consumption, with power mainly required during refresh.
• Retains the displayed image after power-off.
• Supports partial refresh for faster small-area updates.
• Comes with development resources for Raspberry Pi Pico C/C++ and MicroPython.

Specifications

Applications

This Pico e-paper module is ideal for price tags, shelf labels, conference name tags, asset labels, portable data displays, status panels, and low-power embedded Pico projects that benefit from image retention and easy readability without continuous power draw.

Product List

Other Content

Onboard voltage translation, pinout definition, and mechanical dimensions are especially important on this model because it is often used in compact low-power products and may be connected to either 3.3V or 5V host systems. These official diagrams help when planning wiring, firmware mapping, and enclosure fitment.

Resources

• Waveshare Pico-ePaper-2.9 Wiki
• Raspberry Pi Pico Official Documentation
• Raspberry Pi Pico Python SDK
• Raspberry Pi Pico C/C++ SDK
• Waveshare e-Paper Common Questions

FAQ

Does this e-paper display keep the image after power-off?
Yes. It retains the last displayed image even when power is removed.

Is this module better for static content or animation?
It is better suited for static or low-refresh content such as labels, dashboards, readings, and status information.

Does it support partial refresh?
Yes. This model supports partial refresh, which helps with quicker local updates.

What kinds of projects is it best for?
It is ideal for price tags, shelf labels, conference badges, portable information panels, and low-power Raspberry Pi Pico products that need always-visible content.