MCU board starter kit makes linking e-paper displays easy

Pervasive Displays’ newly available e-paper shield starter kit helps makers and hobbyists integrate e-paper into any project needing a display. The kit, which is open-sourced and based around the Teensy LC microcontroller board, was created by SonikTech and is a great starting point for makers trying out an inexpensive, low power e-paper display in their design. Three types of kit are available, each containing an adapter board designed with the microcontroller in mind. The adapter board is also compatible with any other microcontroller which uses the common SPI protocol to connect with the company’s E2215CS062 e-paper screen. Jarek Lupinski, SonikTech, said: “I want to make e-paper accessible to everyone and keep all code as open-source. Each pledge made to our Crowd Supply website earns a kit containing all the parts you need to get started using e-paper for your prototypes, designs, and installations. The project is running until the end of November so makers still have the chance to get their hands on one.” Scott Soong, CEO, Pervasive Displays, commented: “Every time we get engaged with a maker, it’s an opportunity to further our cause which is to help people use e-paper in their applications. The e-paper shield kit is an excellent starting point for people wanting to explore using an e-paper display in their applications. We’re delighted to have been able to help with the reference design for this project.”