2. Inkplate Features
2.1. Important note
When our rebranding happened from E-Radionica to Soldered, we also changed some Inkplate features. There are some important differences to note between older and newer models of Inkplate boards. Here is a table for a quick overview:
Feature |
Older Inkplate boards |
Newer Inkplate boards |
---|---|---|
Board Definition |
e-Radionica Inkplate |
Soldered Inkplate |
Board color |
Blue (usually) |
Purple |
Has touchpads (*) |
Yes |
No |
GPIO Expander (**) |
MCP23017 |
PCAL6416A |
(*) Not all boards have this feature, please see the table below for more details
(**) There is no functional difference for the end-user between the two GPIO expanders, please see this page for more details.
If you are purchasing your Inkplate directly from Soldered.com, you will recieve a newer model with all the corresponding features which are listed on that particular Inkplate’s product page. If you are purchasing Inkplate from a distributor and want to be sure which version you’re getting, please make sure to check with them, as they might have a different version in stock.
We still fully support all our boards with the latest version of the Inkplate library.
2.2. E-Radionica Inkplate Comparison (older models)
Feature |
E-Radionica Inkplate 10 |
E-Radionica Inkplate 6 |
E-Radionica Inkplate 6PLUS |
---|---|---|---|
Screen Size |
9.7” |
6” |
6” |
Resolution |
1200x825 |
800x600 |
1024x758 |
Pixels |
990,000 |
480,000 |
776,192 |
Grayscale levels |
8 |
8 |
8 |
All-In-One |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Low-Power |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Wi-Fi |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Touchpads |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Touchscreen |
No |
No |
Yes |
Backlight |
No |
No |
Yes |
MicroSD |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Full refresh time |
1.61s |
1.26s |
1.27s |
Fast refresh time |
0.62s |
0.26s |
0.64s |
2.3. Soldered Inkplate Comparison (newer models)
Feature |
Soldered Inkplate 10 |
Soldered Inkplate 6 |
Soldered Inkplate 6PLUS |
Soldered Inkplate 6FLICK |
Soldered Inkplate 6COLOR |
Soldered Inkplate 5 |
Soldered Inkplate 5 V2 |
Soldered Inkplate 4TEMPERA |
Soldered Inkplate 2 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Screen Size |
9.7” |
6” |
6” |
6” |
5.8” |
5.2” |
5.2” |
3.8” |
2.13” |
Resolution |
1200x825 |
800x600 |
1024x758 |
1024x758 |
600x448 |
960x540 |
1280x720 |
600x600 |
202x104 |
Pixels |
990,000 |
480,000 |
776,192 |
776,192 |
268,800 |
518,400 |
921,600 |
360,000 |
21,008 |
Grayscale levels |
8 |
8 |
8 |
8 |
. |
8 |
8 |
8 |
. |
Color |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
All-In-One |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Low-Power |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Wi-Fi |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Touchpads |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Some(*) |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Touchscreen |
No |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
No |
Backlight |
No |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
No |
MicroSD |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Additional sensors and actuators |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Yes(**) |
No |
Full refresh time |
1.61s |
1.26s |
1.27s |
1.55s |
12s |
1.02s |
1.13s |
0.86s |
21s |
Fast refresh time |
0.62s |
0.26s |
0.64s |
0.23s |
0.12s |
0.26s |
0.18s |
(*) Some older initial models of Inkplate 6COLOR do have touchpads, but more than likely none that are available from distributors
(**) For a detailed list of the sensors please see further on this page.
2.4. Inkplate 6
2.4.1. Front-Mounted Components:
2.4.2. Rear-Mounted Components:
2.4.3. Other Technical Specifications
Physical Interface: three capacitive touch pads, hardware power switch, one LED battery indicator and hardware reset buttonConnectors: USB-C, easyC, and GPIOWired Connectivity: USB, I²C, and SPIUSB to UART converter: CH340CStorage: MicroSD card readerPower Management: based on Texas Instruments (TI) TPS65186, MCP73831 lithium battery charger with a standard JST-PH 2-Pin right angle connector.Temperature Sensor: Internal TPS65186
2.5. Inkplate 6PLUS
2.5.1. Front-Mounted Components:
2.5.2. Rear-Mounted Components:
2.5.3. Other Technical Specifications
Physical Interface: touchscreen, backlight, hardware power switch, one LED battery indicator and hardware reset button.Connectors: Micro USB, easyC, and GPIO.Wired Connectivity: USB, I²C, and SPI.USB to UART converter: CH340C.Storage: MicroSD card reader.Power Management: based on Texas Instruments (TI) TPS65186, MCP73831 lithium battery charger with a standard JST-PH 2-Pin right angle connector.Temperature Sensor: Internal TPS65186.
2.6. Inkplate 10
2.6.1. Front-Mounted Components:
2.6.2. Rear-Mounted Components:
2.6.3. Other Technical Specifications
Physical Interface: three capacitive touch pads, push button for power and additional user button, form factor that is optimized for custom enclosures.Connectivity: a USB Type-C port for programming and power, plenty of additional GPIO pins and support for I²C, SPI, and easyC/Qwiic connectivity.Integrated Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.0 (BLE) support thanks to the on-board ESP32 module.USB to UART converter: CH340CStorage: MicroSD card readerPower Management: based on Texas Instruments (TI) TPS65186, MCP73831 lithium battery charger with a standard JST-PH 2-Pin right angle connector.Temperature Sensor: Internal TPS65186
2.7. Inkplate 6COLOR
2.7.1. Front-Mounted Components:
2.7.2. Rear-Mounted Components:
2.7.3. Other Technical Specifications
Physical Interface: three capacitive touch pads, push button for power and additional user button, form factor that is optimized for custom enclosures.Connectors: USB type C, easyC, GPIO and battery.Wired Connectivity: USB, I²C, and SPI.USB to UART converter: CH340C.Storage: MicroSD card reader.Power Management: onboard SPD1656 Chip on Glass (also used as Active Matrix EPD Display Driver) for power supply, MCP73831 lithium battery charger with a standard JST-PH 2-Pin right angle connector.
2.8. Inkplate 2
2.8.1. Front-Mounted Components:
2.8.2. Rear-Mounted Components:
2.8.3. Other Technical Specifications
Physical Interface:GPIO pins, reset button and form factor that is optimized for custom enclosures.Connectors: USB type C, easyC, GPIO and battery.Wired Connectivity: USB, I²C, and SPI.USB to UART converter: CH340C.Storage: 4MB internal flash memory for user data.Power Management: onboard Chip on Glass (also used as Active Matrix EPD Display Driver) for power supply, MCP73831 lithium battery charger and pads on board to solder battery.
2.9. Inkplate 5
2.9.1. Front-Mounted Components:
2.9.2. Rear-Mounted Components:
2.9.3. Other Technical Specifications
Physical Interface: hardware power switch, GPIO pins, reset button and form factor that is optimized for custom enclosures.Connectors: USB type C, easyC, and GPIOWired Connectivity: USB, I²C, and SPIUSB to UART converter: CH340CStorage: MicroSD card readerPower Management: based on Texas Instruments (TI) TPS65186, MCP73831 lithium battery charger with a standard JST-PH 2-Pin right angle connector.Temperature Sensor: Internal TPS65186
2.10. Inkplate 5 V2
2.10.1. Front-Mounted Components:
2.10.2. Rear-Mounted Components:
2.10.3. Other Technical Specifications
Physical Interface: hardware power switch, GPIO pins, reset button and form factor that is optimized for custom enclosures.Connectors: USB type C, easyC, and GPIOWired Connectivity: USB, I²C, and SPIUSB to UART converter: CH340CStorage: MicroSD card readerPower Management: based on Texas Instruments (TI) TPS65186, MCP73831 lithium battery charger with a standard JST-PH 2-Pin right angle connector.Temperature Sensor: Internal TPS65186
2.11. Inkplate 4TEMPERA
2.11.1. Front-Mounted Components:
2.11.2. Rear-Mounted Components:
2.11.3. Screen
Display Type: 3-bit grayscale; black, white, and six shades of gray. 1-bit black-and-white mode available.Resolution: 600 x 600 pixels.Partial-Refresh Time: 0.18 seconds in 1-bit mode.Full-Refresh Time: 0.86 seconds in both 1-bit and 3-bit modes.Touchscreen: Multi-point touchscreen capability.Frontlighting: Customizable LED, programmable for dimly lit environments.Eco-Friendly: Sourced from recycled e-paper screens.
2.11.4. Key Electronic Components
Microcontroller: ESP32 with 8MB flash and 4MB RAM.USB-UART Converter: CH340.GPIO Expander: PCAL6416.Storage: Onboard microSD card slot.
2.11.5. Connectivity
Wireless: Integrated Wi-Fi and Bluetooth LE.USB Port: Type-C for programming and power.Peripheral: easyC (qwiic / STEMMA QT) connectors.
2.11.6. Sensors
Environmental Sensor: BME688 for temperature, humidity, pressure, and air quality.Gesture Sensor: Side-mounted APDS-9960.Motion Sensing: Built-in LSM6DS3 gyroscope and accelerometer.Real-Time Clock: PCF85063A, backed up by an auxiliary battery.
2.11.7. Power
Consumption: 18 µA in low-power mode.Power Supply: Special e-paper TPS65186.Battery Charger: Onboard MCP73831.Battery Status: BQ27441DRZR for tracking SoC and more.Battery: 1200-mAh Li-ion, within the enclosure.
2.11.8. Physical
Dimensions: 3.54 x 3.27 x 0.94 inches (90 x 83 x 24 mm).Variants: Available with or without a glass panel.
2.12. Inkplate 6FLICK
2.12.1. Front-Mounted Components:
2.12.2. Rear-Mounted Components:
2.12.3. Other Technical Specifications
Physical Interface: touchscreen, backlight, hardware power switch, one LED battery indicator and hardware reset button.Connectors: USB-C, easyC, and GPIO.Wired Connectivity: USB, I²C, and SPI.USB to UART converter: CH340C.Storage: MicroSD card reader.Power Management: based on Texas Instruments (TI) TPS65186, MCP73831 lithium battery charger with a standard JST-PH 2-Pin right angle connector.Temperature Sensor: Internal TPS65186.