The Adafruit 2.13" Monochrome E-Ink Bonnet brings crisp, paper-like displays to your Raspberry Pi with no soldering required. Simply plug this pre-assembled bonnet onto any Pi with a 2×20 header and start displaying high-contrast black-and-white graphics that remain visible even with power disconnected.

The 250×122 pixel monochrome eInk panel delivers excellent daylight readability, making it perfect for dashboards, status displays, and information boards. Two onboard buttons let you navigate menus or trigger actions, and a STEMMA QT / Qwiic connector on the underside provides easy I2C expansion for sensors and peripherals.

Key Features

• 2.13" Monochrome eInk Display – 250×122 pixel resolution with high contrast black on white
• Pre-Assembled – No soldering needed; plugs directly onto the Pi's 2×20 GPIO header
• Two User Buttons – Built-in buttons for program selection or menu navigation
• STEMMA QT / Qwiic Connector – Plug-and-play I2C expansion on the underside
• Ultra-Low Power – Display retains image with no power, ideal for battery-backed projects
• Python Programmable – Full CircuitPython library support for easy development

Also Available

• 2.13" Monochrome eInk FeatherWing – For Feather boards
• 2.13" Monochrome eInk Breakout – Universal breakout with SRAM and MicroSD
• 2.13" Tri-Colour eInk Breakout – Red, black, and white version

Compatibility

• Raspberry Pi B+, Pi 2, Pi 3, Pi 4, and Pi Zero (any model with 2×20 GPIO header)

Ideal For

• Weather stations and environmental dashboards
• Calendar and event displays
• Low-power status monitors
• Information kiosks and signage

Package Contents

• 1× Adafruit 2.13" Monochrome E-Ink Bonnet (fully assembled)