Description

Waveshare Pico-ePaper-2.66 is a 2.66inch black and white e-paper display module designed for Raspberry Pi Pico. It combines a 296 152 resolution panel with a Pico-compatible header layout, making it a practical choice for low-power labels, compact status screens, handheld readouts, and Pico-based display projects.

E-paper keeps the last image visible even after power is removed, so it is especially useful when you need ultra-low power consumption, a paper-like viewing experience, and a display that remains readable under ambient light without a backlight.

Features

• Designed for Raspberry Pi Pico with onboard header alignment for direct integration.
• 296 152 resolution on a 2.66inch e-paper panel for crisp text and simple graphics.
• Black and white display with a wide viewing angle above 170.
• No backlight, so the display remains comfortable to read under ambient lighting.
• Ultra-low power design, with power mainly consumed during refresh.
• Partial refresh support for quicker updates in dynamic Pico applications.
• SPI interface keeps wiring simple and reduces required GPIO usage.
• Development resources included for Pico C/C++ and MicroPython projects.

Specifications

Applications

This Pico e-paper display is well suited for electronic shelf labels, price tags, asset tags, battery-powered data displays, industrial readouts, smart desk signs, and Pico low-power UI projects. It is also a good fit for projects that need a display which remains visible after shutdown.

Product List

Other Content

Pinout and interface reference are especially important on this model because the board exposes the Pico-side control signals clearly for quick prototyping. The onboard interface design keeps the module easy to integrate into MicroPython and Pico SDK projects.

Resources

• Waveshare Pico-ePaper-2.66 Wiki
• Waveshare e-Paper Common Questions
• Raspberry Pi Pico Official Documentation
• Raspberry Pi Pico Python SDK
• Raspberry Pi Pico C/C++ SDK

FAQ

Does this Pico e-paper display need constant power to keep the image visible?
No. Like other e-paper modules, it can keep the last displayed content visible even after power is removed.

Is this display suitable for fast animation?
No. This module is optimized for low-power static or lightly changing content, not for video-like animation.

Why does the screen flash during refresh?
The flashing effect during a global refresh is a normal behavior of e-paper technology.

What projects is this module best suited for?
It works especially well for Raspberry Pi Pico status panels, shelf labels, compact dashboards, industrial instruments, and battery-powered information displays.