Waveshare 7.5 inch E-Ink Display 800×480 E-Paper for Raspberry Pico is a black-and-white e-paper module designed specifically for Raspberry Pi Pico and Pico 2 development. With its 800 x 480 resolution, SPI interface, and paper-like reflective display effect, it is a strong fit for electronic shelf labels, smart price tags, conference badges, asset tags, and low-power status dashboards built around the Pico ecosystem.

This board is easier to bring up than a raw e-paper panel because it already provides a Pico-ready board layout, 2 user buttons, 1 reset button, and official Waveshare examples for C/C++ and MicroPython. Waveshare provides the official Pico e-Paper 7.5 wiki, the Pico e-Paper demo code package, and the official GitHub repository for development reference.

Features

• 7.5 inch e-paper module for Raspberry Pi Pico with a Pico-oriented board design.
• 800 x 480 resolution for clear text, labels, dashboards, and information layouts.
• Black / White reflective display for readable content under ambient light.
• No backlight, with the last image retained after power-off.
• SPI interface requires minimal IO pins, which is practical for Pico projects.
• 2 user buttons and 1 reset button for interaction and testing.
• Official C/C++ and MicroPython examples for faster development.

Specifications

Applications

• Electronic shelf labels for Pico-based retail display projects.
• Smart price tags that need a large low-power black-and-white display.
• Conference badges and name tags with paper-like readability.
• Asset and equipment tags for status and identification display.
• Low-power status dashboards for Raspberry Pi Pico embedded systems.

Packing List

• Pico e-Paper 7.5 x1

Other Content

This display is designed around the Raspberry Pi Pico ecosystem, which makes it a better choice than a generic raw panel when you want a ready-to-develop large-format e-paper module for Pico or Pico 2. Waveshare documents the hardware connection, build flow, and example setup for both C/C++ and MicroPython.

It is especially practical when you need a large low-power display area, simple SPI control, and static image retention for labels, badges, information terminals, and dashboards that only refresh occasionally.

Resources

• Waveshare Pico e-Paper wiki
• Waveshare Pico demo code package
• Waveshare Pico ePaper GitHub repository

FAQ

Is this made for Raspberry Pi Pico only?

It is primarily designed for Raspberry Pi Pico and Pico 2, with a Pico-oriented board layout and official development resources for that ecosystem.

Does it need power all the time to keep the image visible?

No. Like other e-paper displays, it retains the last image after power-off, with power mainly needed during refresh.

Does it support partial refresh?

The official Pico e-Paper 7.5 page emphasizes the standard full-refresh workflow and does not present this model as a partial-refresh display, so this page does not claim partial refresh support.

What kinds of projects is it best for?

It is a strong fit for price tags, shelf labels, conference badges, asset tags, and low-power Pico-based status displays.