Description
Seeed Studio XIAO ePaper DIY Kit (nRF52840) - EN05 is a low-power ePaper display expansion board built around the XIAO nRF52840 Plus ecosystem. This Seeed Studio XIAO ePaper DIY Kit EN05 supports a wide range of 24-pin SPI ePaper displays, adds a JST 2.0mm battery connector, a hardware power slide switch, and a built-in charging IC, making it a strong fit for battery-powered display projects that need long runtime and clean UI output.
Compared with Wi-Fi-oriented ePaper boards, the XIAO ePaper DIY Kit EN05 focuses more on ultra-low-power operation, Bluetooth 5.0, and portable ePaper workflows such as electronic labels, smart badges, meeting room signage, and information boards. It also supports SenseCraft HMI, Arduino, and PlatformIO, so this Seeed Studio XIAO ePaper DIY Kit EN05 works well for both no-code and code-based development.
Features
- Seeed Studio XIAO ePaper DIY Kit EN05 powered by XIAO nRF52840 Plus.
- Bluetooth 5.0 support for low-power wireless projects.
- 24-pin SPI FPC connector for a wide range of compatible ePaper displays.
- JST 2.0mm battery connector with built-in charging IC for portable projects.
- Hardware power slide switch for easy power management and energy savings.
- 1 reset button and 3 user buttons mounted on the side of the board.
- SenseCraft HMI support for no-code UI design and deployment.
- Arduino and PlatformIO support for custom low-power ePaper development.
Specifications
| Brand | Seeed Studio |
|---|---|
| Model | XIAO ePaper DIY Kit (nRF52840) - EN05 |
| SKU | Seeed-E26042002 |
| Core Platform | XIAO nRF52840 Plus |
| Wireless | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| ePaper Connector | SPI FPC 24-Pin 0.5mm |
| Battery Connector | JST 2.0mm (3.7V Li-Battery) |
| Charging | Built-in charging IC |
| Switch | Hardware power slide switch |
| Buttons | 1 × Reset button, 3 × User buttons |
| PCB Thickness | 1.2mm |
| Development | SenseCraft HMI, Arduino, PlatformIO |
| Use Case | Ultra-low-power ePaper and portable display projects |
Applications
Seeed Studio XIAO ePaper DIY Kit EN05 is designed for ultra-low-power display applications where battery life and clean always-on readability matter more than fast refresh. Because it combines XIAO nRF52840 Plus, Bluetooth 5.0, a battery connector, and support for multiple 24-pin ePaper displays, it is especially useful for portable and wearable-style display projects.
- Electronic price tags and low-power shelf labels.
- Smart name badges and event or office identity displays.
- Meeting room signage and reservation status panels.
- Portable information boards and checklists.
- Battery-powered status displays for labs, homes, or office spaces.
- Custom Bluetooth ePaper projects built around XIAO nRF52840 Plus.
Product List
- XIAO ePaper Display Board EN05 × 1
Other Content
The XIAO ePaper DIY Kit EN05 supports a broad range of compatible 24-pin SPI ePaper displays. Based on the official wiki, supported sizes include 1.54-inch, 2.13-inch flexible monochrome, 2.13-inch quadruple color, 2.9-inch monochrome, 4.2-inch monochrome, 4.26-inch monochrome, 5.83-inch monochrome, and 7.5-inch monochrome panels.
The official workflow uses the Seeed GFX / Seeed Arduino LCD library and configures the correct board-screen combo before upload. This makes the Seeed Studio XIAO ePaper DIY Kit EN05 suitable both for quick demo deployment and for custom low-power firmware workflows built with Arduino or PlatformIO.
Resources
- Getting Started with XIAO ePaper Display Board - EN05
- SenseCraft HMI Overview
- Seeed Arduino LCD / Seeed GFX Library
- ePaper Display Board PDF Document
- EN05 SCH and PCB Files
- Product Discussion and Suggestions
- Seeed Studio Forum
FAQ
What controller platform does Seeed Studio XIAO ePaper DIY Kit EN05 use?
This board is built for the XIAO nRF52840 Plus ecosystem and is designed as a low-power ePaper display expansion solution around that platform.
Does EN05 support wireless connectivity?
Yes. The board supports Bluetooth 5.0, which makes it suitable for low-power wireless display projects.
Can I run this board from a battery?
Yes. The board provides a JST 2.0mm battery connector, a built-in charging IC, and a hardware power switch, which makes it suitable for portable ePaper applications.
What kinds of projects is EN05 best for?
The XIAO ePaper DIY Kit EN05 is especially suitable for electronic labels, smart badges, meeting room signage, and other ultra-low-power ePaper display projects.