Crystalfontz works hard to ensure our products are available for the long haul. On this theme, the past few months we have released numerous products that are direct replacements for parts that had an EOL component or other change. Most of our customers are likely familiar with the on going disruption in the electronics and … Read more New Products Versions – Summer ’21
There is a wide world of display technology out there and it can be difficult to decide which type of display will work best for a given project. This post will help narrow down your options. Remember that the display is often the main human interface to a product, so it’s important to find a … Read more Choosing a Display: Overview
Crystalfontz has the solution! We carry development kits that provide a nice jumping off point for exploring a new display.
Why doesn’t my ePaper display work with my ePaper Adapter Board?
If you have visited our blog before, you will know that we love ePaper, also known as eInk. Why? Topping the list is the extremely low power requirements of ePaper. We also love that ePaper is easily readable in all lighting conditions that paper can be read in. This crisp readability makes barcode scanners able … Read more Ready, Set … ePaper Dev Kits Are Here
We are excited about our ePaper modules because they are versatile and fit so many design requirements. We especially love the low power requirements of ePaper displays. Crystalfontz ePaper Adapter Board We also understand that the ease of use and time to get up and running are critical for design and project timelines. That is … Read more New Product Alert: ePaper Adapter Board
We have added two new ePaper modules to the Crystalfontz ePaper lineup that we are very excited about. New ePaper Displays Here are the links to jump directly to the product pages and technical specifications: 4.2″ 3-color ePaper display — yellow, black, and white 7.5″ ePaper display — black and white Why We Love ePaper We … Read more New ePaper Modules: More Pixels, More Colors
Check out this developer’s innovative use of the Crystalfontz 128×296 3-color ePaper display — a solar-powered WiFi ePaper setup. Developer Frank Buss provides a detailed write up of his project on his HackADay post. From his post: “The amazing thing about ePapers is that the image lasts without power forever (I tested it for months), and the contrast is … Read more Crystalfontz In the Wild: Solar-Powered WiFi ePaper
Crystalfontz is pleased to announce the addition of a 2.7″ diagonal, 176 x 264 resolution 3-color ePaper display to our main ePaper display product line. This 2.7 inch, zero-power display features foreground colors of black and red and a background color of white. Why We Love It Two of the most popular features of ePaper is that it is a ‘zero … Read more New Product Alert: 3-color ePaper displays
This small monochrome ePaper has a 122×250 resolution in a 2.13” diagonal display with 130 pixels per inch. At A Glance, This Module: Is black and white monochrome — easy to read. Is bi-stable. (Will continue to display with no power source) Can do a full or partial refresh. Versatile. Use in portrait or landscape format. … Read more New Product Alert: 122×250 ePaper Display Module
