Many moons ago, we took a look at the original, full-size PaPiRus HAT. Now it’s the turn of its smaller sibling, designed specifically for use with the Pi Zero. Unlike conventional displays, it uses electronic paper (ePaper) technology to render text and images, which can remain on screen without any power connection for many days before slowly fading. Obviously, this is ideal for saving battery power in a portable project, such as a smart conference badge. The display is high contrast and readable even in bright sunlight.
The full article can be found in The MagPi 57 and was written by Phil King.
Like its big brother, the PaPiRus Zero is supplied in two main parts: the pHAT board with pre-soldered female header, and the screen itself, which is very thin. Assembly involves inserting the screen’s mini ribbon cable into the connector at the side of the pHAT, then securing the screen …
