LORDWORLD 2.13inch E-Paper HAT+ 250x122 Pixel Two-Color development board

2.13 inch E-Paper HAT+ for Pi and Jetson

This 2.13 inch E-Paper HAT+ adds a 250x122 pixel two-colour display to Raspberry Pi models from Zero through 5 and to Jetson Nano. It follows the Raspberry Pi HAT+ standard so the board aligns with the GPIO header and mounting holes without adapters. An onboard high-precision RTC chip provides accurate timekeeping for logged data or scheduled refreshes. The Immersion Gold finish protects the PCB from oxidation and improves solder joint reliability.

Sustained operation with no backlight

The electrophoretic panel draws current only while the image changes, then holds the last frame indefinitely without power. This behaviour suits long-term deployments such as sensor readouts, badge displays or pwnagotchi nodes where the board may sleep for hours between updates. The RTC continues running from its own supply, so timestamps stay correct across power cycles. No backlight means zero light bleed and no additional thermal load inside an enclosure.

Upgrade from bare GPIO or smaller panels

Developers moving from raw GPIO wiring or smaller monochrome modules gain a ready-made driver circuit, mounting holes and a standardised HAT+ footprint that simplifies stacking with other HATs. The jump is worth it when a project needs persistent visibility without a powered display, accurate time-stamping, and a mechanical fit that survives vibration. Projects that require greyscale levels, partial refresh at video rates, or colour beyond black and white will need a different panel technology.