We’re excited to share that Pervasive Displays has just launched the E-Paper Development Kit for Matter! This groundbreaking, self-contained kit is designed to revolutionize how smart home devices use e-paper displays, enhancing user experience while driving down energy consumption. Created in collaboration with us and our long-time partner Silicon Labs, this kit marks a significant milestone in the integration of Matter protocol and e-paper technology

What is e-paper? 

E-paper technology is a display technology that mimics the appearance of ink on paper, using minimal power and providing excellent visibility in various lighting conditions, making it ideal for energy-efficient and highly readable digital displays.

Discover the new kit!

The E-Paper DevelopmentDisplay Kit for Matter (or “EPDK–Matter”) includes everything you need to explore the possibilities of e-paper technology in smart homes, building automation, and industrial IoT applications. 

It includes an EXT4 Expansion Board, a state-of-the-art 2.90” e-paper screen, and an adapter board for easy connectivity (all designed and manufactured by Pervasive Displays) – and it bundles with an Arduino Nano Matter, which we developed based on the MGM240S SoC from Silicon Labs. The open-source libraries include Matter examples and leverage the Arduino SDK, together with extensive documentation.

Peripherals include a 3-axis accelerometer and temperature/humidity sensors, a button, an RGB LED, and a passive NFC antenna. The Matter protocol ensures seamless communication between devices, further improving connectivity and interoperability in smart home environments.

Perfect for both beginners and advanced developers, the kit provides ready-to-use examples for Arduino IDE, alongside a GitHub repository for deeper customization. It’s even compatible with other boards from the Nano family.

All in all, it’s the full package for prototyping and developing your own ultra-low power, high-performance projects with e-paper displays: the possibilities are endless!

Ready to dive into action? Explore all the tech specs and purchase options for your E-Paper Development Kit for Matter on Pervasive Display’s dedicated page. Try it out with our dedicated tutorial to get started! And stay tuned for more exciting projects and innovations from our partners!

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