T5 ePaper 2.13inch

Overview

LILYGO T5 ePaper 2.13inch is a compact ultra-low-power development board combining the ESP32 dual-core processor with a 2.13-inch SSD1680 e-paper display (212 × 104 pixels, black and white, 2 grayscale levels). The display requires power only for refreshing and retains its image indefinitely when power is removed, making this board ideal for battery-powered name badges, price tags, IoT sensors, and home automation displays. The board features Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity, onboard USB-UART (CP2102), and a TF card slot.

Quick Start

Example Support

Example	PlatformIO/Arduino	ESP-IDF	Description
LilyGo-T5-Epaper-Series	✓		E-paper display demos, partial refresh, GxEPD2 examples

PlatformIO

1. Install Visual Studio Code and Python
2. Search for and install the PlatformIO IDE extension in VS Code
3. Open the LilyGo-T5-Epaper-Series project folder
4. Open platformio.ini and select your example
5. Click ✓ to compile, connect via USB, click → to upload

Arduino

1. Install Arduino IDE
2. Install Arduino ESP32
3. In Tools → Board, configure:

Arduino IDE Setting	Value
Board	ESP32 Dev Module
Port	Your port
Flash Size	4MB (32Mb)
Partition Scheme	Default 4MB with spiffs
PSRAM	Disabled
Upload Speed	921600

4. Click Upload

Development Platforms

1. ESP-IDF
2. Arduino IDE

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Key Features

• ESP32 dual-core Xtensa LX6 @ 240 MHz, Wi-Fi + Bluetooth
• 2.13-inch SSD1680 e-paper display, 212 × 104 pixels, black & white
• Display retains image without power (bistable / zero standby power)
• Full refresh time: ~8 seconds
• Ultra-low power deep sleep mode
• USB-UART (CP2102) for programming
• TF card slot for local storage
• 3.3 V operating voltage
• Operating temperature: -20 °C to 60 °C

Specifications

Parameter	Value
SOC	ESP32 (Xtensa dual-core LX6, 240 MHz)
Flash	4 MB
PSRAM	—
Wireless	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2
Display	2.13-inch SSD1680 e-paper, 212 × 104, black & white
Display Interface	SPI
Storage	TF card slot
USB	CP2102 USB-UART
Operating Voltage	3.3 V
Operating Temperature	-20 °C to 60 °C

Pin Diagram

Dimensions

Schematic

• T5V2.3 Schematic PDF (GitHub)
• T5V2.4 Schematic PDF (GitHub)

Datasheet

Software Libraries

• LilyGo-T5-Epaper-Series GitHub Repository

Dependent Libraries

• GxEPD2

FAQ

Version History

Version	Release Date	Update Description
V2.3.1		Updated board layout
V2.3		Initial release