esphome / esphome/feature-requests
Add support for Waveshare 12.48inch e-Paper Module
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Description
**Describe the problem you have/What new integration you would like**
Add support for[ Waveshare 12.48inch e-ink display](https://www.waveshare.com/12.48inch-e-Paper-Module-B.htm). Considering its size, this display kit is available for affordable price
**Please describe your use case for this integration and alternatives you've tried:**
Use case is clear. Display is suitable for many esphome applications.
**Additional context**
According to displays wiki
https://www.waveshare.com/wiki/12.48inch_e-Paper_Module_(B)
There are already available arduino/esp32 libraries and wiring scheme of module.
As an alternative, display can be controlled by specific [esp32 board](https://www.waveshare.com/wiki/E-Paper_ESP32_Driver_Board), which may run as HTML server and display can be controlled via API calls.
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Research direction
Start with the linked Waveshare 12.48inch e-Paper Module wiki page and its wiring scheme, then review the existing Arduino/ESP32 libraries mentioned in the issue. Done means the display is supported for ESPHome applications and its integration works with the documented hardware.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- arduino
- Domain
- embedded-iot
- Issue type
- Feature
- Difficulty
- 5/5
- Estimated time
- Over a week
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Mostly clear
- Newbie friendliness
- 35/100