Waveshare 5.79 inch 3 Color E-Ink Display Module is a 792 x 272 red, black, and white e-paper module with an onboard driver board, making it easier to connect to Raspberry Pi, Jetson, Arduino, STM32, and other SPI-capable controllers than a raw panel. It is especially well suited for electronic shelf labels, smart price tags, asset tags, conference badges, and low-power status displays where an extra accent color helps highlight warnings, promotions, categories, or key status information.

Compared with the raw display version, this module already includes the driver board, SPI interface access, and onboard voltage translation for 3.3V / 5V MCUs, which makes prototyping and integration much more straightforward. Waveshare provides the official 5.79 inch e-Paper Module (B) manual, the matching user manual PDF, and the official demo code package for development.

Features

• 5.79 inch e-paper module with onboard driver board for easier evaluation and embedded integration.
• 792 x 272 resolution for clear labels, text layouts, icons, and embedded information displays.
• Red / Black / White display for better visual emphasis than monochrome e-paper in alert or promotion scenarios.
• SPI interface for direct use with Raspberry Pi, Jetson series, Arduino, STM32, and other controllers.
• Onboard voltage translator compatible with both 3.3V and 5V MCUs.
• No backlight, with the last image retained after power-off.
• Paper-like reflective display effect for readable content under ambient light.

Specifications

Applications

• Electronic shelf labels with stronger color-based promotion or category emphasis.
• Smart price tags for retail systems that need battery-powered updates and improved visual hierarchy.
• Asset and equipment tags with clearer warning or status indication.
• Conference badges and name tags that benefit from paper-like readability and accent color.
• Low-power information displays for counters, instruments, and periodic-update terminals.

Packing List

• 5.79 inch e-Paper Module (B) x1
• GH1.25 9PIN cable 20cm x1

Other Content

This SKU is the module version with an onboard driver board, which makes it far easier to evaluate and deploy than a raw 3-color e-paper panel. Developers can bring it up quickly through the SPI interface without first designing a dedicated carrier or level-shifting circuit.

The added red highlight layer makes this module particularly useful for promotion tags, warning labels, status indicators, category markers, and embedded displays where visual priority matters. That makes it a strong fit for retail labeling, smart signage, inventory systems, and battery-powered information displays.

Resources

• Waveshare wiki manual
• Waveshare user manual PDF
• Waveshare demo code package

FAQ

Is this a raw panel or a module with a driver board?

This SKU is a module with an onboard driver board, so it is easier to prototype with than a raw display panel.

What makes this version different from the black and white model?

This version supports a Red / Black / White display effect, which helps highlight warnings, promotions, and status information more clearly.

Which platforms can it work with?

Waveshare provides development resources for Raspberry Pi, Jetson series, Arduino, and STM32, and the module is designed for SPI-based integration.

Does it need continuous power to keep the image visible?

No. Like other e-paper displays, it retains the last image after power-off, with power mainly needed during refresh.