Inky Impression – 7.3" (2025 Edition)
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Experience the vibrant clarity and ultra-low power benefits of the Inky Impression – 7.3" (2025 Edition). This advanced E Ink® display excels in delivering bright, vivid colours with a high pixel density, ideal for creating eye-catching dithered images or always-on dashboards without strain on your power supply.
Designed specifically for Raspberry Pi users, the Inky Impression provides a seamless setup with included mounting hardware and a 40-pin extension header. Its lower refresh time and wide viewing angles make it perfect for home automation panels, photo frames, or any project where readability under bright ambient light matters.
Technical Specifications
- Display Size: 7.3” diagonal
- Resolution: 800 x 480 pixels
- Technology: E Ink Spectra 6® multi-colour electrophoretic display
- Colour: Multi-colour with enhanced saturation (2025 Edition)
- Refresh Time: Approximately 12 seconds
- Viewing Angles: Ultra-wide
- Power Consumption: Ultra low; power used only during refresh
- Interface: Connects via 40-pin header to Raspberry Pi
- Additional Connectors: 2x Qw/ST (Qwiic/STEMMA QT) for I2C breakouts
- Mounting: M2 holes on corners with included standoffs
- Buttons: Four side-mounted accessible buttons
How to Use/Installation
- Attach the included mounting hardware to your Raspberry Pi with the 40-pin header (no soldering required if your Pi has the standard header).
- Secure the Inky Impression display using the standoffs and M2 mounting holes.
- Connect any additional I2C breakouts via the Qw/ST connectors if needed.
- Run the installer provided in the Python library to set up your Pi for driving the display.
- Use the Python library to easily manage text and image output to the screen.
Compatibility
| Device | Compatibility |
|---|---|
| Raspberry Pi 4 Model B | Fully compatible with 40-pin header |
| Raspberry Pi 3 Model B+ | Fully compatible with 40-pin header |
| Raspberry Pi Zero / Zero W | Fully compatible with 40-pin header |
| Other 40-pin header Raspberry Pi computers | Compatible |
| Common I2C breakouts (via Qw/ST connectors) | Compatible |
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