Home LCD Controller Summary ET-1000

ET-1000 E Ink Interface Board Set

controllers

E Ink Panel Interface

USB input interface board set for E Ink 32" and 42" reflective panels


•  Inputs: Micro USB
•  Panel support: E Ink 32" & 42"
•  Power: 12V DC

•  Part number: 32" kit: 546023910-3
    - ET-1000 board
    - EPD-10 board
    - FFC cables (5pcs)

•  Part number: 42" kit: 546023900-3
    - ET-1000 board
    - EPD-10 board
    - FFC cables (3pcs)

ET-1000 E-Ink Interface Board Set

The Digital View ET-1000 interface board is designed for E Ink 32" and 42" bi-stable reflective display panels. This low power interface accepts an image transferred over USB from a source media player such as a Raspberry Pi or Android PC. E Ink based displays are ideal for public signage, the significant benefits include the high visibility in bright environments as well as the ability to operate from solar power due to the very low power consumption.

Custom driver board layout with additional functions or integration is available as an engineering service. In addition Digital View can assist with display bonding and other integration requirements for the E Ink panel.

Specifications: ET-1000

Panel Connectivity Panel connection: E Ink 32" (ED312TT2) and 42" (ED420TT1) models
Resolution For 32": 1440 x 2560
For 42": 2160 x 2880
Functions Image rotation: 0/90/180/270 degrees
Image mirror
Image flip
Built-in temperature sensor
16/32 level grey scale mode
Input Micro USB (for image transfer)
Power Power input 12V DC
Power output (option): 5V DC for Raspberry Pi

Standby power consumption (as meaasured):
42” Panel + ET-1000 + EPD-10: 0.06A x 12VDC = 0.7W
32” Panel + ET-1000 + EPD-10: 0.06A x 12VDC = 0.7W
Raspberry Pi3 (Model B+) = 0.32A x 5VDC = 1.6W

During image write to panel (as measured):
42” Panel + ET-1000 + EPD-10: 1.2A x 12VDC = 14.6W
32” Panel + ET-1000 + EPD-10: 0.8A x 12VDC = 9.7W
Raspberry Pi3 (Model B+) = 0.61A x 5VDC = 3.05W
Image file Supports bitmap (bmp) file format
Operating temperature 0°C to +50°C
Reliability MTBF in excess of 200,000 hours @ 25oC (calculated using Telcordia SR-332 procedure)
Warranty 3 years
Customization
(options*)		 Layout
Component & connector selection

Note: 1 The Operating temperature is given for reference only, the controller should be tested and verified in the finished display product.

Downloads

•  Brochure (PDF)
•  Software - Contact us using the form below
   (PC application, Pi media player available)

•  ET-1000 2D drawing (PDF)
•  ET-1000 2D drawing (DWG)
•  EPD-10 2D drawing (PDF)
•  EPD-10 2D drawing (DWG)

Statements & Declarations
•  Statement of volatility
•  Compliance & declarations page

Connection Diagrams
• Coming soon

Support: Call...

•  USA: +1.408.782.7773
•  UK: +44-(0)20-7631 2150
•  HK: +852-2861 3615

Email: Please use the form below to
direct your enquiry to the nearest office.


Customization

Both firmware and hardware customization options are available to meet specific project and application requirements. Use the form below to contact us.

eink panel

(Actual photo)


Software, Content Update & Media Players

As a public signage display, the normal system will have a media player, for example a PC, Android PC or Raspberry Pi. The Raspberry Pi model 3B or 4 is sufficiently powerful for most purposes so we have used it for further development. The following appnotes show example methods for updating the image using a Raspberry Pi Model 3 B+ together with the ET-1000 driver board and a compatible E Ink panel (NOTE: The applications referenced in these appnotes is available for free to ET-1000 customers):

- From PC to USB (PDF)
- Via Google Drive (PDF)
- Via network (PDF)

In addition we have been working with live data feeds, for example retrieving weather data from public sources, formatting it then writing it to the display.

Another function is partial screen update, this capability enables just updating the part of the display where the content has changed. This reduces the power used and can be useful for very low power installations.

LOW POWER & SOLAR

As the E Ink panel is reflective and bistable it is uniquely suited to outdoor installations powered via a solar panel with rechargeable battery. Power reduction methods might include almost completely powering off the system and only powering up to perform intermittent content checks and updates. To facilitate this we have a pic processor powered timer relay