Customer:
I’d like to understand if it’s possible to use a stylus pen as an input source on the Inkplate 6PLUS. I’m developing a handwriting app and looking for possibilities to expand the experience to e-ink displays like Remarkable.
Originally submitted via email support on 12 February 2023. Migrated to the forum for community visibility.
Soldered Support:
This could be done on Inkplate 6PLUS, but it’s a tricky thing to do. This is a microcontroller-based product, while Remarkable is running a full-core Linux. You would probably need to run some kind of RTOS, but that depends on exactly what you are looking to achieve.
Customer:
I’m studying the possibility of running my handwriting app on an e-ink device. Currently, I have the app running for Android, but I’d be able to compile it for another OS like Linux. I’m doing research trying to find a product to create a POC and validate my idea. Would it be possible to run a full Linux or Android on the Inkplate 6PLUS?
Soldered Support:
You will need to find a ready-to-use e-paper device with touch input running Linux. Unfortunately, I don’t know of any such devices - e-paper is just not so standard yet. Inkplate can’t run full-core Linux or Android. We are tinkering with Raspberry Pi and e-paper, but the outcome is unknown yet.