Customer:
I’m interested in using Inkplate as an e-reader but I have no coding skills. I want to read multiple file formats including PDF, EPUB, and Amazon formats, and be able to add files wirelessly or via cable. I’d also like to organize files on the device.
I’m particularly interested in borrowing books through Libby, though if that’s not possible, I can work with files I already have as long as the device can read them.
Can I use this out of the box, or will I need programming skills? Which Inkplate models do you recommend? Do any models have a front light with adjustable brightness and color temperature?
Originally submitted via email support on 13 June 2022. Migrated to the forum for community visibility.
Soldered Support:
Inkplate is completely open source and you can find projects for it online. A good project that matches your needs is the EPUB reader. Unfortunately, PDF support is not available because it’s complex. You can use Inkplate to download and display images, or show images and text from an SD card. You can review what the EPUB reader can do and use that code with Inkplate (GitHub - turgu1/EPub-InkPlate: An EPub Reader for the ESP32 based InkPlate e-Ink devices. · GitHub).
Inkplate 6PLUS is the only model with a front light; all other models don’t have one. The Inkplate 6PLUS also has a touch screen that you can use to scroll through text or switch between images.
When you use Inkplate, you must program it for your specific needs. Programming is straightforward if you use existing code. Writing your own code from scratch can be more difficult but is also more rewarding.