Meadow.Foundation.Displays.Il3897

Il3897
Status
Source code	GitHub
Datasheet(s)	GitHub
NuGet package

The IL3897 is a dual-color display controller for ePaper displays. Data is sent to the controller via SPI and supports full screen updates only.

The IL3897 is commonly paired with a 2.13" two color ePaper display.

Sample projects available on GitHub

Code Example

MicroGraphics graphics;

public override Task Initialize()
{
    Resolver.Log.Info("Initialize ...");

    var display = new Il3897(
        spiBus: Device.CreateSpiBus(),
        chipSelectPin: Device.Pins.D02,
        dcPin: Device.Pins.D01,
        resetPin: Device.Pins.D00,
        busyPin: Device.Pins.D03,
        width: 122,
        height: 250);

    graphics = new MicroGraphics(display);

    return Task.CompletedTask;
}

public override Task Run()
{
    graphics.DrawRectangle(1, 1, 126, 32, Color.Red, false);

    graphics.CurrentFont = new Font8x12();
    graphics.DrawText(2, 2, "IL0373", Color.Black);
    graphics.DrawText(2, 20, "Meadow F7", Color.Black);

    graphics.Show();

    return Task.CompletedTask;
}

Sample project(s) available on GitHub

Wiring Example

To control a IL3897 from Meadow, connect the following:

IL3897	Meadow Pin
BUSY	D15
RST	D14
DC	D13
CS	D12
CLK	SCK
DIN	MOSI
GND	GND
3V3	3V3

If your display does not include any of the above pins, they can be omitted. Pass NULL into the constructor for the missing pin(s).

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