Arduino

To get started with Arduino, you will need to follow a couple simple steps:

1. Install Arduino IDE

If you don't already have it, install Arduino IDE from here and launch it:

Arduino IDE

2. Install Inkplate board definitions

Copy the following URL:

https://github.com/SolderedElectronics/Dasduino-Board-Definitions-for-Arduino-IDE/raw/master/package_Dasduino_Boards_index.json

And add it to the Additional boards manager URLs in Arduino settings:

Adding the Inkplate boards link to Arduino IDE

Now, it will be possible to open the boards manager, search for Inkplate and install Inkplate boards:

Installing Inkplate boards index to Arduino IDE

3. Install Inkplate library

In the library manager, search for Inkplate and install the Inkplate Arduino library:

Installing the Inkplate Arduino Library

4. Install CH340 driver

CH340 is the on-board chip which enables Serial communication via USB. It's required to be able to communicate via the CH340 to upload code to Inkplate.

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Mac and Linux users can skip this step, the CH340 driver is already installed

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Windows users, if you already have this driver installed, you can skip this step

Download the driver via this link. Start the installation and follow the instructions:

Installing the CH340 Driver on Windows

5. Done!

You can now connect Inkplate via USB and then select your Inkplate board in Tools -> Boards -> Inkplate Boards.

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If you have an Inkplate which was produced in 2023 or later, it likely has a purple PCB and the according board definition will be labeled as Soldered Inkplate. In case it's an older model, it's on a blue PCB and is labeled e-Radionica Inkplate.
It's important to select the correct board definition or else the e-Paper display won't update!
If you need help, please see this F.A.Q. page for more info.

You will now be able to try out the examples found in File -> Examples -> InkplateLibrary for your board:

Locating the Arduino examples for Inkplate