Seeed Studio reTerminal E1002 7.3-inch Full-Color ePaper HMI Development Board ESP32-S3

Model:
reTerminal E1002
Product Type:
HMI Development Board / ePaper Display
Display Size:
7.3-inch
Color:
6-Color (Full Color)
Resolution:
800 × 480
SRAM:
2432KB
Main Controller:
ESP32-S3
PSRAM:
8MB
Charging Port:
USB Type-C
Compatible Platforms:
SenseCraft HMI, ESPHome/Home Assistant, Arduino, ESP-IDF, TRMNL

reTerminal E1002 Product Overview

The reTerminal E1002 is a 7.3-inch open-source full-color ePaper display HMI development kit from Seeed Studio, featuring E Ink® Spectra™ 6 full-color ePaper technology with 6-color display and 800×480 resolution. Powered by the ESP32-S3 dual-core SoC with 8MB PSRAM and 32MB Flash, and equipped with a 2000mAh Li-ion battery, reTerminal E1002 delivers an exceptional 3-month battery life on a single charge. The reTerminal E1002 natively supports the SenseCraft HMI no-code UI platform, enabling users to create professional dashboards without programming, while remaining compatible with ESPHome/Home Assistant, Arduino, and ESP-IDF. With onboard temperature and humidity sensors, a microphone, a buzzer, and MicroSD card expansion, the reTerminal E1002 is an ideal choice for smart home control panels, digital signage, ePhoto frames, industrial dashboards, and other low-power, always-on display applications.


reTerminal E1002 Key Features

7.3-inch E Ink® Spectra™ 6 Full-Color ePaper Display: Features E Ink Spectra 6 full-color technology with 6-color display and 800×480 resolution. Delivers print-like clarity and remains perfectly readable under direct sunlight, with no backlight and no blue light emission.

ESP32-S3 Dual-Core Processor: Powered by the Espressif ESP32-S3 dual-core Xtensa LX7 processor with 8MB PSRAM and 32MB Flash, supporting 2.4GHz Wi-Fi 4 and BLE 5.0 dual-mode wireless connectivity.

Up to 3 Months of Battery Life: Built-in 2000mAh rechargeable Li-ion battery delivering up to 3 months of standby time on a single charge, thanks to the ultra-low-power ePaper technology.

SenseCraft HMI No-Code Platform: Native support for Seeed Studio's SenseCraft HMI no-code UI design and deployment platform, allowing drag-and-drop creation of professional data visualization dashboards without writing any code.

Rich Onboard Resources: Includes temperature and humidity sensors, a microphone (for voice interaction), a buzzer (sound alerts), 3 physical buttons (wake/page navigation), and a MicroSD card slot (up to 64GB).

Flexible Development Compatibility: Supports ESPHome/Home Assistant for smart home integration, TRMNL E-ink DashboardArduino IDE, and ESP-IDF for custom development.

8-Pin Expansion Header: Provides VDD, GND, I2C, and GPIO connections for external sensors and expansion modules.

Premium Metal Enclosure: Features a metal casing that enhances both durability and aesthetics. Dimensions: 176×120×17mm (without stand), weighing approximately 320g.


reTerminal E1002 Applications

With its full-color ePaper display, ultra-low power consumption, and no-code development capabilities, the reTerminal E1002 is widely used in:

Smart Home Control & Home Automation: Seamless integration with ESPHome/Home Assistant for real-time display of temperature, humidity, device status, and more

Digital Signage & Information Dashboards: Office information screens, store guides, meeting schedule boards

E-Photo Frames: 7.3-inch full-color ePaper delivering print-quality photo reproduction

Industrial HMI Dashboards: Production line monitoring, equipment status visualization

Desktop Calendars & Weather Stations: Always-on display of schedules, weather, and other information

Smart Retail & Digital Signage: Low-power, always-on product displays and advertising


reTerminal E1002 Advantages

The reTerminal E1002 stands out by combining the superior display quality of full-color ePaper, ultra-low power consumption, and a no-code development experience. The 7.3-inch E Ink Spectra 6 full-color ePaper remains perfectly readable under sunlight with no backlight blue light damage, delivering print-like visual quality. The 3-month battery life enables long-term, maintenance-free operation. The SenseCraft HMI no-code platform allows non-programmers to quickly create professional dashboards. reTerminal E1002 offers perfect compatibility with the Home Assistant smart home ecosystem. The ESP32-S3 provides powerful processing capabilities, while the open Arduino/ESP-IDF ecosystem offers extensive customization options.


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FAQs:

  1. What are the main differences between the reTerminal E1002 and E1001?
    The reTerminal E1002 features a 7.3-inch full-color ePaper display, while the E1001 uses a 7.5-inch monochrome version .

  2. Is this product suitable for DIY development?
    Yes. reTerminal E1002 houses an open-source ESP32-S3 module, supports deep development via Arduino IDE, and provides an 8-pin extension connector for sensors .

  3. How does the display perform under strong light?
    reTerminal E1002 uses E Ink technology, making it clearly visible in sunlight without blue light damage, similar to paper reading .

  4. Is programming required to use the device?
    No. reTerminal E1002 supports the SenseCraft HMI no-code platform, allowing users to build professional dashboards via drag-and-drop in just one minute .

  5. How does it integrate with Home Assistant?
    reTerminal E1002 natively supports Home Assistant and ESPHome firmware for plug-and-play functionality to display sensor data directly .

  6. How long is the battery life?
    reTerminal E1002 has a 2000mAh battery and low-power ePaper technology, a single charge can provide about 3 months of standby operation .

  7. What are its typical use cases?
    reTerminal E1002 can be used as a desktop calendar, weather frame, smart home dashboard, or a low-power information panel .

  8. What wireless communication does it support?
    reTerminal E1002 supports 2.4GHz Wi-Fi and BLE 5.0 for syncing data with mobile devices or servers .

  9. Does it support partial screen refresh?
    Yes. In addition to full refresh, reTerminal E1002 supports partial refresh for dynamic information, reducing screen flicker compared to traditional ePaper .

  10. How to control the device status?
    reTerminal E1002 includes a physical switch, user and power LEDs, and a USB-C port for power and programming .