Waveshare
Waveshare is a Shenzhen-based electronics manufacturer known for displays (e-Paper, TFT, OLED), Raspberry Pi HATs, sensor modules, and development accessories.
Popular Products
| Product | Type | Key Spec |
|---|---|---|
| e-Paper HAT series | e-Paper display | 2.13 to 7.5 inch, SPI |
| RP2040-Zero | MCU board | RP2040, 23×18 mm |
| RP2040-Plus | MCU board | RP2040, 4 MB Flash, USB-C |
| Pico-ResTouch-LCD | Display for Pi | 3.5 inch, 480×320, touch |
| Pico-UPS-A | Power HAT | 18650 UPS for Raspberry Pi |
| Motor Driver HAT | Motor control | Dual H-Bridge, up to 2A/channel |
Compatibility Notes
- e-Paper displays need specific refresh handling — partial refresh on some models
- RP2040 boards: Arduino (Earle Philhower core), PlatformIO, MicroPython supported
- Most HATs work with Raspberry Pi 4B/5 and Jetson (via GPIO adapter)
- Pico series uses USB-C (not micro-USB)
Getting Started
- Raspberry Pi Getting Started
- Official wiki: waveshare.com/wiki
Buy
Available at openelab.io — search "Waveshare".