Hey everyone!
So, I’ve been eyeing some waveshare modules for a project I’m working on, and I’m curious if anyone here has tried them out?
I’ve heard mixed things—some say they’re super reliable and easy to use, while others mention the docs can be a bit confusing lol.
Specifically, I’m looking at their e-paper displays and some sensor modules. Anyone got experience with those? How’s the performance?
Also, how’s the shipping and support? I’m in the US, so idk if that makes a diff.
Thanks in advance! 🙌
Hey! I’ve used a couple of waveshare e-paper displays for a weather station project, and they’re pretty solid. The docs can be a bit confusing at first, but once you get the hang of it, it’s smooth sailing.
Performance-wise, the e-paper is great for low-power stuff, and the refresh rate is decent for what it is. Shipping to the US was faster than I expected—got mine in about 10 days.
If you’re stuck with the docs, check out their forums or GitHub. There are some awesome community examples that saved me a ton of time.
I’ve tried their sensor modules, and honestly, they’re hit or miss. Some work flawlessly, while others need a bit of tweaking. The docs are kinda vague, so be ready to dig into forums or Stack Overflow for help.
Shipping to the US was fine, no issues there. Support is... meh. They respond, but it’s not super quick. If you’re in a rush, I’d say look for alternatives like Adafruit or SparkFun.
Waveshare e-paper displays are legit! I used one for a custom e-reader project, and it’s been running for months without a hitch. The docs are a bit all over the place, but their GitHub repo has some solid examples.
Shipping to the US was quick for me—about a week. No complaints there. If you’re new to e-paper, I’d recommend starting with their smaller displays first.
Honestly, I’ve had mixed experiences with waveshare. Their e-paper displays are great, but the sensor modules can be finicky. The docs are confusing, and I had to rely on third-party tutorials to get things working.
Shipping was decent, though. Took about 2 weeks to the US. If you’re looking for better support, maybe check out Adafruit or Seeed Studio.
Wow, thanks for all the replies, everyone! Super helpful to hear your experiences. I think I’ll give the waveshare e-paper display a shot—seems like it’s worth the effort.
Quick follow-up: anyone know if their GitHub has examples for integrating the e-paper with Raspberry Pi? I’m planning to use one for a dashboard project.
Also, thanks for the shipping info! Glad to hear it’s not too slow to the US. 🙌
I’ve used waveshare e-paper displays for a couple of projects, and they’re awesome for low-power applications. The docs are a bit messy, but their forums and GitHub have some really helpful examples.
Shipping to the US was surprisingly fast—got mine in under 10 days. If you’re into e-paper, I’d say go for it. Just be ready to spend some time figuring things out.
Waveshare is decent, but their docs are a headache. I used their e-paper display for a project, and it took me forever to get it working. Once it’s set up, though, it’s pretty reliable.
Shipping to the US was fine—no delays or issues. If you’re okay with some trial and error, go for it. Otherwise, maybe check out Adafruit for better docs and support.
