ESP32 Forum

Hello,

I am starting to develop a new project with visual studio code and a REAL esp32 (not simulated)

I will buy also, a real e-Paper Display, but just to start I want to work with a simulated one.

I understand that wokwi can do that as on the following page it mentions the device ''2.9" e-Paper Display":

https://docs.wokwi.com/getting-started/ ... d-hardware

But I don't know if I can really use wokwi with a real esp32 and use only the simulated part for the display.

Please, if someone can provide a guide about how to proceed with some details I will be very happy to read it !!!

Also, if someone have a detailed guide about how to use those displays, it will be also very welcomed.

This is the real e-paper display I am planning to acquire:

https://es.aliexpress.com/item/1005009677805398.html

Thanks in advance !

Roger

Wokwi simulates very specific displays (ILI9341 and GDEH029A1). It might be possible to program something to match your display, but that is likely far more complicated than just plugging it in IRL. You can use Wokwi to get some experience with how the library works overall, but every piece of hardware is going to have some little quirks to it. GxEPD2 likely supports your device as a clone GDEY042T81, but since the seller doesn't list any details (red flag) that is just a guess.