Getting Started with reTerminal E1003

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Introduction

reTerminal E1003 is a 10.3 inch touch-supported, open-source monochrome ePaper display featuring 16 levels of grayscale and a high-resolution of 1404×1872 pixels, with up to 6-month battery life. Powered by ESP32-S3, it natively supports our SenseCraft HMI no-code UI platform for effortless dashboard creation, while supporting Home Assistant (via ESPHome & Open Display), Arduino, PlatformIO for further development. Whether for smart home dashboard visualization and control, office information displays, or educational projects, this ready-to-use touch-enabled device delivers stunning visuals and flexible customization to meet all your needs.

Features

• Up to 16-level grayscale clarity: Boasting 16 levels of exquisite grayscale, every detail of text and graphics is rendered with exceptional sharpness and clarity.
• Ultra-Low Power Consumption: The ePaper consumes power only during updates, resulting in longer battery life and greater energy efficiency.
• SenseCraft HMI Support: The reTerminal E Series Display supports SenseCraft HMI by default firmware.
• Wide Range of Applications: Supports high-speed refresh for low-latency updates with a TTL parallel interface (multi-line, high-throughput) — making it an ideal choice for smart home control panels.
• High-Resolution Touch ePaper Display: The 10.3-inch 1404×1872 monochrome ePaper display is paired with a built-in responsive touchscreen for intuitive full-screen interaction.
• Adapting to Decoration Needs: Wire-free for greater freedom; supports wall-mount and desktop placement, with flexible portrait and landscape orientation switching.

note

The SenseCraft HMI platform is now in the beta trial stage, and the functions will be continuously improved. At present, there is a limit to the number of AI generation and UI generation. The SenseCraft HMI canvas will gradually support touch interaction settings in the future. Stay tuned.

Specification

Item	Description
Product Name	reTerminal E1003
Processor	ESP32-S3 with 8MB PSRAM
Storage	32MB Flash, support Micro SD card
Display	10.3" Monochrome/ 16-level Grayscale
Resolution	1404x1872 Pixels
Micro SD Card	Maximum support 32GB SD card, FAT32 format
Wireless Connectivity	2.4GHz 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0
Sensors	Temperature, humidity sensors
Microphone	Reserved for voice interaction application
Audio	Buzzer for sound alert
Battery	3000mAh
Power Input	USB-C 5V/1A
Software Support	Default firmware support SenseCraft HMI(https://sensecraft.seeed.cc/hmi/) Support Arduino/PlatformIO development platform
Working Temperature	0-40°C
Dimensions	224mm187mm18.6mm

Hardware Overview

1. Screen Refresh Button
2. Page Up and Down Button
3. Wi-Fi Antenna Area
4. MicroSD Card/TF Card port
5. Power Switch
6. Red Power LED
7. Green Status LED
8. USB-C Data and Charge Port
9. Expansion Port
10. Stand Mounting Screw Hole
11. Stand
12. Stand Mounting Screw

Applications

• Home Automation Dashboards: Display real-time smart home data like temperature, humidity, and air quality via Home Assistant.
• Low-power Monochrome electronic photo frame: With SenseCraft HMI or the App, you can easily upload a series of photos from your album remotely online. Combined with a large, high-resolution monochrome e-ink screen, it achieves ultra-low power image display, no longer have to worry about battery life.
• Smart Office Displays: Show meeting room availability, office schedules, or directional guidance in low-power, always-on ePaper displays.
• Retail & Public Information Displays: Low-power ePaper signs for menus, schedules, or occupancy indicators with long battery life.

Getting Started with SenseCraft HMI

The reTerminal E1003 comes pre-loaded with firmware that supports SenseCraft HMI, a no-code platform that allows you to design and deploy personalized dashboards effortlessly.

Step 1. Power On and Network Configuration

1. Turn on the Power Button to turn on the reTerminal E1003.
2. Use your smartphone to connect to the device's hotspot (AP mode) to configure the Wi-Fi credentials.
3. The screen will display a "Network Configuration" QR code or use browser open 192.168.4.1 page.
4. Once connected to the internet, the device will display a Device Code or Binding QR Code.

Step 2. Bind the Device

1. Visit the SenseCraft HMI Platform on your computer browser.
2. Log in to your account (or create one if you haven't).
3. Navigate to the Device Management section and click Add Device.
4. Enter the Device Code displayed on your reTerminal E1003 screen to complete the binding process.

Step 3. Create Content on the Platform

1. Go to the Home Page select a template you want or Workspace to create your work from scratch.
2. Click this link to learn how to use HMI Platform if you have question.

Step 4. Deploy Content to Device

1. Once your design is ready, click the Preview button to check how it looks.
2. Click the Save or deploy button.
3. Select your bound reTerminal E1003 from the list.
4. The platform will send the data to your device via Wi-Fi. The ePaper screen will refresh to display your new dashboard.

Resources

• reTerminal E1003 Schematic (PDF)

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