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[PXCT-409] Nano Matter Display Tutorial Update
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## Overview

The Nano Matter Display is a development kit for the Nano Matter that features an extension board from Pervasive Displays. It includes a 2.9 inches (384x168 resolution) E-ink monochrome high-definition display, a temperature and humidity sensor, a 3-axis accelerometer and an addressable RGB LED.
The [Nano Matter Display](https://www.pervasivedisplays.com/product/epdk-matter/) is a development kit for the Nano Matter that features an extension board from [Pervasive Displays](https://www.pervasivedisplays.com/). It includes a [2.9 inches (384x168 resolution) E-ink monochrome high-definition display](https://www.pervasivedisplays.com/product/2-9-e-ink-displays/), a temperature and humidity sensor, a 3-axis accelerometer and an addressable RGB LED.

![Nano Matter Display](assets/living-2.gif)

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- [Arduino IDE](https://www.arduino.cc/en/software) or [Arduino Cloud Editor](https://create.arduino.cc/editor)
- [Silicon Labs boards package](https://github.com/SiliconLabs/arduino) (to support the Nano Matter within the Arduino IDE)

### Pervasive Displays EXT4 Official Documentation
### Pervasive Displays EPDK-Matter Official Documentation

To learn more about the EXT4 Development Kit read the Pervasive Displays [documentation](https://docs.pervasivedisplays.com/epd-usage/development-kits/ext4).
To learn more about the EPDK-Matter Development Kit read the Pervasive Displays [documentation](https://docs.pervasivedisplays.com/epd-usage/development-kits/ext4).

## Nano Matter Display Main Features

![Nano Matter Hardware Overview](assets/features-c2.jpg)

The Nano Matter Display include the following features:
The [Nano Matter Display](https://www.pervasivedisplays.com/product/epdk-matter/) include the following features:

- **E-ink display:** a 2.9 inches (384x168) E-ink monochrome high-definition display with a wide temperature working range and fast update.
- **[E-ink display:](https://www.pervasivedisplays.com/product/2-9-e-ink-displays/)** a 2.9 inches (384x168) E-ink monochrome high-definition display with a wide temperature working range and fast update.
- **RGB LED:** a WS2813C addressable RGB LED for visual status feedback.
- **3-axis accelerometer:** a MEMS digital output motion sensor (LIS2DH12).
- **Temperature and humidity sensor:** a HDC2080 Low-Power humidity and temperature digital sensor.
- **Flexible power options:** can be powered by a pair of CR2032 3V batteries or through the USB connector of the Arduino Nano.
- **Flexible power options:** can be powered by a pair of CR2450 3V batteries or through the USB connector of the Arduino Nano.

## Nano Matter Display Kit Assembly

In the Nano Matter Display kit you will find the following parts:
In the [Nano Matter Display kit](https://www.pervasivedisplays.com/product/epdk-matter/) you will find the following parts:

- E-ink display (2.9" 384x168).
- Pervasive Displays EPD extension board (Gen 4).
- [E-ink display (2.9" 384x168)](https://www.pervasivedisplays.com/product/2-9-e-ink-displays/).
- [Pervasive Displays EPD Extension Kit Gen 4 (EXT4)](https://www.pervasivedisplays.com/product/epd-extension-kit-gen-4-ext4/).
- Pervasive Displays EXT4-to-Nano adapter.
- Brass spacer standoffs (x4).
- M3 nuts for the standoffs (x4).
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## Nano Matter Display Sensors and Actuators

In the following sections we are going to highlight some of the Nano Matter Display main features and learn how to use them.
In the following sections we are going to highlight some of the [Nano Matter Display](https://www.pervasivedisplays.com/product/epdk-matter/) main features and learn how to use them.

### E-Ink Display

The API basic functions to control the E-ink display are shown below.
The API basic functions to control the [E-ink display](https://www.pervasivedisplays.com/product/2-9-e-ink-displays/) are shown below.

- Define the screen object using the Pervasive Displays class and initialize it:

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![Temperature and Humidity](assets/weather-c.jpg)

## Where to Buy

You can buy the Nano Matter Display Kit directly from the [Pervasive Displays](https://www.pervasivedisplays.com/) official store referenced below:

- [Nano Matter Display Kit](https://www.pervasivedisplays.com/product/epdk-matter/)

You can also buy some kit main components separately.

- [2.9" E-ink display](https://www.pervasivedisplays.com/product/2-9-e-ink-displays/)
- [EPD Extension Kit Gen 4 (EXT4)](https://www.pervasivedisplays.com/product/epd-extension-kit-gen-4-ext4/)

## Conclusion

In this tutorial you learned how to use the Nano Matter Display expansion kit, leveraging all its features like the E-ink screen to display high-contrast graphics with a low power consumption on 2.9" 384x168 resolution. Features like the built-in RGB LED, the 3-axis accelerometer and the temperature and humidity sensor were explained.
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