SOAR CORPORATION

SOAR CORPORATION
OLED Display
      Development Kit OLED Display
      Development Kit

End-to-end support from display evaluation to embedded device
prototyping and UI development

Greatly reduces the setup time
for an evaluation environment

The Evaluation Kit consists of a Display Evaluation Board equipped with a display, and a Control/Conversion Board that enables easy integration with your system environment.
In addition, we offer software libraries compatible with Arduino, MicroPython, and Python.
With a hardware setup that connects easily without soldering and sample code that enables immediate operation, you can smoothly start evaluation, prototyping, and UI development, significantly reducing the burden in the early stages of development.
Evaluation System Configuration

◆ Configuration Patterns

You can choose the optimal configuration from three options to match your development goals and evaluation environment: Pattern 1 (Easy Evaluation Starter Setup), Pattern 2 (Existing Environment or Development Setup), and Pattern 3 (Simple Minimal Setup).

  • For those who want to quickly set up an evaluation environment
    : Pattern 1
  • For those who want to use existing boards
    : Pattern 2
  • For those who want simple connections for verification
    : Pattern 3
Pattern 1
Easy Evaluation Starter Setup
Configuration
Control Board + Display Evaluation Board
Feature
Enables a reliable evaluation environment using a pre-validated control board
Purposes
Display operation verification, lighting demo setup, and first-time display integration

Minimizing the hardware and software preparation, allowing you to smoothly start evaluation.

Pattern 2
Existing Environment or Development Setup
Configuration
Off-the-shelf MCU / Development Boards + Interface Board + Display Evaluation Board
Feature
Enables flexible validation and development using existing development assets
Purposes
Functional evaluation, simple prototyping, and embedded development

Compatible with Arduino-supported boards and Raspberry Pi, enabling flexible display control and application development.

Pattern 3
Simple Minimal Setup
Configuration
Off-the-shelf MCU / Development Boards + Display Evaluation Board (SPI/I²C models only)
Feature
Easy connection using the display evaluation board interface (mikroBUS-compatible pin headers)
Purposes
Simple evaluation, prototyping, and embedded development

Eliminating unnecessary components, allowing efficient validation and development with a minimal configuration.

◆ Block Diagram

System configuration diagram for evaluation using a display evaluation board, control board, and interface (conversion) board. Supports microcontroller connectivity (Arduino, Raspberry Pi, ESP32) and compatible software libraries. System configuration diagram for evaluation using a display evaluation board, control board, and interface (conversion) board. Supports microcontroller connectivity (Arduino, Raspberry Pi, ESP32) and compatible software libraries.
  • *This block diagram includes a simple evaluation setup using a control board (Pattern 1), a development setup using existing MCU or development boards (Pattern 2), and a minimal setup connected directly to the display evaluation board (Pattern 3).
  • *When using a single-board computer (such as a Raspberry Pi), it is also possible to operate independently without a PC.
Features of the Evaluation System

◆ Display Evaluation Board

  • Evaluation boards are available for all our standard models with the wide range of your display selection.
    We offer a full lineup of display evaluation boards covering all standard models, including variations in interfaces such as SPI and I²C.
    Each board integrates the necessary peripheral circuits, allowing you to immediately begin display verification and evaluation.
    The display evaluation board consists of three components—E-Board, D-Board, and FFC—and can be reconfigured according to your application and development stage.
    The E-Board is equipped with the display device and can operate independently. The D-Board handles power supply and connectivity to the control-side board.
    Display Evaluation Board
  • Easy Connection without Soldering but with Pin Headers
    The display evaluation board is equipped with pin headers, allowing easy connection without the need for soldering.
    Serial interface models (SPI/I²C) feature mikroBUS-compatible pin headers, enabling direct connection not only to our control and interface boards but also to mikroBUS-enabled MCU and development boards (such as Click Shields), making it easy to verify and evaluate display operation.
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◆ Control Board /
Conversion Board

  • Two types of boards prepared to meet evaluation environment construction needs.
    To suit different evaluation environments and development objectives, we offer two types of boards: a "Control Board" with a built-in control device, and an "Interface Board" designed for use with commercially available MCU and development boards.
    The Control Board allows you to quickly set up an evaluation environment without the need for additional components.
    The Interface Board supports flexible evaluation and embedded development by leveraging existing development platforms such as Arduino UNO, Raspberry Pi Pico, and ESP32.
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  • Speedy Board-to-Board Connection with Pin Sockets
    Each board is equipped with pin sockets and pin headers, enabling easy and fast solderless connections.
    Connections to the display evaluation board and commercially available MCU boards can also be made smoothly, allowing you to set up an evaluation environment in a short time and efficiently proceed with validation and development tasks.
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◆ Software Library

  • Ready for evaluation immediately—no sample code modification required. Significantly reduces software implementation effort.
    We provide software libraries compatible with Arduino, MicroPython, and Python free of charge to customers who purchase our display evaluation kits.
    The libraries include sample code pre-configured for the control-side hardware environment, allowing you to use programs such as initialization and display control as-is.
    By using the sample code, you can perform display evaluation and operation verification without any code modifications.
    This significantly reduces the effort required for initial setup and evaluation environment construction, enabling efficient progress from evaluation and verification to prototype development.

    For details on the supported control-side hardware environments and
    compatible platforms, please refer to the table below.

    Availability List of
    Software Libraries
    for Evaluation Kits
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  • Supports software features for embedded development
    In addition to display initialization, the system supports image rendering (drawing arbitrary images), text rendering (displaying arbitrary text), and graphics rendering (drawing basic shapes such as points, lines, and rectangles) through integration with external libraries.
    By using these display functions, you can efficiently carry out prototyping and operation verification by combining the display evaluation kit with external devices such as sensor modules.
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Evaluation Kit Lineup

Display Evaluation Board

Other Evaluation Boards

Control / Conversion Board

No. Category Board Name Supported
I/F
Main Application Specifications
1 RP
MCU
RP2040
Control Board
Parallel/
SPI/I2C
Display Check
(Standard Environment)
2 RP
MCU
Raspberry Pi Pico
Control Board
Parallel/
SPI/I2C
Display Check
(PC Control Compatible)
3 RP
MCU
Raspberry Pi Pico 2
Control Board
Parallel/
SPI/I2C
High-Speed Verification
4 RP
MCU
Raspberry Pi Pico
Conversion Board
Parallel/
SPI/I2C
Embedded Development
Using Pi Pico Assets
5 Arduino Arduino UNO
Conversion Board
Parallel/
SPI/I2C
Arduino Intro Development
6 Arduino Arduino MKR
Conversion Board
Parallel/
SPI/I2C
Rapid Prototyping
7 Arduino Portenta H7
Conversion Board
Parallel/
SPI/I2C
Industrial Prototype Development
8 ESP32 ESP32 DevKitC
Conversion Board
Parallel/
SPI/I2C
Embedded Development
Using ESP32 Assets
9 ESP32 ESP32-S3 DevKitC
Conversion Board
Parallel/
SPI/I2C
Edge AI / IoT Development
10 ESP32 ESP32-C6 DevKitC
Conversion Board
SPI/I2C Smart Home Product Development
11 ESP32 ESP32-C5 DevKitC
Conversion Board
SPI/I2C Industrial & Commercial
IoT Development
12 ESP32 ESP32-H2 DevKitM
Conversion Board
SPI/I2C Low-Power IoT
Product Development
13 STM32 Nucleo-32
Conversion Board
Parallel/
SPI/I2C
Embedded Product Development
with STM32
14 Multi Feather
Conversion Board
Parallel/
SPI/I2C
Battery-Powered PoC
15 Multi XIAO
Conversion Board
SPI/I2C Ultra-Compact PoC
16 SBC Raspberry Pi
Conversion Board
Parallel/
SPI/I2C
Image Processing /
Gateway Development
17 SBC Raspberry Pi Zero
Conversion Board
Parallel/
SPI/I2C
IoT Edge Device /
Smart Node Development
18 I/F FT232H
Control Board
SPI/I2C PC-Controlled Display Evaluation
(Standard Environment)
19 I/F FT232H Module
Conversion Board
Parallel/
SPI/I2C
PC-Controlled Display Evaluation
(Existing Environment Utilization)
20 I/F MCP2221A Module
Conversion Board
I2C PC-Controlled Display Demo
21 Other Teensy4.1
Conversion Board
Parallel/
SPI/I2C
High-Speed & Real-Time Control PoC
22 Other micro:bit
Conversion Board
Parallel/
SPI/I2C
Simple PoC Development
23 Other 26pins Connector
Conversion Board
Parallel/
SPI/I2C
Custom Circuit / Stable Connection /
Board Replacement
The Evaluation Kit(on-board type)
with Soldering Connection
We also have conventional evaluation kits for soldering connection.
Please contact us for more information.
The Evaluation Kit(on-board type) with Soldering Connection The Evaluation Kit(on-board type) with Soldering Connection

Purchase inquiry
for Eval Kit

We can recommend the optimal configuration based on your specific requirements, including
evaluation kit selection, system configuration combinations, and interface compatibility.

If you are unsure which board to choose or would like to confirm compatibility
with your existing environment, please feel free to contact us at any stage.