E-Paper Map without Internet Connection!

Published at : 23 Dec 2025

This project transforms a Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W into a fully offline GPS map viewer with a Waveshare E-Paper display. It uses a GPS module to track your real-time location and displays it on a locally stored map — with no need for internet access.

Map tiles are preloaded in .mbtiles format and rendered directly on the E-Paper screen using Python. The system updates the map only when movement exceeds a user-defined threshold, making it ideal for low-power, off-grid navigation.

Whether you're hiking, biking, or exploring the outdoors, this project gives you a minimal, power-efficient, and internet-free way to stay oriented.

(Previous Project)[Offline MAP, GPS Tracker with E-Paper Display | Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W Portable Map Project]
https://youtu.be/xLXnn48pIV4

[Offline Map Downloader]
https://github.com/0015/OfflineMapDownloader

[Offline Map Viewer for E-Paper]
https://github.com/0015/Offline-Map-Viewer-for-E-Paper

[7.3inch E Ink Spectra 6 (E6) Full Color]
https://www.waveshare.com/7.3inch-e-paper-hat-e.htm?&aff_id=116255
https://amzn.to/3ZhvdDc

[18650 Battery Shield]
https://amzn.to/3H6OrVY

[REYAX GNSS Module]
https://amzn.to/4kldao2
https://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/reyax/RYS352A/22206992