Aura HD? #2
Comments
|
It seems to be doable. What's your model number?
Le mar. 21 sept. 2021, 15 h 11, Andjohn ***@***.***> a écrit :
… Hello,
Sorry if this is obvious, but any chance for the Aura HD? Love the
software, it looks really good. I think there are a lot of these Kobos that
could be repurposed with what you've written. I use an Android tablet in my
kitchen for a display, but eink would be better...cheers!
—
You are receiving this because you are subscribed to this thread.
Reply to this email directly, view it on GitHub
<#2>, or unsubscribe
<https://github.com/notifications/unsubscribe-auth/APB67YD6KN3TXAADIE7SSZDUDDKETANCNFSM5EPNLN2Q>
.
|
|
Model Number: N204B |
|
If you want to help in porting it, I'll be happy to guide you if you join the Discord server : https://discord.com/invite/uSWtWbY23m |
|
Ya sounds good. I'll look into it.
…On Tue., Sep. 21, 2021, 3:42 p.m. tux-linux, ***@***.***> wrote:
If you want to help in porting it, I'll be happy to guide you if you join
the Discord server : https://discord.com/invite/uSWtWbY23m
Thanks!
—
You are receiving this because you authored the thread.
Reply to this email directly, view it on GitHub
<#2 (comment)>,
or unsubscribe
<https://github.com/notifications/unsubscribe-auth/AHLKKUGNEEUIOUFDRBMYYNTUDD35RANCNFSM5EPNLN2Q>
.
Triage notifications on the go with GitHub Mobile for iOS
<https://apps.apple.com/app/apple-store/id1477376905?ct=notification-email&mt=8&pt=524675>
or Android
<https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.github.android&referrer=utm_campaign%3Dnotification-email%26utm_medium%3Demail%26utm_source%3Dgithub>.
|
|
Any update in this? I'm thinking about buying Kobo just to have e-reader with open source software but the only choices available here are either Aura HD or Touch N905 (not C). So if there's any work in progress I'd be happy to buy Aura and help testing. |
|
Well, I haven't received any updates from @andjohn, but if you can buy a
specific Aura model that has an *internal* microSD card, yes, I'll be happy
to guide you in porting !
Le mar. 23 nov. 2021 à 21:05, UsernameRandomlyGenerated <
***@***.***> a écrit :
… Any update in this? I'm thinking about buying Kobo just to have e-reader
with open source software but the only choices available here are either
Aura HD or Touch N905 (not C). So if there's any work in progress I'd be
happy to buy Aura and help testing.
—
You are receiving this because you commented.
Reply to this email directly, view it on GitHub
<#2 (comment)>,
or unsubscribe
<https://github.com/notifications/unsubscribe-auth/APB67YETBGU55ZXN4SAAVG3UNRB75ANCNFSM5EPNLN2Q>
.
--
Nicolas Mailloux
*Photo-journaliste*
*Photographe*
*Ferroviphile*
*Métrophile*
|
|
Great, I might be able to get one in the next couple days so I'll probably reach out again after the weekend. |
|
Hey All,
Sorry for the delay, I completely forgot about this awesome project. I'll
have to look at disassembly guides for mine. I have a very good idea for an
app that I'd use too, so I'm motivated to look into it more.
My app idea is a big clock display with scheduling the frontlight. I would
remove the battery from my kobo aura hd and direct wire it. I already have
some Xiaomi eink clocks but they're too small and don't have a frontlight.
I think this app would seriously up the usefulness. Another idea is I don't
remove the battery but make the outlet only turn on one hour a week to
charge and not turn the battery into a spicy pillow. Perhaps it could even
auto launch when plugged in to power and auto closed when removed from
power. That way I could pull it off the wall to read and put it back when
I'm done. I could use a wireless qi adapter and make a shelf it sits in.
The eink displays are perfect for ambiant information and this docking mode
would be seriously useful. Even could take some inspiration from magic
mirror and have information plugins, perhaps they could also be scheduled,
like current weather showing in the morning or your next calendar event. Or
news headlines, crypto prices etc.
Anyways, sorry for not getting back to you and I'll find a disassembly
guide for the aura hd. Other poster, the aura hd is very good, and if we
can get inkbox working, it'd be pretty useful.
Sincerely,
…-John Andrus
On Tue., Nov. 23, 2021, 8:04 p.m. UsernameRandomlyGenerated, < ***@***.***> wrote:
Great, I might be able to get one in the next couple days so I'll probably
reach out again after the weekend.
—
You are receiving this because you authored the thread.
Reply to this email directly, view it on GitHub
<#2 (comment)>,
or unsubscribe
<https://github.com/notifications/unsubscribe-auth/AHLKKUBNIHBRTXLD5YBRRGDUNRI2LANCNFSM5EPNLN2Q>
.
Triage notifications on the go with GitHub Mobile for iOS
<https://apps.apple.com/app/apple-store/id1477376905?ct=notification-email&mt=8&pt=524675>
or Android
<https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.github.android&referrer=utm_campaign%3Dnotification-email%26utm_medium%3Demail%26utm_source%3Dgithub>.
|
|
Wow, that's an easy disassembly. Maintainer, what do you need for the next
step? I can take it apart with just a spudger.
Sincerely,
…-John Andrus
On Wed., Nov. 24, 2021, 7:22 a.m. John Andrus, ***@***.***> wrote:
Hey All,
Sorry for the delay, I completely forgot about this awesome project. I'll
have to look at disassembly guides for mine. I have a very good idea for an
app that I'd use too, so I'm motivated to look into it more.
My app idea is a big clock display with scheduling the frontlight. I would
remove the battery from my kobo aura hd and direct wire it. I already have
some Xiaomi eink clocks but they're too small and don't have a frontlight.
I think this app would seriously up the usefulness. Another idea is I don't
remove the battery but make the outlet only turn on one hour a week to
charge and not turn the battery into a spicy pillow. Perhaps it could even
auto launch when plugged in to power and auto closed when removed from
power. That way I could pull it off the wall to read and put it back when
I'm done. I could use a wireless qi adapter and make a shelf it sits in.
The eink displays are perfect for ambiant information and this docking mode
would be seriously useful. Even could take some inspiration from magic
mirror and have information plugins, perhaps they could also be scheduled,
like current weather showing in the morning or your next calendar event. Or
news headlines, crypto prices etc.
Anyways, sorry for not getting back to you and I'll find a disassembly
guide for the aura hd. Other poster, the aura hd is very good, and if we
can get inkbox working, it'd be pretty useful.
Sincerely,
-John Andrus
On Tue., Nov. 23, 2021, 8:04 p.m. UsernameRandomlyGenerated, <
***@***.***> wrote:
> Great, I might be able to get one in the next couple days so I'll
> probably reach out again after the weekend.
>
> —
> You are receiving this because you authored the thread.
> Reply to this email directly, view it on GitHub
> <#2 (comment)>,
> or unsubscribe
> <https://github.com/notifications/unsubscribe-auth/AHLKKUBNIHBRTXLD5YBRRGDUNRI2LANCNFSM5EPNLN2Q>
> .
> Triage notifications on the go with GitHub Mobile for iOS
> <https://apps.apple.com/app/apple-store/id1477376905?ct=notification-email&mt=8&pt=524675>
> or Android
> <https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.github.android&referrer=utm_campaign%3Dnotification-email%26utm_medium%3Demail%26utm_source%3Dgithub>.
>
>
|
|
Hey, awesome! |
|
Can I get some other way to contact you for Aura HD support? I'm not a big fan of discord personally. |
|
We can continue here in this issue or email me if you want: [email protected] |
|
Ya, I don't like discord either. Let's do it here?
Sincerely,
…-John Andrus
On Fri., Nov. 26, 2021, 10:04 a.m. tux-linux, ***@***.***> wrote:
We can continue here in this issue or email me if you want:
***@***.***
—
You are receiving this because you authored the thread.
Reply to this email directly, view it on GitHub
<#2 (comment)>,
or unsubscribe
<https://github.com/notifications/unsubscribe-auth/AHLKKUFZIAGGWUJV4VIZI6TUN64Z3ANCNFSM5EPNLN2Q>
.
Triage notifications on the go with GitHub Mobile for iOS
<https://apps.apple.com/app/apple-store/id1477376905?ct=notification-email&mt=8&pt=524675>
or Android
<https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.github.android&referrer=utm_campaign%3Dnotification-email%26utm_medium%3Demail%26utm_source%3Dgithub>.
|
|
Yeah, here is fine. So how to start with porting to Aura HD? |
|
I'm not sure. Are there things that are similar from a coding perspective
to both models? I'm not sure if they have open source parts? I have an SD
card I can flash with something and put it in. I could try just booting it
but I don't believe that will have good results?
…On Fri, Nov 26, 2021 at 12:53 PM UsernameRandomlyGenerated < ***@***.***> wrote:
Yeah, here is fine. So how to start with porting to Aura HD?
—
You are receiving this because you authored the thread.
Reply to this email directly, view it on GitHub
<#2 (comment)>,
or unsubscribe
<https://github.com/notifications/unsubscribe-auth/AHLKKUFV37YEALM7CM6ZGHTUN7QSVANCNFSM5EPNLN2Q>
.
Triage notifications on the go with GitHub Mobile for iOS
<https://apps.apple.com/app/apple-store/id1477376905?ct=notification-email&mt=8&pt=524675>
or Android
<https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.github.android&referrer=utm_campaign%3Dnotification-email%26utm_medium%3Demail%26utm_source%3Dgithub>.
--
Sincerely,
John
|
|
I believe mine is the N204B. But I'll have to check.
…On Fri, Nov 26, 2021 at 12:58 PM John Andrus ***@***.***> wrote:
I'm not sure. Are there things that are similar from a coding perspective
to both models? I'm not sure if they have open source parts? I have an SD
card I can flash with something and put it in. I could try just booting it
but I don't believe that will have good results?
On Fri, Nov 26, 2021 at 12:53 PM UsernameRandomlyGenerated <
***@***.***> wrote:
> Yeah, here is fine. So how to start with porting to Aura HD?
>
> —
> You are receiving this because you authored the thread.
> Reply to this email directly, view it on GitHub
> <#2 (comment)>,
> or unsubscribe
> <https://github.com/notifications/unsubscribe-auth/AHLKKUFV37YEALM7CM6ZGHTUN7QSVANCNFSM5EPNLN2Q>
> .
> Triage notifications on the go with GitHub Mobile for iOS
> <https://apps.apple.com/app/apple-store/id1477376905?ct=notification-email&mt=8&pt=524675>
> or Android
> <https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.github.android&referrer=utm_campaign%3Dnotification-email%26utm_medium%3Demail%26utm_source%3Dgithub>.
>
>
--
Sincerely,
John
--
Sincerely,
John
|
|
I'll compile a test kernel to see if everything is working as intended on the more low-level side. You'll have, if possible (I strongly advise you to do so), to set up a serial connection on your Kobo by connecting wires in the appropriate holes on the main board, you can use toothpicks to hold them in place, it works well. |
|
Sounds good. I'll try to do that very soon.
Sincerely,
…-John Andrus
On Fri., Nov. 26, 2021, 3:50 p.m. tux-linux, ***@***.***> wrote:
I'll compile a test kernel to see if everything is working as intended on
the more low-level side. You'll have, if possible (I strongly advise you to
do so), to set up a serial connection on your Kobo by connecting wires in
the appropriate holes on the main board, you can use toothpicks to hold
them in place, it works well.
See here for how to connect that:
http://gethighstayhigh.co.uk/kobo-self-build/
Meanwhile, I'll get a tool stack set up and some kernel compiled.
—
You are receiving this because you authored the thread.
Reply to this email directly, view it on GitHub
<#2 (comment)>,
or unsubscribe
<https://github.com/notifications/unsubscribe-auth/AHLKKUCAZP7M6JTK5L4IRETUOAFLXANCNFSM5EPNLN2Q>
.
Triage notifications on the go with GitHub Mobile for iOS
<https://apps.apple.com/app/apple-store/id1477376905?ct=notification-email&mt=8&pt=524675>
or Android
<https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.github.android&referrer=utm_campaign%3Dnotification-email%26utm_medium%3Demail%26utm_source%3Dgithub>.
|
|
Awesome! |
|
I just confirmed the model number, it is what I said. I'll let you know
when I make progress on it.
Sincerely,
…-John Andrus
On Fri., Nov. 26, 2021, 8:04 p.m. tux-linux, ***@***.***> wrote:
Awesome!
To you both, you can also try flashing this kernel after uncompressing the
tarball to the MMC by running: dd if=uImage of=/dev/mmcblk0 bs=512
seek=2048
If the power light gets flashing, it's a good sign, even better if it can
boot. But we'll still need a serial console for sure to set up the InkBox
kernel.
uImage.tar.gz
<https://github.com/Kobo-InkBox/inkbox/files/7611104/uImage.tar.gz>
—
You are receiving this because you authored the thread.
Reply to this email directly, view it on GitHub
<#2 (comment)>,
or unsubscribe
<https://github.com/notifications/unsubscribe-auth/AHLKKUDN2KIMB3Y5FYMEHYTUOBDDNANCNFSM5EPNLN2Q>
.
Triage notifications on the go with GitHub Mobile for iOS
<https://apps.apple.com/app/apple-store/id1477376905?ct=notification-email&mt=8&pt=524675>
or Android
<https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.github.android&referrer=utm_campaign%3Dnotification-email%26utm_medium%3Demail%26utm_source%3Dgithub>.
|
|
Would it work to write with dd to sd card that's, let's say, inserted into phone and connected via usb cable? I just realized I don't have any sd card adapter for my laptop so if I won't find another way for flashing then I'll be stuck at least until monday or tuesday. Edit: Looks like it's not possible on new android devices. Guess I'll have to grab adapter after weekend then :/ |
|
You can dd it directly to the Kobo by telnet/SSH-ing into it. Type |
|
Nice, telnet works fine, though I have to say Wi-Fi on that device really likes to drop connection often. So I flashed the kernel. It doesn't boot, but power light does flash. |
|
We'll need some serial output then. It's a good sign that it flashes though.
Le dim. 28 nov. 2021, 03 h 54, UsernameRandomlyGenerated <
***@***.***> a écrit :
… Nice, telnet works fine, though I have to say Wi-Fi on that device really
likes to drop connection often.
So I flashed the kernel. It doesn't boot, but power light does flash.
—
You are receiving this because you commented.
Reply to this email directly, view it on GitHub
<#2 (comment)>,
or unsubscribe
<https://github.com/notifications/unsubscribe-auth/APB67YH2FOHQEKZ5XZGXPUTUOHU55ANCNFSM5EPNLN2Q>
.
|
|
Oh that's sweet. I have a USB rs232 coming in the mail, should be a couple
days
Sincerely,
…-John Andrus
On Sun., Nov. 28, 2021, 6:28 a.m. tux-linux, ***@***.***> wrote:
We'll need some serial output then. It's a good sign that it flashes
though.
Le dim. 28 nov. 2021, 03 h 54, UsernameRandomlyGenerated <
***@***.***> a écrit :
> Nice, telnet works fine, though I have to say Wi-Fi on that device really
> likes to drop connection often.
>
> So I flashed the kernel. It doesn't boot, but power light does flash.
>
> —
> You are receiving this because you commented.
> Reply to this email directly, view it on GitHub
> <#2 (comment)>,
> or unsubscribe
> <
https://github.com/notifications/unsubscribe-auth/APB67YH2FOHQEKZ5XZGXPUTUOHU55ANCNFSM5EPNLN2Q
>
> .
>
—
You are receiving this because you authored the thread.
Reply to this email directly, view it on GitHub
<#2 (comment)>,
or unsubscribe
<https://github.com/notifications/unsubscribe-auth/AHLKKUDYJDXM73SVHYE7KY3UOIU7JANCNFSM5EPNLN2Q>
.
Triage notifications on the go with GitHub Mobile for iOS
<https://apps.apple.com/app/apple-store/id1477376905?ct=notification-email&mt=8&pt=524675>
or Android
<https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.github.android&referrer=utm_campaign%3Dnotification-email%26utm_medium%3Demail%26utm_source%3Dgithub>.
|
|
Any news from your side @andiohn ? |
|
I have the RS232 adapter, I can connect it to the Kobo. I'll be in touch
once I get some logs.
…On Mon, Dec 13, 2021 at 8:16 PM tux-linux ***@***.***> wrote:
Any news from your side @andiohn <https://github.com/andiohn> ?
—
You are receiving this because you were mentioned.
Reply to this email directly, view it on GitHub
<#2 (comment)>,
or unsubscribe
<https://github.com/notifications/unsubscribe-auth/AHLKKUAW2UPQ3R7BZESFOIDUQ2ZJ3ANCNFSM5EPNLN2Q>
.
Triage notifications on the go with GitHub Mobile for iOS
<https://apps.apple.com/app/apple-store/id1477376905?ct=notification-email&mt=8&pt=524675>
or Android
<https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.github.android&referrer=utm_campaign%3Dnotification-email%26utm_medium%3Demail%26utm_source%3Dgithub>.
--
Sincerely,
John
|
|
@andiohn, did you succeed in getting any logs? |
|
So, as the other guy is not responding I'd like to try to provide some logs myself, but I don't have any cables right now so I need to buy them first. Could you guide me a little on what to buy to get serial logs from PC? |
|
A Raspberry Pi Zero should do just fine, or maybe look up USB to serial
converter online.
Le mar. 1 mars 2022, 11 h 27, UsernameRandomlyGenerated <
***@***.***> a écrit :
… So, as the other guy is not responding I'd like to try to provide some
logs myself, but I don't have any cables right now so I need to buy them
first. Could you guide me a little on what to buy to get serial logs from
PC?
—
Reply to this email directly, view it on GitHub
<#2 (comment)>,
or unsubscribe
<https://github.com/notifications/unsubscribe-auth/APB67YCOR32YYVHY6VMWD6LU5ZAOLANCNFSM5EPNLN2Q>
.
You are receiving this because you commented.Message ID:
***@***.***>
|
|
Do you think it would be possible with CH341a? I have one lying around, would need only some gpio cables |
|
I don't know much about this hardware, if you're able to connect Tx, Rx and
GND on it and interface in some way with it at 115200 baud rate, it could
work maybe?
Le mar. 1 mars 2022, 11 h 45, UsernameRandomlyGenerated <
***@***.***> a écrit :
… Do you think it would be possible with CH341a? I have one lying around,
would need only some gpio cables
—
Reply to this email directly, view it on GitHub
<#2 (comment)>,
or unsubscribe
<https://github.com/notifications/unsubscribe-auth/APB67YHAPFVWHL4GIFGTSS3U5ZCRFANCNFSM5EPNLN2Q>
.
You are receiving this because you commented.Message ID:
***@***.***>
|
|
Voltage shenanigans in order not to fry the device, too? |
|
Kobos actually seem pretty tolerant about this. I can happily "boost" my Touch C with 3.3 VCC when there isn't enough energy in the battery to start it up and it still works no problem today. |
|
Hey All! |
Hello,
Sorry if this is obvious, but any chance for the Aura HD? Love the software, it looks really good. I think there are a lot of these Kobos that could be repurposed with what you've written. I use an Android tablet in my kitchen for a display, but eink would be better...cheers!
The text was updated successfully, but these errors were encountered: