OpenInkpot - free/open source firmware for HanLin v3 (and eventually other devices) - Page 2

mlajoie · 02-13-2008, 04:16 AM

I have a Chinese Hanlin V3, and I've flashed the lBook firmware. Works like a charm. There seem to be no compatibility issues between the two. Mine has a cooler logo, though

ibat · 02-13-2008, 05:02 AM

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Originally Posted by dottedmag

We've got a blog: http://blog.openinkpot.org/

This is totally cool! How do you move the mouse?

Would this run on my Chinese version of V3. I understand it has less internal memory. Is it easy to revert to the proprietary V3 image? In other words could I try it out and then return to the old version?

DaleDe · 02-13-2008, 11:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ibat

This is totally cool! How do you move the mouse?

Would this run on my Chinese version of V3. I understand it has less internal memory. Is it easy to revert to the proprietary V3 image? In other words could I try it out and then return to the old version?

What mouse? OpenInkpot is very promising but not ready for prime time yet. Do you have a ROM image of your current version? You would need that to be able to return to that version.

Dale

dottedmag · 02-13-2008, 03:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mlajoie

I have a Chinese Hanlin V3, and I've flashed the lBook firmware. Works like a charm. There seem to be no compatibility issues between the two. Mine has a cooler logo, though

Thanks for info!

dottedmag · 02-13-2008, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by ibat

This is totally cool! How do you move the mouse?

Well, we should hide the cursor anyway, as there is no mouse. But X cursor is very recognizable, so you can say "well, the thing has booted correctly" just after quick look a it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ibat

Would this run on my Chinese version of V3. I understand it has less internal memory. Is it easy to revert to the proprietary V3 image? In other words could I try it out and then return to the old version?

http://openinkpot.org/wiki/V3FirmwareUpgrade <- firmware flashing instruction (either original or our). You may get original one from jinke site.

dottedmag · 02-13-2008, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by ibat

Would this run on my Chinese version of V3. I understand it has less internal memory. Is it easy to revert to the proprietary V3 image? In other words could I try it out and then return to the old version?

It *should*. Both ukrainian and chinese devices should be identical: 64mb of flash, and our firmware currently contains only NFSboot kernel (=1mb).

It is quite hard to brick the device, so you may reflash it to original version anytime, just use the recipie from the link I've posted in previous comment.

elewton · 03-27-2008, 09:28 AM

So, if I understand correctly, the Hanlin will be able to act as USB-Host? And thereby use a USB-Keyboard at some point int the future?

That is the real difference between buy and not buying the Jink for me.

Fantastic Project, by the way. I'd love to give it a shot.

dottedmag · 03-28-2008, 01:16 AM

It should be possible, but nobody managed to make it working yet.

And yes, USB port is unpowered, so you'll need external power.

elewton · 03-28-2008, 07:48 AM

Excellent!
Thank you.

I'll be able to get a baterry powered USB hub and not waste any power.

02-13-2008, 04:16 AM	#16
mlajoie Junior Member Posts: 1 Karma: 10 Join Date: Dec 2007 Device: Hanlin V3 (soon)	lBook Firmware works on Hanlin I have a Chinese Hanlin V3, and I've flashed the lBook firmware. Works like a charm. There seem to be no compatibility issues between the two. Mine has a cooler logo, though

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elewton Member Posts: 19 Karma: 10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Device: Hanlin V3	So, if I understand correctly, the Hanlin will be able to act as USB-Host? And thereby use a USB-Keyboard at some point int the future? That is the real difference between buy and not buying the Jink for me. Fantastic Project, by the way. I'd love to give it a shot.

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dottedmag OpenInkpot co-founder Posts: 407 Karma: 845 Join Date: Dec 2007 Device: Kindle Oasis	It should be possible, but nobody managed to make it working yet. And yes, USB port is unpowered, so you'll need external power.

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