iPad and Calibre

sjohnson717 · 04-08-2010, 08:04 AM

Having good luck using Calibre with iPad.

The Stanza app works well enough although the screen is somewhat fuzzy in 2x mode since it is an app designed for the iPhone.

I've been using a different app designed for the iPhone and iPad called ReadMe ($2) at http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/readme/id335763726?mt=8

While Stanza recognizes Calibre's content server--at least it does for me-- from Readme I had to access Calibre using the web option. On the Mac, go to http://yourcomputername.local:8080/

kovidgoyal · 04-08-2010, 08:11 AM

Good to know

Starson17 · 04-08-2010, 09:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sjohnson717

While Stanza recognizes Calibre's content server--at least it does for me-- from Readme I had to access Calibre using the web option. On the Mac, go to http://yourcomputername.local:8080/

What's the difference between "Calibre's content server" which you say Stanza will access and "access[ing] Calibre using the web option" which you say Readme has to access? Aren't these the same things? Are you talking about a difference like the difference between accessing the main content server at http://yourcomputeraddress:8080/ and the mobile version of the content server at http://yourcomputeraddress:8080/mobile?

kovidgoyal · 04-14-2010, 10:18 PM

@Starson17: the content server provides exports your book collection as a special XML feed for programs like stanza.

Starson17 · 04-15-2010, 07:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kovidgoyal

@Starson17: the content server provides exports your book collection as a special XML feed for programs like stanza.

OK, but how do you get to that special XML feed? Is it at a special port, or is it at http://yourcomputeraddress/stanza, or what? I presume Stanza knows how to get to it, so most people don't have to worry about this, I was just curious.

kovidgoyal · 04-15-2010, 08:24 AM

stanza and other OPDS enabled clients send a special header which the content server uses to know when to send the XML. You can alo always access it via /stanza

Starson17 · 04-15-2010, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by kovidgoyal

stanza and other OPDS enabled clients send a special header

Thanks.

andrew78 · 04-19-2010, 05:48 PM

I have readme installed but it doesn't show up in the list of programs that I can open an EPUB with when I try to download via the content server. Has anyone else had this problem.

wayner · 04-20-2010, 08:13 AM

I have not had as much luck with my iPad and docs from Calibre. For document reading software on my iPad I have iBooks, Kindle and GoodReader.

I have converted Calibre created documents to EPUB but when I try to transfer them with iTunes the application (iTunes) always crashes. However I am able to download EPUB files from Proj Gutenberg and transferr them without any problems.

I have tried saving one of these documents, The Economist, as a PDF but it seems to show up with a single skinny column in GoodReader and isn't very readable.

Anyone have any advice on what formats to use for Calibre created content on the iPad. Should I try some other reader apps? What format should I use from Calibre?

Are there any readers for the iPad that accept MOBI files?

itimpi · 04-20-2010, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by wayner

Are there any readers for the iPad that accept MOBI files?

Doesn't the Kindle app accept MOBI files?

kiklop74 · 04-20-2010, 08:35 AM

Kindle app in theory supports mobi file format BUT Amazon explicitly disabled manual synchronization of files on iPod/iPhone and I assume it is the same for iPad. Currently you can only download files from Amazon store.

carlobee · 04-20-2010, 10:33 AM

That's good to know.

Still planning to get an iPad though.

wayner · 04-20-2010, 09:34 PM

I concur with kiklop74 - I haven't found a way to get books into Kindle on the iPad other than by buying them from Amazon's Kindle store.

imaredr · 04-22-2010, 11:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sjohnson717

Having good luck using Calibre with iPad.

The Stanza app works well enough although the screen is somewhat fuzzy in 2x mode since it is an app designed for the iPhone.

I've been using a different app designed for the iPhone and iPad called ReadMe ($2) at http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/readme/id335763726?mt=8

While Stanza recognizes Calibre's content server--at least it does for me-- from Readme I had to access Calibre using the web option. On the Mac, go to http://yourcomputername.local:8080/

I have been trying to get books into ReadMe without luck. Can you do a short tutorial on how to set up Calibre for the ipad? Does it need to be connected to the PC. I don't have a Mac. At least with Stanza there is a desktop application that helps me get stuff on my readers. Any help you can give me is appreciated.

Edit: Sorry, I think I just needed to update Calibre to get this to work, but I would love a tutorial.
Ellen

Neil · 05-22-2010, 12:26 AM

Having problems getting ReadMe to connect to Calibre. It seems straightforward. I got my ip address from Network in system prefs of my Mac (the Airport address). I started Cailbre's content server. I started ReadMe and went to Download From The Web. I entered http://<myip:8080> and it just hangs with the rotating cursor in the url field trying to connect. If I go to the Safari browser on the iPad and enter that ip it puts up a password dialog and then shows the Calibre library. My iPhone with Safari does the same thing. However both iPad and iPhone hang with ReadMe. And, here is something weird on both the iPad and the iPhone the "Atomic Web Browser" exhibits the same behavior as ReadMe and hangs! Any idea what could I be doing wrong?

04-08-2010, 08:04 AM	#1
sjohnson717 Member Posts: 19 Karma: 10 Join Date: May 2008 Device: Amazon Kindle, Apple iPad	iPad and Calibre Having good luck using Calibre with iPad. The Stanza app works well enough although the screen is somewhat fuzzy in 2x mode since it is an app designed for the iPhone. I've been using a different app designed for the iPhone and iPad called ReadMe ($2) at http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/readme/id335763726?mt=8 While Stanza recognizes Calibre's content server--at least it does for me-- from Readme I had to access Calibre using the web option. On the Mac, go to http://yourcomputername.local:8080/

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04-08-2010, 08:11 AM	#2
kovidgoyal creator of calibre Posts: 43,850 Karma: 22666666 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mumbai, India Device: Various	Good to know

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kovidgoyal creator of calibre Posts: 43,850 Karma: 22666666 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mumbai, India Device: Various	@Starson17: the content server provides exports your book collection as a special XML feed for programs like stanza.

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kovidgoyal creator of calibre Posts: 43,850 Karma: 22666666 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mumbai, India Device: Various	stanza and other OPDS enabled clients send a special header which the content server uses to know when to send the XML. You can alo always access it via /stanza

04-19-2010, 05:48 PM	#8
andrew78 Junior Member Posts: 3 Karma: 10 Join Date: Apr 2010 Device: Ipad	I have readme installed but it doesn't show up in the list of programs that I can open an EPUB with when I try to download via the content server. Has anyone else had this problem.

04-20-2010, 08:13 AM	#9
wayner Connoisseur Posts: 51 Karma: 10 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Toronto Device: Kindle 2 in Canada, iPad wifi only	I have not had as much luck with my iPad and docs from Calibre. For document reading software on my iPad I have iBooks, Kindle and GoodReader. I have converted Calibre created documents to EPUB but when I try to transfer them with iTunes the application (iTunes) always crashes. However I am able to download EPUB files from Proj Gutenberg and transferr them without any problems. I have tried saving one of these documents, The Economist, as a PDF but it seems to show up with a single skinny column in GoodReader and isn't very readable. Anyone have any advice on what formats to use for Calibre created content on the iPad. Should I try some other reader apps? What format should I use from Calibre? Are there any readers for the iPad that accept MOBI files?

04-20-2010, 08:35 AM	#11
kiklop74 Guru Posts: 800 Karma: 194644 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Argentina Device: Kindle Voyage	Kindle app in theory supports mobi file format BUT Amazon explicitly disabled manual synchronization of files on iPod/iPhone and I assume it is the same for iPad. Currently you can only download files from Amazon store.

04-20-2010, 10:33 AM	#12
carlobee Fanatic Posts: 535 Karma: 972 Join Date: Jul 2009 Device: The new iPad	That's good to know. Still planning to get an iPad though.

04-20-2010, 09:34 PM	#13
wayner Connoisseur Posts: 51 Karma: 10 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Toronto Device: Kindle 2 in Canada, iPad wifi only	I concur with kiklop74 - I haven't found a way to get books into Kindle on the iPad other than by buying them from Amazon's Kindle store.

05-22-2010, 12:26 AM	#15
Neil Addict Posts: 225 Karma: 10932816 Join Date: Mar 2009 Device: iPad Mini 6, iPad Air, Kindles HD 8, HD 10, Oasis 3, Scribe, PB Color	Having problems getting ReadMe to connect to Calibre. It seems straightforward. I got my ip address from Network in system prefs of my Mac (the Airport address). I started Cailbre's content server. I started ReadMe and went to Download From The Web. I entered http://<myip:8080> and it just hangs with the rotating cursor in the url field trying to connect. If I go to the Safari browser on the iPad and enter that ip it puts up a password dialog and then shows the Calibre library. My iPhone with Safari does the same thing. However both iPad and iPhone hang with ReadMe. And, here is something weird on both the iPad and the iPhone the "Atomic Web Browser" exhibits the same behavior as ReadMe and hangs! Any idea what could I be doing wrong?

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