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Old 05-05-2020, 12:43 AM   #1
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Join Date: Dec 2005
Device: n35 p800 n30
Making an opensource eReader: Joey Castillo's OpenBook

An introduction here:
https://itsfoss.com/open-book/

Why I'm interested:
1) You can't buy this from a company.
I'm interested in it because I'm looking for a tiny device because we only read 1-3 lines at a time and scan a few words back and forward on each line, anyway. I already have an 12" eReader for pdf's. I'm looking for a much more portable eReader that I can take to the beach. A 6" screen is more than I need. 2.5-4" is fine for me.

2) Custom potential.
It would be nice to run it off of two AA batteries
It would be nice to choose a more durable screen.
It would be nice to choose a non eInk LCD screen for single word, speedreading support.

3) I like that I can put audiobooks on it and the audio jack means my headphones will not run out of battery again on the beach or on the campsite.

4) My hacked up NookSimpleTouch was alright but after it broke, there was nothing I could really do to fix it. The rubber degraded to mush. Only Renate on Xdadevs could probably help, and that's just one person in the world. Lesson learned: Taking a corporation's device and customising it only gets you so far. Starting with a proper opensource project that has attracted enough attention is much more reliable for options down the road.

5) It's rewarding to make your own thing.

6) It's basic. That can be less distracting.

Some details:

~$60 for the bigger screen version
~$40 for the smaller screen version

Questions:

1) Where do we get updates? I subscribed to the mailing list but no update so far
2) Do I really need a reFlow oven?
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