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Slople · 10-29-2020, 08:11 AM

Great information, Galunid! Thanks so much.
Basically we want to install xctrack.org flight software on the e-reader. It already works perfectly on those devices when connected to external sensors (baro, GPS) via bluetooth, no problem. But I want to hack a wired device together, using a baro/GPS that can be connected by serial.
Many advantages in doing this:
- only 1 battery
- wired connection more reliable than wireless / bluetooth
- pack everything in one new case

I already did the same with Kobo e-readers, but xctrack needs Android, and a color screen would be super fine.

Thanks for the hints about rooting. When I search for "Deep Flash Cable" I mostly find references to Xiaomi phones, are all those cables the same or what do I need to pay attention to?
And should it be possible to backup the device first using dd on the boot partition, should I need to reverse the changes / rooting?

10-29-2020, 08:11 AM	#3
Slople Member Posts: 12 Karma: 10 Join Date: Oct 2020 Device: Kobo	Great information, Galunid! Thanks so much. Basically we want to install xctrack.org flight software on the e-reader. It already works perfectly on those devices when connected to external sensors (baro, GPS) via bluetooth, no problem. But I want to hack a wired device together, using a baro/GPS that can be connected by serial. Many advantages in doing this: - only 1 battery - wired connection more reliable than wireless / bluetooth - pack everything in one new case I already did the same with Kobo e-readers, but xctrack needs Android, and a color screen would be super fine. Thanks for the hints about rooting. When I search for "Deep Flash Cable" I mostly find references to Xiaomi phones, are all those cables the same or what do I need to pay attention to? And should it be possible to backup the device first using dd on the boot partition, should I need to reverse the changes / rooting?