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Old 11-03-2025, 07:03 AM   #1546
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8Bitdo Micro connect through NickelMenu testing needed

I have this NM config file that I've been using for a while now to quickly connect my 8Bitdo Micro to my Clara 2E. So far it's been confirmed to work on Clara 2E (fw 4.38.23429 and below) and Libra 2 (fw 4.38.23171). I do not have any other device to test it. If anyone with a Clara Colour, Libra Clour, or Clara BW would want to check it out and report if it works or not, I would really appreciate it.

The NM build I'm using is here

To Connect:

Code:
menu_item :reader :Bluetooth Connect :nickel_wifi :enable 
chain_success :nickel_wifi :autoconnect_silent 
chain_success :nickel_bluetooth :enable 
chain_success :nickel_wifi :disable 
chain_success :cmd_spawn :sleep 5 && bluetoothctl connect E4:17:D8:90:18:CB
Replace the E4:17: D8:90:18:CB with your remote's MAC address, obviously

and to disconnect

Code:
menu_item :reader :Bluetooth Off :nickel_bluetooth :disable
For this, you would want to turn on the remote and enter pairing mode FIRST, before turning on BT with nickelmenu

I really appreciate your help
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Old 11-28-2025, 02:03 AM   #1547
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Has anyone tested the new Clara BW firmware update on a device with NickelMenu installed? Safe to update?
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Old 11-28-2025, 02:38 AM   #1548
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Has anyone tested the new Clara BW firmware update on a device with NickelMenu installed? Safe to update?
The update worked on 2 different Kobo Libra Colour device with NickelMenu surviving the 4.44.23552 firmware update.
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Old 11-28-2025, 03:56 AM   #1549
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The update worked on 2 different Kobo Libra Colour device with NickelMenu surviving the 4.44.23552 firmware update.
Updated my clara bw, and NickelMenu lives. Thanks for the info.
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Old 11-30-2025, 09:22 AM   #1550
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I just updated my firmware to 4.44.23552 on my KCC but my old bluetooth on/off toggle on nickelmenu no longer works. Does anyone know what I should change it to for it to work again?

This is what I currently have:
Code:
menu_item :main     :Bluetooth On       :nickel_bluetooth :enable
menu_item :main     :Bluetooth Off      :nickel_bluetooth :disable
This is the error that pops up if I try to use the toggle:
Code:
Bluetooth On
could not dlsym BluetoothManager::on (check failed: BluetoothManager_on)
TIA for any advice or help!
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Old 11-30-2025, 06:56 PM   #1551
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I just updated my firmware to 4.44.23552 on my KCC but my old bluetooth on/off toggle on nickelmenu no longer works. Does anyone know what I should change it to for it to work again?

This is what I currently have:
Code:
menu_item :main     :Bluetooth On       :nickel_bluetooth :enable
menu_item :main     :Bluetooth Off      :nickel_bluetooth :disable
This is the error that pops up if I try to use the toggle:
Code:
Bluetooth On
could not dlsym BluetoothManager::on (check failed: BluetoothManager_on)
TIA for any advice or help!
Your config file is likely fine, I think the latest FW update breaks something in NM given the changes to Bluetooth in the update.

You can try the latest test build of NM at the link below. That fixed it for me BUT now I’m dealing with the old bug where WiFi and Bluetooth turn themselves on after waking the device from sleep. That bug was supposedly fixed in this FW update so it almost seems like the NM beta brought it back. YMMV though.

https://github.com/a62632/NickelMenu/releases
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Your config file is likely fine, I think the latest FW update breaks something in NM given the changes to Bluetooth in the update.

You can try the latest test build of NM at the link below. That fixed it for me BUT now I’m dealing with the old bug where WiFi and Bluetooth turn themselves on after waking the device from sleep. That bug was supposedly fixed in this FW update so it almost seems like the NM beta brought it back. YMMV though.

https://github.com/a62632/NickelMenu/releases
Thank you so much!! I'll download it and give it a shot.
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Old Yesterday, 10:33 AM   #1553
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Originally Posted by brocahantas View Post
Your config file is likely fine, I think the latest FW update breaks something in NM given the changes to Bluetooth in the update.

You can try the latest test build of NM at the link below. That fixed it for me BUT now I’m dealing with the old bug where WiFi and Bluetooth turn themselves on after waking the device from sleep. That bug was supposedly fixed in this FW update so it almost seems like the NM beta brought it back. YMMV though.

https://github.com/a62632/NickelMenu/releases
Are these builds different from the test builds at https://github.com/pgaskin/NickelMen...ows/build.yaml ?
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Old Yesterday, 11:50 AM   #1554
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The main difference appears to be that the a62632 alpha also has support for adding google drive that is not in pgaskin's build.
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I am able to add different icons and change the name of nickelmenu on the homepage.
I am also able to rename the other menu items. But I haven't been able to get the icon to change on the other items.
Has anyone else been able to do this? Is there some trick I'm missing?
I know it's experimental, but it seems like if one works, others would too.

Code:
experimental: menu_main_15505_1_enable :1
experimental: menu_main_15505_1_label :Books
experimental: menu_main_15505_1_icon :/mnt/onboard/.adds/nm/icon/books7.png
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