Using Kobo as a screen

nppas · 11-08-2015, 11:57 PM

I've got a Kobo H2O and I was thinking of using my old Glo for a project as a screen. Given that it has wi-fi, and the KSM looks to unblock so much functionality, is there any way to do this already implemented? (so like a network screen app or api)

If not, I'm an embedded programmer with nix experience, so it doesnt look that hard to me, yet, as I have no idea on how the kobo screen works, is there any guru out there that could give me some starting pointers?

PS: For my project in particular, it might be possible just by pushing html to the device and a simple script to keep it reloading, but a more complete solution could be handy (like controling screen light and preventing sleep).

Ken Maltby · 11-09-2015, 10:32 AM

This should get you started.

Luck;
Ken

11-08-2015, 11:57 PM	#1
nppas Junior Member Posts: 2 Karma: 964 Join Date: Nov 2015 Device: Kobo Glo, Kobo Aura H2O	Using Kobo as a screen I've got a Kobo H2O and I was thinking of using my old Glo for a project as a screen. Given that it has wi-fi, and the KSM looks to unblock so much functionality, is there any way to do this already implemented? (so like a network screen app or api) If not, I'm an embedded programmer with nix experience, so it doesnt look that hard to me, yet, as I have no idea on how the kobo screen works, is there any guru out there that could give me some starting pointers? PS: For my project in particular, it might be possible just by pushing html to the device and a simple script to keep it reloading, but a more complete solution could be handy (like controling screen light and preventing sleep). Last edited by nppas; 11-09-2015 at 12:01 AM.

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11-09-2015, 10:32 AM	#2
Ken Maltby Wizard Posts: 4,466 Karma: 6900052 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: The Heart of Texas Device: Boox Note2, AuraHD, PDA,	This should get you started. Luck; Ken

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