Glo Kindlepdfviewer running on Kobo Glo! - Page 3

luksurious · 02-07-2013, 06:57 PM

Okay, I got it compiled.
And I was able to use the code of the first version you used (a27b689a7a1b46a28cc18c60df1d72b347801e4c) on my Kobo Glo. However, I needed to add the file framebuffer_configure from your zip file.
The make file did not produce this or did I miss something?

I tried to integrate all of the new changes from the main repo to the port (was a bit of a hassle because much was restructured) but it failed to start at all in the end. (Screen rotate is supposed to work in some way.)

My source version can be found at: https://github.com/luksurious/kindlepdfviewer .
The compiled version is available here (framebuffer_config missing, but doesn't make a difference for starting): https://dl.dropbox.com/u/9098054/kin...ithupdates.zip . NOT WORKING! for anyone who did not read the whole post

Is there a way to debug the device to see why the software isn't starting at all?

ah- · 02-08-2013, 12:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by luksurious

Okay, I got it compiled.
And I was able to use the code of the first version you used (a27b689a7a1b46a28cc18c60df1d72b347801e4c) on my Kobo Glo. However, I needed to add the file framebuffer_configure from your zip file.
The make file did not produce this or did I miss something?

I tried to integrate all of the new changes from the main repo to the port (was a bit of a hassle because much was restructured) but it failed to start at all in the end. (Screen rotate is supposed to work in some way.)

My source version can be found at: https://github.com/luksurious/kindlepdfviewer .
The compiled version is available here (framebuffer_config missing, but doesn't make a difference for starting): https://dl.dropbox.com/u/9098054/kin...ithupdates.zip . NOT WORKING! for anyone who did not read the whole post

Is there a way to debug the device to see why the software isn't starting at all?

Yes, framebuffer_configure is just a small binary that sets the framebuffer bpp to 8 instead of 16. The source is somewhere in this forum as well.

To debug it, setup ssh/telnet and start it from there. And if that's not enough try installing gdb (extract a debian package for armel).

Great to see one person more getting started with kobo development

.

giorgio130 · 02-08-2013, 03:31 AM

If you start it without running framebuffer_configure, it starts in 16bpp mode. This is currently not working even if I started writing some code for it, it causes a segmentation fault. The source for framebuffer_configure is in the folder framebuffer_configure :P
I tried to add it to the makefile but I couldn't, it doesn't allow two "main" threads in the same makefile.

tshering · 03-12-2013, 10:03 AM

giorgio130,
Thank you very much. It works quit nice on the Touch.

Edit: Is there somewhere an exit entry in the menu? The cross at the right top corner does not show any effect. How do I leave the application?

dave2008 · 03-12-2013, 11:36 AM

Hi all, KPV is planning for the first official release of touch version now:
https://github.com/hwhw/kindlepdfviewer/issues/782

Tons of new features and fixes, stay tuned

BTW: an exit menu is added to the filechooser also, so Bkbo Glo users can exit to native system.

dave2008 · 03-12-2013, 11:42 AM

Also, if you guys need any help on porting KPV to Kobo, feel free to open issues in KPV's github issue tracker.

paola · 03-12-2013, 12:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dave2008

Hi all, KPV is planning for the first official release of touch version now:
https://github.com/hwhw/kindlepdfviewer/issues/782

Tons of new features and fixes, stay tuned

BTW: an exit menu is added to the filechooser also, so Bkbo Glo users can exit to native system.

brilliant - and if you could adapt the screen size for the Mini, you will have a host of eternally grateful adorers

dave2008 · 03-12-2013, 01:45 PM

well, I would like to do this, but I don't have a mini ;p

Theoretically, KPV can adapt screen size by itself, because it supports all the Kindle Device models, which have different screen sizes.

If Mini only differs from Glo in framebuffer size, then there will be a high possibility that KPV will just work out of box.

ewphoenix123 · 03-13-2013, 06:57 AM

glad to read about the new features, the main thing stopping me from using it regulary is the lack of an exit button.

Anak · 03-21-2013, 12:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by giorgio130

Nailed it

Detailed instructions:
- unpack the .zip in the .kobo folder;
- install the plugin interface if you didn't do so already;
- in place of one of the custom commands put:

Code:

KPV=Plugin::executeSystemCmd("/mnt/onboard/.kobo/kindlepdfviewer/kpdf.sh /mnt/onboard")

- reboot the reader;
- Launch KPV from the plugin interface.

I've adjusted it in order to reboot if the power slider is used. The light still has to be already on when KPV is launched.

You'll have to use the last version I just uploaded!

I finally got in running on my KT by using this command code:

Code:

KPV=tweaks.executeSystemCmd(\"/mnt/onboard/.kobo/kindlepdfviewer/kpdf.sh /mnt/onboard\")

But as said in previous posts there is a huge offset in tap detection. So, it's a bit trial and error to get te correct response.
I appreciate your efforts. Finally pdf reflow.

giorgio130 · 03-24-2013, 05:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Anak

I finally got in running on my KT by using this command code:

Code:

KPV=tweaks.executeSystemCmd(\"/mnt/onboard/.kobo/kindlepdfviewer/kpdf.sh /mnt/onboard\")

But as said in previous posts there is a huge offset in tap detection. So, it's a bit trial and error to get te correct response.
I appreciate your efforts. Finally pdf reflow.

Are you using the attachment tailored to mini and touch? I updated the first post with a build which should not have this issue of the offset for the different screen resolution. Maybe you're using the glo build... If it is not so, I don't know what could be causing it.

grapiuna · 03-26-2013, 04:43 PM

I'd like to know if it is compatible withe the new version of Kobo Glo's firmware and the tweaks of:
https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=206180
Thanks.

KevinShort · 03-27-2013, 09:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by grapiuna

I'd like to know if it is compatible withe the new version of Kobo Glo's firmware and the tweaks of:
https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=206180
Thanks.

It should work fine.

grapiuna · 03-27-2013, 10:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KevinShort

It should work fine.

Thanks, I'll try.

dave2008 · 03-27-2013, 05:39 PM

Just a quick notice, we have released the first version of the rewrite of kpv:
https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=209276

we have reorganized the repositories a bit:
https://github.com/koreader

If anyone want to help integrate the Kobo support code in to our main code base, feel free to let us know. That way, kindle and Kobo users can use the same release package and share all the patches ;p

03-12-2013, 10:03 AM	#34
tshering Wizard Posts: 3,489 Karma: 2914715 Join Date: Jun 2012 Device: kobo touch	giorgio130, Thank you very much. It works quit nice on the Touch. Edit: Is there somewhere an exit entry in the menu? The cross at the right top corner does not show any effect. How do I leave the application? Last edited by tshering; 03-12-2013 at 10:11 AM.

03-26-2013, 04:43 PM	#42
grapiuna Member Posts: 21 Karma: 24946 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Brasil Device: Have Onyx Boox M96 (Had KoboGlo, Sony PRS-300, Sony PRS-900, Kindle).	New Firmware I'd like to know if it is compatible withe the new version of Kobo Glo's firmware and the tweaks of: https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=206180 Thanks.

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02-07-2013, 06:57 PM	#31
luksurious Junior Member Posts: 2 Karma: 10 Join Date: Feb 2013 Device: Kobo Glo	Okay, I got it compiled. And I was able to use the code of the first version you used (a27b689a7a1b46a28cc18c60df1d72b347801e4c) on my Kobo Glo. However, I needed to add the file framebuffer_configure from your zip file. The make file did not produce this or did I miss something? I tried to integrate all of the new changes from the main repo to the port (was a bit of a hassle because much was restructured) but it failed to start at all in the end. (Screen rotate is supposed to work in some way.) My source version can be found at: https://github.com/luksurious/kindlepdfviewer . The compiled version is available here (framebuffer_config missing, but doesn't make a difference for starting): https://dl.dropbox.com/u/9098054/kin...ithupdates.zip . NOT WORKING! for anyone who did not read the whole post Is there a way to debug the device to see why the software isn't starting at all?

02-08-2013, 03:31 AM	#33
giorgio130 Time Waster Posts: 422 Karma: 289160 Join Date: May 2011 Device: Kobo Glo and Aura HD	If you start it without running framebuffer_configure, it starts in 16bpp mode. This is currently not working even if I started writing some code for it, it causes a segmentation fault. The source for framebuffer_configure is in the folder framebuffer_configure :P I tried to add it to the makefile but I couldn't, it doesn't allow two "main" threads in the same makefile.

03-12-2013, 11:36 AM	#35
dave2008 Addict Posts: 251 Karma: 183457 Join Date: Jan 2012 Device: k3G, KDXG, AuraHD	Hi all, KPV is planning for the first official release of touch version now: https://github.com/hwhw/kindlepdfviewer/issues/782 Tons of new features and fixes, stay tuned BTW: an exit menu is added to the filechooser also, so Bkbo Glo users can exit to native system.

03-12-2013, 11:42 AM	#36
dave2008 Addict Posts: 251 Karma: 183457 Join Date: Jan 2012 Device: k3G, KDXG, AuraHD	Also, if you guys need any help on porting KPV to Kobo, feel free to open issues in KPV's github issue tracker.

03-12-2013, 01:45 PM	#38
dave2008 Addict Posts: 251 Karma: 183457 Join Date: Jan 2012 Device: k3G, KDXG, AuraHD	well, I would like to do this, but I don't have a mini ;p Theoretically, KPV can adapt screen size by itself, because it supports all the Kindle Device models, which have different screen sizes. If Mini only differs from Glo in framebuffer size, then there will be a high possibility that KPV will just work out of box.

03-13-2013, 06:57 AM	#39
ewphoenix123 Addict Posts: 201 Karma: 42238 Join Date: Oct 2012 Device: Kobo: Glo, Aura , Aura H2O, Aura ONE, Forma, Elipsa	glad to read about the new features, the main thing stopping me from using it regulary is the lack of an exit button.

03-27-2013, 05:39 PM	#45
dave2008 Addict Posts: 251 Karma: 183457 Join Date: Jan 2012 Device: k3G, KDXG, AuraHD	Just a quick notice, we have released the first version of the rewrite of kpv: https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=209276 we have reorganized the repositories a bit: https://github.com/koreader If anyone want to help integrate the Kobo support code in to our main code base, feel free to let us know. That way, kindle and Kobo users can use the same release package and share all the patches ;p