Kindle USB Audio Adapter - Page 2

eschwartz · 05-11-2016, 07:49 PM

I believe it is already being sold separately.

AnemicOak · 05-11-2016, 09:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eschwartz

I believe it is already being sold separately.

Yep

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ZGVVG92

Barty · 05-12-2016, 12:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AnemicOak

Yep

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ZGVVG92

Oh. So you connect the dongle to it then your speaker to the dongle.

I'm not that desperate.

knc1 · 05-12-2016, 08:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Barty

Oh. So you connect the dongle to it then your speaker to the dongle.

I'm not that desperate.

That is a good thing.
Since your info box does not mention that you own a PW-3.

Translation:
"Kindle Paperwhite (7th Generation)" == PW-3

JSWolf · 05-12-2016, 01:36 PM

You can build your own Kindle audio adapter for less than the cost of Amazon's version. You can get the parts needed really cheap from eBay.

The video also tells you how to get this to work on a Voyage.

TheFattie · 05-12-2016, 02:15 PM

Is it possible to listen to music then?

geekmaster · 05-12-2016, 02:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheFattie

Is it possible to listen to music then?

It is possible. If you cannot play music from the menu, you may need a hack (such as KUAL) to play music.

badgoodDeb · 05-12-2016, 02:36 PM

Check this thread, for some of these discussions.

Nate the great · 05-12-2016, 03:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheFattie

Is it possible to listen to music then?

That is not a supported feature at this time.

Barty · 05-12-2016, 04:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by knc1

That is a good thing.
Since your info box does not mention that you own a PW-3.

Translation:
"Kindle Paperwhite (7th Generation)" == PW-3

Right, I didn't notice that. I assumed the PWs are pretty much the same in capability.

Never mind

knc1 · 05-12-2016, 07:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Barty

Right, I didn't notice that. I assumed the PWs are pretty much the same in capability.

Never mind

They should be - all after PW-1 are i.MX6 based and OTG **should** be working on them all.
It could be a 'Marketing Limitation' only, not a technical one.

Doitsu · 05-14-2016, 11:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by knc1

They should be - all after PW-1 are i.MX6 based and OTG **should** be working on them all.
It could be a 'Marketing Limitation' only, not a technical one.

You mght be on to something.

I had no problems installing the VoiceView TTS data fles from Amazon on my PW2 using the built-in update menu option.

However, the site also states (emphasis mine):

Quote:

Your Kindle Paperwhite (7th Generation) should be on software version 5.7.4.1 or higher for VoiceView to work.

I.e., unless Amazon releases a 5.7.4.1 firmware update for PW2 models or someone figures out how to implement the TTS specific changes introduced in the 5.7.4.1 firmware in PW2 and PW1 models, I'm out of luck.

Out of curiosity, I ran dmesg on the Kindle and got the follwing output:

Code:

[    0.098672] usbcore: registered new interface driver usbfs
[    0.098802] usbcore: registered new interface driver hub
[    0.098964] usbcore: registered new device driver usb
[    0.167725] IMX usb wakeup probe
[    0.168447] IMX usb wakeup probe
[    0.277212] usbcore: registered new interface driver snd-usb-audio
[   10.068648] fsl-usb2-udc: bind to driver g_file_storage 
[  807.320344] fsl_udc_suspend: is_otg:1, otgsc[ID]:1, usb_state:1
[ 1636.760722] fsl_udc_suspend: is_otg:1, otgsc[ID]:1, usb_state:1
[ 2103.551066] fsl_udc_suspend: is_otg:1, otgsc[ID]:1, usb_state:1

I don't "speak dmesg," but it looks like the PW2 interprets my usb audio card (C-Media Electronics Inc. [0D8C:0014]) as a USB storage device.

TinyApps.Org · 05-14-2016, 02:28 PM

How to Make Your Own Kindle Audio Adapter for Under $2

VoiceView: Neue Vorlesefunktion auf Kindle Paperwhite und Oasis

日本では非対応のKindle Audio Adapterを1000円で自作する方法

knc1 · 05-14-2016, 02:29 PM

That might be reasonable -
If the sound driver internally just copies the audio file to the sound device.

Did (or does) a new device node show up in /dev when you plug in the audio device?
If not, either it isn't suppose to or your firmware version is missing a u-dev rule (which would be something fairly easy to find).

= = = =

dmesg -c
Before connecting the device - that will clear the ring buffer and anything in it afterwards is the result of your connecting the device.

= = = =

I ordered one of the Amazon dongles, just to learn about it.

geekmaster · 05-14-2016, 04:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TinyApps.Org

How to Make Your Own Kindle Audio Adapter for Under $2

VoiceView: Neue Vorlesefunktion auf Kindle Paperwhite und Oasis

日本では非対応のKindle Audio Adapterを1000円で自作する方法

That says it works on the PW3, but only with the latest firmware. I tried my $0.99 USB audio dongle on my PW3 this morning and it would not even power on. However, I am using the JB 5.6.5 firmware. I may upgrade to the latest FW and try again. I wonder what USB audio chipsets are supported (and I hope mine works). We shall see. Still busy trying to jailbreak a PW2 (as reported, the HTML jailbreak seems to not work on a PW2)...

If we CAN get sound on our new kindle models, that gives even more reason for me to finish my kindle video player (with sound) for all eink kindles (including the PW1), eh? I am now losslessly compressing the pre-dithered videos to 1/4th the previous size (xz instead of gz).

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05-11-2016, 07:49 PM	#16
eschwartz Ex-Helpdesk Junkie Posts: 19,421 Karma: 85400180 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: The Beaten Path, USA, Roundworld, This Side of Infinity Device: Kindle Touch fw5.3.7 (Wifi only)	I believe it is already being sold separately.

05-12-2016, 01:36 PM	#20
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 79,457 Karma: 145863170 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	You can build your own Kindle audio adapter for less than the cost of Amazon's version. You can get the parts needed really cheap from eBay. The video also tells you how to get this to work on a Voyage.

05-12-2016, 02:15 PM	#21
TheFattie Connoisseur Posts: 51 Karma: 10 Join Date: Feb 2016 Device: Kindle 7th gen	Is it possible to listen to music then?

05-12-2016, 02:36 PM	#23
badgoodDeb Grand Sorcerer Posts: 8,545 Karma: 64462893 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Harrisburg outskirts Device: Palms, K1-4s, iPads, iPhones, KV, KO1	Check this thread, for some of these discussions.

05-14-2016, 02:28 PM	#28
TinyApps.Org Enthusiast Posts: 28 Karma: 43222 Join Date: Feb 2010 Device: e-ink monitor	How to Make Your Own Kindle Audio Adapter for Under $2 VoiceView: Neue Vorlesefunktion auf Kindle Paperwhite und Oasis 日本では非対応のKindle Audio Adapterを1000円で自作する方法

05-14-2016, 02:29 PM	#29
knc1 Going Viral Posts: 17,212 Karma: 18210809 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Central Texas Device: No K1, PW2, KV, KOA	That might be reasonable - If the sound driver internally just copies the audio file to the sound device. Did (or does) a new device node show up in /dev when you plug in the audio device? If not, either it isn't suppose to or your firmware version is missing a u-dev rule (which would be something fairly easy to find). = = = = dmesg -c Before connecting the device - that will clear the ring buffer and anything in it afterwards is the result of your connecting the device. = = = = I ordered one of the Amazon dongles, just to learn about it.