NickelMenu: An integrated launcher for Kobo eReaders - Page 60

natore · 10-14-2022, 04:51 AM

So I am pretty new to Kobo hacking. I setup a reader menu entry for toggling dark mode. The thing is that I am usually always enabling darkmode during the night and disabling it in the morning. Now I am looking for a way to do this programatically.

I have been thinking about setting up a udev hook and write a small script to enable/disable dark mode based on time of day, but I can't figure out a way to do it from the terminal. I know NickelDBus exists, but it doesn't appear to have support for the newer firmware darkmode, only for invert, which does nothing on my Libra 2. Anybody got an idea how to achieve this?

RobertJSawyer · 10-17-2022, 09:45 AM

Natore, you wrote "invert, which does nothing on my Libra 2."

Invert mode works just fine, inverting the entire display, including the user interface and pictures. I use it all the time on my Libra 2, Clara HD, and Clara 2E. Both invert mode and dark mode are available on all those devices and can be used in any combination.

John F · 10-17-2022, 12:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RobertJSawyer

Natore, you wrote "invert, which does nothing on my Libra 2."

Invert mode works just fine, inverting the entire display, including the user interface and pictures. I use it all the time on my Libra 2, Clara HD, and Clara 2E. Both invert mode and dark mode are available on all those devices and can be used in any combination.

Is there anything extra you have to do when toggling the invert mode with Nicklemenu (like reboot)?

DNSB · 10-17-2022, 04:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by John F

Is there anything extra you have to do when toggling the invert mode with Nicklemenu (like reboot)?

Yes, a reboot is necessary. My entry in NickelMenu is:

menu_item :main : Invert & Reboot : nickel_setting :toggle: invert
chain_success : power : reboot

John F · 10-18-2022, 05:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DNSB

Yes, a reboot is necessary. My entry in NickelMenu is:

menu_item :main : Invert & Reboot : nickel_setting :toggle: invert
chain_success : power : reboot

Thanks. If I didn't have to reboot, I would use Invert mode instead of Dark Mode. I like everything inverted.

dem1980fr · 10-23-2022, 04:28 PM

Hello,
we have two Kobo at home with NickelMenu.
On my Kobo, when I activate the Dark mode for example, I have a popup that display "dark mode enabled" or "dark mode disabled".
On my daughter's kobo, there is not this popup.
How can I activate this popup on her Kobo ?
Thank you

RobertJSawyer · 10-23-2022, 04:41 PM

Do your Nickel Menu lines look like this? They should:

Code:

menu_item :main      :Dark Mode       :nickel_setting :toggle  :dark_mode
  chain_success                       :power          :reboot

and

Code:

menu_item :reader    :Dark Mode        :nickel_setting :toggle :dark_mode
  chain_success                        :power          :reboot

John F · 10-23-2022, 05:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RobertJSawyer

Do your Nickel Menu lines look like this? They should:

Code:

menu_item :main      :Dark Mode       :nickel_setting :toggle  :dark_mode
  chain_success                       :power          :reboot

and

Code:

menu_item :reader    :Dark Mode        :nickel_setting :toggle :dark_mode
  chain_success                        :power          :reboot

Idon't think you need to reboot when you toggle dark mode. I just exit and re-enter the book. I am on an older firmware.

DNSB · 10-24-2022, 11:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by John F

Idon't think you need to reboot when you toggle dark mode. I just exit and re-enter the book. I am on an older firmware.

That may be your issue. Dark mode should not require a restart though invert does.

John F · 10-24-2022, 02:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DNSB

That may be your issue. Dark mode should not require a restart though invert does.

I don't have an issue.

Octane · 11-13-2022, 08:50 AM

I'm considering switching to NickelMenu from KSM for my Kobo Aura One since development has stopped on that and I have now encountered problems likely related to that. Is there a way to make NickelMenu auto-start KOReader like I managed to do with KSM?

ps67 · 11-14-2022, 05:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Octane

I'm considering switching to NickelMenu from KSM for my Kobo Aura One since development has stopped on that and I have now encountered problems likely related to that. Is there a way to make NickelMenu auto-start KOReader like I managed to do with KSM?

You can see these instruction:
https://github.com/koreader/koreader...n-Kobo-devices

One important advantage of launching KOreader directly with NM is that it survives over firmware updates.

Alan_S · 11-15-2022, 07:05 AM

But it doesn't autostart KoReader, as it goes first to nickel, then you have to start KoReader. Maybe, I don't use NickelMenu, there's an option for autostarting some things?

Octane · 11-15-2022, 08:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ps67

You can see these instruction:
https://github.com/koreader/koreader...n-Kobo-devices

One important advantage of launching KOreader directly with NM is that it survives over firmware updates.

The instructions don't tell how to make KOReader autostart, it only says that it will show up in a menu in Nickel.

And for the record, I haven't updated the firmware at all since I originally installed KOReader, I only update KOReader itself.

JSWolf · 11-15-2022, 09:16 AM

For those using KSM to auto start KOReader, do you know how to stop the auto start process to get back tho Nickel?

10-14-2022, 04:51 AM	#886
natore Junior Member Posts: 1 Karma: 10 Join Date: Oct 2022 Device: Kobo Libra 2	CLI? So I am pretty new to Kobo hacking. I setup a reader menu entry for toggling dark mode. The thing is that I am usually always enabling darkmode during the night and disabling it in the morning. Now I am looking for a way to do this programatically. I have been thinking about setting up a udev hook and write a small script to enable/disable dark mode based on time of day, but I can't figure out a way to do it from the terminal. I know NickelDBus exists, but it doesn't appear to have support for the newer firmware darkmode, only for invert, which does nothing on my Libra 2. Anybody got an idea how to achieve this?

10-23-2022, 04:41 PM	#892
RobertJSawyer Guru Posts: 739 Karma: 4306712 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Toronto Device: Kobo Libra 2, Clara 2E, and Clara HD; Kindle PaperWhite	Do your Nickel Menu lines look like this? They should: Code: menu_item :main :Dark Mode :nickel_setting :toggle :dark_mode chain_success :power :reboot and Code: menu_item :reader :Dark Mode :nickel_setting :toggle :dark_mode chain_success :power :reboot

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Kobo eReaders and Heat	PeterT	Kobo Reader	13	08-02-2014 04:35 AM
kobo arc launcher not working	lana loves books	Kobo Tablets	8	03-21-2014 06:40 AM
Orginization on kobo ereaders	crochetgeek2010	Kobo Reader	7	09-03-2013 02:13 PM
Kobo Announces eReaders Available for Purchase on Kobo.com in Canada and US	markemark	News	1	04-02-2013 01:46 PM
Ereaders with Integrated Dictionary	poohbear_nc	Which one should I buy?	4	04-08-2010 06:42 AM

10-17-2022, 09:45 AM	#887
RobertJSawyer Guru Posts: 739 Karma: 4306712 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Toronto Device: Kobo Libra 2, Clara 2E, and Clara HD; Kindle PaperWhite	Natore, you wrote "invert, which does nothing on my Libra 2." Invert mode works just fine, inverting the entire display, including the user interface and pictures. I use it all the time on my Libra 2, Clara HD, and Clara 2E. Both invert mode and dark mode are available on all those devices and can be used in any combination.

10-23-2022, 04:28 PM	#891
dem1980fr Enthusiast Posts: 34 Karma: 10 Join Date: Aug 2020 Device: Kobo Libra	Hello, we have two Kobo at home with NickelMenu. On my Kobo, when I activate the Dark mode for example, I have a popup that display "dark mode enabled" or "dark mode disabled". On my daughter's kobo, there is not this popup. How can I activate this popup on her Kobo ? Thank you

11-13-2022, 08:50 AM	#896
Octane Junior Member Posts: 7 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jan 2018 Device: Kobo Aura One	I'm considering switching to NickelMenu from KSM for my Kobo Aura One since development has stopped on that and I have now encountered problems likely related to that. Is there a way to make NickelMenu auto-start KOReader like I managed to do with KSM?

11-15-2022, 07:05 AM	#898
Alan_S Evangelist Posts: 446 Karma: 1084584 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Sisak, Croatia Device: Kobo Aura H2O, Kobo Aura ONE	But it doesn't autostart KoReader, as it goes first to nickel, then you have to start KoReader. Maybe, I don't use NickelMenu, there's an option for autostarting some things?

11-15-2022, 09:16 AM	#900
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 80,727 Karma: 150249619 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	For those using KSM to auto start KOReader, do you know how to stop the auto start process to get back tho Nickel?

Advert

Advert