PRS-500 Sony Reader PRS-500 universal flasher - Page 3

JSWolf · 05-17-2007, 05:07 PM

Now that we can get stuff on the reader for the reader to use, would it be possible to add more book formats? I would love to have LIT format on there. No need for it to handle DRM as CLIT strips that anyway.

JSWolf · 05-17-2007, 05:24 PM

Now all I need to do is get a card reader so I can install the software. The one i have is too old and does not support SD cards.

igorsk · 05-17-2007, 05:54 PM

Yes, it's possible to add support for other formats. Not easy, but possible. (No, I don't have anything working yet.)
I think it might be a good idea to start a wiki page with a list of all the possible hacks...

NatCh · 05-17-2007, 06:18 PM

The software request list we started and addressed to Sony might be a good place to begin.

diabloNL · 05-17-2007, 07:48 PM

I really like this universal flasher because I finally can tweak some things to my likeings.

So now I can flip pages with the joystick and I changed the font size for the book index and menu so I can see the longer titles complete. Also it gives a cleaner look than when you have a short book title with a bigger font and a long book title with a smaller font.

See the picture how it looks now.

each · 05-17-2007, 08:01 PM

Great job!
I have a question: is it possible to add built-in fonts for Asian language, such as Chinese. Any restrictions on the file size of these fonts?

igorsk · 05-17-2007, 08:25 PM

Complete size of the /opt filesystem image cannot exceed 7 megabytes. The script checks that and will tell you if it becomes too big. (Well, it should. I haven't actually tried making a big image myself.)

NatCh · 05-17-2007, 09:47 PM

I'm sensing an near future need for a place to trade customized filesystem images, and maybe pieces of them.

JSWolf · 05-17-2007, 11:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by diabloNL

I really like this universal flasher because I finally can tweak some things to my likeings.

So now I can flip pages with the joystick and I changed the font size for the book index and menu so I can see the longer titles complete. Also it gives a cleaner look than when you have a short book title with a bigger font and a long book title with a smaller font.

See the picture how it looks now.

Mind posting this mod please? Thanks! One thing that you could fix if you get a chance.. the table of contents. I don't like how it uses different font sizes depenind on how long the title in question is. I'd rather it all be the same size.

pitolee · 05-18-2007, 01:51 AM

Yes, diabloNL - I also would love to try your mod... would you mind posting it?

I think this flasher merits its own wiki page... the same as the Book Designer does.

Well DONE!

Madam Broshkina · 05-18-2007, 02:26 AM

I have successfully flashed my Reader with Igorsk tool and DiabloNL's joystick mod. The clock is great but being able to turn the pages with the joystick is what really sold me on trying this tool. Well done!

diabloNL · 05-18-2007, 05:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JSWolf

Mind posting this mod please? Thanks! One thing that you could fix if you get a chance.. the table of contents. I don't like how it uses different font sizes depenind on how long the title in question is. I'd rather it all be the same size.

Also the TOC will show the same font size (18) for all items like big and small titles.

To get this replace the \files\opt\sony\ebook\application\resources\script s\main.xml with the one attached. You can change the size in this file to your likings if you don't like the size 18. I made some comments in the source where I have changed it. But only change the size yourself if you know what you are doing! Yesterday I made a typo and bricked mine. Luckily it has recovered doing the "ten times reset" method and upgrading with the original firmware tool.

The attached file I tested myself and works fine.

Again I feel the need to thank Igor for giving us this great tool! (karma hint)

AndyQ · 05-18-2007, 05:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Madam Broshkina

I have successfully flashed my Reader with Igorsk tool and DiabloNL's joystick mod. The clock is great but being able to turn the pages with the joystick is what really sold me on trying this tool. Well done!

Indeed, I'd like to echo a very Well Done Igorsk!

AndyQ · 05-18-2007, 05:43 AM

Just noticed that the clock is an hour out (I'm in the UK), any idea how to move it to the correct time?

diabloNL · 05-18-2007, 05:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AndyQ

Just noticed that the clock is an hour out (I'm in the UK), any idea how to move it to the correct time?

If you connect it to your PC and run the connect software it will sync. with the time on your PC.

05-17-2007, 07:48 PM	#35
diabloNL Gadget Force® Posts: 705 Karma: 2733 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: The Netherlands Device: Sony PRS-300 + Cybook with funny screen :P	I really like this universal flasher because I finally can tweak some things to my likeings. So now I can flip pages with the joystick and I changed the font size for the book index and menu so I can see the longer titles complete. Also it gives a cleaner look than when you have a short book title with a bigger font and a long book title with a smaller font. See the picture how it looks now. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by diabloNL; 05-17-2007 at 08:28 PM.

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05-17-2007, 05:07 PM	#31
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 74,015 Karma: 129333114 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	Now that we can get stuff on the reader for the reader to use, would it be possible to add more book formats? I would love to have LIT format on there. No need for it to handle DRM as CLIT strips that anyway.

05-17-2007, 05:24 PM	#32
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 74,015 Karma: 129333114 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	Now all I need to do is get a card reader so I can install the software. The one i have is too old and does not support SD cards.

05-17-2007, 05:54 PM	#33
igorsk Wizard Posts: 3,442 Karma: 300001 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Belgium Device: PRS-500/505/700, Kindle, Cybook Gen3, Words Gear	Yes, it's possible to add support for other formats. Not easy, but possible. (No, I don't have anything working yet.) I think it might be a good idea to start a wiki page with a list of all the possible hacks...

05-17-2007, 06:18 PM	#34
NatCh Gizmologist Posts: 11,615 Karma: 929550 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Republic of Texas Embassy at Jackson, TN Device: Pocketbook Touch HD3	The software request list we started and addressed to Sony might be a good place to begin.

05-17-2007, 08:01 PM	#36
each Connoisseur Posts: 59 Karma: 78 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Orlando, FL Device: Treo 650/iRex iLiad	Great job! I have a question: is it possible to add built-in fonts for Asian language, such as Chinese. Any restrictions on the file size of these fonts?

05-17-2007, 08:25 PM	#37
igorsk Wizard Posts: 3,442 Karma: 300001 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Belgium Device: PRS-500/505/700, Kindle, Cybook Gen3, Words Gear	Complete size of the /opt filesystem image cannot exceed 7 megabytes. The script checks that and will tell you if it becomes too big. (Well, it should. I haven't actually tried making a big image myself.)

05-17-2007, 09:47 PM	#38
NatCh Gizmologist Posts: 11,615 Karma: 929550 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Republic of Texas Embassy at Jackson, TN Device: Pocketbook Touch HD3	I'm sensing an near future need for a place to trade customized filesystem images, and maybe pieces of them.

05-18-2007, 01:51 AM	#40
pitolee Connoisseur Posts: 55 Karma: 23 Join Date: Apr 2007 Device: Sony eReader	Yes, diabloNL - I also would love to try your mod... would you mind posting it? I think this flasher merits its own wiki page... the same as the Book Designer does. Well DONE!

05-18-2007, 02:26 AM	#41
Madam Broshkina Manic Do Fuse Posts: 2,312 Karma: 3325462 Join Date: Oct 2006 Device: Sony 500, 505, 350, Kindle 3, DXG, nook, Irex DR800SG, iPad	I have successfully flashed my Reader with Igorsk tool and DiabloNL's joystick mod. The clock is great but being able to turn the pages with the joystick is what really sold me on trying this tool. Well done!

05-18-2007, 05:43 AM	#44
AndyQ Enthusiast Posts: 38 Karma: 36 Join Date: Dec 2006 Device: Sony Reader PRS-500	Just noticed that the clock is an hour out (I'm in the UK), any idea how to move it to the correct time?

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