KoboLauncher for standalone Qt apps

[fanman]

Is it possible to launch CoolReader on Kobo Glo?

[sergeyvl12]

Originally Posted by fanman

Is it possible to launch CoolReader on Kobo Glo?

I think, yes. Cool Reader for Kindle can be used as origin. But I don't know if I have time for it. Probably yes.

[sergeyvl12]

Originally Posted by Lucas Malor

insmod: can't insert '/mnt/onboard/.kobo/KoboLauncher/usbnet/g_ether.ko': invalid module format

This error states that (probably) another kernel version and (probably) another kernel konfiguration should be taked. I'll have a look on that.

[ewphoenix123]

Just a short heads up, the launcher and programs work fine on the Aura.

[Lucas Malor]

Probably you know that, but I found a web page about how to compile a module for a specific kernel: http://www.tldp.org/LDP/lkmpg/2.6/html/x380.html

[Lucas Malor]

sergey, you used the Diablo free armel too? Since I tried to follow this steps but nothing.

[KevinShort]

The Glo already has the proper USB networking modules in /drivers/ntx508/usb/gadget/, just change the insmod lines in .kobo/KoboLauncher/usbnet/start.sh:

insmod /drivers/ntx508/usb/gadget/arcotg_udc.ko
insmod /drivers/ntx508/usb/gadget/g_ether.ko

[Lucas Malor]

Ahah! Something happens, thank you Kevin! Ubuntu rewcgnize a wired connection... but it can't connect. I think the problem is it recognize usb and my router as the same connection.

[Lucas Malor]

Done! I added a new wired connection, giving the kobo MAC address and setting a manual ip with address 192.168.2.100 and netmask the usual 255.255.255.0.
You can find the MAC address using ifconfig usb0 (it's the HWaddr).

Thank you all very very much!

EDIT: I have only a big trouble, I must change every time the MAC address, since it's not the MAC address of the physical device, but the usb0 MAC. If you know a way to make it static, give me a call

RE-EDIT: I probably found a way: http://en.qi-hardware.com/wiki/Ether...ic_Mac_Address

[sergeyvl12]

Originally Posted by ewphoenix123

Just a short heads up, the launcher and programs work fine on the Aura.

Thanks! Good news!

Originally Posted by Lucas Malor

I think the problem is it recognize usb and my router as the same connection.

I've removed network manager long time ago and I'm heppy! Probably we can pass MAC address as parameter for the kernel module g_ether.ko, but I didn't find how to do it in google for now...

Originally Posted by KevinShort

The Glo already has the proper USB networking modules in /drivers/ntx508/usb/gadget/, just change the insmod lines in .kobo/KoboLauncher/usbnet/start.sh:

Thanks, Kevin

I thought that these modules are for older Kobo Touch devices...

Of cause very interesting will be detect device type (e.g. by serial number) and select right drivers...

Originally Posted by ewphoenix123

Just a short heads up, the launcher and programs work fine on the Aura.

Which version of the firmware?

[sergeyvl12]

Originally Posted by Lucas Malor

EDIT: I have only a big trouble, I must change every time the MAC address, since it's not the MAC address of the physical device, but the usb0 MAC. If you know a way to make it static, give me a call

I've found a syntax

Try something like that:

modprobe g_ether host_addr=00:dc:c8:f7:75:05 dev_addr=00:dd:dc:eb:6d:f1

In our case:

insmod /drivers/ntx508/usb/gadget/g_ether.ko host_addr=00:dc:c8:f7:75:05 dev_addr=00:dd:dc:eb:6d:f1

Reference:

http://docs.blackfin.uclinux.org/dok...adget:ethernet

[Lucas Malor]

You're my hero ^^ Strangely ifconfig usb0 on the server doesn't work anymore... but who cares?

Now I have only other two problems: I can't mount the partition with sshfs:

$ sudo sshfs -o sftp_server=/mnt/onboard/.kobo/usbnet/sftp-server root@192.168.2.101:/ /media/kobo
root@192.168.2.101's password: 
remote host has disconnected

Is it a problem with sftp-server?

Furthermore I noticed that even if I exit the launcher, if I reconnect the Kobo with the usb to the server, dropbear is still running. Can't you change he usbnet button to "disable usbnet" when clicked, and add this script?

killall dropbear
ifconfig usb0 down
busybox rmmod g_ether
busybox rmmod arcotg_udc

PS: the other launcher applications and the launcher itself are killed after you exit the launcher?

[sergeyvl12]

Originally Posted by Lucas Malor

Now I have only other two problems: I can't mount the partition with sshfs:

$ sudo sshfs -o sftp_server=/mnt/onboard/.kobo/usbnet/sftp-server root@192.168.2.101:/ /media/kobo
root@192.168.2.101's password: 
remote host has disconnected

Is it a problem with sftp-server?

Wrong path. Should be

sudo sshfs -o sftp_server=/mnt/onboard/.kobo/KoboLauncher/usbnet/sftp-server ...

Originally Posted by Lucas Malor

Furthermore I noticed that even if I exit the launcher, if I reconnect the Kobo with the usb to the server, dropbear is still running. Can't you change he usbnet button to "disable usbnet" when clicked, and add this script?

Ok, I'll try

Originally Posted by Lucas Malor

PS: the other launcher applications and the launcher itself are killed after you exit the launcher?

sure

[trekk]

Originally Posted by sergeyvl12

Hi!

Kobo Launcher applications

1. pbchess
2. checkers
3. reversi (othello)
4. sokoban
5. gomoku
6. notepad
7. calculator
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8. CoolReader (in plans ...)

After the release of firmware 2.5.2 it seems that your plans of a CoolReader port are our best chance of ever getting a usable reading app. Please don't give up on that, Sergey!