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external keyboard, linux and the pocketbook

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If it's running linux and has a usb c - can I plug in a keyboard? Can I boot this device directly in tty, the terminal? And are there ways to run vim and tmux ?

There seems to be a lot of e-reader these day running on Android too, which makes it possible to connect a keyboard in the usb port, but having a linux based e-reader that I can hack to log to the console would be my dream.

I invented the KindleBerry Pi years ago, and I'm still looking at a decent e-ink typewritter which runs linux.

I see in this thread that the InkBook can have a USB keyboard connected:

https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sh...ArtaTechPoland

I assume it would then be possible with the pockebook?

This free EPUB displayed wrong on InkPad3 (new user)

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This is my first day using my InkPad 3. I never used an e-ink device before, I might be making a simple mistake.

It's a game manual. You can download it for free.

https://www.gog.com/game/nox_archaist

In the archive you should find a PDF file and an .epub file. The PDF seems to be displayed correctly, but when you open the .epub it shows up very small in the top left corner of the screen, not much larger than a thumbnail.

I'm using Debian Linux. I copied the files manually, by connecting via micro-usb, using 'mount' command, sudo cp to the English folder. Then I left the directory, unmounted and unplugged it.

I suspect it's the game developer's fault. Other .epub files (that came with the device) display correctly. I haven't bought or otherwise copied any other files yet. Naturally, I looked into reading application settings, zoom level is at 100, switched between fit screen options, but it makes no difference.

Wiktionary for Pocketbook

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Hi,

I converted the french wiktionary from this GitHub project: https://github.com/BoboTiG/ebook-reader-dict

This project extract every day dictionaries from Wiktionary in several languages. So, the work I made could easiliy be done for other language too.


The french version I made is base on the 28th of January 2021. It contains more than 1.5 millions word !

It is downloadable here:

https://gofile.io/d/a27MMk

The .dic file must be copied into the "system\dictionaries" folder of your Pocketbook reader. (Note: the "System" folder is hidden)

Any comment and suggestion is welcomed !


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If you want to make the convertion yourself, here are the steps to proceed:


# 1 ## Download the woktionary in the Stardict format:

https://github.com/BoboTiG/ebook-reader-dict

I used the french version:
https://github.com/BoboTiG/ebook-rea...eleases/tag/fr

# 2 ## Convert the Stardict files to a XDXF file using Linguae 0.15.

Download Linguae here:
https://linguae.stalikez.info/

# 3 ## Proceed to some cleanup of the XDXF with the "sed" tools:

1) Change the dictionary name : "Wiktionnaire"
2) Remove colors codes not needed on reader : #([0-9a-fA-F]){6}
3) Add "\n" after each </li> : this truncates long lines to avoid crash of the Pocketbook converter (step 4)
4) Add "#" at the beginning of definitions : a matter of look and lisibility. Change to whatever you like...
5) For french wiktionary, remove <i>(Date à préciser)</i> : this text is useless for readers. Change the text to your language.


I used this light and standalone sed for windows:
https://raw.githubusercontent.com/mb...ed-4.8-x64.exe

and used this command:
sed -e "s/<full_name>.*<\/full_name>/<full_name>Wiktionnaire<\/full_name>/" -e "s/\(<\/li>\)/\1\n/g" -e "s/#\([0-9a-fA-F]\)\{6\}//g" -e "s/<li>/<li># /g" -e "s/<i>(Date .* pr.*ciser)<\/i>//g" dict.xdxf >Wiktionnaire.xdxf

# 4 ## Convert to Pocketbook format:

The official converter can be downloader here:

https://support.pocketbook-int.com/d...yConverter.zip

This version includes only few "locales" files. The "fr" local was not included.

These locales are available in an older version in this post:
https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sh...06&postcount=4

The file is here:
https://www.mobileread.com/forums/at...4&d=1435862948

I used this patched version of the converter which avoid crash with long XDXF content:
https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sh...82&postcount=4



To convert the file from XDXF to Pocketbook format:
converter Wiktionnaire.xdxf fr
=> Create: Wiktionnaire.dic

Download all books from Pocketbook Cloud

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I just purchased a Pocketbook Lux 5 and I'm really happy with it.

Only thing I can't seem to find is how I download all books from Pocketbook Cloud.
I had my ebook collection on my iPhone. I uploaded all of them to Pocketbook Cloud and now they do show up on my device, but when I click a book it has to download the epub first.

How can I choose to download them all at once so they are on the device and I can read them when wifi is turned off?

603 How to turn off bluetooth Pin code?

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Hello! I'm trying to turn on the setting on my Pocketbook 603 called "turn off PIN code request" so my ereader can connect to my earbuds. However, I keep getting an error that tells that there was an error initializing the hardware. Rebooting didn't help. Is there another way to activate the pin setting? Here is a video:

https://imgur.com/a/NCCRiKQ

PBSimpleNewsFeed - a rss/atom feed reader.

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Hello,

I published a version of an app I developped and that I'm using to read some rss feeds on my Inkpad 3.

Here is the link : https://github.com/GuillaumeTz/PBSimpleNewsFeed

It reads an OPML file located at ./Dropbox PocketBook/subscriptions.opml (this way I can update it with Dropbox from my computer).

Supports folder and sync all for offline use.

It's pretty rough but works okay for my usage. Used it on my previous Inkpad 2 and still works for my Inkpad 3 !

Any feedback is welcomed ! And if it can help you that will made my day :D

PocketBook Touch HD 3

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Thinking seriously of buying a Pocketbook reader. What is the battery life like on this model, does anyone know?

Also, I'm a "load my whole library" onto the reader sort of person (I know, I know), so how would the library list cope (I tried this on my old Kobo and the answer was "badly").

Would I need a case, because they almost cost more than the device in Australia...?

thanks all

Reset Pocketbook 2

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Hello everyone,

My grandmother has a Pocketbook Touch 2. She has unfortunately lost the password, but when I entered her e-mailadresses on the official website, she didn't get an e-mail. Is there a different way to just completely reset the e-reader/account?

Thanks!

PocketBook Inkpad Color (PB741)

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I ordered one on the first day of was available on Amazon and received it yesterday.

It may not be the perfect color device, but it is still a significant upgrade for me over my Kindle Paperwhite (G1).

I've put a bunch of books on it and some magazines and I'm pleased with the look so far. I'm still learning the device.

I tried inserting a micro SD card with a capacity of 128gb (smallest I have) and it recognized it as only having 66mb. So I'll have to order 32gb card. Not that it is urgent. The settings day it has 14,074mb total with 13,069mb free.

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List of available 3rd party apps & mods?

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Hi,

Is there a list somewhere of mods & apps for the Pocketbook devices? The links in the pinned thread Master Thread for FAQs, tips, apps are all very old.

pocketbook color dictionary error

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Is there someone whose pocketbook says no license file for this dictionary while trying to use dictionary? Is there any way to fix it?

InkPad H3 - Power button light pulsating

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Hello,
for some reason I do not understand starting from tonight the power button light has started pulsating and - being always on - it is fast discharging the reader.
I tried shutting it down and turning it on again to no avail.
I looked around for some way to do a soft reset, but I could only find links to factory reset, which I would not like to do as I could lose all my collections (maybe ?).
Any help, please ?
Thanks in advance
Bruno

HD3 Home screen does not respond

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HD3 Touch (PB632)

I don't know when this started, but I can't open books from my home screen any more. Everything else works perfectly, just not tapping a book on the home screen. I need to go to the library view to open a book.

Anyone else having this problem?

New Inkpad 3. Good battery life

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Hello,

I have recently bought a new Pocketbook Inkpad 3. It came with firmware 6.1.1228. I asked the pocketbook support team about the need to update to 6.1.1229 or not, and they told me it is the same version, but installed in factory with that version name.
The support service is very fast and they are really kind and helpful.

I had some doubts regarding the battery life together with sleeping / power off, as I had read that battery is also consumed during sleep, so some people advise to keep it in power off if the unit is not going to be used for several hours (or days). I recognize this can make sense, but my experience with a kindle (my wife has an old Kindle 3 keyboard) and she always put it in simple sleep mode. Never powering off. And battery lasts for almost one month (Her kindle is now more than 10 years old).

So I tested during two days in sleep mode from 7:00 am to 8:00 pm and both days the battery stayed at the same level. So no consumption in sleep mode, as expected.

I must say I'm very satisfied with the device, except the page turns that seems too slow sometimes, but seems related to the settings in page numbering.

German-English dictionary for Vivlio Touch HD plus

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Hello,

I have a Vivlio Touch HD plus (Pocketbook 632 commercialised in France under that name), and I am in dire need of a German-English or German-French dictionary on it : ideally a .dic or .pbi format. Major plus if it can translate conjugated verbs (for example tell me that "gemacht" originates from "machen", which means "do") but maybe I'm asking for too much...

I find the dictionary originally set up on my Vivlio (ABBY whatever) absolutely dreadful. It doesn't translate half of the words I struggle with.
Would anyone here know where to find a really good German-English or German-French dictionary ? I'd naturally prefer free but I'd be willing to pay for a really good quality dictionary.

Thanks in advance for your help !

Sarah

3 problems with Inkpad 3

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I have Pocketbook Inkpad 3 and it has three annoying issues.

First it had this:
When it wakes up and I continue where I left off, it often messes with the font size. It doesn't keep the setting I have chosen previously.


So, I updated the software to the latest version thinking it might fix it, it now does it still, but not as often as it used to. But after the update I have TWO new issues:

- It occasionally just shuts down while I'm reading.

- It skips pages. For example I am on page 90, when I turn the device back on I might suddenly be on page 60, or 70. It is annoying, if I don't happen to remember what page I was on previously, I need to spend time actually finding the right one.


I am already running the latest version of the software, so that won't help anymore. Also I have tried to reformat the internal memory.

Are these bugs common, or is my device clearly faulty? Is there anything I can do for those, except wait for the next software update and hope it fixes them?

Thank you.

Fix screen 624

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Hi,

I have two old PB624 with broken screen. I like to repair them (because I want to know, if its possible and try i by myself). They have different screens and SD card (that is used like internal memory) is missing.

I want to ask about display. Must I buy absolutely same type of display or will other work? I am from Czech, so AliExpress is one option.

Can I found software/firmware that was on SD to try to have replace them?

Here is old types of displays.

Help in dictionary conversion

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Hello. I have some problems with conversion to dic format. I need some extra dictionaries, because it will help me in studying languages. Mainly ENG-PL, ES-PL, DE-PL. After some research I found that obtaining dictionaries is difficult for pocketbook devices. I found on this forum simple advice how to convert everything.

https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sh...02&postcount=3

I started with preparations. I downloaded PHP and PERL software, KINDLEUNPACK, pocketbook converter ver3 from this forum, and scripts needed to convert between formats. I have got all maps for languages.

I downloaded dictionaries. Using kindleunpack (all settings on default) I converted .MOBI to .HTML. Later using cmd on my win10 I run PHP script to convert HTML to XDXF.

This is how is look my pocketbook converter directory:

Spoiler:


When I got XDXF I started conversion to dic. In PERL script I changed my home directory, I checked dic conversion on (from 0 to 1 in three configuration lines). I run the program. It asked me that languages are correct, I wrote in command line folder names. Rest I kept on default.

Spoiler:


After that it begins to transfer formats. I have got 2 extra xdxf files in directory, but at the end pocketbook converter won't to convert my file. I've got this message: This file is not in XDXF format

I noticed also that my definicions are messed up, there are wrong polish letters, and in every definitions I've got some </k>.


Spoiler:


How to fix this? What I doing wrong?

Touch HD3 Battery Life — Very Good

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I was charging some of my eReaders and realized that I've only charged my Touch HD3 once since I got it in January 25th (and it wasn't fully charged when I got it). And it's currently at 81% battery capacity (admittedly I haven't read much in the last three weeks — and the book I did read was on my Voyage) but, still, that's pretty impressive. The PB615 goes for months without a charge (no built-in WiFi) — this seems to be one of the places where PocketBook really gets it right, battery life.

Help with Deciding if I should buy a pocketbook

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On some other threads in this forum, I have been trying to find a device which will work well with Sinhala text.

With the kindle I got only as far as looking at the text in the pages, but the table of content doesn't show properly as seen on https://ibb.co/pWwd11D.
Others tried with the Kobo as mentioned at https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sh....php?p=4104409 but also wasn't too successful.

I would like to know if the pocketbook (especially Touch Lux 5) is able to show the text in the book and the table of contents properly. Can someone who has the device check this for me and attach some images of what you see here? The book with ToC is "sn1-excerpt" at https://drive.google.com/drive/folde...ygLi67_F9Y_X1N.

I would also like to see how the browser shows https://pitaka.lk/main/?n=15100 website if possible.

Thanks in advance!
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