Keyboard not detected

[SeriousSham]

I'm unable to get tke Kobo (Glo) to recognize the usb keyboard. I've got a splitter powered by the mains adapter (also tried with a powerbank), and a bunch of regular, functioning usb keyboards.

The keyboard lights up if I plug the splitter in the kobo last, but I can't get Kobowriter to start.

Any idea?

[olup]

Hey ! I also have a Glo, and initially I started my project on it. However, as you discovered, even when you activate the kernel with otg, and even if you can see your keyboard with lsusb, it's not picked up as an input device (no event on /dev/input).

I feel it is something that could be worked out, but as I had a Glo HD laying around as well, I went for this. But I'll be glad to make it work on the simple Glo. (If you find a way we'll also have to update the code because the font size is optimized for higher definition screens).

Note that XCsoar says they support the Kobo mini and touch and others but nothing on the Glo, and you have a warning when activating the OTG kernel.

[SeriousSham]

Ah thanks for the answer! I also have a Clara but I'm a bit more reluctant to change the firmware - do you know if the XCSoar is reversible?

[olup]

It is indeed ! It will copy a bit of software to your KOBO and edit the inittab file to push their own init script - so you can just backup the original inittab and swap it back if XCsoar is not what you want. Also, you can get stock sdcard images for the clara from mobileread forum in case you brick anything (secure all this before installing would be my recommendation).

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[gubot5000]

Hello, I'll just plug myself in here... I just ordered a Kobo Glo (without HD) and unfortunately I read a little bit too late that the keyboard is not supported on this Kobo model. I'm unfortunately not a tech guy at all and have to rely a bit on complete builds, so the question: is it still an issue that the support for the Glo will be implemented – and if I may wish for something else: German keyboard layout ;) or should I rather get another Glo HD from somewhere? I think the project is awesome, being able to write distraction-free on an e-Ink display is a big dream! Many greetings and thanks!

[olup]

Hey. If you are buying devices you can also just turn to the boox products, Many of which have USB OTG or blutooth and full fledged android system. You won't even need the external battery. I think regular Kobo GLO (I have one also) cannot work with a USB OTG keyboard. It's not just a question of software and compiled kernel. Then on the keyboard layout front I definitely need to have this based on external template rather then compiled one. I try to find time but it's not easy :-). Le dim. 16 janv. 2022 à 09:24, gubot5000 ***@***.***> a écrit :

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Hello, I'll just plug myself in here... I just ordered a Kobo Glo (without HD) and unfortunately I read a little bit too late that the keyboard is not supported on this Kobo model. I'm unfortunately not a tech guy at all and have to rely a bit on complete builds, so the question: is it still an issue that the support for the Glo will be implemented – and if I may wish for something else: German keyboard layout ;) or should I rather get another Glo HD from somewhere? I think the project is awesome, being able to write distraction-free on an e-Ink display is a big dream! Many greetings and thanks! — Reply to this email directly, view it on GitHub <#5 (comment)>, or unsubscribe <https://github.com/notifications/unsubscribe-auth/ADJFT5E55UKZFVTJICDCN3LUWJ6FFANCNFSM5DYDLAHQ> . Triage notifications on the go with GitHub Mobile for iOS <https://apps.apple.com/app/apple-store/id1477376905?ct=notification-email&mt=8&pt=524675> or Android <https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.github.android&referrer=utm_campaign%3Dnotification-email%26utm_medium%3Demail%26utm_source%3Dgithub>. You are receiving this because you commented.Message ID: ***@***.***>

[gubot5000]

hi olup, thanks for your quick reply. and yes, i think i’ll have a look what other android driven e ink tablets could be an option for writing. the inkbook devices look quite promising for a relatively low price. and i think i would sell my kobo glo then again... thanks again and all the best with your project!