Does anyone know of this E-Book reader and how to update the firmware on it ?

[Trinity]

Well i've looked at all firmware versions and it seems the skytex as a codec less than the other firmwares. The file is rk28_jbig2.rkl which skytex firmware does not have. I've dragged it into the skytex firm and made a .img file, but do not know if its added it to the player and will work. I was not bothered with the text to speech, but would have been good just to have it back on the player even tho the voices are bad.
I'm still happy with the player and it still plays all the formats i want. Not tried the .rmvb video files yet

[Nicolas72]

The codecs are coded into the base.rkw file and by glancing at it a few minutes ago i didnt see the rk28_jbig2 reference there anywhere.
Beats me why they would leave out an codec unless they ran into some sort of memory problem along the way.
What `might` work is to replace an already existing codec with the rk28_jbig2 since those are modules that get loaded by the OS.
So basically..sacrificed one for another. So delete the , lets say..r28_rv40 (real player) and copy the jbig2 in the codec folder then rename the jbig2 to r28_rv40.
As i said..might work.
I just got a copy of the RockChip 27xx SDK and i must say that it is a gem. Tons of info about the structure and inner workings. This will be a `weekend` time sink for me i suppose.
Only other thing that interests me right now is a 4000mA battery pack that has the exact same dimensions..now that would be neat. 10hrs video playtime lolol awesome

Regards
Nicolas

[Nicolas72]

What format do you use for your books ? Epub, Mobi ?
Just asking because i finally started to convert all my PDF`s and txt files.
Also i am wondering if you are using a special setting to export. Linux detects the reader as a Hanliv V5/V6 but hey no clue really.Last night ive tried already to tinker around with different formats etc etc but most of the time it looks odd. (pages end in the middle of the screen ya know that kind of stuff)
I would appreciate any pointers.

Regards
Nicolas

[Trinity]

Don't think i'll start messing about with changing files names seeing as it works fine. I think it as enough codecs and plays enough formats for what i want, but if the codec was needed, yes it would be a good idea just rename the file and trick the player to using the codec.
I've had a little play with different linux systems in the past, but could not get on with them, or just not enough time to learn the them, so i decided to stick with windows 3.1 lol.

If doing a spot of reading, its either in epub, txt or mobi format. I have 1 pdf file which is a manual for my offroad bike and is 104meg which takes a min or 2 to load, but fairly pointless on the ereader as the writing is too small unless using the zoom function, plus the buttons are fiddley when trying to move the page about on the zoom function. I tried converting pdf to epub with calibre, but just ended up with seperate pages of the pdf file which was not really any better.
Most of the 20,000 ebooks i have (only read 4 of them so far, lol) are mostly in epub, as thats my prefered format. Loads a little quicker than mobi. If i can't find the ebook i want in epub, then i'll go look for mobi instead. Txt is ok, except for the odd symbol being in chinese and the broken paragraphs here and there, other than that txt files are ok. Why not just download epub or mobi instead of mucking about with pdf files?

For video files, i prefer xvid and divx avi. I have a dvd player that plays avi files too, which i watch films on, so no need to convert them to vob via convertxtodvd. The ereader also comes in handy for my headcam vids. With my archos 405, i can record the full days ride, then later chop out and save the funny bits and crashes using virtual dub to smaller files, then put them on the ereader for the lads to have a laugh at.

[Nicolas72]

Lol Windows 3.1 wow thats old skool.
As far as linux distros are concerned my favorite is Ubuntu (easy installer and you can try it before installing via Live CD)
Give it a whirl..well worth it. Support for those readers is also excellent there.
I have picked 10 books that i want to `trial` convert. They are in PDF right now but this format is so ugly,slow and as you said a tad difficult to read on the device.
Calibre seems to have a quite intelligent way of reformatting the books but setting this up takes a bit.
My C++ Bible for instance is 158mb as a PDF and by the time it load the battery is dead lol.
Once done it can be shared with the Calibre community tho. (Gotta love open source solutions)
At the moment i am also toying with the idea of getting one of those tablet PCs. IPad is too expensive and again its totally proprietary so thats a no no.
10 Inch tablet are actually fairly cheap atm, about 150 USD which isnt all that bad considering what else you can do with it.
Would be like a ebook reader + WiFi + Internet etc etc. Wifi would make my live already alot easier but a pure ereader WiFi is too expansive.
Well we will see hehe

Regards
Nicolas

[sodipodium]

Sorry if I'm a few days late, but can anyone explain to me this:

I have a Skytex Primer. Does that mean that it has the same RK2729 SDK? Because when I connected it to the tool (skytex.com offers the tool for "upgrading" to firmware 1.1), it shows that it is a RK2900

[sodipodium]

Wow, nvm I opened it and found that it is in fact RK2729. Hehe let the modding begin!

[ysanbelle]

Hi,
I have just joined and read this thread and found it most interesting and so many clever people. Now the question-I have been lucky enough to have been given a Migear e-book reader ,and after reading this thread would like to install the Skytex firmware. The problem is i am not sure how to do it--do you have to erase the old from the Mi ? or do you just change it for the skytex? is there a step by step instruction for a simple soul? I have a son in law who has some knowledge of computers -o he would be able to do the actuall computer yo reader work.If you could help me I would be gratefull
Best regards

[Trinity]

Originally Posted by ysanbelle

Hi,
I have just joined and read this thread and found it most interesting and so many clever people. Now the question-I have been lucky enough to have been given a Migear e-book reader ,and after reading this thread would like to install the Skytex firmware. The problem is i am not sure how to do it--do you have to erase the old from the Mi ? or do you just change it for the skytex? is there a step by step instruction for a simple soul? I have a son in law who has some knowledge of computers -o he would be able to do the actuall computer yo reader work.If you could help me I would be gratefull
Best regards

Its quite simple to upgrade to skytex firmware. They have have a instruction pdf file to download if required on their site.
In the skytex folders you have d/loaded, open the file "RK28Upgarde.exe", when the box appears, hit the Image path tab and point it towards the image file which is in the other folder that came with the skytex download.
Image file name is: RK2729(100706)_7INC_RDA5807pFM_JINHAN(newUI)_20100 825.img

Once you have done this, you can then hit the upgrade tab which will install the new firmware. Takes about 90 seconds. After upgrade, unplug the ereader and you might have to push the restart button on the back of the ereader to reset the reader. You will need a little pin or something that will fit into the hole on the back of the ereader.

@Nicolas
What do you mean win 3.1 is old school? Is there a newer version out there? win 3.2 or something?
Just kidding, lol. I'm running winxp pro ;-)

[ysanbelle]

Hi Trinity,
Thank you so much for taking the time and trouble to answer the question so quickly and clearly. I will try this over the weekend and lrt you know how I get on.
Once again a big big thanks for giving help to someone less knowledgeable in these matters
Regards
ysanbelle