Alternative firmwareWEXLER.Flex ONE The only book to which I had access, the screen ceased to function. With this, I can officially announce the work on alternative firmware discontinued. I apologize to those who counted on me, alas, the reading room was not even mine. I now have a Boyue C61R, also with an unbreakable screen, if you find it on sale, I recommend it as an alternative.Although, perhaps, with free time, and willing to test - the remaining changes planned in alt3 will still be implemented.
Current version:1.0.5 + alt2 How to thank the author
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alt2 - Changed the link to the firmware update.
- Disconnected forced update of the battery charge indicator is disabled (by analogy with the clock in the previous version)
- Corrected the text when searching for files: "What is the register?" ->"Case sensitive?"
- Fonts and screensavers are placed on the reader in the folders /.settings/fonts and /.settings/gui respectively
- The reader application now reboots after each disconnection from USB (in the "To disconnect dialog, click" RETURN "") (takes no more than 5 seconds)
- Added check for the presence of the necessary files in the internal memory when disconnecting from USB and starting up (if they are missing, the reader will reconnect to USB for 300 seconds and then reboot)
- The display of pictures (BMP, JPG, GIF, PNG) in the file manager is activated
- The title of "Books" in the file manager is replaced by "Files"
- Changed date format in file manager from M-D-YYYY to DD.MM.YYYY
- Changed the text of the file size display in the file manager from "KB" to "KB" (the text is replaced with Russian + a space is added after the size)
- Removed display of MP3, WAV and WMA files when searching (due to the lack of an audio codec in the reader)
- Fixed the error message "large files are not supported!" ->"File is too big!" (may occur when opening archives larger than 5 MB, when opening large PDFs, or when searching in large books)
- Removed "Local:" prefix when searching for files
- Fixed support for 7z archives
- Fixed support for PRC format books
- PRC file icon changed from RTF to MOBI
- Added config settings file to the reader, to the .settings folder, which is automatically deleted when settings are applied.
- Added setting for adjusting the number of pages through which the application will produce a full screen update
- Added setting for displaying pictures in the file manager
- Added setting for the transfer of words "spell"
- Added setting to disable empty lines between paragraphs in FB2
- Fixed text formatting
alt1 - The clock is no longer updated spontaneously, but only along with a general screen update (for example, when switching pages)
- The date display format has been changed - instead of DD-MM-YYYY, now DD.MM.YYYY
- Changed text while connected to PC - added link to firmware update
- Changed the device name when connected to a PC on the WEXLER Flex One
- Fixed full-screen saver charging in a vertical position (resolution 600x800 ->768x1024, fixed image icon)
- Removed some unused files
What 100% will be included in the next versionalt3
What, in short, does this firmware change and what is so “alternative” about it?
- The clock does not "tick" :) Ie forced update of the clock every minute is disabled, the same is done with the charge indicator. In this firmware, they are updated only when the screen is updated (page switching, exit to the menu, etc.).
- It is possible to change fonts and screensavers! They are placed in a separate folder. .settings on the reader. Screensavers in format PGM See instructions below.
- You can change the full screen refresh interval when turning pages . It is possible, but difficult. For this, a configuration file has been added, which you can read about below.
- You can delete blank lines between paragraphs. . Also configured through the configuration file.
- Images are displayed in the "file manager" . BMP, JPG, GIF, PNG. Switchable option. By the way, did you know that you can watch them anyway, though only through the file search (press the shutdown button in the main menu and select "magnifying glass" )?
For a more detailed list of changes, see the "Version History" spoiler at the beginning of this post.
The most detailed description of the changes can be found in the release posts:
GlossaryInner memory- flash memory reader, the removable disk that you see when you connect the reader to a computer
Standard package- archive with a standard set of fonts, screensavers, and other files necessary for the operation of the firmware, which must be unpacked into internal memory
before the firstfirmware version
1.0.5 + alt2 and higheras well as after each formatting.
None of the files from the standard package, except the config file, can be deleted from the reader after that - just replace!Download firmware:
system.alt2.rar(35.45 MB)
Downloadstandard package :
.settings.rar (3.68 MB)
Alternative packages
Package with old fonts (only fonts!)- helps when instead of specials. characters in the menu are displayed
squaresAlternative screensaversfrom
BaceK55455 This update is only for firmware version 1.0.5 and higher! If you have the firmware version below (you can see it by going to the "Device Information" item in Settings), first update the device with the firmware from the first message.
ATTENTION! Standard packageYou need to unpack the readers in the internal memory BEFORE the firmware. Delete / rename / move files from the .settings folder or the folder itself - CATEGORALLY FORBIDDEN! Previous versions
1.0.5 + alt1 system.alt1.zip(49.78 MB)
UpdateTool.zip(203.97 KB)
It is very important to use this particular firmware manual!Instructions for flashing alternative firmware
- Connect the included reader to the computer, as you usually connect it, in order to throw books on it
- Drag folder from archivestandard packagein the reading room:.settings.rar(3.68 MB)
- Disconnect the reader from the computer and turn it off
- Hold the OK button ("diamond") on the reader off
- Insert the USB already connected to the PC into the reader and release the button
- If you are flashing the reader for the first time on this computer or after reinstalling Windows, install the driver:drivers.zip(249.74 KB)
- Unpack the archive with the firmware and run update.exe
- In the program that opens, click "PLEASE"
- At the end of the firmware (approximately 20-30 seconds), the reader will reboot itself - this will be a sign of a successful firmware
CHEF, EVERYTHING HAS BEEN DEPRECATED, HYPS IS REMOVED, CUSTOMER LEAVES !!!
If it seems to you that the reader is frozen, then most likely, you either did not throw off the necessary files.BEFORE firmware (that's what you had to read the instructions for), or you (your wife / husband / cum / brother / svat / child / cat accidentally walked through the keyboard) deleted or renamed the files necessary for the normal functioning of the firmware .settings - yes, yes, remember - you can't touch it!).
As a result, the reader was supposed to connect back as a "removable disk" (like a regular USB flash drive), and "hang" for 5 minutes. During this time, you can easily correct your (someone else's) error and drop files fromstandard package(what is it - read a little higher in the "Glossary"). If you still do not have time - do not worry, the reader will reboot and will again wait until you drop the necessary files. And so on to infinity. As long as you do not drop all the files to a single.
If the reader still does not connect as a removable disk, and you checked it, several times by twisting the USB cable, moving it, changing to another, waiting for 5 minutes, then most likely the reader actually hung up and see what to do next themes under the spoiler with a red title "Solving problems with firmware ".
Instructions for changing fonts, screensavers in alternative firmware
Fonts
Fonts are situated in standard package in folder .settings / fonts /
Once you have dropped the standard package on the reader, simply replace the font files with your own.
You cannot change the names of the font files, as well as delete them. , because the reader will not see them and will connect again as a removable disk, waiting for you to drop the missing font.
Those. for the correct replacement - you take the font, rename it to one of the already existing ones, and drop it on the reader, confirming the replacement / rewriting.
The default interface uses a font.SimHei.ttf .
You can change the interface font in the menuSettings ->Menu font
Screensavers
Screensavers are situated in
standard package in folder
.settings / gui / For them, the same rules apply as for fonts.
You can not rename, you can not delete. You can only replace. off.pgm - what remains after switching off on the screen
before_off.pgm - what is displayed before this, I recommend to fill it with white, so there will be no traces on the last
charging.pgm - while charging
chargeover.pgm - at the end of charging
Files with the prefix _r in the title are all the same, only for the horizontal position of the screen.
About the splash file formatAdobe Photoshop opens them. Alternatively, you can use the free editor.
Gimp. For editors that do not support this format, use the converter from
Imagemagick(or any other).
When editing, remember that the reading room screen has only 16 shades of gray.
For best results, use indexed colors and dithering.
And remember that the image on the screen of the reading room will be less contrast than on the monitor screen, so intentionally make it more contrast to get the desired color.
ATTENTION! ONCE AGAIN - REMOVING STANDARD FILES FROM THESE FOLDERS CAN NOT BE REPLACED ONLY !!!
But no one forbids you to store other files in these folders. This may, of course, be convenient, you will not need to replace the same files 100 times, you can just rename them directly on the reader to the one you need, and this is even more useful for memory - it wears less
BUT so there is more risk of getting confused and accidentally calling the file incorrectly. In principle, this is all reversible, read the red spoiler, and decide for yourself.
Configuration File Instructions
The configuration file is called
config And is not in the firmware and not on the reader.
You can take it from
standard packagein folder
.settings Throw it in the folder of the same name on the reader (you had to throw it on the reader from
standard packagebefore flashing).
After disconnecting from USB (and applying the settings) the file is automatically deleted. That is why it is necessary to throw off every time you want to change the settings.
If the file is not deleted after disconnecting from USB, then the settings are not applied. Just reconnect USB again. The configuration file is a plain text file with options alternating by lines and their values:
# Full screen update every N pages (0 - disable update, value above 255 will be ignored)
3
# Display images (BMP, JPG, GIF, PNG) in the "File Manager"
1
# Enable the transfer of the word "spell": http://j.mp/pobukvam
0
# Remove the empty line between paragraphs in FB2 (0 - do not remove, 1 - remove before, 2 - remove after)
1
Full screen refresh every N pages. - [0-255] - sets the page spacing, after which the screen will be completely cleared (blinking to negative) when flipping. A value of 0 disables the update altogether. 1 - includes updating each page. 2 - every second and so on. Values ​​above 255 are ignored, the value 255 is substituted for them.
Display images (BMP, JPG, GIF, PNG) in the "File Manager" - [0/1] - 1 - enable display of image files (BMP, JPG, GIF, PNG) in the file manager, 0 - disable.
Enable spelling of words - [0/1] - 1 - enable
hyphenation , 0 - disable. For a more detailed description and discussion of this option, see the messages.
#35301078 #35355428 #35385637 Remove blank line between paragraphs in FB2 - [0/1/2] - 1 - delete empty lines before paragraphs, 2 - delete empty lines after paragraphs, 0 - disable deletion. In different books has a different effect. Experiment.
The procedure for changing the settings :
- Connect the reader as usual connect it in order to throw off the book
- Unpack the configuration fileconfig of standard package from the folder .settings, in the same folder .settings on the reading room
- Edit it with any text editor (Windows Notepad will work too)
- Save the file
- Press the "Back" button on the reader.
The reader application will restart within 5-10 seconds and, if the fileconfig on the reader in the folder .settings no more - new settings take effect. Otherwise - just reconnect USB (not the wires, but on the reader) again.
If after pressing the "Back" button, the application is "hanging" without restarting for more than 30 seconds, then you have deleted / renamed the necessary firmware files from the folder
.settings (or the .settings folder itself). Connect the reader back to USB, a removable disk should appear (as usual when connecting the reader to USB), check the folder
.settings (check with
standard package ) the presence of all files and their correct name.
If the removable disk does not appear, and you checked the USB cable, re-inserted it, moved it, replaced it with another, waited a couple of minutes - it means that the reader really hung on what to do in this case - read in the first message of this topic, under the spoiler "
Solving problems with firmware ".
Thanks:Although, for now, I’m working on the firmware alone, but people do their best to help me, who find errors, who help in debugging, and who simply submit ideas for implementation in future versions. To all of them I express my deep gratitude.
Financial support: miklavr, Niklz, shark46, egorofart Testing: Niklz Search for errors : shark46, Mit4bmw Alternative packages :
sfmsx (old version)
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micbalrus Post has been editedP @ S @ f - 30.07.17, 23:38Reason for editing: alternative screensavers added, there is hope