tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5491277939605644549.post7626357690984471448..comments2017-03-22T10:05:07.301-07:00Comments on Breadboard Confessions: Frankenkindle prototype demoGlennhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12295839159113269488noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5491277939605644549.post-22564817106308076832012-01-03T19:32:47.190-08:002012-01-03T19:32:47.190-08:00@cgrantski
I completed such a hack for my disabled...@cgrantski<br />I completed such a hack for my disabled brother this Christmas.<br />I pulled apart an original nook then removed the ribbon cable for one side of the forward/back buttons (both buttons are either side of the screen).<br />Into the ribbon cable socket, I carefully positioned 2 wires to the forward button contacts (determined by following the trace in the ribbon cable to the actual switches), closed the locking device on the socket and taped the cables in place.<br />I then drilled out the top of the device (could also use the speaker ports for a less destructive way to get external access) to break out the cable from the enclosure. I added a momentary switch to the end of the cable and it works like a charm.<br />I imagine that many readers with hardware forward/back switches could be modded in a similar fashion, just do your research looking at teardown photos/video to ensure that the buttons are connected by ribbon cable.<br />The Original Nook is "easily" disassembled and hacked in this way though.Korfball SAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04033575973206226071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5491277939605644549.post-31285031213341706442011-11-15T15:19:39.802-08:002011-11-15T15:19:39.802-08:00Just having a remote cable that does "next pa...Just having a remote cable that does "next page" would make me happy. Looking forward to the BOM and documentation (hint).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5491277939605644549.post-34499601678334976412011-08-25T02:32:18.789-07:002011-08-25T02:32:18.789-07:00Hi, Glen. Congratulations for your initiative. It ...Hi, Glen. Congratulations for your initiative. It answers to a real, important problem. I launched a similar one some months ago, although it didn't pass the definition phase for now:<br /><br />http://translate.google.es/translate?hl=es&sl=es&tl=en&u=http%3A%2F%2Ftinta-e.blogspot.com%2Fp%2Fpasapagina.html<br /><br />I would like to suggest you to pay attention to the four basic lines of PasaPagina:<br /><br /> - The solution should be DIY (Do It Yourself), offering a complete set of assembly instructions and, if necessary, the software that supports it.<br /> - It should be as economical as possible, in order to benefit the maximum number of people.<br /> - It should be as simple as possible, so that the maximum number of people could assemble it following the instructions.<br /> - It should not jeopardize the integrity of the ereader, which in principle rules out dismantling, welding ... all operations which may not be going back and scare users.<br /><br />I would like to discuss it with you in detail. A DIY accesibility solution for ereaders would be great for people with physical disability all around the world.<br /><br />Best regards,<br /><br />JuanJuan Luis Chulillahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05948463458553798918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5491277939605644549.post-82862138069347397162011-08-24T14:12:43.036-07:002011-08-24T14:12:43.036-07:00Hi Glen...i'm a reporter looking to write abou...Hi Glen...i'm a reporter looking to write about the Frankenkindle. Do you have a few moments to talk with me? sal@takepart.com 310-550-5107SChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17386666733776283656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5491277939605644549.post-71171872990085857292011-08-24T14:10:09.065-07:002011-08-24T14:10:09.065-07:00@goodereader: Good eye. I showed the guts of the...@goodereader: Good eye. I showed the guts of the V.Reader in one of the earlier posts - check it out if you ever wondered what it looked like on the inside: http://breadboardconfessions.blogspot.com/2011/03/organ-donor.htmlGlennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12295839159113269488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5491277939605644549.post-38007237007846115882011-08-24T13:59:22.017-07:002011-08-24T13:59:22.017-07:00bottom half looks like a v-tech v-readerbottom half looks like a v-tech v-readerAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5491277939605644549.post-87478813936780500452011-08-24T12:14:36.736-07:002011-08-24T12:14:36.736-07:00This is fantastic. I keep searching for a problem...This is fantastic. I keep searching for a problem that my engineering can be applied to.... the kind of solution that can make someones life a little bit better.<br /><br />You have certainly accomplished this!Spatenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12385605091886035859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5491277939605644549.post-77040762241993885462011-08-24T10:04:34.872-07:002011-08-24T10:04:34.872-07:00@Wan Link Sniper: Thanks for the kind words!@Wan Link Sniper: Thanks for the kind words!Glennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12295839159113269488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5491277939605644549.post-81918682427818871922011-08-24T10:04:17.619-07:002011-08-24T10:04:17.619-07:00@Joel: Thanks! Velcro isn't a bad idea at all...@Joel: Thanks! Velcro isn't a bad idea at all. Problem is the back of the Kindle is removed to gain access to the keyboard connector, which means all the circuitry is exposed and I'd be hesitant to attach velcro to it. The prototype will probably just use a plexiglas shield. Later revs will need a more elegant solution...Glennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12295839159113269488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5491277939605644549.post-23189519580924506432011-08-24T08:01:08.424-07:002011-08-24T08:01:08.424-07:00Hi Glenn! This is just awesome. Thanks very much f...Hi Glenn! This is just awesome. Thanks very much for sharing your work with us. Kindest regards.Wan Link Sniperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17924895811988583450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5491277939605644549.post-29336270084836844702011-08-24T07:30:50.605-07:002011-08-24T07:30:50.605-07:00Very impressive! For the mounting of the Kindle, ...Very impressive! For the mounting of the Kindle, you might try using velcro. I've bought adhesive velcro strips at Michael's and use that to anchor my Kindle in the simple case I use to carry it around.Joelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03322401662083018557noreply@blogger.com