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Installation

Cadmus comes in different packages. Pick the one that matches your needs.

Available packages

PackageWhat’s includedInstalls to
KoboRoot.tgzCadmus only/mnt/onboard/.adds/cadmus
KoboRoot-nm.tgzCadmus + NickelMenu/mnt/onboard/.adds/cadmus
KoboRoot-test.tgzTest build only/mnt/onboard/.adds/cadmus-tst
KoboRoot-nm-test.tgzTest build + NickelMenu/mnt/onboard/.adds/cadmus-tst

Which one should I pick?

  • Normal installs: Use KoboRoot.tgz or KoboRoot-nm.tgz
  • If you use NickelMenu: Pick a package that includes it (-nm versions)
  • Testing a new feature: Use test packages (-test versions) for trying out changes that haven’t been released yet

First-time setup

  1. Go to the latest release.
  2. Download the package you want from the table above.
  3. Connect your Kobo to your computer via USB.
  4. Copy the downloaded file to /mnt/onboard/.kobo/KoboRoot.tgz on the device.
  5. Eject the device and reboot.

Updating

Once installed, you can update Cadmus directly through its built-in OTA feature

  • no computer required, just WiFi. See OTA updates for details.