Installation
Cadmus comes in different packages. Pick the one that matches your needs.
Available packages
| Package | What’s included | Installs to |
|---|---|---|
KoboRoot.tgz | Cadmus only | /mnt/onboard/.adds/cadmus |
KoboRoot-nm.tgz | Cadmus + NickelMenu | /mnt/onboard/.adds/cadmus |
KoboRoot-test.tgz | Test build only | /mnt/onboard/.adds/cadmus-tst |
KoboRoot-nm-test.tgz | Test build + NickelMenu | /mnt/onboard/.adds/cadmus-tst |
Which one should I pick?
- Normal installs: Use
KoboRoot.tgzorKoboRoot-nm.tgz - If you use NickelMenu: Pick a package that includes it (
-nmversions) - Testing a new feature: Use test packages (
-testversions) for trying out changes that haven’t been released yet
First-time setup
- Go to the latest release.
- Download the package you want from the table above.
- Connect your Kobo to your computer via USB.
- Copy the downloaded file to
/mnt/onboard/.kobo/KoboRoot.tgzon the device. - 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.