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diff --git a/gemfeed/DRAFT-using-supernote-nomad-offline.html b/gemfeed/DRAFT-using-supernote-nomad-offline.html deleted file mode 100644 index d0c9140f..00000000 --- a/gemfeed/DRAFT-using-supernote-nomad-offline.html +++ /dev/null @@ -1,166 +0,0 @@ -<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"> -<html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" lang="en" xml:lang="en"> -<head> -<meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /> -<title>Using Supernote Nomad offline</title> -<link rel="shortcut icon" type="image/gif" href="/favicon.ico" /> -<link rel="stylesheet" href="../style.css" /> -<link rel="stylesheet" href="style-override.css" /> -</head> -<body> -<p class="header"> -<a href="https://foo.zone">Home</a> | <a href="https://codeberg.org/snonux/foo.zone/src/branch/content-md/gemfeed/DRAFT-using-supernote-nomad-offline.md">Markdown</a> | <a href="gemini://foo.zone/gemfeed/DRAFT-using-supernote-nomad-offline.gmi">Gemini</a> -</p> -<h1 style='display: inline' id='using-supernote-nomad-offline'>Using Supernote Nomad offline</h1><br /> -<br /> -<span>I am a note taker. For years, I've been searching for a good digital device that could complement my paper notebooks. I've finally found it in the Supernote Nomad. I use it completely offline without cloud-sync, and in this post, I'll explain why this is a benefit.</span><br /> -<br /> -<br /> -<a class='textlink' href='https://supernote.com/pages/supernote-nomad'>Supernote Nomad</a><br /> -<br /> -<span>I initially bought it because Retta stated on their website that an open-source Linux firmware would be released soon. However, after over a year, there still hasn't been any progress (hopefully there will be someday). So I looked into alternative ways to use this device.</span><br /> -<br /> -<pre> -⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⡿⠿⠿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿ -⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣏⠀⢶⣆⡘⠉⠙⠛⠿⠿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿ -⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⠋⣤⣄⠘⠃⢠⣀⣀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠉⠉⠛⠛⠿⢿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿ -⣿⣿⣿⣿⡿⠀⡉⠻⡟⠀⠈⠉⠙⠛⠷⠶⣦⣤⣄⣀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⣾⣿⣿⣿⣿ -⣿⣿⣿⣿⡄⠸⢿⣤⠀⢠⣤⣀⡀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠉⠙⠛⠻⠶⠀⢰⣿⣿⠻⣿⣿ -⣿⣿⣿⣿⠠⣶⣆⡉⠀⠀⠈⠉⠙⠛⠳⠶⠦⣤⣤⣄⣀⡀⢀⣴⠟⠋⠙⢷⣬⣿ -⣿⣿⣿⠏⣠⡄⠹⠁⠰⢶⣤⣤⣀⡀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠉⢉⣿⠟⠁⠀⠀⣠⣾⣿⣿ -⣿⣿⡿⠂⠙⠻⡆⠀⠀⠀⠀⠈⠉⠛⠛⠷⠶⣦⣤⣴⠟⠁⠀⠀⣠⣾⣿⣿⣿⣿ -⣿⣿⡇⠸⣿⣄⠀⠰⠶⢶⣤⣄⣀⡀⠀⠀⠀⣴⣟⠁⠀⠀⣠⣾⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿ -⣿⡟⠀⣶⣀⠃⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠈⠉⠙⠛⠓⢾⡟⢙⣷⣤⢾⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿ -⣿⠋⣀⡉⠻⠀⠘⠛⠻⠶⢶⣤⣤⣀⡀⢠⠿⠟⠛⠉⠁⣸⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿ -⣿⡀⠛⠳⠆⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠉⠉⠛⠛⠷⠶⣦⠄⢀⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿ -⣿⣿⣿⣶⣦⣀⣀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⣸⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿ -⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣶⣶⣤⣤⣀⣀⠀⠀⠀⢠⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿ -⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣷⣶⣾⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿⣿ -</pre> -<br /> -<h2 style='display: inline' id='table-of-contents'>Table of Contents</h2><br /> -<br /> -<ul> -<li><a href='#using-supernote-nomad-offline'>Using Supernote Nomad offline</a></li> -<li>⇢ <a href='#the-joy-of-being-offline'>The Joy of Being Offline</a></li> -<li>⇢ ⇢ <a href='#battery-for-days'>Battery for Days</a></li> -<li>⇢ ⇢ <a href='#your-data-is-your-data'>Your Data is Your Data</a></li> -<li>⇢ <a href='#my-offline-workflow'>My Offline Workflow</a></li> -<li>⇢ ⇢ <a href='#getting-notes-to-my-laptop'>Getting Notes to my Laptop</a></li> -<li>⇢ ⇢ <a href='#converting-notes-to-pdf'>Converting Notes to PDF</a></li> -<li>⇢ ⇢ <a href='#syncing-to-my-phone'>Syncing to my Phone</a></li> -<li>⇢ ⇢ <a href='#firmware-updates'>Firmware updates</a></li> -<li>⇢ <a href='#the-writing-experience'>The Writing Experience</a></li> -<li>⇢ <a href='#conclusion'>Conclusion</a></li> -</ul><br /> -<h2 style='display: inline' id='the-joy-of-being-offline'>The Joy of Being Offline</h2><br /> -<br /> -<span>In a world of constant connectivity, the Supernote Nomad offers a sanctuary. By keeping it offline, I can focus on my thoughts and notes without compromise of my privacy.</span><br /> -<br /> -<h3 style='display: inline' id='battery-for-days'>Battery for Days</h3><br /> -<br /> -<span>One of the most significant advantages of keeping Wi-Fi off is the battery life. The Supernote Nomad can last a week, on a single charge when it's not constantly searching for a network. This makes it a good companion for long trips or intense note-taking sessions.</span><br /> -<br /> -<h3 style='display: inline' id='your-data-is-your-data'>Your Data is Your Data</h3><br /> -<br /> -<span>Privacy was my main concern. By not syncing my notes to Retta's cloud service, I retain full ownership and control over my data. There's no risk of my personal thoughts and ideas being accessed or mined by third parties. It's a simple and effective way to ensure my privacy.</span><br /> -<br /> -<a href='./using-supernote-nomad-offline/nomad2.jpg'><img alt='A picture of the Supernote Nomad' title='A picture of the Supernote Nomad' src='./using-supernote-nomad-offline/nomad2.jpg' /></a><br /> -<br /> -<h2 style='display: inline' id='my-offline-workflow'>My Offline Workflow</h2><br /> -<br /> -<span>My workflow is simple and efficient, relying on a direct USB connection to my Linux laptop.</span><br /> -<br /> -<h3 style='display: inline' id='getting-notes-to-my-laptop'>Getting Notes to my Laptop</h3><br /> -<br /> -<span>I connect my Supernote Nomad to my Linux laptop via a USB-C cable. The device is automatically recognized as a storage device, and I can directly access the <span class='inlinecode'>Note</span> folder, which contains all my notes as <span class='inlinecode'>.note</span> files. I then copy these files to a dedicated archive folder on my laptop.</span><br /> -<br /> -<h3 style='display: inline' id='converting-notes-to-pdf'>Converting Notes to PDF</h3><br /> -<br /> -<span>To make my notes accessible and shareable, I convert them from the proprietary <span class='inlinecode'>.note</span> format to PDF. For this, I use a fantastic open-source tool called <span class='inlinecode'>supernote-tool</span>. It's not an official tool from Ratta (the manufacturer of the Supernote), but it works flawlessly.</span><br /> -<br /> -<a class='textlink' href='https://github.com/jya-dev/supernote-tool'>https://github.com/jya-dev/supernote-tool</a><br /> -<br /> -<span>I've created a small shell script to automate the conversion process. This script, <span class='inlinecode'>convert-notes-to-pdfs.sh</span>, resides in my notes archive folder:</span><br /> -<br /> -<!-- Generator: GNU source-highlight 3.1.9 -by Lorenzo Bettini -http://www.lorenzobettini.it -http://www.gnu.org/software/src-highlite --> -<pre><i><font color="silver">#!/usr/bin/env bash</font></i> - -convert () { - find . -name \*.note \ - | <b><u><font color="#000000">while</font></u></b> <b><u><font color="#000000">read</font></u></b> -r note; <b><u><font color="#000000">do</font></u></b> - echo supernote-tool convert -a -t pdf <font color="#808080">"$note"</font> <font color="#808080">"${note/.note/.pdf}"</font> - supernote-tool convert -a -t pdf <font color="#808080">"$note"</font> <font color="#808080">"${note/.note/.pdf}.tmp"</font> - mv <font color="#808080">"${note/.note/.pdf}.tmp"</font> <font color="#808080">"${note/.note/.pdf}"</font> - du -hs <font color="#808080">"$note"</font> <font color="#808080">"${note/.note/.pdf}"</font> - echo - <b><u><font color="#000000">done</font></u></b> -} - -<i><font color="silver"># Mage the PDFs available on my Phone as well</font></i> -copy () { - <b><u><font color="#000000">if</font></u></b> [ ! -d ~/Documents/Supernote ]; <b><u><font color="#000000">then</font></u></b> - echo <font color="#808080">"Directory ~/Documents/Supernote does not exist, skipping"</font> - <b><u><font color="#000000">exit</font></u></b> <font color="#000000">1</font> - <b><u><font color="#000000">fi</font></u></b> - - rsync -delete -av --include=<font color="#808080">'*/'</font> --include=<font color="#808080">'*.pdf'</font> --exclude=<font color="#808080">'*'</font> . ~/Documents/Supernote/ - echo This was copied from $(pwd) so dont edit manually >~/Documents/Supernote/README.txt -} - -convert -copy -</pre> -<br /> -<span>This script does two things:</span><br /> -<br /> -<ul> -<li>It finds all <span class='inlinecode'>.note</span> files in the current directory and converts them to PDF using <span class='inlinecode'>supernote-tool</span>.</li> -<li>It copies the generated PDFs to my <span class='inlinecode'>~/Documents/Supernote</span> folder.</li> -</ul><br /> -<h3 style='display: inline' id='syncing-to-my-phone'>Syncing to my Phone</h3><br /> -<br /> -<span>The <span class='inlinecode'>~/Documents/Supernote</span> folder on my laptop is synchronized with my phone using Syncthing. This way, I have access to all my notes in PDF format on my phone, wherever I go, without relying on any cloud service.</span><br /> -<br /> -<a class='textlink' href='https://syncthing.net/'>https://syncthing.net/</a><br /> -<br /> -<h3 style='display: inline' id='firmware-updates'>Firmware updates</h3><br /> -<br /> -<span>One usually updates the software or firmware of the Supernote Nomad via Wi-Fi. However, it is also possible to update it completely offline. To install the firmware update, follow the steps below (the following instructions were copied from the Supernote website):</span><br /> -<br /> -<ul> -<li>Connect your Supernote to your PC with a USB-C cable. For macOS, an MTP software (e.g. OpenMTP or Android File Transfer) is required for your Supernote to show up on your Mac. </li> -<li>For Manta, Nomad, A5 X and A6 X devices, copy the firmware (DO NOT UNZIP) to the "Export" folder of Supernote; for A5 and A6 devices, copy the firmware (DO NOT UNZIP) to the root directory of Supernote.</li> -<li>Unplug the USB connection, tap “OK” on your Supernote to continue, and if no prompt pops up, please restart your device directly to proceed to update.</li> -</ul><br /> -<h2 style='display: inline' id='the-writing-experience'>The Writing Experience</h2><br /> -<br /> -<span>The writing feel of the Supernote Nomad is simply great. The combination of the screen's texture and the ceramic nib of the pen creates a feeling that is remarkably close to writing on real paper. The latency is almost non-existent, and the pressure sensitivity allows for a natural and expressive writing experience. It's great to write on, and it makes me want to take more notes.</span><br /> -<br /> -<a href='./using-supernote-nomad-offline/nomad1.jpg'><img alt='Another picture of the Supernote Nomad' title='Another picture of the Supernote Nomad' src='./using-supernote-nomad-offline/nomad1.jpg' /></a><br /> -<br /> -<h2 style='display: inline' id='conclusion'>Conclusion</h2><br /> -<br /> -<span>The Supernote Nomad has become an additional tool for me. By using it offline, I've created a distraction-free and private note-taking environment. The simple, manual workflow for transferring and converting notes gives me full control over my data, and the writing experience is second to none. If you're looking for a digital notebook that respects your privacy and helps you focus, I highly recommend giving the Supernote Nomad a try with an offline-first approach.</span><br /> -<br /> -<span>The Supernote didn't fully replace my traditional paper journals, though. Each of them has its own use case. 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