Prerequisites

1. Install Arduino IDE (latest version recommended)
2. Add InkPlate Board Support:
   • Follow their Quick Start Guide here
3. Install Required Libraries:
   • Inkplate Arduino Library (via Library Manager)
   • TinyXML2 Library (for EPUB parsing)
   • ArduinoJson Library (for metadata handling)
   • unzipLIB Library (for handling .zip and epub files)

Hardware Setup

1. Prepare the InkPlate 6 Flick:
   • Connect lithium battery (if using battery power)
   • Insert microSD card with EPUB files
   • Connect USB-C for initial programming
2. Load Books:
   • Copy the contents of the sdcard/ folder to the root of the microSD card
   • Copy .epub files to a folder called "books" in the root directory of your microSD card
   • Organize in folders if desired (library will scan recursively)

Software Installation

1. Download the Source Code:
   • Clone or download the project repository
   • Open ebook_reader.ino in Arduino IDE
2. Configure Board Settings:
   • Select "Inkplate 6(ESP32)" from Tools → Board
   • Choose appropriate COM port
   • Set upload speed to 921600 baud
3. Compile and Upload:
   • Click Upload to flash firmware to device
   • Monitor serial output for debugging info

First Boot

1. Power on the device - you should see loading screen
2. Main library will display available books from SD card
3. Touch a book title to begin reading
4. Use gestures to navigate:
   • Swipe right: Next page
   • Swipe left: Previous page
   • Swipe down: Next section
   • Swipe up: Previous section
   • Tap menu area: Access settings

Customization Options

• Add/Modify font sizes and families in UIManager.cpp
• Adjust gesture sensitivity in touch handling code
• Add new features by extending the existing modules