Reading scientific papers on arxiv.org directly from your Kobo E-Reader without needing a USB connection sounds like a dream, right? This guide will walk you through the process, step-by-step.
The Challenge with PDFs
Many scientific papers on arxiv.org are in PDF format. Directly saving these PDFs to Pocket means they won't appear on your Kobo E-Reader at all. Thus, to ensure the content is accessible and optimized for reading, we need a different approach.
Step-by-step Guide:
1. Set Up a Pocket Account on Your Kobo E-Reader
Turn on your Kobo E-Reader.
- Tap the
More
option, usually represented by three dots (...
). - Navigate to
Settings
. - Scroll and find the
Accounts
section. - Choose
Pocket
, thenSign in or create an account
. - Follow the prompts to set up an account. Remember, the Firefox login option won't work here.
2. Access Your Pocket Account on a Computer or Mobile Device
- Go to Pocket’s website.
- Use the credentials you set up on your Kobo to log in.
3. Install the Pocket Browser Extension
- Head to your browser's extensions or add-ons marketplace.
- Search for and install the
Pocket
extension. - Once installed, you'll gain the ability to add pages to Pocket via the browser's context menu (right-click).
4. Make the arxiv PDF Reader-Friendly
- Go to the arxiv page of your desired paper.
In the URL, change the "x" in "arxiv" to "5".
For example:
Original URL:https://arxiv.org/abs/1706.03762
Modified URL:https://ar5iv.org/abs/1706.03762
This change converts the PDF into a responsive webpage, optimized for e-readers.
5. Store the Converted Page in Pocket
- Right-click on the page.
- Select the
Save to Pocket
option from the context menu.
6. Access and Read the Paper on Your Kobo E-Reader
- On your Kobo E-Reader, from the home screen, tap the
More
tab on the right. - Tap
My Titles
(next to the Pocket logo. You should now see a list of all articles you've saved, including the recently added paper. - Tap on the desired paper to read it in a format optimized for the Kobo.
Conclusion
By utilizing ar5iv's rendering tool and the Pocket extension, you can enjoy a seamless experience reading scientific papers from arxiv.org on your Kobo E-Reader. This method bypasses the need for USB transfers, making the entire process wireless and hassle-free.
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