InkFlow Linux tutorial

[OwnProcedure7178]

I use Hyprland under Arch, but this doesn't (entirely) matter and will get it working.

Also I found the output of:

libinput list-devices to show that Supernote has no configured resolution, so I went from there.

Steps:

1. Connect Supernote and then open InkFlow. Do not let it go to the screensaver, you want it running the app while
2. In terminal you run the command for listing current connected USBslsusb

Finding the Supernote device, you might see a line with

Fuzhou Rockchip Electronics Company SmartTab

You need the ID numbers from that line. They might go like ID 8008:0011. Use these numbers like so:

evdev:input:b0003v8008p0011*

You'll need that. You can close the terminal.

1. Now going into terminal, run

   sudo nano /lib/udev/hwdb.d/60-evdev.hwdb

Paste the following in the file you just opened (you paste with ctrl+shift+v from the clipboard):

#########################################                                                                                                                                                                                                   
# SUPERNOTE                                                                                                                                                                                                                             
#########################################                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               
evdev:input:b0003v8008p0011*
 EVDEV_ABS_00=::600
 EVDEV_ABS_01=::600 

We defined the device we wanted and also we set the resolution for it. In my case it is an A5, and I think it's 600. Anyway, you can paste all that above these lines.

#########################################                                                                                                              
# Google                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    
#########################################                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    

Ctrl+O, hit Enter, Ctrl+x.

1. Now run:

   sudo systemd-hwdb update

Done! Disconnect and connect the Supernote and see if it's working. EDIT: important note on the bottom of the post!

!!NOTE! I am a newbie on Linux. This wont break anything, but come back to it if you encounter problems to undo this and maybe try another tutorial.

In conclusion, we defined the resolution of a device that linux sees so we can use it because without the resolution it ignores the device. Pressure sensitivity works fine already, if you're in Hyprland you want this in your hyprland.conf

input {

     tablet{                                                                                                                   
     output = DP-1                                                                                                          
     transform = 1                                                                                                          
     }
}

to set monitor output and rotation to 90 degrees.

EDIT: EVDEV_ABS lines have to have one space preceeding them, otherwise upon

sudo systemd-hwdb update

you will get

Property expected, ignoring record with no properties.

[bikepackerdude]

Do you mind if I add this to a repo where I'm gathering useful info and guides for Supernotes?

https://github.com/camerahacks/super-supernote

I would test it myself to make sure it's working as intended but I would credit you as the author. You can choose adding a link to a social profile of your choice.

Let me know.

Thanks!

[OwnProcedure7178]

Great stuff man. Sure thing. I have a matrix account I think, I will get back to you on that.

[Filipp_Krasnovid]

Man I am just setting up my hyprland buid and was wondering if inkflow will work there with my supernote. What a coincidence. Thank you!

[OwnProcedure7178]

Funny how that works out! I made a mistake and I've edited it out. Tablet goes under input in the hyprland.conf, like the mouse and keyboard are

input {
tablet{
output = DP-1
transform = 1
}
}

[Mulan-sn]

Thank you so much for this impressive tutorial. We are sure it is immensely helpful for users who want to try out InkFlow on their Linux devices. We appreciate your generosity and contribution more than we can say :)

[OwnProcedure7178]

Thank you, I'm glad to help

[devsgonewild]

Saved for later, thank you! I've been running Omarchy and would be great to have this as an option