Hi Guys,
I am Shree. I have created "Kite" - which is arguably the world's first DIY modular smartphone kit. I am here to get some feedback from the XDA community about this concept.
Most folks using Android are able to customize the software aspects only. With Kite, you can add hardware & change the software in interesting ways. Fans of Google's project Ara will relate well to this.
Kite is a complete kit of components that is based around the KiteBoard (website at kiteboard dot io). With Kite, you can 3D print your own phone. You can customize your phone with electronics like sensors, displays, batteries and antennas. We have a made a short capability video that shows various customizations (external antenna, AA batteries, OLEDs, using your phone for gaming, as a name badge, with sensors & a keyboard on the back) - you will find this on youtube if you search for "kite diy modular smartphone".
I have also setup a project on hackaday.io to document various parts of the project. This includes adding custom hardware, modding & 3D printing your own case, and changing the android framework to talk with the hardware.
I am hoping that atleast a few folks here will find this useful. I welcome any comments, suggestions & criticism.
Thanks in advance!
-- Shree
PS : No links here - as it is against policies - but you should be able to find things easily enough!
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There are few tools who claimed to do that. However many fails to meet all criteria.
I have tried mBizmaker recently and found that it was very kind to people like myself with very little technical knowledge. It was easy and simple. It only took me an hour to develop and test simple scheduler for my Samsung phone.
Just wanted to share some of my experience.
Hi folks,
I'm designing a keyboard application for the LEAP motion gesture recognition device, which ships in about 5 weeks, and since it looks like "table mode" (LEAP functioning in a horizontal orientation) won't be available for launch, I'm modifying the basic ASETNIOP concept (a chorded keyboard) substantially to work better as a "floating" keyboard. The new concept also works well with tablets, so I've decided that it could really benefit from the simultaneous launch of an Android application for smartphones and tablets. I don't think that it would be particularly complicated to code (I've already put together javascript demos without too much trouble), but since I'm wrapped up in my LEAP application, I won't be able to work on making an Android version. I'm looking for someone with the skills to develop the Android app; you'd be keeping the lion's share of the Android revenue plus a portion of the LEAP sales.
If you think you might be interested, drop me a line via the asetniop website and I'll send an NDA over so we can discuss the details of the concept a bit more (it's substantially different from ASETNIOP; the new concept is intended as a visual rather than a touch-based solution) and you can see if you'd like to get on board.
Thanks!
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ASETNIOP said:
Hi folks,
I'm designing a keyboard application for the LEAP motion gesture recognition device, which ships in about 5 weeks, and since it looks like "table mode" (LEAP functioning in a horizontal orientation) won't be available for launch, I'm modifying the basic ASETNIOP concept (a chorded keyboard) substantially to work better as a "floating" keyboard. The new concept also works well with tablets, so I've decided that it could really benefit from the simultaneous launch of an Android application for smartphones and tablets. I don't think that it would be particularly complicated to code (I've already put together javascript demos without too much trouble), but since I'm wrapped up in my LEAP application, I won't be able to work on making an Android version. I'm looking for someone with the skills to develop the Android app; you'd be keeping the lion's share of the Android revenue plus a portion of the LEAP sales.
If you think you might be interested, drop me a line via the asetniop website and I'll send an NDA over so we can discuss the details of the concept a bit more (it's substantially different from ASETNIOP; the new concept is intended as a visual rather than a touch-based solution) and you can see if you'd like to get on board.
Thanks!
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ASETNIOP said:
Hi folks,
I'm designing a keyboard application for the LEAP motion gesture recognition device, which ships in about 5 weeks, and since it looks like "table mode" (LEAP functioning in a horizontal orientation) won't be available for launch, I'm modifying the basic ASETNIOP concept (a chorded keyboard) substantially to work better as a "floating" keyboard. The new concept also works well with tablets, so I've decided that it could really benefit from the simultaneous launch of an Android application for smartphones and tablets. I don't think that it would be particularly complicated to code (I've already put together javascript demos without too much trouble), but since I'm wrapped up in my LEAP application, I won't be able to work on making an Android version. I'm looking for someone with the skills to develop the Android app; you'd be keeping the lion's share of the Android revenue plus a portion of the LEAP sales.
If you think you might be interested, drop me a line via the asetniop website and I'll send an NDA over so we can discuss the details of the concept a bit more (it's substantially different from ASETNIOP; the new concept is intended as a visual rather than a touch-based solution) and you can see if you'd like to get on board.
Thanks!
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Are there any sites dedicated specifically for artists on a mobile platform (either IOS or android). Im a long time sketcher but decided to move onto digital medium in the hope that it would improve my options in colouring and painting images. I'm slowly getting used to sketching on my note but was hoping to find tips and guides on drawing on a tablet computer. Most of my searches have given me results on PC/ MAC and wacom stylus using photoshop.
I've started to put together a spreadsheet with a list of all the apps available on android and what their functionality and limitations are. various layer options. resolution. tools etc etc. I'll be uploading it to google docs this evening and sharing it in the hope that I can get others to help me populate it. I've bought a fair few apps now and have been disapointed once I realised it cant do x, y or z. Plus its difficult to keep track of updates that include new features. I'm hoping this table will allow me (and others) to build a suite of apps that best cover their personal requirements and stremeline their workflow.
I cant find any site that is aimed specifically at artists on a mobile platform. Can anyone advise of any? All I see is the odd subforum here or there.
I'm thinking of starting a new site specifically aimed at artists on a mobile platform with links to various resources, reviews on apps, a forum specifically for art related discusion etc etc...
would anyone be interested in helping me? I dont have any experience in putting together sites and am currently looking at a free one on webs.com or something.
One of the things I want to acheive is a comparison chart between all the drawing apps available on android and some more detail behind them other than whats on the play store (like in the attachment).
We have an immediate need for an Android Technologist / Hacker. This project will take around 100-120 hours and there will be future projects available if the person is interested. All work can be done from home (100% remote).
Our company creates digital marketing experiences for national brands at sporting and entertainment events, retails stores, conventions etc. We recently completed a large project for the Super Bowl and we also have exhibits at the Final Four and many other large events.
The first large project will be to make a 360 degree photo booth using android cameras. We want to be able to press a button and have all the cameras take a picture at the same time. We need this person to hack the android devices so that they can trigger their cameras in real time and then save the images locally so the client can pull them off the devices.
Requirements/Skills of the Android Technologist / Hacker:
• Strong experience rooting, networking and streamlining android devices.
• Basic android app development skills (functionality, not front-end development).
• Ability to work independently (100% remote).
• Ability to tackle the project described above.
If you have any interest please email me at [email protected]
Dear XDA devs,
I'm looking for teammates for my automotive software / hardware project. We want to develop modern cockpits for motorcycles that can be easily retrofitted. For this we still need people who are familiar with Android or Android Automotive OS.
We have funds, but they are limited.
There are enough buyers (a lot of positive feedback and pre-registrations). We have several large chain stores that are interested in our products and would like to distribute them. Potential investors are also willing to invest, but would like to see more.
We are currently trying to put together a team to develop one of our devices. There is a lot of work to do, but once we achieve our MVP, we will no longer have to worry about financial resources. Everyone involved in the project will receive company shares, the amount of which we have to negotiate together.
Production costs for prototypes are secured, as are other costs in the event of outsourcing or material/software purchasing.
As mentioned, we have some financial security. However, we cannot pay high salaries until we reach our MVP.
Prerequisites would be experience in:
- Android system architecture
- Hardware development / mixed signals / microcontroller programming
- Android development - front end / back end
- UI/UX design
Of course, you do not need to have experience in all areas. However, you should already be an expert in your field.
If you are interested, please contact me and I would also be happy to answer any questions in the thread.
PS: If this thread is in the wrong place, please let me know so I can try to move it.