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Category Archives: android
simple hands free wash
I got a kick out of this one. Uses an arduino as the controller. https://www.instructables.com/id/Automatic-Faucet-Touchless-Using-Arduino-Wash-Hand/
Use an old tablet for a display on on RPi
Well I think I found a use for some old Amazon Tablets. The author uses VNC or RDP to access the RPi over the network. And act as its display. It sounds like RDP is a better way to go … Continue reading
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Nice set of “handiman tool” apps for your phone
Not a replacement for the real thing, but could be a “good enough” tool. The 10 Best Free Toolbox Apps for Android
Another nice smart mirror
Interesting build, the author scaled down an existing version. https://medium.com/@maxbraun/smarter-mirrors-and-how-theyre-made-327997b9eff7
Interesting list of apps for Podcasting
Not so sure Phones have the quality just yet for podcasting, but the apps look like they would do the work in a pinch. SoundCloud looks pretty cool in this list.
Use QuickRemote to connect Roku to Google Home
I have not heard of QuickRemote app before. Apparently you can use it to tie into your Roku to control it via voice. The reviews on Android are mixed so not sure if this is a good solution yet. https://www.howtogeek.com/342806/how-to-control-your-roku-with-google-homes-voice-assistant/ … Continue reading
Crankshaft, another carputer
This is built onto of OpenAuto, and looks like its a simplified version of it. Would be worth checking out. https://hackaday.com/2018/02/26/crankshaft-open-source-car-computer/
How to run apps in Windows
Interesting its an emulator for andriod basically to allow you to run apps on Windows. One is called Bluestack. The other is NoxPlayer. https://fieldguide.gizmodo.com/heres-how-to-get-android-apps-running-on-your-laptop-1823353447
Micromanage your data usage with Datally
Interesting app. Seems more detailed than the standard google bit that breaks down what is using data and when. https://gizmodo.com/google-s-new-app-stops-your-android-phone-from-sucking-1820879455
Google now does parking?
Interesting add on to Google maps in finding a parking spot. Its free where I have seen apps in the past charge for this. http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/parking-google-maps/