Category Archives: android

How to use a tablet as a RPi Screen

Posted on October 10, 2016 by robertwilkie

Basically you VNC into the RPi. http://www.instructables.com/id/Use-Your-Tablet-As-Raspberry-Pi-Screen/

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TestButler, opensource app to test apps from LinkedIn

Posted on October 4, 2016 by robertwilkie

Looks like an interesting tool to try. https://www.linux.com/news/21-open-source-projects-iot

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Need to launch an app on Android and iOS, use Launchkit

Posted on September 29, 2016 by robertwilkie

Stumbled on this by accident. Apparently Launchkit, which was commercial, open sourced their tools that are used to help setup an app for going on Google Playstore or Apple. LaunchKit team heads to Google and open-sources its tools for helping … Continue reading →

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Hacking the door buzzer to let you in via your phone

Posted on July 11, 2016 by robertwilkie

I should have seen this one coming. Just modify the buzzer so you can control it remotely via the internet. http://hackaday.com/2016/05/26/keyless-apartment-entry-with-relatively-little-effort/

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What to do with old tablets or phones

Posted on July 7, 2016 by robertwilkie

Interesting article on mod’s for old tablets (or phones). I got a kick out of this $50 shield for arduino to use functionality of a tablet. The security camera idea I have seen before too. http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/4-things-make-old-android-tablet/

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Another mirror display, but this maybe easier than using see thru glass

Posted on June 8, 2016 by robertwilkie

Interesting build. I was thinking of something similar with a tablet. What I like on this one is the author uses regular glass with reflective window film. Much cheaper solution. http://www.instructables.com/id/100-Smart-Mirror-Pi/?ALLSTEPS

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Interesting, Android on RPi

Posted on May 26, 2016 by robertwilkie

The article talks about how it looks like Google/Android is adding in support for the Raspberry Pi3. This could be interesting since Android M is suppose to support multiple screens, which makes it more “windows” like. And its still pretty … Continue reading →

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Convert tablets with broken digitizers to MAME based cabinet systems

Posted on April 14, 2016 by robertwilkie

Pretty cool build, but…how the heck did he wire in the joystick? Ah found a bit on it. He used a PS1 controller with a PS1 to USB adapter. http://www.mameau.com/mame-cablet-android-based-mame-cabinet/

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Interesting project to convert old cell phones

Posted on March 21, 2016 by robertwilkie

I have done things like this in the past. Such as this. But this is the first time I have seen an opensource like one. (Phonvert) that sounds like it has more power to it. http://techcrunch.com/2016/03/14/phonvert-has-a-plan-to-convert-old-smartphones-into-iot-nodes/?ncid=rss&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Techcrunch+%28TechCrunch%29

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Alternatives to Google Playstore

Posted on March 2, 2016 by robertwilkie

I know there are a bunch of other Android “play stores” out there. But the only other one I have tried was Amazon (little leery of others). F-Droid sounds interesting since it has opensource based apps. Getjar sounds a little…different. … Continue reading →

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