Android Apps for Electronics: Measurement and Visualization
This guide explores the development of Android applications tailored for electronics projects, focusing on measurement and visualization capabilities.
Table of Contents Overview
The document is structured to guide readers through various aspects of Android app development for electronics. Key sections include:
- Fundamentals of Android Programming: Covering the basics, development environment, testing, and installation of Android Studio and SDK Manager.
- Android in the Network: Discussing web page display, RSS feeds, settings, and controlling I/O modules.
- Controlling Audio Output: Generating frequencies, PWM signals, and handling audio input.
- Bluetooth Communication: Exploring the Bluetooth API and device connections.
- SMS Control: Sending and receiving SMS messages.
- Professional App Design and Publishing: Covering app design, publishing on the Play Store, widgets, and notifications.
- Visualization with Google Maps: Displaying positions and placing markers on maps.
- Android and USB: Understanding the USB interface, device recognition, and accessory mode.
Key Topics Covered
The book delves into practical applications such as:
- Creating apps for measuring light intensity.
- Displaying web pages within Android apps.
- Developing apps for RSS news feeds.
- Controlling hardware components via SMS.
- Generating and outputting audio frequencies and PWM signals.
- Capturing signals using the audio input.
- Connecting and communicating with Bluetooth devices.
- Designing professional app interfaces and publishing them on the Google Play Store.
- Integrating Google Maps for location-based features.
- Interfacing with USB devices and implementing the Open Accessory Mode.
- Utilizing GPIO modules for Android devices.
Development Tools and Concepts
Essential tools and concepts for Android development are explained, including:
- Android Studio: The integrated development environment (IDE) for Android app creation.
- SDK Manager: Used for managing Software Development Kits (SDKs) and platform tools.
- AVD Manager: For creating and managing Android Virtual Devices (AVDs) for testing.
- Activities: The fundamental building blocks for user interfaces in Android apps.
- Widgets: Interactive elements that can be placed on the Android home screen.
- Notifications: Alerts to inform users about events.
Further Information
The guide also includes sections on publishing apps, handling boot processes, and provides a comprehensive index for easy reference.
For more information on electronics and development tools, visit Elektor.
