Hi,
I would like to create a wireless device with some sensors and servos... pretty like a robot but with a clear and dedicated purpose. I assume that an android, arduino, or a raspberry pi driven device would be a good choice since it will be a standalone device that must have internet conectivity, to be operated remotely.
My problem is that I'm a software guy, with no electronics skills and I will need assistance with all hardware related design side. Prior to create a kickstarter project.
If any reader thinks that have the expertise that I need, please contact with me. You could join to an exciting new project and I will reward you for your time and efforts.
well i don't think i have the expertise but i'd be glad to help if i somewhat can and certainly would love to observe the development of the project if not participate somewhat in it.
i can however tell you that arduino<raspberry pi<android in both capabilities and need for better hardware and with that in cost too
hirofairlane said:
Hi,
I would like to create a wireless device with some sensors and servos... pretty like a robot but with a clear and dedicated purpose. I assume that an android, arduino, or a raspberry pi driven device would be a good choice since it will be a standalone device that must have internet conectivity, to be operated remotely.
My problem is that I'm a software guy, with no electronics skills and I will need assistance with all hardware related design side. Prior to create a kickstarter project.
If any reader thinks that have the expertise that I need, please contact with me. You could join to an exciting new project and I will reward you for your time and efforts.
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I may be able to help out (have some experience with some electronics circuity) to the same degree as notrium
I am an Electrical and Electronic Engineer, with extensive electronic design know how, however my time is limited though I'll help if I can, moreso if I have more info on the project.
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hirofairlane said:
Hi,
I would like to create a wireless device with some sensors and servos... pretty like a robot but with a clear and dedicated purpose. I assume that an android, arduino, or a raspberry pi driven device would be a good choice since it will be a standalone device that must have internet conectivity, to be operated remotely.
My problem is that I'm a software guy, with no electronics skills and I will need assistance with all hardware related design side. Prior to create a kickstarter project.
If any reader thinks that have the expertise that I need, please contact with me. You could join to an exciting new project and I will reward you for your time and efforts.
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I'm down to help as well. Android isn't a device though. I prefer MSP430 vs Arduino and beaglebone black vs raspberry pi. It depends what you want to do.
Gator809 said:
I'm down to help as well. Android isn't a device though. I prefer MSP430 vs Arduino and beaglebone black vs raspberry pi. It depends what you want to do.
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that sums it up prety well all depends on what you wanna do,
i've got arduino (and a few other micros) and android experience
be prety keen to do sumthing
Pvy
i dont mind a blast im not as clued up as some on here with android phones and such but was a senior bench tech with bskyb so know my way around motherboards and diagrams.
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Greetings!
My name is Daniel Sloof and together with a group of volunteers we have recently been working on a project called Mangler: a Ventrilo compatible client for linux. Mangler is driven by a C library called libventrilo3 and over the past couple of weeks I have been working on making this library compile with the Android-NDK. I am currently succesfully able to build libventrilo3 as a native library that can be used in Android applications. The JNI wrappers are a little lackluster, but they are being worked on.
The main reason for me posting on this forum (amongst others) is because I am looking for skilled Android/Java developers to assist us in working on this open-source project. We're mostly C programmers that have very little Android experience. I expect we could have something functional up within the month, most of the work has already been done: we're pretty much just writing a GUI for an existing backend (and some audio stuff, which is just feeding PCM to one of the native functions).
Thanks for reading! If by this point you're interested in participating or have any specific questions you can just post them here or drop by on IRC. You can find me on freenode #mangler (alias: danslo).
Im so excited for this project! I hope this goes well.
Time for an update and a quick *bump*.
More progress has been made making libventrilo suitable for Android usage. This primarily involves audio stuff, such as upsampling to rates that Android's AudioRecord doesn't support. Buffering in the Android App is still required but this can be done with minimal effort. Of course all of this (and future) progress can be found on our website.
There have also been some android developers peaking around in the IRC channel but no active developer has yet been found, feel free to drop by.
(PS: To moderators: I am cross-posting this on several Android Forums. If this is considered spam, please feel free to take appropriate measures.)
What is your website, I'd like to track your progress.
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What is your website, I'd like to track your progress.
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You can find us at mangler (dot) org though
<-- so happy to see this!~!!
*bump* - still looking for developers
Bump & small update!
I've just managed to record audio on my android device and send it to our ventrilo test server. Even with just 8khz quality (for testing purposes) the transmission sounds loud and clear on my ventrilo client! There is a small bit of delay but that doesn't seem to be caused by either the connection or the speed of the device (HTC Magic); it can probably be fixed with relative ease.
That being said, looks like we've found an Android developer willing to work on the project, but nothing is for certain so we're still looking for decent Java/Android developers to help out.
And up up we go!
Current revision in our repository can now play received audio transmissions! Once that is worked out nicely, all we'll really need is a decent GUI and some minor modifications (process more library events, etc) and we're good to go.
That spot for Android/Java developer is still available
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And up up we go!
Current revision in our repository can now play received audio transmissions! Once that is worked out nicely, all we'll really need is a decent GUI and some minor modifications (process more library events, etc) and we're good to go.
That spot for Android/Java developer is still available
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Way to go keep up the good work, can't wait to give it a whirl.
People dont seem to understand the potential of this, what a shame. there should be 100 guys clamoring to do this. if i coded i would be all over this.
Looking forward to seeing what comes of this!
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People dont seem to understand the potential of this, what a shame. there should be 100 guys clamoring to do this. if i coded i would be all over this.
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Unfortunately those are the responses we get most of the time Thanks for the support!
I noticed on your website that you recommend Mumble, which I've been a huge fan and contributor since 2007. Any reason not to make Mumble for Android? It's my #1 most wanted app (I've got money on it) and I've heard from quite a few other people who want it, but hardly anyone with the skills/resources to make it happen. Then again it looks like you're in a similar situation, yet still the most qualified.
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I noticed on your website that you recommend Mumble, which I've been a huge fan and contributor since 2007. Any reason not to make Mumble for Android? It's my #1 most wanted app (I've got money on it) and I've heard from quite a few other people who want it, but hardly anyone with the skills/resources to make it happen. Then again it looks like you're in a similar situation, yet still the most qualified.
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Several reasons:
1) I've never worked on Mumble. (I am very familiar with the ventrilo protocol and written quite a chunk of our ventrilo library)
2) It's written in C++, which is not by default supported by the Android NDK. (unlike libventrilo3 which is written in plain C)
3) Mangler seperates a ventrilo library from its GUI interface, which makes it easy to write seperate interfaces to the same library. As far as I know this is not the case with Mumble.
Don't get me wrong, I (we?) think that Mumble is one of the better alternatives for desktop environments.. but Android places some restrictions that are difficult to overcome with the way Mumble was designed.
I hope that answers your question.
Fair enough. I will continue my search.
As I hear from some developers in the Mumble community, the main limitation is the lack of Qt support for Android, but there may be a way to work around the need for Qt. I'm not a programmer (I hope eventually), so I wouldn't know how difficult such a task would be by any standard.
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Fair enough. I will continue my search.
As I hear from some developers in the Mumble community, the main limitation is the lack of Qt support for Android, but there may be a way to work around the need for Qt. I'm not a programmer (I hope eventually), so I wouldn't know how difficult such a task would be by any standard.
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There's pretty much a lack of any GUI toolkit on Android (that includes Qt, but also Gtk, wxWidgets, etc). You are pretty much confined to writing it in Java with the Android SDK. Which isn't really a big issue; you want your stuff to feel like -actual- android apps anyway. The real problem with Mumble integration is the Android NDK's lack of proper (official) C++ support and a way of interfacing with the Mumble network protocol without touching any of the audio/gui stuff.
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Fair enough. I will continue my search.
As I hear from some developers in the Mumble community, the main limitation is the lack of Qt support for Android, but there may be a way to work around the need for Qt. I'm not a programmer (I hope eventually), so I wouldn't know how difficult such a task would be by any standard.
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There is a Qt port for Android underway, so this might help the port once it gets completed.
I've gone off-topic for long enough, but couldn't resist to post. Some dude named pcgod in our mangler IRC channel is working on a Mumble port for Android.. Git repository can be found here:
http://github.com/pcgod/mumble-android
In regards to Mangler... only thing we really still need is a GUI.
Checking out the svn of the project it seems that some work has already been done. Do you only need the GUI now? or the audio stuff too like you wrote in your first post?
EDIT: I just tried it, it manages to login and I can see that there are some users in the test server but how do I start a conversation?
Reaching out to the XDA Community! I see some great things on these forums. I'm active over on the Evo forums and I'm working for a mobile development firm thats currently looking for some application developers to work out our offices in NYC. If you're interested keep reading.
Are you an iPhone and Android application developer? Are you interested in developing applications with a growing company? If you are interested, send me over a PM or email your resume and portfolio over to [email protected]. We have worked with clients such as Kim Kardashian, NBA, 50 Cent, and a lot more. Our applications have been showcased on the last two iPad2 commercials and we are rapidly expanding.
What you need for this position:
• Have or currently working toward a B.S. or M.S. in Computer Science. Seniors and graduates preferred.
• Experience in iPhone, iPad, Android, and BlackBerry development.
• Knowledge in Cocoa, Objective C, iPhone SDK, Java, Android SDK
• Proven experience in development of native mobile applications on both iPhone and Android. Please provide portfolio apps that are publicly available.
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to effectively interact with product managers and other organizations
• Ability to work in a fast paced, test-driven collaborative and iterative programming environment
• Media and Entertainment experience a plus.
• Ability to telecommute
What you'll be doing:
• Architect iPhone, iPad, Android, BlackBerry initiatives and other platforms as they are introduced.
• Hands on Development on iPhone, iPad, Android and Blackberry.
• Partner with VP of Technology in collaborating with Product, Editorial and Advertising to define the strategy and roadmap for the organization.
• Define development standards
• Actively investigate new technologies
What's in it for you:
• Outstanding organization to work for
• Management level position
• Contract based starting position with a full-time position with experience and performance.
You guys wouldn't happen to have internships would you?
I'm a Senior at The Rochester Institute of Technology (BS Comp Sci) and need another Co-op (have had two in android development specifically so far, and one in mobile QA). I love the mobile space and would love all the experience in it I can get.
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You guys wouldn't happen to have internships would you?
I'm a Senior at The Rochester Institute of Technology (BS Comp Sci) and need another Co-op (have had two in android development specifically so far, and one in mobile QA). I love the mobile space and would love all the experience in it I can get.
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Yes we do. Internships can turn into full time positions with us. Send me over your resume to my email and I'll take a look. Also send over a list of any applications you worked on.
Are you familiar with Objective C? And if not, are you willing to learn?
sekigah84 said:
Yes we do. Internships can turn into full time positions with us. Send me over your resume to my email and I'll take a look. Also send over a list of any applications you worked on.
Are you familiar with Objective C? And if not, are you willing to learn?
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Awesome, sent over my resume and a list to the above mentioned email, unfortunately my cr48 decided to send it 3 times, so sorry for that.
As for familiarity with objective C, I actually did a project last quarter in my Programming Language Concepts course that dissected the basics of the language (I love the mobile space and wanted to learn it). I don't know all that much about coding in it other than concepts and basics but I am definitely willing to learn.
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Awesome, sent over my resume and a list to the above mentioned email, unfortunately my cr48 decided to send it 3 times, so sorry for that.
As for familiarity with objective C, I actually did a project last quarter in my Programming Language Concepts course that dissected the basics of the language (I love the mobile space and wanted to learn it). I don't know all that much about coding in it other than concepts and basics but I am definitely willing to learn.
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Sounds good. Got your email. Start reading up on it and learn some Objective C. Also take a look into the iOS DevKit. I'll keep in touch.
sekigah84 said:
Sounds good. Got your email. Start reading up on it and learn some Objective C. Also take a look into the iOS DevKit. I'll keep in touch.
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will do, thanks alot!
Hi all,
I have a BSIT with emphasis in software engineering, and I'd like to break into the mobile devices embedded development field (specifically Android). I've never done anything with embedded engineering before. From what I can gather, it's best to learn first Linux embedded engineering and then apply that to Eclipse with a C/C++ CDT understanding, am I correct? As a new grad, I obviously feel that my education hasn't trained me for the real world, but that's not unheard of. The important thing is that I'm a quick learner with a knack for software and I.T.
What would you recommend I start with to self learn embedded engineering for Android mobile devices?
Huge thanks in advance.
Head first is probably the best way to learn. Go to android.com click on the developers link and read the step by step on setting up eclipse/sdk. Start writing apps and improve. anddev.org is a great place for tutorials and general help getting you started. Best of luck!
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Head first is probably the best way to learn. Go to android.com click on the developers link and read the step by step on setting up eclipse/sdk. Start writing apps and improve. anddev.org is a great place for tutorials and general help getting you started. Best of luck!
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Thanks for the tip, however it's not "regular" apps that I want to create. My goal is to equip myself with the knowledge needed to gain an entry or higher type position developing embedded software for microchips at a local company (who happens to be one of the largest developers of mobile processors, etc). I'm currently reading O'Reily's Building Embedded Linux Systems to gain a better understanding of the kernel, etc, but wanted to know if anybody knew of a book or resource that was more catered for Android.
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Thanks for the tip, however it's not "regular" apps that I want to create. My goal is to equip myself with the knowledge needed to gain an entry or higher type position developing embedded software for microchips at a local company (who happens to be one of the largest developers of mobile processors, etc). I'm currently reading O'Reily's Building Embedded Linux Systems to gain a better understanding of the kernel, etc, but wanted to know if anybody knew of a book or resource that was more catered for Android.
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You are talking about embedded software development. What is your definition of 'embedded software'? If it is about small microcontrollers learning android might not useful. You should be able to read and interpret printed circuit board drawings and hardware datasheets to be able to understand how to access the hardware from software. You must also be able to write device drivers to interface with that hardware. If you want to create applications for embedded system you must be able to program using relatively sparse resources. Learning all this from scratch is not easy.
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You are talking about embedded software development. What is your definition of 'embedded software'? If it is about small microcontrollers learning android might not useful. You should be able to read and interpret printed circuit board drawings and hardware datasheets to be able to understand how to access the hardware from software. You must also be able to write device drivers to interface with that hardware. If you want to create applications for embedded system you must be able to program using relatively sparse resources. Learning all this from scratch is not easy.
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I believe that is what I'm trying to do. The position(s) I'm going for are developing software for mobile chipsets (CDMA, etc) to improve power performance, add functionality, etc. I do understand that it will not be an easy task, which is part of the reason I want to do it. There won't be a dime a dozen going for the position, like there are in typical software engineering jobs. Plus, I could really see myself enjoying it since I'm passionate about mobile technology and am an extremely quick learner.
I think I'm on the right track at least with reading a couple of books, one being the highest recommended embedded linux systems book out there (by O'Reily), and the other being catered for embedded linux engineering using Eclipse and the C/C++CDT.
Hi,
I am creating a core team of three for a concept for which the initial corporate funding of $350000 (not much, I agree) is committed. I (even the investor) strongly believe this concept could make a difference and is inviting two more rockstar android developers to join me..
the location of the startup will be Bangalore, India. Pls ping me on [email protected] if you are interested.. thanks
It would probably help if you said what the project even is
I agree, maybe you dont have to tell us exactly what the concept is but just what skills are required etc.
Thanks for the reply,
The broad concept I was pitching in is on the Mobile protection, but the approach to this is different from the current crop of antiviruses or Data backup solutions.. the funding entity is a leader in providing enterprise security and they will provide the expertise in that field.. The one that I am looking forward would have exceptional android app development experience/skills who could drive the on device app vision. Hope this helps..
I would offer my services up (and actually wouldn't mind working for very little or no money just to get more experience), but I am still learning. I can develop apps on the computer in Java pretty well, so I guess that helps, but I still am getting used to the different style and classes offered by the Android API/SDK. If you need a hand and seriously dont have money to waste, I can try my hand at it, but I would rather practice coding lots of smaller apps first and then maybe offer it again.
Should i PM you if I feel like I've gotten my hand wrapped around this SDK/API?
Thanks Johnson, we could explore your proposition once we have a core team in place
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Good afternoon everyone!
My business partner and myself are currently trying to develop a product and have hit the limitations of our capabilities. Without going into too great of detail, we are looking to develop something using a Raspberry Pi or similar device for us in the automobile. We are vehicle guys and were able to mash something together to accomplish our goal, however it is definitely not production grade.
We are looking for someone to partner with us on development of this product. We are looking to move on this at an aggressive pace, so if you are interested please message me ASAP and we can discuss further.
Thank you for your time and attention,
Dave Eichorn
I was actually thinking of doing something along this lines except leaning toward the cubieboard or pandaboard. The pandaboard had more development behind it to where you could add touch screen, gps and a gsm sim card to it with more ease. By time I got my initial cost analysis done, the cost seemed to high and I abandoned the idea a long with the crude app I made for testing purposes.