MultiWiiConf UI for Android Tablet PC

[mahowik]

Hi all,

I'm going to buy some kind of tablet PC based on Android...

So does it possible to compile our MultiWiiConf UI app for Android Tablet PC (e.g. for Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1)?

http://wiki.processing.org/w/Android

P.s I know that we have special UI app for Android phones BUT it would be nice to have full MultiWiiConf UI app!

thx-
Alex

[tovrin]

this also interests me, but where are you going to plug it in at?

[mahowik]

this also interests me, but where are you going to plug it in at?

via internal bluetooth or external connected to usb

[ziss_dm]

Hi,

I have tried, long time ago.. ;(
Short answer: http://forum.processing.org/topic/help- ... control-p5

regards,
ziss_dm

[Hamburger]

I am in for this as well real soon now.
Yes, the serial stuff will have to be replaced by bluetooth calls.
The GL graphics part (animated copter graphics) probably will have to go.
And the inputs (objects/methods) need to be changed somewhat.
I have not done it yet, but imho it is a worthwhile task.

[tovrin]

i applaud this, and I hope we also get an app for flying it via bluetooth too!

[marbalon]

Hi,
I'm an Android developer (gbmsoftware.com - here is my app) and big fan MWC. I had some plans to do this for Android phones (I know current configurators, but all miss stick view) and for tablets since I have my own Iconia A500, and and I think maybe normal ftdi cable connection should be possible for rooted user but how many people are interested in?

Regards,
Marcin.

[tovrin]

I'm willing to assist in any testing once i get my new frame and paris board in the mail and assembled, i have a viewsonic 7e that i havent rooted yet, but will, as well as a HTC phone.

[UndCon]

Sounds cool - I have no tablet yet but will order one pretty soon.

about flying over bluetooth (think parrot drone)

It is pretty useless as BT only has 10 or 100 meters range depending on class.

But a GUI would be awesome even if it lacks the GL-part (can this figure be solved in other ways?)

Like using a PNG image and tilt/shift it?

//UndCon

[marbalon]

OK, I will finish some other things, and will start to code it in next week. I think GL parts is possible to but I think the most important is code other things like all fields, bars, sensor chart etc.

Cheers,
Marcin.

[mahowik]

I think the most important is code other things like all fields, bars, sensor chart etc.

Thanks a lot! Yes for development (debugging of new modes, testing the code changes) the GL part doesn't necessary in general, but charts, bars, fileds would be very usefull!

thx-
Alex

[copterrichie]

Too bad the WiiCopter firmware doesn't support WiFi. Hmmm.

These devices are becoming very cheap.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-MID-4GB-7-G ... 2613532931

[Hamburger]

get one with BT inside and you are good to go.

[copterrichie]

Hmmm, I did not know they came with BT, all of the ones that I have seen so far is WiFi.

[Hamburger]

Hmmm, I did not know they came with BT, all of the ones that I have seen so far is WiFi.

you may be right. The tablets with BT may be in a different price category. I am in no way an expert on this.
anyway, all wifi usage I know of (for data transmission) does only provide IP (layer 2) as a lowest level. That is probably not what we want (or what arduino could do well).

[tovrin]

BT is quite common in even the lesser dollar tablets, i did a lot of research before buying mine right before Christmas.

[Hamburger]

OK, I will finish some other things, and will start to code it in next week. I think GL parts is possible to but I think the most important is code other things like all fields, bars, sensor chart etc.

Hi Marcin,
any update on this?
What help could others provide?

[Gaijin]

I'm in for testing, I already have a Bluesky Bluetooth module tested with Android Multiwii configuration tool on a Tegra 2 tablet, trouble is everytime I try to connect with my Archos G80 (TI 4460) It crashes out.
Graphical orientation display and PWM in out / would be great plus it opens the door for GPS maps etc in the future

[Hamburger]

I'm in for testing, I already have a Bluesky Bluetooth module tested with Android Multiwii configuration tool on a Tegra 2 tablet, trouble is everytime I try to connect with my Archos G80 (TI 4460) It crashes out.

maybe in the meantime I can interest you to test this generic config/setup solution? It should work with your hardware easily. No fancy graphics, but it is free. Read here http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showpost ... stcount=10

[Gaijin]

Spoke too soon, my bluetooth module seems to have failed, vibration in flight might have shorted it across a shock mount nut.

If I can resurrect it I'll let you know!

[marbalon]

Hi,
Sorry I was busy in last days because try to test GPS in my copter. But now I can switch to this project. Please tell me what tablets do you have guys? With homeycomb or Android 2.3? I will try to create layout for Tablet and will share with you, and you can give me a feedback.

Marcin.

[Hamburger]

galaxy note (real soon now), currently 2.3, update to 4.0 announced for Q1/2012

[00vert]

I have the Asus Transformer TF101, currently on Honeycomb with ICS update expected soon.

[Hamburger]

if you could limit yourselft to 800x600 it could be used with most smartphones

[razor]

Hi !

I'm planning to create GUI for Android 2.3 with graphs (as i couldn't find info about existing project - is it opensource etc. or can i add graphs to it)
Reading data from MultiWii is very simple. Processing is not required at all for some simple visualizations even 3D.
It can work with other Androids too.

[mahowik]

Hi !

I'm planning to create GUI for Android 2.3 with graphs (as i couldn't find info about existing project - is it opensource etc. or can i add graphs to it)
Reading data from MultiWii is very simple. Processing is not required at all for some simple visualizations even 3D.
It can work with other Androids too.

Hi Razor!

Yes it's open source of course!
as for now GUI writen on Processing language http://code.google.com/p/multiwii/sourc ... ltiWiiConf

thx-
Alex

[razor]

Hi!
I meant GUI for Android

[PatrikE]

From an earlier discussion.
http://www.multiwii.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=248

[alexonline]

I have Hyundai A7 Android Tablet with wifi.