Robot Arm Has the Touch
[Maurizio] built a robot arm, which is always a great accomplishment. But his project includes a very cool touch interface for an Android device that sets it apart from many …read more Continue reading Robot Arm Has the Touch
Category Archives: Android Hacks
Developing a Custom WearOS Watch Face
When you think about customizing the face of a smartwatch, you probably imagine something akin to selecting a new wallpaper on an Android device, or maybe tweaking the color scheme …read more Continue reading Developing a Custom WearOS Watch Face
Metal Detector Gets Help From Smartphone
[mircemk] is quite a wizard when it comes to using coils of wires in projects, especially when their application is within easy-to-build metal detectors. There are all kinds of ways …read more Continue reading Metal Detector Gets Help From Smartphone
Smart Home Hack Breaks Down Walls Figuratively And Literally
Are you ready for a tale of poorly supported hardware, clueless contractors, and bad coding? Look no further than [Neighborino]’s excellent write-up where he details his pursuit of smart home …read more Continue reading Smart Home Hack Breaks Down Walls Figuratively And Literally
Game Like It’s 2021 On A McDonald’s Touchscreen Table
Some of you around the world may have come across these Android-based gaming tables installed in your local fast-food outlet, and may even have been lucky enough to paw at …read more Continue reading Game Like It’s 2021 On A McDonald’s Touchscreen Table
Game Like It’s 2021 On A McDonald’s Touchscreen Table
Some of you around the world may have come across these Android-based gaming tables installed in your local fast-food outlet, and may even have been lucky enough to paw at …read more Continue reading Game Like It’s 2021 On A McDonald’s Touchscreen Table
Samsung Releases Minimum Viable Galaxy Upcycling
It’s a tragedy every time a modern smartphone is tossed into e-waste. We prefer to find another life for these bundles of useful hardware. But given all the on-board barriers …read more Continue reading Samsung Releases Minimum Viable Galaxy Upcycling
Make Android’s New Power Menu Work on Your Terms
Introduced in Android 11, the power menu is a way to quickly interact with smart home gadgets without having to open their corresponding applications. Just hold the power button for …read more Continue reading Make Android’s New Power Menu Work on Your Terms
Do Androids Search for Cosmic Rays?
We always like citizen science projects, so we were very interested in DECO, the Distributed Electronic Cosmic-ray Observatory. That sounds like a physical location, but it is actually a network of cell phones that can detect cosmic rays using an …read more
Giving Blind Runners Independence With AI
Being able to see, move, and exercise independently is something most of us take for granted. [Thomas Panek] was an avid runner before losing his sight due to a genetic condition, and had to rely on other humans and guide dogs to run again. After challenging attendants at a Google …read more