This article details the creation of a toolkit for building a macropad using an Android app and a Linux server, focusing on communication protocols, security considerations, and the challenges of building a complex interface with App Inventor.
This article discusses using MIT's App Inventor to create a custom Android app for controlling a Raspberry Pi-based robot via Bluetooth. It details the ease of use of App Inventor, the challenges of setting up Bluetooth communication on the Linux side (specifically with Bluez), and a workaround involving a custom server to handle Bluetooth communication.
Packet is a Linux application that simplifies file sharing with Android devices by leveraging Android's Quick Share feature. It offers a wireless, easy-to-use solution without requiring additional apps on the Android side. The article details installation via Flatpak, usage instructions, and potential issues encountered during testing.
The Linux Terminal app, which runs Linux apps in a virtual machine, now has tabs in Android 16 Beta 3
The Android Linux Terminal app is now widely available for Pixel users running the March 2025 update, allowing them to carry a Debian-based Linux instance with them.
With Developer mode enabled on your Pixel 8 Pro, you can proceed as follows:
1. **Navigate to Settings**: Go to your device's Settings app.
2. **System Settings**: Scroll down and tap on "System."
3. **Developer Options**: Tap on "Developer options."
4. **Linux Development Environment**: Look for the option to toggle on the "Linux development environment." Tap the switch to enable it.
5. **Linux Terminal App**: Once the environment is enabled, you should see the Linux Terminal app icon appear on your home screen or in your app list.
6. **Allow Download**: Tap the Linux Terminal app icon. You will be prompted to allow a 567MB download. Confirm the download.
After the download is complete, you should be able to open the terminal and start running basic commands.
With Developer mode enabled on your Pixel 8 Pro, you can proceed as follows:
1. **Navigate to Settings**: Go to your device's Settings app.
2. **System Settings**: Scroll down and tap on "System."
3. **Developer Options**: Tap on "Developer options."
4. **Linux Development Environment**: Look for the option to toggle on the "Linux development environment." Tap the switch to enable it.
5. **Linux Terminal App**: Once the environment is enabled, you should see the Linux Terminal app icon appear on your home screen or in your app list.
6. **Allow Download**: Tap the Linux Terminal app icon. You will be prompted to allow a 567MB download. Confirm the download.
After the download is complete, you should be able to open the terminal and start running basic commands.
Termux is an Android terminal application and Linux environment. The app's repository; includes links to various installation packages.
noaa-apt 1.3.0
Image decoder for APT signals from NOAA satellites
Image decoder for APT signals from NOAA satellites
