OS - Android: Difference between revisions
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Linux or MacOS is preferred as the development system on which to write your Android OS Phidget application. | Linux or MacOS is preferred as the development system on which to write your Android OS Phidget application. | ||
<span style="color:red">I wouldn't say this, I just personally find Linux/MacOS to be nicer dev. environments.</span> | |||
You will need the following: | You will need the following: | ||
Revision as of 21:47, 28 October 2011
Android is a mobile OS commonly used on smartphones and tablet computers.
Recommended Languages
Android OS programs are written in Java using the Android SDK and the Phidgets library.
Installing Libraries and Drivers
Linux or MacOS is preferred as the development system on which to write your Android OS Phidget application. I wouldn't say this, I just personally find Linux/MacOS to be nicer dev. environments.
You will need the following:
- The JDK and Java on your development system
- The Android SDK package for your development system
- The Eclipse plug-in for Java development
- http://www.eclipse.org/downloads/ for Windows or MacOS
sudo apt-get install eclipsefor Linux
- The Phidgets libraries for Android
Common Problems and Solutions
- List relevant problems from "Common Problems and workarounds" doc
- List common problems for this OS from support forums
Limitations
List any limitations associated with running Phidgets with this OS.
