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# The JDK and Java on your development system
# The JDK and Java on your development system
# The Android SDK package for your development system
# The Android SDK package for your development system
#*See [http://developer.android.com/sdk/installing.html http://developer.android.com/sdk/installing.html]
#*See the download link at [http://developer.android.com/sdk/installing.html http://developer.android.com/sdk/installing.html]
#*For 64-bit Linux, you will need the <code>ia32-libs</code> package as well
#*For 64-bit Linux, you will need the <code>ia32-libs</code> package as well
# The Eclipse plug-in for Java development
# The Eclipse plug-in for Java development
#*[http://www.eclipse.org/downloads/ http://www.eclipse.org/downloads/] for Windows or MacOS
#*[http://www.eclipse.org/downloads/ http://www.eclipse.org/downloads/] for Windows or MacOS
#*<code>sudo apt-get install eclipse</code> for Linux
#*<code>sudo apt-get install eclipse</code> (for Linux)
# The <span style="color:red;">Phidget Libraries</span> for Android
# The <span style="color:red;">Phidget Libraries</span> for Android
# For using an Android device for control over the network, the Phidget Webservice should be installed on the host computer
# For using an Android device for control over the network, the Phidget Webservice should be installed on the host computer

Revision as of 18:57, 31 October 2011

Android is a mobile OS commonly used on smartphones and tablet computers.

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Android OS programs are written in Java using the Android SDK and the Phidgets library.

Installing Libraries and Drivers

Development for your Android OS Phidget application can occur on Linux, Mac OSX, or Windows.

Setup

You will need the following:

  1. The JDK and Java on your development system
  2. The Android SDK package for your development system
  3. The Eclipse plug-in for Java development
  4. The Phidget Libraries for Android
  5. For using an Android device for control over the network, the Phidget Webservice should be installed on the host computer

Step One: Install the Android SDK

Google's instructions for installing the Android SDK may be found here:

http://developer.android.com/sdk/installing.html

That link contains help and code for:

  • Installing the SDK and platform emulators
  • Connecting the SDK into Eclipse, which is useful for following the example descriptions below

Step Two: Run Google's Hello Android Application

To check that the JDK, the Android SDK, and Eclipse have all been configured correctly, use the Google HelloAndroid example:

http://developer.android.com/resources/tutorials/hello-world.html

Step Three: Install the Phidget Library

Common Problems and Solutions

If you are having trouble, ensure your Phidget libraries are up to date.

  • 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.