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==Installing Libraries and Drivers==
==Installing Libraries and Drivers==


Linux or MacOS is preferred as the development system on which to write your Android OS Phidget application.
Development for your Android OS Phidget application can occur on Linux, Mac OSX, or Windows.
*<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:
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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]
#*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 Phidgets libraries for Android
# The <span color=red>Phidget Libraries</span> for Android
# The <span color=red>Phidget Examples</span> for Android


==Common Problems and Solutions==
==Common Problems and Solutions==

Revision as of 18:19, 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.

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. The Phidget Examples 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.