I have started writing a motorhome App. This will be cross platform except for iPad and iPhone. I can't do these two as it requires a developer license and a Mac to create. All other platforms are open enough to be developed on Linux.
Anyway, it will consist of numerous mini apps all pulled together primarily for my use but I will make it available for download for free once it becomes useful enough. Once I have my Galaxy Note 2 I will release an Android version as well. For now though it will be Linux/Windows/OSX only.
Anyway this is what it will do. This is a rough list and not much in the way of detail but should give you an idea of what I am aiming for.
Tech details and reminders.
This section allows you to store all the tech details of your motorhome. Reg number, VIN number, Make, Model, Tyre Size etc etc etc. I want this information in one place for example so I don't have to go outside to look at the tyre size when I want a quote for a new set.
This section will also have a couple of alarms for things like MOT and tax. You can enter the date they are due and select how long before you want the reminder.
Takeoff/Landing List
This is a user configurable list of things to do before departure and when you arrive. Things like changing the mode of your fridge if manual 12v/Gas/240V. A list of cupboards to lock. EHU cable, switch off gas etc etc. At the top will be a button to reset the list then you can go round checking and hit the item to put a big green tick next to it.
Petrol/Deisel log
Enter mileage, liters and cost. It will automatically calculate MPG for most recent fill and average over all fills etc. Graphing built it as well.
Gas/LPG usage
As for mileage but without MPG. It will tell you the average time between refills, average usage per week etc etc. It will give an last 12 months graph showing weekly usage etc.
Travel Notes
If your device/computer has GPS built in it will log this and you can then hit tick boxes for a variety of facilities. A notes box to enter your comments. A 0-10 ratings for the site. A couple of options defining things such as rural or urban. You can also link pictures.
Wifi Hotspot log
When you find a McDonalds with a free hotspot enter it here.
Reminders/Task List
Create reminders with or without alarms. Jobs that needs doing. SWMBO tells you that the cupboard is wobbly. Add it to the list.
I am creating this application with a future optional upgrade in mind where by you can share certain sections data. For example wifi hotspot log. If you click the share button it will push the data to a remote server where it will be integrated with other peoples submissions and in return you will receive a copy of all their submitted data. You won't be able to download for free you must submit your data to receive.
The software will be built using an SQLite database which means it can be shared over Dropbox. So you can edit it on your windows/Mac PC and save the file to your drop box. This can then be downloaded to your Android phone. Obviously pictures won't work unless you store them in the same directory as the database.
Anyway this is just a rough overview of what I am doing.
Any interest in this or suggestions for additional features.?
PS: If you want me to do a IOS version for iPad, iPod touch and iPhone. Someone would need to lend me a Mac, give me $99 to buy the Apple IOS SDK etc etc. I will probably be shouting out for the techy playbook owners to do an android -> playbook conversion though
I am not looking to go commercial with this. It is a hobby project for me so I won't be spending money buying Appstore memberships with Amazon/Apple or Google.
I don't know how long this is going to take me to do as I will be doing it in between paying work and as I am using a new development language/environment there is a little learning curve for me.
Anyway, it will consist of numerous mini apps all pulled together primarily for my use but I will make it available for download for free once it becomes useful enough. Once I have my Galaxy Note 2 I will release an Android version as well. For now though it will be Linux/Windows/OSX only.
Anyway this is what it will do. This is a rough list and not much in the way of detail but should give you an idea of what I am aiming for.
Tech details and reminders.
This section allows you to store all the tech details of your motorhome. Reg number, VIN number, Make, Model, Tyre Size etc etc etc. I want this information in one place for example so I don't have to go outside to look at the tyre size when I want a quote for a new set.
This section will also have a couple of alarms for things like MOT and tax. You can enter the date they are due and select how long before you want the reminder.
Takeoff/Landing List
This is a user configurable list of things to do before departure and when you arrive. Things like changing the mode of your fridge if manual 12v/Gas/240V. A list of cupboards to lock. EHU cable, switch off gas etc etc. At the top will be a button to reset the list then you can go round checking and hit the item to put a big green tick next to it.
Petrol/Deisel log
Enter mileage, liters and cost. It will automatically calculate MPG for most recent fill and average over all fills etc. Graphing built it as well.
Gas/LPG usage
As for mileage but without MPG. It will tell you the average time between refills, average usage per week etc etc. It will give an last 12 months graph showing weekly usage etc.
Travel Notes
If your device/computer has GPS built in it will log this and you can then hit tick boxes for a variety of facilities. A notes box to enter your comments. A 0-10 ratings for the site. A couple of options defining things such as rural or urban. You can also link pictures.
Wifi Hotspot log
When you find a McDonalds with a free hotspot enter it here.
Reminders/Task List
Create reminders with or without alarms. Jobs that needs doing. SWMBO tells you that the cupboard is wobbly. Add it to the list.
I am creating this application with a future optional upgrade in mind where by you can share certain sections data. For example wifi hotspot log. If you click the share button it will push the data to a remote server where it will be integrated with other peoples submissions and in return you will receive a copy of all their submitted data. You won't be able to download for free you must submit your data to receive.
The software will be built using an SQLite database which means it can be shared over Dropbox. So you can edit it on your windows/Mac PC and save the file to your drop box. This can then be downloaded to your Android phone. Obviously pictures won't work unless you store them in the same directory as the database.
Anyway this is just a rough overview of what I am doing.
Any interest in this or suggestions for additional features.?
PS: If you want me to do a IOS version for iPad, iPod touch and iPhone. Someone would need to lend me a Mac, give me $99 to buy the Apple IOS SDK etc etc. I will probably be shouting out for the techy playbook owners to do an android -> playbook conversion though
I am not looking to go commercial with this. It is a hobby project for me so I won't be spending money buying Appstore memberships with Amazon/Apple or Google.
I don't know how long this is going to take me to do as I will be doing it in between paying work and as I am using a new development language/environment there is a little learning curve for me.