Android Phones - Custom Apps

[beepbeepmyredjeep]

Just out of curiosity, who here uses an Android phone?

 

I recently gained access to "Google App Inventor", and I'm looking for ideas to turn into applications.

 

So....if there's some sort of special Comanche Club phone application that you would all be interested in... Please let me know.

 

Any Comanche Club app I create will be 100% FREE.

 

Also, depending on what kind of an app people request, I may be looking for volunteers to take pictures, etc.

 

 

Ideas so far (will update as people respond):

1) Mobile MJ Troubleshooting/How-to Guide

2) Trail "mapper" program for all you off-roaders

3) Tire Size Calculator (There's one on Android Market already for $1.00, anyone use it?)

4) MJ VIN Decoder - In Progress!!!!

5) Comanche Spotters guide (for packages and years)

6) AX15/Ba10-5 Spotter

7) Clinometer (The little thing that will tell you the pitch and roll of your truck.) (Canadian Nissan Truck club has one)

8) Parts references (XJ/YJ/TJ crossing)

9) App that would map out member locations

10) DIY Guides

11) OBD-I flash code to meaning decoder - In Progress!!!!

 

Apps to checkout (not mine):

1) Craigsnotifica - Craigslist alert app, 100% Free

2) aCar - Paid or Free(Ad supported) version, allows you to track vehicle maintenance costs and gas mileage.

[jbhill]

a tire size calculator!

[beepbeepmyredjeep]

a tire size calculator!

Not a bad idea, but there's already one of the Android Market for $1.00, with great reviews.

 

No pun intended, but I don't want to re-invent the wheel. Looking for ideas for apps which aren't out there, especially Comanche Club exclusives.

[Automan2164]

I use an Android... Apps I would like to see/contribute to:

 

MJ VIN Decoder

Comanche Spotters guide (for packages and years)

AX15/Ba10-5 Spotter

Tire size calculator

Clinometer (The little thing that will tell you the pitch and roll of your truck.) (Canadian Nissan Truck club has one)

Parts references (XJ/YJ/TJ crossing)

App that would map out member locations

 

Rob L.

[beepbeepmyredjeep]

I use an Android... Apps I would like to see/contribute to:

 

MJ VIN Decoder

Comanche Spotters guide (for packages and years)

AX15/Ba10-5 Spotter

Tire size calculator

Clinometer (The little thing that will tell you the pitch and roll of your truck.) (Canadian Nissan Truck club has one)

Parts references (XJ/YJ/TJ crossing)

App that would map out member locations

 

Rob L.

 

I like the VIN decoder idea. It may be a great starting point.

[lostissues]

maverick looks like a good off road GPS program. i downloaded it but have not used it yet.

[Boilermaker]

No app suggestions, but i've got a droid and would be happy to beta test or help out as needed.

[comanche12]

great idea! also maybe add other things like "guide DIY"?

[beepbeepmyredjeep]

So, I took the VIN Decoder idea and ran with it...

 

Here's the results so far. Far from finished, but this will give you an idea of the UI design.

 

[kastein]

OBD-I flash code to meaning decoder?

 

craigslist auto search util that searches all nearby CLs for all common misspellings of Comanche :brows: and alerts you when a new one pops up

[comanche12]

btw would u make this apps for iphone too?

[camjeep3]

sweet! i have a droid

[beepbeepmyredjeep]

OBD-I flash code to meaning decoder?

 

craigslist auto search util that searches all nearby CLs for all common misspellings of Comanche :brows: and alerts you when a new one pops up

 

I like the code decoder idea.

 

As far as the craigslist search, there are several craigslist alert apps out there which are very easy to setup. Personally I use Craigsnotifica, and love it.

[beepbeepmyredjeep]

btw would u make this apps for iphone too?

Sorry, no can do.

Google App Inventor only works with Android phones.

 

Also, I refuse to develop any iPhone/iPod/iPad apps as long as Apple has such draconian rules with their app market. The Android Market is much more open to developers.

[beepbeepmyredjeep]

So I took a break from the VIN decoder. Look what I started working on...

 

[comanche12]

btw would u make this apps for iphone too?

Sorry, no can do.

Google App Inventor only works with Android phones.

 

Also, I refuse to develop any iPhone/iPod/iPad apps as long as Apple has such draconian rules with their app market. The Android Market is much more open to developers.

 

aw alright its ok... curse u apple :no:

[dakal]

i have a droid.

no ideas but will keep thinking.

[kastein]

:banana::banana: that looks really useful to have on hand if your darn jeep won't run and you're stranded!

 

Looking forward to its release, I have a G1 running cyanogenmod and 1.6 firmware.

 

I'll have to look into craigslistnotifica...

[beepbeepmyredjeep]

Ok, for anyone interested in testing the OBD I/II decoder, I have a very limited beta version available.

 

It will decode OBD I codes 11 through 14.

 

Just use the barcode scan app to scan this image with your Android phone....

 

[beepbeepmyredjeep]

Please note you may need to enable "Unknown Sources" to install the application.

 

From the home screen, this is under Menu->Settings->Applications

 

Check "Unknown Sources".

 

Once you have installed the app, please uncheck "Unknown Sources" to keep your phone secure.

[Boilermaker]

got it to run on my Droid X/android 2.1...nice work.

[beepbeepmyredjeep]

Bad news for AT&T users.

 

Apparently AT&T has disabled your ability to install applications, unless they come from the Android market.

 

:mad:

[jbhill]

gota love att. root the phone will prob fix the problem with that. yea i didnt even know there was a tire size app lol. the vin decoder is a neat idea.

[STERLING STINGER]

will these apps work for my htc hd2?

[beepbeepmyredjeep]

Great news everyone!

 

I've completed version 1.0 of the Jeep OBD decoder. It currently supports the following OBD I codes:

11,12,13,14,15,17,21,22,23,24,25,27,33,34,35,41,42,44,46,47,51,52,53,54,55,62,63

 

Here's the download QRCode: