Android application as a device

[jander]

Hi all,

I'm willing to start understanding some of the DCE communication protocol and MCE architecture, so I want to create a simple application in an Android smartphone that could act as an MCE device.

Can anyone help me with directions on where I can start?

Thanks

[golgoj4]

Well there are 2 ways to go with this.

1) the way i went. Qorbiter, ie, Qt cross compiled for arm and running on android

2) Port dce-code to java so you can use the libraries on android  and have a go.

-golgoj4
i can be found #linuxmce-devel on freenode irc

[sambuca]

There is someone who already made a DCE implementation in Java that posted here a while ago. You should search the forums for it if you are going for that option.

br,
sambuca

[jander]

Thanks for the feedback, guys.

I'll start and probably come back for further help.

[golgoj4]

There is someone who already made a DCE implementation in Java that posted here a while ago. You should search the forums for it if you are going for that option.

br,
sambuca

in the source tree somewhere? been thinking about getting my hands dirty with java.

-golgoj4

[JaseP]

Thinking of a chrome/chromium web app, maybe?! Note that Hexxah's Chromium OS builds will run off a USB drive or in a VirtualBox virtual machine...

http://chromeos.hexxeh.net/

Wouldn't it be nice to have a Chrome/Chromium LinuxMCE Orbiter installable app??

[golgoj4]

Thinking of a chrome/chromium web app, maybe?! Note that Hexxah's Chromium OS builds will run off a USB drive or in a VirtualBox virtual machine...

http://chromeos.hexxeh.net/

Wouldn't it be nice to have a Chrome/Chromium LinuxMCE Orbiter installable app??

hell no. btw the features request forum is elsewhere. this one is DEVELOPERS. Meaning people with intentions of, or who are currently DEVELOPING. not being looky-loo's or making inane suggestions on every damned topic. oi!


>.<

Admins: we need to start enforcing forum rules. kinda tired of this.

[davegravy]

hell no. btw the features request forum is elsewhere. this one is DEVELOPERS. Meaning people with intentions of, or who are currently DEVELOPING. not being looky-loo's or making inane suggestions on every damned topic. oi!


>.<

Admins: we need to start enforcing forum rules. kinda tired of this.

Jasp is just enthusiastic.... and learning the system.... I'm sure he'll contribute once he's got his bearings.

[golgoj4]

Jasp is just enthusiastic.... and learning the system.... I'm sure he'll contribute once he's got his bearings.

you and your reasoning.,..you hear that jasep? you are now expected to start contributing

-golgoj4

[JaseP]

What?! These bearings are still rolling around all over the floor! What's the first rule for LinuxMCE again?? Patience, isn't it?!

PS: I wasn't actually requesting a Chrome-app Orbiter, I was was really just asking if you had that in mind, and that I thought it'd be very cool if you were... My first real contribution will likely be working up support for the Obi110 ATA,... But I can never seem to get the time,... especially since it involves the phone, and it's next to impossible to get the wife off it ... 

[david_a_dawson]

Hey, not been around for ages.

There's a probably working Java DCE implementation here

https://github.com/dawsonsystems/JavaDCE

And a half built Java DCE device here  -> https://github.com/dawsonsystems/linuxmceagent

I'm not quite in a position to pick this up, but if anyone is interested, it'd be a good motivation to get myself set up again. My linux mce project died a death when my little girl started walking.  Now she's in nursery...  well, the possibilities open up a little again.

[david_a_dawson]

ah yes, I remember now.  Its not quite finished.  I hadn't decided whether to stick with the compile against database approach used in the normal C++ devices (so you have constants matched with IDs in your source code generated from the database), or whether to load them at runtime.
Anyway, its not in a slick, finished state.

[golgoj4]

ah yes, I remember now.  Its not quite finished.  I hadn't decided whether to stick with the compile against database approach used in the normal C++ devices (so you have constants matched with IDs in your source code generated from the database), or whether to load them at runtime.
Anyway, its not in a slick, finished state.

Stop by irc sometime if you have a chance. I would love to pick your brain re: integrating the native android media player into qOrbiter. If its even possible to embed it in other applications, can you overlay stuff on it, ect.

Nice to hear the little one is walking! I know from experience it can be awesome and terrifying at the same time...or maybe that was just me.

Cheers,
Golgoj4