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Latest update [menu]
Control now accomplished exclusively over WiFi. Kept previous USB control. To use the purely WiFi method, a wireless card is needed to be connected to the Microcontroller's board, such as the MOD-WIFI from Olimex.
Description [menu]
Pinguino Control is an Android Application that controls a Pinguino PIC32 OTG board in real time, offering the possibility to act on every input and output available of this platform.
Pinguino is a development platform similar to Arduino.
The user can set Ports/Pins to input or outputs, plus setting their logic state. This App also offers control over the Analogue Outputs (PWM) and monitoring of all Analogue Inputs implemented on the board.
Feedback is also provided, so the user can see what is happening in the board, regardless if it was caused by interaction with the App or directly on the hardware.
Communication is done with two methods, WiFi or USB. For WiFi communication, the Android device sends control messages to a Pinguino located under the same WiFi LAN. Pinguino must be programmed with the correct firmware, plus it must be using a WiFi card, such as the MOD-WIFI from Olimex.
The second method, USB, is accomplished by loading Pinguino with the Firmware provided in the developer´s website. The communication is done with the aid of interfacing using Pure Data(free and open source) or Max MSP. The patches to do so can be downloaded from my website. Android then sends control messages over WiFi to the computer running Pure Data, which in turn resends those messages to Pinguino over USB.
Known bugs:
- When operating, and connected to the LAN, the PIC does not let Android connect to the Access Point, Ensure Android is connected before Pinguino
How to install Pinguino Control APK for Android [menu]
Download Pinguino Control APK file (io.pinguinocontrol_3_1694397.apk) from SameAPK.com, then follow these steps:
Update Phone Settings
- Go to your phone Settings page
- Tap Security or Applications (varies with device)
- Check the Unknown Sources box
- Confirm with OK
Go to Downloads
- Open Downloads on your device by going to My Files or Files
- Tap the APK file you downloaded (io.pinguinocontrol_3_1694397.apk)
- Tap Install when prompted, the APK file you downloaded will be installed on your device.
How to install Pinguino Control APK on Windows 7/8/10 or MAC PC? [menu]
Download Pinguino Control APK file(io.pinguinocontrol_3_1694397.apk) from SameAPK.com to your PC (ex: /Users/xxx/Downloads/(io.pinguinocontrol_3_1694397.apk)), then follow these steps:
Using Emulator:
- Download And Install one Emulator Softwares (Ex: Bluestacks, GenyMotion, NoxPlayer)
- Simple install APK on PC by drag and drop file io.pinguinocontrol_3_1694397.apk on Emulator screen
Pinguino Control APK Pros & Cons [menu]
Pros
- This app is safe, it's not require high risk permissions
- Compatible with 32 bit device (most Emulator using 32bit arch CPU)
- Compatible with 64-bit device (some android device and current Bluestacks)
Cons
Everything is good.
