Questions tagged [android]

For questions about communication or data transfer between Arduino and Android devices. General Android questions can be asked on Android.SE.

Android is an open source Operating System (OS) based on Linux. It is primarily designed for use in portable touch-screen devices, such as mobile phones and tablets.

This tag should be used for questions about communication or data transfer between Arduino and Android devices. General Android questions can be asked on our sister site Android Enthusiasts.

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Is it possible to upload a program from a tablet?

Is there any easy way to upload a program/sketch from an iPad or Android tablet without adding extra an shield (Bluetooth or Wi-Fi)? If not, can it be done using shield? Which shield is preferred? Also what are the IDE options available?
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How do I write an Arduino sketch and an Android application to talk to each other over a standard USB cable?

How do I write an Arduino sketch and an Android application to talk to each other over a standard USB cable?
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How to connect Android phone to Arduino?

Is it possible to connect an Arduino to an Android Phone and use it for input/output? Are connections possible over USB? Or do I need to have a wifi or Bluetooth shield?
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How to know positive and negative in breadboard

I have this breadboard, and there is no indication on it about what is positive/negative on it. In comparison, this other breadboard (pic from the internet) DOES have indications: Can anyone give me a hint ?
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A proper way to get the roll, pitch and yaw values

TL, DR : What is the method (in terms of sensors and algorithm) to get the roll, pitch angles of an aircraft at any instant? I am planning to build a hobby aircraft. I am so confused about which kind of sensors should I use and how to use them in…
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Programmatically Upload Arduino Sketch From Android App

I am attempting to build an Android app from which I can can upload a .hex file to my Arduino(Leonardo). I am aware of a few apps in the Google Play store that are capable of this functionality but I can't seem to find any actionable resources on…
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Unable to receive SMS on Android

I have a GSM/GPRS shield for Arduino. It uses a SIM800 from SIMCOM. I've done several projects using it. Previously I used to send SMS from the same module. which were delivered appropriately. Since yesterday, whenever I am sending an SMS to my…
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BLE HM10 - Set Password - Android Pairing Problem

I have developed an application on Android, which connects to a Bluetooth HM10, launches commands, and turns LEDs on and off through my Arduino. All of this works properly. So, I want to make Bluetooth secure, so that nobody can connect to it, and…
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Arduino sketch works on ATmega1280, but doesn't work on ATmega328 (Arduino Nano)

I'm working on arduino based RGB LED strip controller. This simple schematic was used to control 12V channels via 5V PWM signal from arduino: I have also connected an HC-05 bluetooth module to be able to control it using android phone. Android…
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Arduino server to read from multiple clients

Socket programming question here. My interface comprises of an Android device(client), A wireless module hosting an access point, and an Arduino Uno(server). My Android client class works when 1 user connects and sends commands to my Arduino server…
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How to create a serial communication connection between Cubieboard running Android and Arduino

I am connecting my Arduino to my Cubieboard that is running Android. I tested this originally with my android tablet and USB cable. This worked successfully for the most part using the firmata kit but I don't want to use firmata. I want a basic…
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RN-52 - Bluetooth Audio Module two way communication with Android

Im planning a project that involves sending data from a door phone to an android phone and vice versa using the RN-52 chip from sparkfun. Because of the nature of the project it is necessary to be able to send and receive audio simultaneously, is…
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Android <-> HC-05 <-> Arduino communication issue

My project involves Android (Samsung Galaxy 2) to Arduino (Uno) communication via HC-05. HC-05 is connected to Arduino on pins 10,11 using SoftwareSerial lib. I got this setup running for a while and was satisfied by the outcome - my bi-directional…
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Can you make it so, when your phone connects to the Hc-05 on a Arduino, a variable changes?

So whenever my phone gets close, and it connects to the Hc-05, the Arduino changes a variable? I want to avoid the use of apps, where the user has to do anything after first time connecting. The project is an automatic door opener, wherein the user…
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Send Bluetooth Data to Android App (HC 05)

I'm struggling to send data strictly from my arduino UNO to an android app using bluetooth module HC 05. I am able to send/receive using 1) the serial monitor in arduino IDE and 2) Bluetooth Chat android app (a sample project in Android Studio). But…
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