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In May, we wanted to know what the most exciting news from Google I/O was (as it related to mobile developers). The answer? Android@Home with 28.03% of votes. But there was a lot to be excited about, it seemed. The Ice Cream Sandwich announcement was second at 23.44%. The launch of the ADK was third (17.57%), followed by OEMs and carriers agreeing on device updates (11.3%), Android 3.1 (7.95%), Market updates (6.69%) and Google TV updates (5.02%).
Bold emphasis mine. via ReadWrite Mobile

Android + Bluetooth for Arduino communication

Some fun with bluetooth, android and Arduino (if you have the appropriate hardware).

Neat demo of a chaotic feedback loop between the LED and photoresistor on the Google Android ADK shield from Google IO.

Check out the related blog post for how-to details and the source.

Adventures in Android ADK Development: Hardware

The next installment of Make’s foray into development on the and Android ADK. This one focuses on hardware.

If you haven’t been following along here’s the past links:

Digital Bootcamp: Google ADK - Accessory Development Kit with Arduino

Google ADK, Arduino, Mobile, Home Automation, Energy Saving, Robotics. What more could you ask for?

If you’re in Chicago on July 21st I suggest you check it out!


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IOIO supports Android Open Accessory (ADK) Check it out. Android ADK boards are now available on the cheap, well, sort of. The IOIO, a cheaper and smaller alternative now supports the Open Accessory standard. As a bonus, the IOIO alos supports the Android Debug Bridge, so if you don’t have an Open Accessory capable device you can still have fun over ADB. View high resolution

IOIO supports Android Open Accessory (ADK)

Check it out. Android ADK boards are now available on the cheap, well, sort of. The IOIO, a cheaper and smaller alternative now supports the Open Accessory standard.

As a bonus, the IOIO alos supports the Android Debug Bridge, so if you don’t have an Open Accessory capable device you can still have fun over ADB.

A mini labyrinth maze was hacked but this eager developer using the Google IO ADK kit. If you want to try something similar there’s already a DemoKit mod available here to provide appropriate servo output with the Android tilt sensors just like this video.

Arduino with iPhone via Ciao

I’m a little focused on Android here but it’s nice to see some clever developers have been able to get control of their Arduino’s through an iPhone.

The new iOS app called Ciao just hit the app store. It uses Apple’s bonjour network protocol to locate any ciao enabled arduino on the network.

Included are some simple sketches that use the ethernet library to make this happen so you’ll need the appropriate Arduino ethernet shields.

When iPhone sensor data is added as output options we may have the start of an Android ADK competitor over on iOS.

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The challenge on the Google’s ADK FR-4 double-sided boards is keeping the white consistent along the big panels. The six different legends and colors becomes a challenge not only to ensure spacing and straightness but to make sure that white color doesn’t show through and the Google brand colors stands out.
Cirexx on manufacturing the Google ADK boards.

Android Arduino Meetup

  • When: Sunday, 5-June-2011, 3pm
  • Where: Noisebridge 2169 Mission St., 3rd floor
  • What: get our Android phones to play with Arduino (including the Google ADK)
  • Who: anyone (regardless of skill level) who cares to join in the fun, a google representative will most likely be on hand.


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