Hello!
Sivasubramanyam A
Geek, Trekker, Astronomer
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What’s this?
A library that allows to run scripts directly on Android.
Has access to the most commonly used APIs that normal
Java based applications use.
Very simple and easy to code.
Helpful in situations when you need to quickly script your
phone for something*.
Scripting Layer For Android(SL4A)
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Something???
◦ Time lapse photography
◦ Home automation
◦ A counterpart to Siri/Cortana
◦ High Altitude Balloon projects
◦ or….getting important questions for
tomorrow’s semester exam??
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SL4A
Scripting environment
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SL4A
Python Interpreter
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Time Lapse photography
Let’s assume that you are at a beach on a
fine evening and you happen to see a
dramatic sunset.
You would like to get a timelapse shot.
But, wait. You don’t have a timelapse app
installed in your phone.
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SL4A script in Python
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Google’s documentation.
Notice the size of the scroll bar.
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High Altitude Ballooning
Because taking photos from beaches are
too mainstream!
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Important questions for semester
exams
Because, I am an engineering student who
likes to do things at the last minute.
Rejinpaul == 1 month engineering God
But what if God fails?
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“
“Progress isn't made by early risers.
It's made by lazy men trying to find
easier ways to do something.”
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Thanks!
ANY QUESTIONS?
You can find me at
github.com/astronomersiva
sivasubramanyam.me
[email protected]