Old Android device advice? (G1 CM6)
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1 year ago
I did some work today on a simple mp3 player that will play back samples when you press keyboard keys. I got it to a basic, usable state.
The idea is that I want to use my old G1 Android phone to run the app. It has physical keys, and it would be cool to be able to use it as a music making accessory device, or just a cool canvas for Processing ideas.
Here are the issues:
Looking at how to start exporting sketches to Android...
"
Note that due to major changes by Google to the Android dev tools,
Android mode in Processing 1.5.x no longer works
."
Ok, I will just download Processing 2.
Looking at the Processing 2 changes file...
"We'll only be supporting Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) and later, starting with Processing 2.0a5."
Hmmm, I rooted my G1 and installed the last stable Cyanogen build for the G1. Which one was that? 6. CM6=Froyo. CM7=Gingerbread.
Anyone with Processing/Android experience would be greatly appreciated. I would rather hear from someone who has some knowledge in the area instead of tearing my hair out while re-inventing the wheel.
Should I try to find a way to get CM7 on my G1? It looks like it might be possible, but could push the G1 hardware to the limit.
It says specifically "starting with Processing 2.0a5". But I only see the a4 and a3 versions on the download page. Would these versions play fine with Froyo (CM6)?
In general, I'm interested in hearing about people's adventures with Processing on now-antiquated or low-power Android devices. Specifically, Is trying to get this G1 Processing-friendly just an exercise in futility?
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