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Out pals at adafruit have just released Circuit Playground, an app for iPhone and iPad that combines a bunch of handy electronics references and calculators in one attractive interface. It’s $2.99 from the AppStore. An Android version is reportedly in the works, but I understand the adafruit folks are not in too much of a hurry to horn in on the good work that Demetrio Iero is already doing with ElectroDroid.
android version of the adafruit circuit playground app is in the works! BUT for folks who want a great android tool now be sure to check out electrodroid by demetrio lero!
https://market.android.com/details?id=it.android.demi.elettronica.pro&hl=en
we also put this on the app page
So I can’t help but notice this looks almost exactly like Circuit Sidekick. Was it made by the same people?
Looks like Adafruit has taken over the app. Sidekick was created by Collin Cunningham, who is credited on Circuit Playground.
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Is this just a branding of Circuit Sidekick or is it meant to replace it? I purchased Circuit Sidekick, and I wonder what the roadmap is between the two.
check out the page and the video, that’s collin!
http://adafruit.com/circuitplayground
“Circuit Playground – Made with love by Adafruit, Collin Cunningham, Limor Fried, Daigo Kawasaki, Mosfet and Phillip Torrone”
this is the new version, more features, changes, etc!
Glad to here it! I’ve loved Circuit Sidekick. Can’t wait to check this out.
i don’t like it becuz its for apple
please make a app for android ! ~tanks
android version of the adafruit circuit playground app is in the works! BUT for folks who want a great android tool now be sure to check out electrodroid by demetrio lero!
https://market.android.com/details?id=it.android.demi.elettronica.pro&hl=en
we also put this on the app page
I use Elektor Electronic Toolbox, which seems to be much more abundant.
http://itunes.apple.com/fr/app/elektor-electronic-toolbox/id339158729
Again, Adafruit leans towards the purchasers instead of the innovators. Good business sense, is suppose. Very illustrative as to why you should support other vendors.
*I suppose..
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