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[Rada-Dash] Launcher Design

Hey everyone. I'm working on a new launcher for my T-Mobile Dash (S620). Its in its infant stages. i have a few sketches, and 1 fleshed out concept. I'd like to get some feedback and see what y'all think. The pin-wheel above the clock would rotate to show day and night. It was inspired a bit by the layout of the xbox 360 dashboard... and every other according menu ever made (microsoft wasnt first)
codename: Rada-Dash
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enjoy.
There has been an update in progress.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=2595022#post2595022

love your mock up. Imo, I would see what those tabs cascading from highest on left to lowest on the right might look like. then make every one a different color- user customizable even. I really dig what you got there othrwise great work.

I don't have a dash, but that looks pretty sweet. I would use it if I did and I do have a few friends with Dashes and I would definitely let them know about this.

kewl one waiting bro any expected date for release

NJackal said:
kewl one waiting bro any expected date for release
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I have a little bit of documentation reading to do before i get started on development. I'll try to keep this thread updated for y'all. I'd love to work along side someone who knows what their doing. i can write actionscript and parse xml all day long... What will hold me up this project, is my unfamiliarity with developing software for wm6.

looks great.. hope to try it soon..

Radakast,
Looks good. Hope to see the finished article soon.
WB

Looks like the blade style like the xbox360 uses. Nice! This would be an awsome launcher for my 8525. I must commend you on taking the launcher gui in a different direction. Most people are stuck in the Diamond/Iphone theme rut and its causing a lot of repetitive results. Enough of my babbling. I definitely will be keeping an eye on the development of this launcher.

Brilliant idea! Your design is way too dark however.
Seriously one of the best home screen concepts!

Forgive my ignorance but is your device a smartphone? What program will you use to develop your screen? Having just left a smartphone (Moto Q) I was under the impression that the homescreen customization is limited except for a few programs (i.e. SBSH Facade, phoneAlarm). If there is hope for homescreen customization, i'm all for it. I am just curious how it is possible.

Hey guys. I spent a few hours working on this this weekend. thanks for everyone's replys
@Vision77
Thank you. I'm a web interface designer, and im trying to bring alittle bit of that action to the smart phone platform.
@N1c0_ds
Yes it is way to dark. I designed it in my pitch black room at 2 in the morning and it looked plenty bright. I made a demo for my phone (linked below) and i was tryign to show it off to people yesterday and had to cup my hand over it... not good! my next revision will be much lighter.
@jerkules
You are forgiven. Its written in Flash Lite (Targeted Flash Player 7 written with Actionscript 2). I can blabber on and on about the technical abilities of flash player 7, but I'll spare you. pretty much its going to work like this:
dash.exe will be written in vb or c# and will work as the glue between the phone's api and flash. it will interpret the phone's commands (ie: display that you have missed a call) and my flash api (which will be open source when im done so you can all make custom phone aps in flash...) will update the flash movie with the new information. and then wm6.1 will be told to use dash.exe instead of regular home.exe.
And now for the update.
I'm really excited for this project. yall seem to enjoy it so ive added it to my stack of things to work on.. Here is the progress i've made
And because its made in Flash. i can post a real example, not just screenshots of it.
http://www.motionharvest.com/forums/xda/dash/radadash/examples/clock_and_sliding/
I've made a small movie too. this examplifies N1c0_ds analysis that its too dark. im also not going to win any cinematic awards for my camera work.
http://www.motionharvest.com/forums/xda/dash/radadash/examples/clock_and_sliding/dashexample.wmv
enjoy

reserved for possible update

Great Idea!!! i really like it, if i may just make a suggestion, maybe on the slider for texts, have some type of notification that there are unread texts. maybe something for missed calls as well? cant wait to see where this is going. Good luck!!

Great idea, love simplistic designs. If you need any help with the flash stuff I would suggest twolf, he's done really great work with flash for throttle launcher.

I've just seen this & I must say it looks really interesting. Has there been anymore progress on this recently?

To the OP - are you able to update us on progress please?
Thanks
WB

Port HTC HD Stock tab to Diamond

Hi,
Can someone port the STock tab to Diamond? Is it possible?

Doesn't this belong under "Diamond ROM Development"? Good idea, though, although I don't think it's possible... yet anyway

If someone creates a similar tab in functionality, then it belongs here, not in ROM development.

sounds good, hope someone can do it

Sounds good, but if you're from US, you're going to just an arrow going down, like this:
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So just put that image as a tab, and you're all set...

leonatan25 said:
Sounds good, but if you're from US, you're going to just an arrow going down, like this:
So just put that image as a tab, and you're all set...
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V Funny!! LMAO

Not funny IMO, very sad. Last time something similar happened, Hitler rose to power.

just buy short, and you will be fine

WiZARD7 said:
just buy short, and you will be fine
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ohhhh goody!! I just love midgets!

leonatan25 said:
Not funny IMO, very sad. Last time something similar happened, Hitler rose to power.
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not the time before tho.

leonatan25 said:
Not funny IMO, very sad. Last time something similar happened, Hitler rose to power.
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OMG! This is the most lame comment I read in this time of USA's market crashing down which YOU yourself have to justify!!
It has absolutely nothing to do with Hitler or anyone else you hypocrite! Shame on you!
It's really a shame that comments like leonatan's are allowed here.

Port HD stock tab to Diamond
This is not the place to discuss stock market ....
So can someone port stock tab to Diamond? or is there any resource to link to this request?

It would be a great thing to view my portfolio on this thing without having to log into E*Trade in Opera.
And to add to the stock discussion...stocks are just on sale right now...so calm down!

kevinlong said:
This is not the place to discuss stock market ....
So can someone port stock tab to Diamond? or is there any resource to link to this request?
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Where to get blackStone manila pkg?
I and D-MAN will try to port stock tab if we get pkg with it

diamax said:
OMG! This is the most lame comment I read in this time of USA's market crashing down which YOU yourself have to justify!!
It has absolutely nothing to do with Hitler or anyone else you hypocrite! Shame on you!
It's really a shame that comments like leonatan's are allowed here.
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Seriously, what are you talking about? You obviously have no clue in history, especially, in this case, what the Great Depression (which originated in the USA) did to Europe.
There's nothing wrong with stating the obvious truth. If I made you uncomfortable because you choose to close your eyes instead of seeing the truth, well that's your problem.

This is not a forum for political comments.
BUT since you people started, it is AT LEAST lame to believe that US is what balances the planet. US can very well be what distracts the balance from time to time.

leonatan25 said:
Seriously, what are you talking about? You obviously have no clue in history, especially, in this case, what the Great Depression (which originated in the USA) did to Europe.
There's nothing wrong with stating the obvious truth. If I made you uncomfortable because you choose to close your eyes instead of seeing the truth, well that's your problem.
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Yes, Hitler rose to power ONLY because of the Depression...
Of course he didn't. Massive oversimplification. It may have helped, but certainly wasn't the only, or probably even the main reason.
Also, yes the US has a massive bearing on the world at the moment, but China and Japan have grown in power massively recently, and with the world not in a state of post-War rebuilding, the situation is totally different.
I too would like a stock tab by the way.

OK everyone settle down. Let's focus. We all want this stock tab.
Currently, I'm writing my own local html files with links to http://stockcharts.com/avantgo/ charts.
I have been using this work-around for almost three years now and I'm really quite sick of it. I myself am willing to contribute monetarily towards porting this stock tab.

Is there no slight possibility HTC will bring it to the Diamond and Raphael in a subsequent ROM release?

sure there is
I expect the sliding dialer too

[GAME]Bantumi Diamond (Old Nokia 3310 Game)

My second game for Windows Mobile!!!
yay?
This is a remake of an old Nokia 3310 Game that I used to play all the time.
Good old days!
Explanation of the way the game is played:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mancala
This game is made for 2 people to play against each other.
I might add a singleplayer if I have the time to!
Since everyone has their own rules for this game I will write them down real short:
When ending your "seeding" in a empty hole on the opponent's side you will capture a point.
When you end up in your own main hole you get an extra turn.
The opponent's main hole will not be skipped while "seeding"
There I hope I explained it well enough.
Any suggestions or bugs reports are more than welcome!
Enjoy gaming!
DEMO VIDEO: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cCSgZQZ-XMk

what, no screen?

not4you said:
what, no screen?
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maybe you should try asking a bit more politely lol

mancsoulja said:
maybe you should try asking a bit more politely lol
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"Screens or it didn't happen"
or
"Screens or GTFO"
Is that polite enough?
J/k Thanks for the effort!

Hi Freckle
could it be possible to get som screenshots please ?
And a single player version would be awesome !!!

Screen shots are a must, some users never put something on there phone without knowing how it will look

oh I totally agree, I would never put something on my phone without seeing a screenshot or a video of it.
Definitely not from an unknown developer like me
Video is uploaded, check my first post!!!

Can I be honest with you ?
The graphics are not really beautiful...., I would love to see it looks like a real wood one
I do love this game, I spent hours playing on it on my nokia and I also have a real one in my house
something like this would be definitely better
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cheers

hanackin said:
Can I be honest with you ?
The graphics are not really beautiful...., I would love to see it looks like a real wood one
I do love this game, I spent hours playing on it on my nokia and I also have a real one in my house
something like this would be definitely better
cheers
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Seconded. Since that 3D dice app was cancelled (I was working on the graphics for that) this could be a fun project to take on. Give me a day and I can whip up something that's at least on par with the above screenshot - I'll try to make it look better .

Not everyone knows how to create apps like the one you showed us from the screenshot.
I appreciate your honesty, but I started giving C# a shot 2 weeks ago.
And I haven't ever made a 3d/graphical application before.
Also I'm not following a ICT/"Programming" education yet, have to wait 1 and a half years for that.
If someone could give me a push in the right direction, that would be appreciated.
***I think I have an idea to spice it up, give me some time.

mancsoulja said:
maybe you should try asking a bit more politely lol
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sorry, was not my intension to bee impolite, if I it is SORRY. I'm just adding more text in the window because was "to short".
If Freckle got offended SORRY again.
I agree with the graphics I would like it more developed. Wy not use a genuine mancala:
Anyhow respect to Freckle for work and sharing

not4you said:
sorry, was not my intension to bee impolite, if I it is SORRY. I'm just adding more text in the window because was "to short".
If Freckle got offended SORRY again.
I agree with the graphics I would like it more developed. Wy not use a genuine mancala:
*pics*
Anyhow respect to Freckle for work and sharing
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That's alright mate ;-)
I'm working on the board right now, the board is almost finished.
I'm trying to add some cool text that will look like it's sort of cut into the board.

The new board (without buttons)

now it looks better dude
Your on the good road

I just can't figure out how to get the picturebox transparent so I can put actual round images in it without having a white overlay.

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I just can't figure out how to get the picturebox transparent so I can put actual round images in it without having a white overlay.
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I'd use a ImageButton with transparency set to true,
this should also help you "catch" the clicks
But IMHO I think it is better to complete the the coding prior to the cosmetics, I'd rather see a fully functional game which doesn't look that nice then a not working game which looks great.
with fully functional I meant including a single player version...
because that is the real challenge
Anyway I'm glad you started this thread, because I almost forgot about this great game. thank you
keep up the good work

Mr_Gee said:
I'd use a ImageButton with transparency set to true,
this should also help you "catch" the clicks
But IMHO I think it is better to complete the the coding prior to the cosmetics, I'd rather see a fully functional game which doesn't look that nice then a not working game which looks great.
with fully functional I meant including a single player version...
because that is the real challenge
Anyway I'm glad you started this thread, because I almost forgot about this great game. thank you
keep up the good work
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I'm glad I could remind you of this game as it's an amazing game!
I choose to do the design first as that's what people mainly wanted.
After that I'll do my best to get the singleplayer working.
Thank you

One problem,
ImageButton is for ASP (Websites)
Any ideas?

Freckle said:
One problem,
ImageButton is for ASP (Websites)
Any ideas?
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Maybe, but it can also be used in other development languages,
I use Basic4PPC to develop and there the control has already been created
http://www.basic4ppc.com/help/imagebutton.html
What application/language are you using?

Mr_Gee said:
Maybe, but it can also be used in other development languages,
I use Basic4PPC to develop and there the control has already been created
http://www.basic4ppc.com/help/imagebutton.html
What application/language are you using?
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Microsoft Visual Studio
C#
I will code it in then, I probably have to put in "using System.Web;" and create the button manually
I'll try it when I get back from school.

[Dev] Drum Kit Application Graphic Designer Needed!!!!

Hey guys, I am planning on writing a drum kit applications for PPC. (WVGA, VGA,QVGA,WQVGA). My intentions are to make it very finger friendly and graphically pleasing...
If anyone would like to be a graphic desgner for this application please let me know below....
I would like for it to look something like this....
http://images.macworld.com/images/reviews/graphics/135143-drumpads.jpg
EDIT: Also can someone link me to somewhere i can find good drum sounds.....
thanks

yay
hey! that's an awesome idea! i'd be happy to help with the graphics.. maybe i can find some drums for you also, i have some friends in the area.

sounds great i cannnot wait!!!!

TheWidgetKid said:
Hey guys, I am planning on writing a drum kit applications for PPC. (WVGA, VGA,QVGA,WQVGA). My intentions are to make it very finger friendly and graphically pleasing...
If anyone would like to be a graphic desgner for this application please let me know below....
I would like for it to look something like this....
http://images.macworld.com/images/reviews/graphics/135143-drumpads.jpg
EDIT: Also can someone link me to somewhere i can find good drum sounds.....
thanks
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Hi, I think I will can help you with the design of the interface Let me know if you are interested
Fran

nobody wants to help me out????
come on guys this application will be hideous without good graphics

Wow!! Would very much like to see this application! Always been looking out for a nice drum kit.
Searching around for some good drum sounds!

Hey there...if you need help with graphics just hit me with some PM and describe what you need...how you imagine it...dark, bright...smooth and sexy I dunno...
and sounds are no prob...
I am drummer myself
So if u still need help just lemme know...

TheWidgetKid said:
Hey guys, I am planning on writing a drum kit applications for PPC. (WVGA, VGA,QVGA,WQVGA). My intentions are to make it very finger friendly and graphically pleasing...
If anyone would like to be a graphic desgner for this application please let me know below....
I would like for it to look something like this....
http://images.macworld.com/images/reviews/graphics/135143-drumpads.jpg
EDIT: Also can someone link me to somewhere i can find good drum sounds.....
thanks
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http://www.google.co.uk/search?hl=en&safe=off&q=drum+sounds+wav&meta=
regarding graphic design pm me and tell me what you need, no promisses but will see if i can help out.

Doesnt the "Omniano" application already include the drums?

sracercelica said:
Doesnt the "Omniano" application already include the drums?
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Yup... There is still a little latency issue with Omniano, so a new engine/program is a good thing... Is there a way to use MP3's instead of Wav's to increase processing speed?

you let me know what type of kits you will need and i will suply. i have way to many to offer a specific one of my interest. i also have a few kits i made myself. (im a rap/hip hop producer/writter/rapper)
so give me a list and i will come through. only cause i want it too. i can also help with the graphics. or possibly a logo. let me know.

MP3 wont speed things up as you need to decode each sample that's why all the best PC sofware still use wav samples

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MP3 wont speed things up as you need to decode each sample that's why all the best PC sofware still use wav samples
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Good to know.. I know i was something obvious, but didn't have that confirmed till now.. thanks..
To the developer... Try to make a thin app with lots of speed and a simple interface... Speed/latency issues really affects any drum app since you need that snappy fast response... A record function will also make this app really shine.. Good luck.

oh definitely.... Record is a must!!!!
AGREE 100%

Here is something I threw together
I figured i could help out here. Here is a 15min version of what I think would be useful. It won't take me long to make any changes to the set. so Please, suggest away. I live in Michigan, so I have plenty of time off right now.
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Let me know if this donation helps, and if I can help out more.
UPDATE:
Here is a UI idea as well

Great work Jesus.... Can you make a hi-tech drum pad design ala-MPC2000 ?? The close arrangement of pads should make for faster tapping between sounds.

Looks brilliant! Only question is: sequencer part (the fruity looking thing) might not be as "finger friendly" as the drum visuals, right?
How comes visuals are mostly emulations of either real life (drums) or PC/Mac Software?

[APP] [WIP] [CONCEPT] ZuneDroid music player

so basically this is just a concept atm and its still a concept that is a work in progress but i was basically just curios as to what the interest would be in a project to bring a more pure music experience to android.
basically i have found that many music players on android are just not to the standard of stand alone players like that from cowon, iriver, microsoft ect...
and this is the only thing that makes me still carry around a standalone player (<3 my S9)
so the Goal with Zunedriod (name may change) was to focus on the user experience and less on the eye candy its a pure music player that will borrow heavily from cowon microsoft ect in terms of features (such as quicklists, on the fly playlist creation ect.) and of course that amazing zuneish UI
unfortunately i am pretty noob to coding so there is a high chance that i will be unable to do this but id still like to assess the interest.
alternatively if interest is high maybe someone who can code would maybe like to become a partner for this project
any way hope you like it and let me know what you think.
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It's a nice concept. I like the wp7 style look.
A music player could be quite a big project I think.
I use PowerAmp at the moment and it does most of what I need. Have you tried that?
What features would this app add over that?

athornz said:
It's a nice concept. I like the wp7 style look.
A music player could be quite a big project I think.
I use PowerAmp at the moment and it does most of what I need. Have you tried that?
What features would this app add over that?
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im not getting too far ahead of myself because its very very early concept. but unlike power amp it will be pretty LOL!
but it would be nice to get things like music video streaming, lyric support, id3 tag editing (including batch), perhaps even streaming to desktop via say WMP (ie DLNA), custom EQ's.
possibly even make it more of a media center with even video support ect...
yeah it will be a big project its beyond what im capable of atm hence its just an assessment while im still learning code but if some pro coder wants to help out and team up for this than it could become reality faster
cause by myself between uni and learning how to code properly it could be a long way off but im keen on the idea
but id want to learn on a couple smaller projects so maybe you will get your Gtalk widget

Well take a look at my project, maybe you can help
Xda app

noobdeagle said:
but id want to learn on a couple smaller projects so maybe you will get your Gtalk widget
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haha well I actually don't even want the gtalk widget, was just reading the thread where people were asking about it.
I'm also learning android development, so was considering giving the gtalk widget a go myself. But there doesn't seem to be much in the sdk on gtalkservice, so i'll carry on with my other apps.
I wish I was at the level I could help with your player.

I would love to see a media player app that was closer to the ZuneHD than the WP7. and one of the most important features should be the visualizer of photos and artist,album, and song info.
btw heres a name idea, its really stupid but I thought I would say it anyways.
DZRUONIED....if you look carefully its ZUNE in DROID....

Always loved the Zune/WP7 look for the music player. Gonna pay very close attention to this.

i have my major law case study due in a couple days so once im done with that ill finish and put up the completed concept with all the EQ, browser/ playlist screens ect..
hopefully once the concept is completed it might spark some more interest from people interested in helping with code
also if someone decides to help of course there would be an ongoing monetary reward/incentive once its completed (ie market revenue )
if not like i said im gonna slowly learn over this year so it might become reality......some decade lol

I love my Zune UI.....the visualization is awesome and I want "smart DJ" capability too......
Wish u the best on your project dude....

I would definitely buy/use this music player