The document discusses building Android devices and provides an overview of challenges and considerations. It notes that building devices can be driven by consumer/business needs, niche markets, or testing new concepts. Key challenges include steep learning curves for hardware and software, driver support, and ensuring compatibility with Android updates. The document outlines options like using open source hardware boards, pre-existing devices, or fully customizing the Android source code and recommends community support for hardware. It also highlights examples like CyanogenMod and future trends like cheaper sensors and 64-bit Android.
3. About MeAbout Me
ï§ Android Platform Engineer @Android Platform Engineer @
BlocksGlobal.comBlocksGlobal.com
ï§ HardwareHardware
ï§ARM â Freescale/AmlogicARM â Freescale/Amlogic
ï§X86 â AMD / IntelX86 â AMD / Intel
ï§Tablet/Media Player form factorTablet/Media Player form factor
ï§ Hardware / Kernel TinkererHardware / Kernel Tinkerer
ï§ Open Source ODROID Magazine AndroidOpen Source ODROID Magazine Android
WriterWriter
4. Why New Device ?Why New Device ?
ï§ Consumer / Business DrivenConsumer / Business Driven
ï§ Explosion of IoT (Internet of Things)Explosion of IoT (Internet of Things)
ï§ Market Verticals / Niche MarketMarket Verticals / Niche Market
ï§ Testing Ground For New Idea / ConceptsTesting Ground For New Idea / Concepts
ï§ Android as Sensor HubAndroid as Sensor Hub
8. ChallengesChallenges
ï§ Steep learning curve (hardware & software)Steep learning curve (hardware & software)
ï§ ââKeeping up with AOSPâKeeping up with AOSPâ
ï§ Product UniquenessProduct Uniqueness
ï§ Hardware driver support (GPU, Camera &Hardware driver support (GPU, Camera &
Sensors)Sensors)
9. HardwareHardware
ï§ Open Source Hardware - hardkernel.com,Open Source Hardware - hardkernel.com,
radxa.com, cubieboard.org, beagleboard.orgradxa.com, cubieboard.org, beagleboard.org
ï§ Barebone Board (no sensors)Barebone Board (no sensors)
ï§ $50 - $200$50 - $200
ï§ Community SupportCommunity Support
ï§ 2 and 4 Cores (8 cores coming soon)2 and 4 Cores (8 cores coming soon)