How to access proximity,gyroscope, and other sensors on Android?

abrandao29

I could not find in the reference manual a method to access:
- proximity sensor
- magentometer
- gyroscope

I only saw a reference entry for Accelerometer...

Also I did not see any information on how to use SQLlite , I know both android and ios support sqlite as the default method of storing data

MikeHart

Mmmh, right above the info for the Accelerometer is the one for the gyroscope in your local documentation for 2012.2. the other sensors are not implemented. This is the first time I heard that SQLite is the default method for storing data. To my knowledge, it isn't supported.

Caroline

I would add "isn't supported yet...".

It can be done on iOS through a plugin - I've been experimenting with a Core Data plugin, and have created SQLite databases and added data. It's not in a releasable format yet. I expect interfacing to an existing SQLite database would be much easier, if you have experience with SQL and C.

atilim

Hi,

You can also access to magnetometer (compass) through the class Geolocation. The only sensor that isn't implemented is proximity sensor.

@Caroline totally I agree

MikeHart

Ok, sorry. never put Magnetometer in context to Geolocation. My bad.

abrandao29

Great thanks , I just saw that and have successfully tested the magentic compass and accelerometer on my machine...

YEah I really miss SQLite, that's my defacto method of storing game states and other info.. SQLite IS a standard on all IOS and can be compiled into Android. and is supported by Corona http://developer.anscamobile.com/reference/database and Mosync