/fencing-buzzer

This Android app emulates a buzz box for epee and foil. An adapter for the headphone jack connects the blade to your phone.

Primary LanguageJavaMIT LicenseMIT

Fencing Buzzer Box

2020 : Brian K. & Erik F.

Compatible with Android 4 and newer.

This project emulates a buzz box for épée and foil.

To create the adapter:

  • Navigate to the Hardware folder
  • Refer to PartsList.txt for the list of parts needed
  • Refer to FencingCircuitSchematic4.png for the circuit diagram
  • Refer to FinishedProduct.jpg for the finished product

To install the app:

  • Open Settings
  • Navigate to 'Security'
  • Find 'Unknown Sources' or 'Install Unknown Apps'
    • On old OSes, just tap on the switch to enable the option
    • On new OSes, enable the feature on the app you will try to install from (i.e. Files or Chrome)
  • Navigate to the fencingbuzzer.apk file and install it.

To use the app:

There are three buttons.

  • The right button plays a test beep.
  • The middle button changes the audio output for the beep.
    • Headphones mode will make the device send audio through the headphone jack. Please be aware that you must use a TRRS headphone jack splitter to hear audio in this mode!
    • Speakers mode will force the device to send audio through the built in speakers. Please note: on Android 4 & 5 your notification sound will be used due to compatibility issues.
  • The button on the left changes which blade is being used and will change the beep behavior accordingly.

There are two sliders.

  • The top slider 'locks' the screen by removing all clickable buttons and forcing the screen to stay on.
  • The bottom slider adjusts the tone of the beep.

Changelog:

v1.0.0 (02/10/2020) Initial release

v0.0.1 (11/08/2019) Initial Github upload