Author: Eric

A GPS tracking device using low-cost SIGFOX network

Eric Novelty

About this project HidnSeek is a smart Global Positioning Tracking Device with NO GSM fee - which connects using the low cost SIGFOX network and an easy to use smartphone application. Our concept for HidnSeek is based on creating a smart GPS tracker which not only provides you with 5 minutes accurate geo-localisation update, combined … Continue reading A GPS tracking device using low-cost SIGFOX network

Home garden

Eric Novelty

About this project Lilo is the easy way to grow fresh herbs at home, all year round. You can grow three different plants simultaneously, and liven up your meals with fresh and tasty herbs. Your plants will love Lilo: start growing classics such as basil, thyme, and mint. Once you’re ready, move on to others like … Continue reading Home garden

How to run system commands Java (Linux environment)

Eric Internet of Things , ,

In Python, we use import os os.system('sudo vncserver stop')   What about in Java. Below is one example. import java.io.*;   public class java_system_call {       public static void main(String args[]) {           String s = null;           try {                       // run the Unix "ps -ef" command             // using the Runtime exec method:             Process … Continue reading How to run system commands Java (Linux environment)

How to set up something to run at boot on Linux

Eric Internet of Things

1. Set up a script in /etc/init.d/ For example, you want to run tightVNC server on a Raspberry Pi first use a text editor to write a script sudo nano /etc/init.d/tightvncserver Then add the following lines to the file /etc/init.d/tightvncserver #!/bin/sh #/etc/init.d/tightnvcserver VNCUSER='pi' case "$1" in start) echo "Starting tightVNC Server for $VNCUSER" sudo $VNCUSER … Continue reading How to set up something to run at boot on Linux

A few useful tools for application deployment

Eric Computing

WinSCP (Windows Secure CoPy) is a free and open-source SFTP, SCP and FTP client for Microsoft Windows. Its main function is secure file transfer between a local and a remote computer. Beyond this, WinSCP offers basic file manager and file synchronization functionality. For secure transfers, it uses Secure Shell (SSH) and supports the SCP protocol … Continue reading A few useful tools for application deployment

Write once, run anywhere (Java)

Eric Computing , ,

This is an interesting reading from Wikipedia. "Write once, run anywhere" (WORA), or sometimes write once, run everywhere (WORE), is a slogan created by Sun Microsystems to illustrate the cross-platform benefits of the Java language. Ideally, this means Java can be developed on any device, compiled into a standard bytecode and be expected to run … Continue reading Write once, run anywhere (Java)

A note on Java compilation on Windows, Ubuntu, and Raspberry Pi (Debian)

Eric Computing , , ,

Here is some basic info for these three platforms (in particular, Java environment). A side note - I tried Geany, Netbeans, and BlueJ on Raspberry Pi. It seems that none of these IDE's is fast enough to do the work. The most efficient way to compile the Java source code probably is through command lines. … Continue reading A note on Java compilation on Windows, Ubuntu, and Raspberry Pi (Debian)

The story about Zulily

Eric Entrepreneurship ,

zulily is an American e-commerce company. Headquartered in Seattle, Washington, zulily sells clothing, toys, and home products. zulily was started in 2009 by Blue Nile executives. Its initial public offering valued the company at $2.6 billion. zulily's target audience is mothers who are on the lookout for unique brands and products for their children. Sales … Continue reading The story about Zulily