sensors

This sample is an end-to-end solution that includes instructions for building a simple motion sensor and creating the accompanying firmware. In addition, the solution includes a sample WinRT app that demonstrates using the new HID API to monitor the sensor and control its input reports. For more…

Windows 8.1 introduces a new enumeration so you can let users know they need to calibrate the sensors in their device.  This video demonstrates how to prompt users to calibrate a device using the new MagnetometerAccuracy enumeration and also shows the proper technique for rotating the device…

Windows Store apps have access to a number of sensors. Learn about the types of sensors available to detect motion, orientation and changes in ambient light, and how to get started using them in your apps. For more details, check out Integrating devices, printers, and sensors in the Windows Dev…

The easy way to capture media is with camera capture UI, the powerful way is with media capture. This segment demos capturing media from the camera and microphone, discovering device capabilities and reading various hardware sensors. [03:24] - Capture pictures and video[25:53] - Jack of Tools…

Andy and Rob cover local communication with Windows Phone 8 in this module. After a Bluetooth Overview, using Bluetooth from an application, Near Field Communications (NFC), bump-to-connect, using NFC from an application and proximity API functionality are covered. [01:58] - Bluetooth overview…

Windows 8 can support sensors including; adaptive brightness and automatic screen rotation. Windows 8 is powerful and handling the accelerometer with a low-pass filter to prevent images from being jittery and to improve system response.…

  The Windows API Code Pack for the .NET Framework is a managed library for building applications that light up on Windows 7. It provides access to new user interface features (taskbar jump lists, libraries, sensor platform and more) as well as "behind the scenes" features that make…

Scott stopped by Ward Cunningham (you know, the guy who invented the Wiki. Yes, that Ward Cunningham) to hang out, and discovered Ward's treasure trove of electronics, software, soldering guns and web accessible sensor arrays that run 24/7/365. Ever wish you had a real cool uncle that didn't take…

Want to know if the earth is shaking?  How about if someone is moving your laptop?  Create a utility to detect movement so you'll know right away when something is happening! The Windows 7 sensors platform exposes a standard way of communicating with hardware for determining location,…

Donn Morse created a slightly modified version of the XNA Racing Game Starter Kit to work with a custom game controller that has an accelerometer! The sample driver supports communication between a Windows 7 application and the sensor. (Note that in addition to a dual axis accelerometer, the…