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STEELBRO PHONE APP

WHAT

• To determine the best way for STEELBRO to extract weight data

from their sidelifters.

• To determine the best device to do so
• To determine the best communication method
• To determine the best hardware
• To determine the best IDE development platform.

WHY

• New SOLAS regulations require weight dockets to be provided for

shipping.

• The current printer method is not the best method as:
• The printers may get damaged
• The dockets can get misplaced
• It is inefficient/inconvenient to get the dockets to the authorities/company

manager

HOW 1) DETERMINE THE BEST METHOD

a) Program on display system:

• Positive:
• No need for additional software for the operator
• All software is all centred in one space with the control system
• Negative:
• If a software update is needed it must be individually updated to the cranes system
• There is no initial internet/cellular connection programmed into the crane so data

transmission will need to be either done wired at the centre or a new chip added for wireless

• Connections with cellular etc. could add vulnerability to the system

HOW 1) DETERMINE THE BEST METHOD

b) Printer system on the crane:

• Positive:
• No need for additional software for the operator
• All software is included with the operating system
• Not too many technical errors in data transmission
• Negative:
• The need to refill the printer system with paper
• Operators losing the printed receipt with the data
• Printer may not be versatile and could break due to environment and job description
• Many tweaks and toner/ink refills would be needed

HOW 1) DETERMINE THE BEST METHOD

c)Mobile application:

• Positive:
• Every operator will be able to access the application
• Updates can be rolled out wirelessly (dependent on app source)
• Cross platform design which operators will recognise and

understand

• Inbuilt emailing system to send data to the central control centre
• Camera for images of crane and other data that may be

necessary

• Potential to be wireless
• Negative:
• Issues could occur if users don't have the most updated software
• Connection issues between crane and device or cellular on device
• Software is not centralised in the central crane system and relies
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• third party device software (Android, Apple Microsoft etc.)

HOW 1) DETERMINE THE BEST METHOD

Mobile App

HOW 2) DETERMINE THE BEST COMMUNICATIONS METHOD

HOW 2) DETERMINE THE BEST COMMUNICATIONS METHOD

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HOW 3) DETERMINE THE BEST HARDWARE

HOW 3) DETERMINE THE BEST HARDWARE

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HOW 4) DETERMINE THE BEST IDE

For our application development I need to be able to create an Android application but have the ability to later develop for Apple. This is preferably done through the same development software. Unity: Pro: Coded in C#, which I understand Cross platform, but as separate applications Con: Unity often more used for 3D/Animation as

• pposed to business

Not drag and drop/object orientated coding Android Studio: Pro: Lots of online support Experience using the software Developed by Android developers, for Android developers Con: No cross compatibility Coded in Java which I am not fluent in Visual Studio with Xamarin: Pro: Good documentation Cross compatibility between IOS, Android and Windows phones, as one program Familiar interface, less time spent learning software Coded in C#, which I understand Con: Newer product, may have some bugs

HOW 4) DETERMINE THE BEST IDE

HOW 5) SET THE SCOPE

STEELBRO wants me to create a mobile application for android devices with the potential to expand the app out to other platforms in later instalments of the app. The app needs to:

• Display a date and time
• Display the STEELBRO logo and have the STEELBRO design aspects in mind
• Display values for front, rear and total weight on the cranes
• Contain a text box to enter in a shipping/docket number
• Have the ability to transfer this information to an e-mail service or other messaging service
• Have the ability to connect to the device via a wireless technology.
• Prevent the user from manipulate the weight data

Extras to make the app more functional:

• Have the ability to save the data to be accessed through the app at a later date
• The ability to take photos of the crane, system etc and attach it to the email

The Device needs are:

• To provide a wireless connection between the SMARTlift™ and the app.
• To provide a wireless connection that can be used worldwide.
• To use the known protocols of SMARTlift™ to transfer data between the device and

SMARTlift™. These protocols are RS232 and a CAN Bus.

HOW 6) DESIGN SOME INITIAL LAYOUTS

HOW 6) DESIGN SOME INITIAL LAYOUTS

HOW 7) CODE – CODE- CODE

PHOTO OF CODE PHOTO OF CODE SPREAD OUT ACROSS THE LOUNGE

HOW 7) CODE – CODE- CODE

HOW 7) CODE – CODE- CODE

HOW 8) TEST - DEBUG

HOW 9) ADD EXTRA FEATUERS AND IMPROVE LAYOUT

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