I Dream In Code

Insteon Android App

Kevin — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 23:34:22 +0000

So I decided to make a custom app for controlling my Insteon lights in my house with Google’s App Inventor for Android.

More details to come. Here is an early screen shot:

I am planning on putting this in the Android Market as soon as they allow apps from App Inventor in. I’ll try getting a beta out before then. Check back soon.

It works by doing internet calls to the SmartLinc network via ethernet. I’m planning on having it control my air conditioning so when I come close to my house, it automatically cools down the place. Something with Google’s Latitude, most likely.

I moved…

Kevin — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 22:10:09 +0000

So I upgraded my WordPress to version 3.0. Thought I’d write some sort of update. I physically, finally moved myself into a nice place in North Hollywood, all by myself. Very happy about it. I have … Continue reading →

Late night programming…

Kevin Jordan — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 08:48:12 +0000

So this app I’ve been using is pretty great (Gcal2Excel):
http://code.google.com/p/gcal2excel/

It takes your Google Calendar, converts it to an Excel spread sheet, and calculates how much time you’ve worked over the time period. Very cool!

But it had a few drawbacks… Like it didn’t show a description or the location where the events took place. Big drawbacks when I’m trying to do a time sheet with all my mileage on it.

So I made a few improvements:

Here it is(3mb)

Shows Description

Location

All updated libraries

I don’t ever have to fill out a time sheet ever again, just type in an event into my Blackberry, and its logged and easily billed for.

NYC

Kevin Jordan — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 20:07:28 +0000

I’m in NYC.

An ode to my Roomba

Kevin Jordan — Sat, 30 May 2009 18:43:34 +0000

Lo, My last floor Cherrio vanquished.

Verily I spy the line of my forefathers; they call to me.

They bade me join them in the linty, carpeted halls o’ Valhalla.

Threadbare nevermore.

–Tony

Programming

Kevin Jordan — Fri, 15 May 2009 17:58:45 +0000

Always code as if the guy who ends up maintaining your code will be a violent psychopath who knows where you live.
- Rick Osborne

Walking on water and developing software from a specification are easy if both are frozen
- Edward V Berard

Coachella 2009

Kevin Jordan — Tue, 05 May 2009 19:54:58 +0000

one of the best moments of Coachella 2009 was Leonard Cohen

Click here to view the embedded video.

Goodbye Bush

Kevin Jordan — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 15:37:27 +0000

I woke up to Kevin & Bean playing this:

Enjoy!

I wanted to mention a few things finally coming around today/yesterday.
1. The Boat opened! and it was great! even though there was a line.
2. My speakers came back from the shop! wooo!
3. Obama will be president TODAY!
4. GW will no longer be the Decider!
5. I’m hoping I get my car back today too, I really miss Mel.

Merry Christmas

Kevin Jordan — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 23:06:39 +0000

The Bailout…

Kevin — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 20:55:14 +0000