Hi again,
Oh ok, well you'll probably find you pick it up pretty fast as there is a somewhat decent pdf manual and quite a few example programs that come with the download.
I was quite surprised by what it (BASIC) can do, full graphics, touch screen interface, file i/o, everything i need, except for a comm interface. Since Android developed so long after DOS and Windows i guess they didnt think anyone would ever want to use an old interface like RS232, but there is still a lot of test equipment that uses it. I have four meters that use it myself. Some of them are way too expensive to just through away just because they are RS232.
I find the BASIC allows simple creation of buttons and other graphics objects unlike the original MSDOS where there were only console graphics. You can draw just about anything you like using the full screen capability, and detect touches anywhere on the screen or just in a certain rectangular area. Not too bad for a simple language like BASIC.
I've created an app or two with that huge Java/Android/Eclipse download, but that's not really what i need anyway as i cant turn to a PC every time i want to modify the program, so i need a program language that is resident in Android, so that's what led me to that BASIC. I found another BASIC but they charge for it, and i could not find the download page anyway, just a site where they talk about how great it is
I've now seen another Tablet that has Bluetooth built in that is of reasonable cost, but i've also read that people who already have that still want to install an external Bluetooth adapter somehow someway so that they can get a longer range wireless connection. Apparently the built in Bluetooth is limited to a shorter distance than the adapters. Ive seen some adapters 20 meters which is pretty good for my purposes. Max i should ever need would be like 50 feet as long as it is a good connection.
I tried a Bluetooth adapter a friend had for their phone, but unfortunately im not even sure what to do after i plug it into the Tablet. The Tablet does respond by flashing the screen, but i dont see anything new in the settings screens after that and i think i am supposed to after plug in. I think that is when the Android recognizes the device. Still mostly in the dark with this thing though
So it's nice to hear that you have a Tablet too, and with RFO Basic also, so maybe we can compare notes about the language and about the Tablets. Does yours have Bluetooth built in, and do you think you will need it soon or in the future?