Galaxy Tab A7 Lite compatible with TouchDRO?

[Temuba]

Just purchased a new Galaxy Tab A7 Lite on sale for my upcoming TouchDRO add on to my Millrite milling machine. I downloaded the TouchDRO app and first thing is stated is that this app was made for an older versions of Android. At this point I don't have any scales to test it against.

I've read the Galaxy Tab A7 was compatible (?), however does anyone know if the Galaxy Tab A7 Lite is? It'll be awhile before I get to this project but I can still return the tablet if it's not going to work with TouchDRO. Any input greatly appreciated, thanks.

 

[ycroosh]

It's compatible. The message is just Google badgering me to "optimize" the app for newer devices.

 

[acruxksa]

Yep, running one with zero issues..... Well zero issues with TouchDRO. The tablet occasionally has a bit of trouble waking up, but that's not anything to do with TouchDRO, it doesn't seem to like being plugged in all the time and/or sleeping for several days.

 

[Temuba]

Yep, running one with zero issues..... Well zero issues with TouchDRO. The tablet occasionally has a bit of trouble waking up, but that's not anything to do with TouchDRO, it doesn't seem to like being plugged in all the time and/or sleeping for several days.

Thanks. Read somewhere else others were using this model tablet, just wanted to double check it's compatibility. Looking forward to purchasing the TouchDro kit board soon. Will have other questions later as to best bang for the bucks scales.

 

[ycroosh]

Thanks. Read somewhere else others were using this model tablet, just wanted to double check it's compatibility. Looking forward to purchasing the TouchDro kit board soon. Will have other questions later as to best bang for the bucks scales.

I use Tab A7 Line on my lathe, in fact, and haven't had any issues with wake ups, etc.
As a side note, if you are planning to get a kit, get one now. I have less than a dozen left, and once those are gone, I won't have new ones for a while. I can't get the "real" HC-05 modules, so I'm re-designing the board to use the new processor. That won't be ready for at least a few months (I'm concentrating on the new app version).

As far as the scales go, unless you already have a set of iGaging scales, my recommendation is to get glass scales. They have gotten to sub-100 USD range. Even the bottom-of-the barrel ones will be better than capacitive scales. Magnetic scales will be more expensive and the only real benefits they offer are smaller size and ability to cut to size.

 

[Temuba]

I use Tab A7 Line on my lathe, in fact, and haven't had any issues with wake ups, etc.
As a side note, if you are planning to get a kit, get one now. I have less than a dozen left, and once those are gone, I won't have new ones for a while. I can't get the "real" HC-05 modules, so I'm re-designing the board to use the new processor. That won't be ready for at least a few months (I'm concentrating on the new app version).

As far as the scales go, unless you already have a set of iGaging scales, my recommendation is to get glass scales. They have gotten to sub-100 USD range. Even the bottom-of-the barrel ones will be better than capacitive scales. Magnetic scales will be more expensive and the only real benefits they offer are smaller size and ability to cut to size.

Thanks for the tip on purchasing now. As far as the DRO Adapter for Glass and Magnetic Scales V2 I see that glass scales are available in increments of 2 inches (50mm). Currently my Millrite is in main components on the floor shop, no way of getting travel dimensions in any axis. But if the glass scales are available in 50mm increments, I'm sure I'll be able to find one to fit. Currently on Amazon upto 38" for $100, not bad at all.

I'll be ordering tonight, thank again.

 

[ycroosh]

Just to clarify: I was talking about the DIY kits, not the pre-built adapters (don't want to spook people).

You should still be able to get rough travel dimensions. Basically, they will be no larger than the length of the dovetails minus the thing that rides on them. You will want to pad it a bit (I ge nerally get a scale that is at least 2" longer than needed. That way you don't have to mount it super precisely length-wise.

 

[acruxksa]

you had me spooked. I ordered a pre-built glass scales adapter about 15min ago. I intended to get one for my lathe anyway, just sped up the process.

 

[ycroosh]

Sorry, didn't mean to.

 

[Temuba]

Just to clarify: I was talking about the DIY kits, not the pre-built adapters (don't want to spook people).

You should still be able to get rough travel dimensions. Basically, they will be no larger than the length of the dovetails minus the thing that rides on them. You will want to pad it a bit (I ge nerally get a scale that is at least 2" longer than needed. That way you don't have to mount it super precisely length-wise.

That's fine with getting the pre-built one. Didn't want to get involved with another project soldering, assembling and 3D printing a case, I have enough on my plate. In the mean time, scrounging up upgrade parts for when the time gets to installing them. I should have a better idea within a month as far as the scale lengths. The Millrite is going to be challenging to install them because of its 2/3 Bridgeport size and some areas being more compacted and limited.