Inspiration

My father kept losing his car, so I figured I'd fix that.

What it does

It keeps track of Bluetooth connections, and logs whenever your car's Bluetooth is disconnected to automatically store it's location.

How I built it

Java, Android, and a lot of grunt work in figuring those things out.

Challenges I ran into

I didn't know how to program in Java or Android, or any experience with major OOP frameworks.

Accomplishments that I'm proud of

Learning Android and Java. Shipping my first actual app.

What I learned

I learned how to program in Java and Android, and have experience with a major OOP framework.

What's next for Bluetooth Car Finder

Adding complementary manual features, like taking a note, or using a picture. Also thinking about using motion sensors to figure out when the car is moving and stationary.

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