Accelerometer and Python on N95

So, after 5 months of using my phone, I finally decided to go beyond the programs I had and get the accelerometer working.  I didn’t need it previously so I didn’t bother.  So, I did what I read some stuff online and install the accelerometer plugin (http://www.s60tips.com/wp-content/uploads/files/N95AccelerometerPlugin.sis) , then I installed a program to try it out, LightSaber 1.5 (http://lightsaber.en.softonic.com/symbian/download).  

Much to my surprise, the program not only not work, it didn’t even start.

Then I read online that it’s important to install the program in your PHONE memory.  So, for future references.  Install all programs, especially the ones that use hardware like the camera or accelerometer extensively, in the PHONE memory. 

I uninstalled the plugin and program; reinstalled it in the phone memory, and it worked like a charm.  Useless yet fun program to have.

Wait, but that’s not all!
I also decided to play around with Python as well.  Python is one of my last things to learn on my “to do” list for 2008.  I’ve heard about the book Mobile Python: Rapid prototyping of applications on the mobile platform a while ago, however, never bothered looking into it.  However, yesterday, I decided it was time to get the book and play around with it.

I acquired the book and I must admit the concept of Python programming is much much more simple than C++ or Java.  
To start, you need the following two things: Python for S60 and the Shell that runs it.  The latest files are located here: http://sourceforge.net/project/showfiles.php?group_id=154155&package_id=171153&release_id=609802

For the N95, you will need the Python for S60 3rd ed file and Python Script Shell for S60 3rd ed.  Remember to install the Python for S60 before the script shell.  
Basically, you need the Python program installed in your phone, have a script handy (some are included in those files), and the shell is a place where it allows the files to run (feel free to correct me if I’m wrong).  

I just wrote the “Hello World” program on my PC and ran it on my phone, I look forward to do more and keep you guys updated!

My N95 programs

I have found a list of N95 programs that are really useful in my everything life, some are “essential” while others are not.

Calcium-because i’m an engineering student and I am only comfortable with RPN

WWIGO-because I don’t have a webcam and I want to use a webcam

ShoZu-because I just got a flickr pro account and bought a new camera (posts on the cameras coming soon)

MsnMessenger- because I need to chat

Opera Mini-because I need a browser that works

Coreplayer-because I need to watch movies

MobiTubia-because I like youtube

A bunch of other programs I don’t REALLY use: sports tracker, googlemaps, metal slug, fring, FlipSilent… and others

New phone

I finally got my Nokia N95 today and I’m pretty impressed with the way it does things.  Of course, I still would have preferred that it have a touchscreen, but I can’t have everything.  More to come.