New Announcement, Coming Soon...

Watch this space.  In about a week, I'm going to start making announcements about a product I'm working on that's going to be interesting, if not kind of cool.

Where does the time go?

Since my last update, I've gone into some R&D.  I've framed out a website that I'd build a prototype of years ago.  This time, it's production quality.  The first time, I was figuring things out.

I've also been working on an implementation of Common Lisp that I started early last year.  It's been fun to work on.  It's also been challenging as I'm really studying the language itself and the implementation details.  I'm pushing myself to find ways to alter Lisp.  If you've ever used Lisp, you'd know that's really not a big deal as the language lends itself to exploration.

One thing I've been working with the last few days has been interface creation.  I've been kicking around an idea to create an interface builder, but I don't know if it's real or imaginary.  It's also been fun to explore, but I might put it down for another time and get back to the website.  The website is a pretty solid idea and the interface builder is more of a pure R&D project.  The thing about R&D is they can eat up a lot of time and not really yield much for the effort.  Sometimes they can, but a lot of time they can resemble puzzles that need solving but aren't solved yet.

I'll be back with new product announcements soon.  One other project in the works involves training for programming.  Been considering putting together some videos to teach how to at minimum write Java code as well as build Android programs.

More soon...

Updated: Calc Me Sum 2c, version 1.2, build 7

This is a small update to Calc Me Sum 2c.  I've updated the display so it shows the current equation being calculated.  Here's a picture to show how cool it looks:

I've been prototyping some updates and planning the next releases and will be releasing another update soon.  I still have more constants and conversions and memory and graphing and... there's so much that can be added to a calculator.

Coming Soon: Updated DangAlarm! 1.0 version 2

I just uploaded a new APK to both Amazon and Google Play for DangAlarm!  I fixed a display problem on the main screen that had the main controls pushing the alarm controls off the screen on some phones.  Also fixed a bug that only happened on a few phones where setting an alarm caused the application to crash.  I'll post an announcement, complete with links, when the application is live and available for download on both stores.

I've been writing code for some 34 years and have worked in a variety of roles in software, so I pay extremely close attention to quality.  That said, Android is a big ecosystem and I sometimes things break in unexpected ways.  I hope this update proves to be solid for all users.  If not, I'll fix whatever needs fixing as quickly as possible.

Coming Soon: Update to Calc Me Sum 2c

I might rename Calc Me Sum, but I'll post it here if I do.  I'm definitely updating the graphics and the marketing material to see if it starts to attract some interest.

I have a small update to Calc Me Sum 2c ready to go.  The calculator displays the equation being entered now.  The delete key works to delete the previous character, number, or function.  It's all looking good and set up to add parenthesis in the next build.  Here's a picture:

I'll take a look at adding some more unit conversions and constants.  If they look like they'll be quick to add, I'll add them in and publish an update.  That way I can get back to scribbling out a design for the function editor in the programmable version of Calc Me Sum as I keep chunking in new features.

This is early, but I just started working on a real estate website I'd designed a few years ago.  It's early in the implementation phase, but it should come together pretty quickly.

Updated: Calc Me Sum 2c, now with Unit Conversions

I uploaded a new build of Calc Me Sum 2c to both of the Android stores last night and it's live now.  The new feature in this build is the Unit Conversion dialog.  It takes the value in the display and presents it in a dialog that allows you to set the input units so you can convert it to other units.  It currently offers conversions for Length, Area, and Volume, in US units, Metric (SI) units, and Imperial units.

I've also added more math constants to the Constants dialog.

It feels like a small update for all the work.  Next revision will have a better interface for equation entry, history, and more functions.  The next version will also have more constants and unit conversion options.  

I'm also working on the design for charts and graphs, and more memory related functions.  Hopefully, the programmable stuff will come together soon, because the back-end is done.  I just need to get the equation editor put together.

Coming Soon: Calc Me Sum 2c, version 1.2, part 6, More Calculator, More Fun

[Update, 2/22/16:  It's taken some extra time, but it looks like I could have an updated release built and uploaded today.  I'll announce it when it's live.]

Object-oriented programming is hard until it becomes easy, but getting there is more than half the work sometimes.

If things keep moving at the current pace, I should be uploading a new version of Calc Me Sum 2c as early as today, tomorrow at the latest.  I'm adding conversions now and it took some time to get the design right, but it looks like they'll work well enough to put into Calc Me Sum 2c, as well as a stand-alone application for unit conversions, and a website for unit conversions, too.

The upcoming version of Calc Me Sum 2c will have:

• More constants:
• Math constants
• Electromagnetic Radiation
• Electron and Atomic Physics
• Maybe more, like solar system related values
• Unit conversions
• There will be a core set of unit conversions in this revision, with more being added with each new updated APK:
• Length
• Area
• Mass
• Volume
• Time
• Temperature

I'm going to release this update of Calc Me Sum 2c with the features listed above and maybe one or two more small updates, then focus on the features I'd listed in my previous announcement - especially equations and editing... and more themes.  I think I'm supposed to have one calculator looking calculator or nobody will take my calculator seriously.  My goal is to keep growing the application as quickly as possible and releasing updates as they're ready.

As I've been working with the application, I've been coming up with features that I'd like to have in a calculator.  I'm going to see what I can develop in hopes that Calc Me Sum 2c and any of my potential future other products become intuitive tools that enable you to work smarter and faster.

Announcing: Updated Calc Me Sum 2c, More Math & Science = More Better

Announcing the next update to Calc Me Sum 2c, the scientific calculator in the Calc Me Sum series.  Calc Me Sum calculators were designed to bring form and function to calculation.

Calc Me Sum 2c is available for download on both the Google Play Store and the Amazon AppStore for Android.  The current version is free for download and ad-supported.  An ad-free version is coming soon.

The latest version of Calc Me Sum 2c adds the following features:

• More memory
• With 10 memory registers, you'll have more space to store frequently used values.
• Calc Me Sum 2c adds a new memory selection key to make it easy to select the memory register to use.
• The memory display shows the memory register in use, too.
• Constants
• A new dialog has been added with physics and math constants
• Universal
• Electromagnetic
• Physico-chemical
• The array of constants will grow to encompass and include as many as possible with each new release.
• History
• Can now view history within the app and then share, copy, and clear history from the same dialog.
• Trigonometry functions
• The hyp key now cycles through the standard and hyperbolic trigonometry functions:
• sin, cos, tan
• sinh, cosh, tanh
• asin, acos, atan
• asinh, acosh, atanh
• The Modulo function has been added.

What will the next update include?

• More Constants
• Unit conversions
• Parenthesis
• Editable equations
• History selection and editing
• Even more memory.
• More themes and colors.
• And maybe a surprise feature or two...

Here are some screen shots of the latest feature additions:

History Dialog

Using Memory Register zero (0).
New Modulo (Mod) and Constants (Cnst) functions with standard trig functions.

Hyp state 2: sinh, cosh, tanh

Hyp state 3: asin, acos, atan

Hyp state 4: asinh, acosh, atanh

Memory Dialog with ten registers

Coming Soon: Update to Calc Me Sum 2c

Update 2/16/16, 1:35am:  Uploaded a new application apk to both Amazon and Google and will announce the new version when both sites send notice the new revision is accepted and live.  Then, I'll fix DangAlarm! and get busy on the next revision of Calc Me Sum 2c.  Have a couple more features to add before starting on the programmable calculator and specialized calculator apps for business, electrical engineering, and more.

Update, 2/15/16:  Ran out of energy last night.  Finishing the update today.

Update, 2/14/16:  Adding the last feature for this update which is the Constants dialog.  Once it's done and tested, I'll double-check everything and upload a revision.  I've added some images of the new features and layouts to the end of this article.  I might update the way scientific numbers are presented in this update, but only if it doesn't take much time.  My goal is to keep updates coming every few days as new features get added and I get a sense of how to grow the program to increase and improve functionality where possible.

Coming Soon (2/14/16): More Features and Functionality for Calc Me Sum 2c

In the interest of putting as much math and science in scientific calculation, I'll be releasing an update to Calc Me Sum 2c either tomorrow or Sunday.  Calc Me Sum 2c is the first scientific calculator in the Calc Me Sum series of calculators for Android.  The first update will include the following features:

• Multiple memory registers - Instead of a single memory, there are now ten memory registers.
• Consolidated trigonometry functions - I couldn't keep track of which trig function I needed and whether and when I had to have the hyp button pressed, so I changed the interface to put the function names on the buttons and make it possible to cycle through the four states with each press of the hyp button:
• The hyp (hyperbolic) button toggles the sin, cos, and tan buttons:
• sin, cos, tan
• sinh, cosh, tanh
• asin, acos, atan
• asinh, acosh, atanh
• Modulo function
• History dialog - In addition to sharing and copying to the clipboard, now you can see your history in the application.  Contains the equations and the answers (see image below.)
• Constants
• Physics
• Math
• Chemistry
• Electromagnetic
• Solar System
• Many more...

The revision to follow the first update will add conversion between units and an improved editing interface.  I'm going to see what I can do to make the history editable, too.

Watch this space for announcements or sign up for notifications or email updates and stay up to date on latest developments.

Here are some images of the new design and dialogs:

History Dialog

Using Memory Register zero (0).
New Modulo (Mod) and Constants (Cnst) functions with standard trig functions.

Hyp state 2: sinh, cosh, tanh

Hyp state 3: asin, acos, atan

Hyp state 4: asinh, acosh, atanh

Memory Dialog with ten registers

Announcing: Calc Me Sum 2c - a Scientific Calculator

I've been working on designing and building a product line of calculators under the name Calc Me Sum.  The first calculator in the series is a basic version released under the name Calc Me Sum Free.

Today, I've released the second product in the series, it's the first scientific offering, called Calc Me Sum 2c.  It's available for download from both Amazon AppStore for Android and the Google Play Store.   Calc Me Sum 2c includes a reasonable set of scientific functions while providing a set of colorful themes.

Some of the features Calc Me Sum 2c has are:

Calc Me Sum 2c is the first scientific calculator in the Calc Me Sum series, the calculators designed to be visually appealing as well as intuitive and functional.  With 12 themes and the ability to customize them, the look of your calculator can be distinctly unique.

Calc Me Sum 2c adds many essential math functions while providing feedback based on last equation and saved memory:

Trigonometry functions in degrees and radians
- sin, cos, tan
- sinh, cosh, tanh
- asin, acos, atan
- asinh, acosh, atanh
Roots
- square root
- cube root
- nth root of y
Powers
- x raised to the nth power
- x cubed
- ten raised to the nth power
Euler's constant e raised to the nth power
- Logarithmic functions
- natural log (ln)
- log 10
Random
- A random number between zero and the value entered.

The interface has been upgraded with new goodies, too:

Calculator indicators
- memory
- degrees or radians
- hyperbolic modifier
Results
- The answer to your equation
- The last equation and the answer, below the results
- The value stored in memory
History functions that let you share your math:
- Copy the last answer to the clipboard
- Copy the last equation and answer to the clipboard
- Copy the history to the clipboard
- Share the history
    + Email
    + Google Drive
    + Any program that sends text

Calc Me Sum – the calculators that brighten up your math and with pretty accurate answers, too.

I'm in the process of adding more features, which I'll continue to add in stages and as quickly as possible.  As I've been developing and using it, I've been considering how calculators work, what they're used for, and how data is interacted with.  On top of the user  interface elements, I'm sketching out a plan to incorporate more functions, graphing, complex math equations, and a programming language.

Calc Me Sum 2c works in both portrait and landscape modes.  There are twelve pre-defined themes.  Each theme can be customized by button style (Border, No Border, Gradient), button shape (Rectangle, Round Rectangle, Oval), and font style.  Here are screenshots that highlight the themes:

Calc Me Sum 2c, Submitted for Approval

I'll put out an announcement when it goes live, but I just submitted my latest calculator, Calc Me Sum 2c, to both Amazon AppStore and Google Play.

Coming Soon: Calc Me Sum 2

I'm in the final stages of testing Calc Me Sum 2, the next calculator in the Calc Me Sum series.  The first version was a simple utility that was meant to be an everyday kind of calculator.  Calc Me Sum 2 has a much more complete set of scientific and math functions than the original, but it has the same colorful, yet stylish themes.  I may add a few more themes with the first release.

I'm planning on releasing Calc Me Sum 2 on Sunday, 2/8/16.  The first version will be ad-supported.  I'll release an ad-free/pay version that will have more themes, a stack for multiple memory registers, equation history that can be selected for re-edit (Calc Me Sum 2 has a history that can be exported/shared), scientific constants, and a more user-friendly, editable data entry field.  Some or all of the new features will be added to the ad-supported version, too.

I might make a few small changes to the interface, but for the most part, it looks like it's ready to go.  Here's a picture of how it looks right now:

Calc Me Sum 2
Version 1.0, Ad Supported
Copyright 2016 by Michael J. Ajemian

Thank you for installing Calc Me Sum 2. If you should have any feedback or notice any issues, defects, or bugs, please let me know.

Calc Me Sum 2 is the first scientific calculator in the Calc Me Sum series, the calculators designed to be visually appealing as well as intuitive and functional.

Calc Me Sum 2 adds a whole mess of new math features:

• Trigonometry functions in Degrees and Radians
• sin, cos, tan
• sinh, cosh, tanh
• asin, acos, atan
• asinh, acosh, atanh
• Roots
• Square root
• Cube root
• Nth root of y
• Powers
• x raised to the nth power
• x cubed
• ten raised to the nth power
• Euler's constant, e, raised to the nth power
• Logarithmic functions
• natural log, ln
• log 10
• Random
• random number between 0 and the value entered

The interface has been upgraded with new goodies, too.

• Calculator indicators
• memory
• degrees or radians
• hyperbolic modifier for trigonometry functions
• Results
• The answer to your equation
• The last equation and answer right below the results
• History and functions to share your math
• Copy to the clipboard
• last answer
• last equation, with the answer
• entire history of equations
• Share the history of equations
• email
• cloud
• and many more - any apps that send text

Calc Me Sum – the calculators that brighten up your math and with pretty accurate answers, too.

DangAlarm! Ouch... and Calc Me Sum 2, Coming Soon

DangAlarm!  Ouch

I just found out my alarm clock is broken.  In at least three places.  Ouch.  I tested it a lot, but I think I fixed, then unfixed, then refixed, then completely broke it while fixing a bug I found at the end that I thought I really, really, really fixed.  Have to look into it this weekend and refix it right and upload a new, totally fixed APK.

Coming Soon:  Calc Me Sum 2

I'm getting ready to release an update to my calculator, Calc Me Sum.  The next version is going to probably be called Calc Me Sum 2.  The first version was a minimalist calculator that I thought would be fun to make colorful.  So far, I think my mom installed it... just to be nice.

In the interest of more bettering it up, I've added functionality to make it more scientific.  It now has trig functions - cos, sin, tan, as well as hyperbolic trig functions: cosh, sinh, and tanh, plus acosh, asinh, and atanh.  It also works with degrees and radians.  I've also added history that can be shared & copied to the clipboard, and it shows the last equation and the result in a field below the result field.  There are more math functions, like cube root, x cubed, ten raised to a power, e raised to a power, log, natural log.  Pretty much the basics for a scientific calculator.  I'm slowly growing into the UI for calculators so I can start branching out into experimental approaches to calculations and such.

I'm thinking of making a couple more changes before I upload it, but it should be up on Amazon and Google Play within a few hours or a few days.

I might add an interim version with some more features:  unit conversions, constants, a stack for more memory, a history and recall of equations.  I might ask a dollar or two for that version, but I'll have to see.  I'm not big on ads as a revenue model, but I don't like charging a bunch for programs until they're usable, and then, I don't want to charge that much because I think charging what the market will bear, as they say in marketing, ends up hyperinflating the cost of everything.  I don't want to get rich, but I really need to eat.

What comes next?

After Calc Me Sum 2 is released, I'm going to work on at least a programmable calculator, financial calculator, and/or a graphing calculator.  Though it'll probably be the programmable, since I have a programming language engine already written that I'm interested in making use of.  When that gets further along, I'll pre-announce it and give a time-frame for release.  I might put out a limited feature version fairly quickly to gauge interest, but I'll have to see how things come together.

Announcing DangAlarm! With the cool time-setting interface.

My alarm clock is live on the Amazon AppStore for Android.  I'm waiting to hear from Google Play.

It's an alarm clock, which on the surface isn't that exciting - but wait!  Let me explain why I wrote it so you can check it out.  It has some of the nice bells and whistles that most alarm clocks have - multiple alarms, progressive, vibration, multiple days.  But that's not the secret sauce...

I didn't write it because the world needs another alarm clock.  I wrote it because the way time is set on mobile devices bothered me from the first second I set the time on my Android phone five years ago.  I had a serious head injury, or it would have been released forever ago.  The interface to set the time looks like this:

Touch the H to set the hour hand.  Touch the M to set the minute hand.  I got tired of my hand blocking my view to what I was setting, and having to touch-touch-touch-touch-touch something until it was the right number.

I tried to make the dialog to dismiss the alarm easy to see through blurry eyes, so I laid out the snooze horizontally, with a bigger Z, and made the wake button vertical.  I also made the snooze number big and visible.

I'll add some more features to it, like a countdown timer, stopwatch, and a date interface, and then do some other things with it that'll hopefully make working with mobile devices more fun and more intuitive.

Coming Soon...

The announcement of an Android product I've been building that's in the final stages of development.

1/25/16:  In the final stages of test.  Should be within hours or days.  I can't wait to announce it once it's uploaded to the Google Play Store and Amazon AppStore for Android.
1/27/16:  Testing has been going well.  A few more tests and I'll be uploading it...
1/28/16:  It seems to be working.  Working on the artwork and uploading it.

Announcing the Release of SunnysideCRE Lite

I've just posted an upgrade to a product I started working on when I was in real estate a few years ago.  It's a minor upgrade that comprises the addition of a few features.  Most of the work has gone into renovating the code base, cleaning up how the program performs and simplifying some of the interfaces.

The program is used to value commercial real estate as it focuses on net operating income.  I've added a loan amortization calculator, that shows the monthly payment, total interest, and total balances paid.  There's also a file uploader function that starts with downloading a template file from the app.  Once the fields are filled in, the file can be uploaded to the program.  It's an attempt to make the program a little easier to use.

This version sets the foundation for the next revision, which will be attached to the web so listings can be downloaded and managed in a more fluid fashion.  The next version will have more reports, financials, images, maps, and more.

This version is free.  I'm not big on ads, but because it's free, there's one ad on the main page.  The program can be downloaded from both the Google Play Store and the Amazon Appstore for Android.