October 21, 2015

Unit & Currency Converter (v1.5) manual

Hello. I'm android boy, the chief developer of Smart Tools co.,

Google Play store already had a lot of Unit Converting apps. But most are inconvenient and difficult to use because of poor and complicated UI(user interface). I've been improving my app for 5 years, so that it became intuitive and simple.

This app would not have all units in the world. It shows only common units selected by users' feedback. The different unit sets will appear depending on your country and language.


※ Introduction video



※ Unit sections
 ① Basic : length (distance), area, weight (mass), volume (capacity)
 ② Living : exchange rate, temperature, time, speed, shoes, clothing, hat, ring
 ③ Science : pressure, force, work (energy), power, torque, flow, current, voltage, density, viscosity, concentration, astronomy
 ④ Misc. : angle, data, fuel efficiency, cooking, illuminance, radiation, prefix, binary (ASCII), time zone, blood sugar, AWG, hardness, number


※ How to use
 1) Select a category (Basic / Living / Science / Misc.)
 2) Select one of 4 sections
 3) Select an unit by LONG-CLICK on the list or click the selector
 4) Tap the input box (pencil), enter numbers with the keypad


※ Currency (exchange rates)
 - 122 currencies of 140+ countries, Bitcoin and XAU (gold)
 - [My currency] is set automatically depending on your telecom carrier and language.
 - You can select a region in the list on the app bar. All / Majors / Europe / ...

 - The refresh icon can get the latest exchange rates from our servers.
 - The exchange rates are based on Bank of canadaFx-exchangeFxexchangeRate, etc.
 - Time delay of 1-12 hours occurs. The rates are for information purposes only.


※ Favorites
You can choose your own 4 favorites in Living, Science and Misc. categories.

Toggle check-boxes in the order you want (①-②-③-④).
When [Currency] section is selected, the favorites icon does not appear.


※ By practice, let's register "Torque" section as a favorite.
  ① select SCIENCE category
  ② click the favorites icon on the app bar
  ③ release one of current 4 favorites

  ④ check [Torque] section as your favorite
  ⑤ back to main
  ⑥ tap [Torque] icon


※ Menu & Settings

 ① My Currency
 ② Region : Europe / North America / Asia / ...
 ③ Custom list : make your own list

 ④ Style : brown (default) / dark brown / black
 ⑤ Sound effect : make sound effect and and the sound of video ads mute
 ⑥ Country selection : different unit sets depending on your section.
 ⑦ Decimal format
 ⑧ Vibration : vibration on/off on keypad


※ Custom list of currencies
 - Go menu > settings > custom list
 - Turn on currency check-boxes in the order you want.
 - You can select up to 10.


※ How to input fractions
In length and weight section, the keypad has [. /] button that can input fractions.

ex1) 5 1/4 =>  [5] + [./] + [1] + [./] + [4]
ex2) 3/8 = 0 3/8 => [./] + [3] + [./] + [8]   (Look out!! 3/8 is less than 1.)
       or [3] + [./] [./] + [8]   (newly added)


※ How to input "ft and inch" at the same time
Select "ft in" unit first. [' "./ ] is the magic button. "lb oz" is in the same way.

ex1) 2' 3.5" =>  [2] + [ ' "./ ] + [3] + [ ' "./ ] + [5]
ex2) 1' 2 5/8" => [1] + [ ' "./ ] + [2] + [ ' "./ ] + [5] + [ ' "./ ] + [8]


※ How to input "deg min sec"
Select "deg min sec" or "deg" unit in Angle section. You can input "deg min sec" with [.˚ '] button on the keypad.

ex1) 1˚ 23' 45.67" =>  [1] + [.˚'] + [2][3] + [.˚'] + [4][5] + [.˚'] + [6][7]
ex2) 0˚ 1' 2" =>  [.˚'] + [1] + [.˚'] + [2]


※ Data storage / flow ?
This app shows data storage and data flow in data section so as to save a tab. It is not a mistake. Similarly, it shows speed and running face units in speed section, too. By the way, do you know the difference of "kb", "kB", "kib", "kiB", "kbps"?
 b : bit
 B : byte
 k : kilo (1000)
 Ki : kibi (1024)
 M : mega (1000 x 1000)
 Mi : mebi  (1024 x 1024)
 kbps : kilo bit per second


※ When I traveled abroad, I could not find some units.
My app shows different unit sets depending on your country. It can guess your country according to your telecom carrier and system language.

When you travel abroad, other unit sets can appear because of overseas roaming. In this case, select the country in [Country selection] option at the settings.


※ What is the ad-free menu ?
Please watch a reward video for 15-30 seconds, so that all ads will be removed for 60 minutes. And an information box will appear like paid version. I think it will be worth it.


※ Landscape mode
It supports landscape mode for tablets. Select more menu (3 dots) at the top-right corner.


※ FAQ
Q. How to copy the result to clipboard?
A. Double-tap on it.

Q. How can I convert from gram to litre?
A. "gram" is weight unit, "litre" is volume unit. They cannot be converted. 1L of water = 1kg, 1L of gasoline = ~0.70kg

Q. "kg" is not a weight unit, but a mass unit.
A. I know. weight = mass x Gravity. "mass" and "weight" are same in earth.
Above all, "weight" is a friendly word and the public do not understand "mass" perfectly.

Q. I need more units such as kHz, MHz, GHz ...
A. How about using "prefix" section?

Q. How to make video ads mute?
A. Turn off [sound effect] option at the settings.


※ Pro version additional features:
 1) No ads
 2) Info-box for more information (unit name, formula, ...)
 3) More options at the settings (accuracy, layout)
 Get it on Google Play


※ Pending update
- unit arrangement.
- more style with various colors


※ What's new
 - v1.5.5 : Ad-free menu
 - v1.5.2 : Hardness
 - v1.5 : Sound effect on/off
 - v1.4.9 : MNT, MZN, TJS
 - v1.4.7 : Minor fix, OS 4.0+
 - v1.4.6 : Custom currency update
 - v1.4.5 : Favorites update
 - v1.4.4 : Copy to clipboard (double-tap on the number)
 - v1.4.3 : CUC,HTG,MGA,MOP,MWK
 - v1.4.2  : My country option, Thai
 - v1.4.1  : (+ - × ÷), SDK 15 and more
 - v1.4.0  : Number
 - v1.3.11 : 1' 2 3/4", U.S. Survey foot, Galaxy S8 support
 - v1.3.10 : Style(dark brown)
 - v1.3.9 : Share menu, mm³, AMD, AWG, KGS, LYD, SCR
 - v1.3.8 : [lb oz], cwt, AOA, AZN, XAU, ZMW currencies
 - v1.3.7 : Ring, [ft in] improve
 - v1.3.6 : BYN, BWP, DZD, GYD, PGK currencies
 - v1.3.5 : Reset settings
 - v1.3.4 : Concentration
 - v1.3.3 : Shoes, Clothing, Hat, Custom currencies list
 - v1.3.2 : TTD, MMK, AFN, ETB, Translation error menu
 - v1.3.0 : ASCII, GEL, NIO
 - v1.3 : Material design, Bitcoin
 - v1.2 : Favorites on Science and Misc.
 - v1.1 : Currency exchange rates
 - v1.0 : Released (Nov, 2013)
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=kr.sira.unit

If you have any idea to improve it, feel free to contact me. androidboy1@gmail.com
Thank you.

October 19, 2015

Unit Converter Pro (v2.5) manual

Hello. I'm android boy, working for Smart Tools co.,

Unit Converter pro is ad-free version with more features. Ads are replaced with useful messages (formula, unit name). It requires internet permission to update the exchange rates.

The app would not include all units in the world. It shows only common units selected by users' feedback. And, the different unit sets appear depending on user's country and language.


※ Introduction video



※ Unit sections
 ① Basic : length (distance), area, weight (mass), volume (capacity)
 ② Living : exchange rate, temperature, time, speed, shoes, clothing, hat, ring
 ③ Science : pressure, force, work (energy), power, torque, flow, current, voltage, density, viscosity, concentration, astronomy
 ④ Misc. : angle, data, fuel efficiency, cooking, illuminance, radiation, prefix, binary (ASCII), time zone, blood sugar, AWG, number


 How to use
 1) Select a category (Basic / Living / Science / Misc.)
 2) Select one of 4 sections
 3) Select an unit by LONGCLICK on the list or click the selector
 4) Tap number input box, enter numbers with the keypad


※ Currency (exchange rates)
 - 118 currencies of 140+ countries, Bitcoin, XAU
 - [My currency] is set automatically depending on your telecom carrier and language.
 - You can select a region in the list on the app bar. All / Majors / Europe / ...

 - The refresh icon can get the latest exchange rates from our servers.
 - The exchange rates are based on Bank of canadaFx-exchangeFxexchangeRate, etc.
 - Time delay of 1-12 hours occurs. The rates are for information purposes only.


※ Favorites
You can choose 4 favorite sections in Living, Science and Misc. categories.
Toggle checkboxes in the order you want (①-②-③-④).
When [Currency] section is selected, the favorites icon does not appear.


※ How to open "Torque" section
  ① go science category
  ② click the favorites icon on the app bar
  ③ release one of current 4 favorites

  ④ check Torque as a favorite
  ⑤ back to main
  ⑥ tap Torque section


※ Menu & Settings
The settings of pro version have more useful options.
① My Currency
② Region : select currency region
③ Layout : select currency layout
④ Custom list : make your own currency list

⑤ Style : brown (default) / dark brown / black
⑥ Sound effect on/off
⑦ My country : different unit sets depending on your country.
⑧ Decimal format
⑨ Accuracy
⑩ Vibration : vibration on/off on keypad


※ Custom list of currencies
 - Go menu > settings > custom list
 - USD is always the first.
 - Turn on currency checkboxes in the order you want.
 - You can select up to 10.


※ When I traveled abroad, I could not find some units.
My app shows different unit sets depending on your country. It guesses your country according to your telecom carrier and system language.

When you travel abroad, other unit sets can appear because of overseas roaming. In this case, select your own country in [My country] option at the settings.


※ How to input fractions
In length and weight section, this app has [. /] button on the keypad. You can input fractions with it.

ex1) 5 1/4 =>  [5] + [./] + [1] + [./] + [4]
ex2) 3/8 = 0 3/8 => [./] + [3] + [./] + [8]   (Look out!! 3/8 is less than 1.)
       or [3] + [./] [./] + [8]


※ How to input "ft and inch" at the same time
Select "ft in" unit. For various inputs, you can use fractions. "lb oz" are the same.

ex1) 2' 3.5" =>  [2] + [ ' "/ ] + [3] + [ ' "/ ] + [5]
ex2) 1' 2 5/8" => [1] + [ ' "/ ] + [2] + [ ' "/ ] + [5] + + [ ' "/ ] + [8]


※ How to input "deg min sec"
Select "deg min sec" or "deg" unit in angle section. You can input "deg min sec" with [.˚ '] button on the keypad.

ex1) 1˚ 23' 45.67" =>  [1] + [.˚'] + [2][3] + [.˚'] + [4][5] + [.˚'] + [6][7]
ex2) 0˚ 1' 2" =>  [.˚'] + [1] + [.˚'] + [2]


※ Data storage / flow ?
The app shows data storage and data flow in data section so as to save a tab. It is not a mistake. Similarly, it shows speed and running face units in speed section, too. By the way, do you know the difference of "kb", "kB", "kib", "kiB", "kbps"?
 b : bit
 B : byte
 k : kilo (1000)
 Ki : kibi (1024)
 M : mega (1000 x 1000)
 Mi : mebi  (1024 x 1024)
 kbps : kilo bit per second


※ Landscape mode
It supports landscape mode for tablet PCs. Select more menu (3 dots) at the top-right corner.


 FAQ
Q. How to copy the result to clipboard?
A. Double-tap on it.

Q. How can I convert from gram to litre?
A. "gram" is weight unit, "litre" is volume unit. They cannot be converted. 1L of water = 1kg, 1L of gasoline = ~0.70kg

Q. Where is "A (amp)" unit?
A. Click the favorite icon (star) in Science category. Select [Current] checkbox.

Q. "kg" is not weight unit, but mass unit.
A. I know. weight = mass x Gravity. "mass" and "weight" are same in earth.
Above all, "weight" is a friendly word and the public do not understand "mass" perfectly.

Q. I need more units such as kHz, MHz, GHz ...
A. How about using "prefix" section?


 What's new
 - v2.5.2 : More style (gray, blue, green)
 - v2.5.0 : UI update, OS 9.0 support
 - v2.4.9 : Hardness, light-second
 - v2.4.6 : MNT,MZN,TJS
 - v2.4.5 : OS 8.0 support, toe
 - v2.4.3 : Custom currency and Favorites update
 - v2.4.2 : Copy to clipboard, CUC,HTG,MGA,MOP,MWK
 - v2.4.1 : Number, my country
 - v2.4.0 : style (dark brown, black)
 - v2.3 : Material design, Bitcoin
 - v2.2 : Favorites
 - v2.1 : Currecies (exchange rates)
 - v2.0 : Released (Dec. 2013)
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=kr.aboy.unit

If you have any idea to improve it, feel free to contact me. androidboy1@gmail.com
Thank you.

September 30, 2015

Smart Measure Pro (v2.6) manual

Hello. I'm Android boy, the chief developer of Smart Tools suite.

Do you know the height of the Statue of Liberty or Tour Eiffel? How do you know it? Via books or Googling? Now you can measure them with Smart Measure app. :-)
Of course, the photos above were manipulated. But if you were there, it could be possible. :)

Smart Measure had two versions.
[Smart Measure Lite] is the free version with ads. (disanace, height)
[Smart Measure Pro] is the paid version without ads. (distance, height, width, area)


※ Introduction video



※ Theory of trigonometry
To use this distance tool correctly, you should understand 1st step perfectly.

- You have to input your height correctly.





※ Checklist diagram
① Stand up!! Don't sit or lie down.

② Firstly, input phone's height and building height.
   Phone's height ≒ your height - 0.3m(1ft), default = 1.5m(4.9ft)
   It means the distance from ground to camera lens.

③ Calibrate your device. You can make it accurate (~95% accuracy).
④ The result is not perfect, just for reference.
click to enlarge
< Japanese >
< German >


 Manual Calibration
There are 10,000+ android devices in the world. They would show different measurements because of various sensor parts. Therefore, I strongly recommend to calibrate your device with known distance.
If the result is longer than actual distance, reduce by 5% at manual calibration. If shorter, increase by 5%.


 Calibrate Menu
The app supports auto-calibration menu, too.
After placing the back side of your device against the wall completely, click [Calibrate] button. Do it several times. The menu will find your best calibration.


 Menu & Setttings

① Menu
② Manual calibration
③ Height input : it will hide into sub menu.
④ Screen capture




 FAQ
Q. It would not work.
A. Does your device have a magnetic sensor (magnetometer) ?

Q. The distance is always "MAX".
A. Your phone is aiming above the horizon. Please see checklist diagram.

Q. The result is not correct.
A. Please calibrate your device carefully and input height (from ground to device).

Q. The height button does not appear.
A. After measuring the distance of a target, the app activates height function.


 What's new
  - v2.6 : OS 9 support, drawer update.
  - v2.5 : Material design
  - v2.4 : Actionbar.
  - v2.3 : Manual calibration, Shutter sound on/off
  - v2.1.1 : Camera Zoom
  - v2.0 : Smart Measure Pro released (Oct, 2010)
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=kr.aboy.measure

If you have any idea to improve it, feel free to contact me. androidboy1@gmail.com
Thank you.

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The ideas to measure the distance had an International Patent (July, 2010).
Copyrightⓒ by Smart Tools co., All Rights Reserved.
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September 24, 2015

Smart Measure (v1.7) manual

Hello. I'm Android boy, the chief developer of Smart Tools co,.

Do you know the height of the Statue of Liberty or Tour Eiffel? How do you know them? Maybe by Googling? Now I'll introduce a new rangefinder app.

Though this photos are manipulated, the app can measure them.


※ Introduction video



※ Theory of trigonometry
I had heard that some math teachers taught this theory to elementary school students.



※ Checklist Diagram
① Stand up!! Don't sit or lie down.

② Firstly, input phone's height and building height.
   Phone's height ≒ your height - 0.3m(1ft), default = 1.5m(4.9ft)
   It means the length from ground to camera lens.

③ Calibrate your device. You can make it accurate (~95% accuracy).
④ The result is not perfect, just for reference.
(click to enlarge)
< Russian >
< Spanish >
< Japanese >


 Manual Calibration
There are 10,000+ android devices in the world. They would show different measurements because of various sensor parts. Therefore, I strongly recommend to calibrate your device with known distance.
If the result is longer than actual distance, reduce by 5% at manual calibration. If shorter, increase by 5%.


 Calibrate Menu
The app supports auto-calibration menu, too.
After placing the back side of your device against the wall completely, click [Calibrate] button. Do it several times. The menu will find your best calibration.


 Menu
① Menu
② Manual calibration
③ Height input : it will hide into sub menu.
④ Screen capture


 Bubble level
The app has a green bubble level for accurate measurement. You can run zero-calibration by longclick. If your device is a tablet and the bubble is at the right edge, sensor settings is wrong. Please let me know model number.


 FAQ
Q. It would not work.
A. Does your device have a magnetic sensor (magnetometer) ?

Q. The result is not correct.
A. Please calibrate your device carefully.

Q. The height button does not appear.
A. After measuring the distance of a target, the app activates height function.

A. The distance is always "MAX".
Q. Your phone is aimming above the horizon. Please see checklist diagram and calibrate your device.

Q. How long can it measure? Effective distance?
A. Normally 1-40m. When you are on a structure, you can measure more.

Q. I want to enter 4 ft 5 in as phone's height.
A. The app supports only decimal. Enter 4.4 ft.

Q. Please add "cm" or "inch" unit.
A. The result is not perfect, at least 3-5% off. Smaller units are not efficient.


 Pro version added features
 1) Measurement of the Width and the Area
 2) Camera Zoom
 3) Portrait mode
 4) No ads
 Get it on Google Play


 User's gallery
- For hunting with archery bow



 What's new
 - v1.6.10: Minor fix
 - v1.6.9 : Galaxy Note8 support
 - v1.6.8 : OS 4.0+
 - v1.6.2 : Proguard Bug fix
 - v1.6.1 : Minor fix on Nexus 5X
 - v1.6.0 : Material design
 - v1.6 : Screen capture
 - v1.5 : Action Bar
 - v1.4 : 10+ languages support
 - v1.3 : New icon, tablets support
 - v1.2 : App2SD
 - v1.0 : Smart Measure released (Nov, 2010)
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=kr.sira.measure

If you have any idea to improve it, feel free to contact me. androidboy1@gmail.com
Thank you.

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The ideas to measure the distance had an International Patents. (Jul, 2010)
Copyright ⓒ 2010-2018 Smart Tools co., All Rights Reserved.
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September 21, 2015

Smart Light Pro (v2.4) manual

Hello I'm Android Boy.

Smart Light Pro is 5th set of Smart Tools suite. It includes 3 lighting tools (flashlight, magnifier and mirror).


※ Introduction video



Here are links of individual tools.
Ⅰ. Flashlight

Ⅱ. Magnifier


Ⅲ. Mirror



※ Menu & Settings


 What's new
 - v2.4.0 : Landscape mode on flashlight
 - v2.4 : Material design
 - v2.3 : Mirror added
 - v2.2 : Action Bar
 - v2.1 : Magnifier added
 - v2.0 : Smart Light Pro released (Mar, 2012)
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=kr.aboy.light

If you have any idea to improve it, feel free to contact me. androidboy1@gmail.com
Thank you.

September 15, 2015

Smart Mirror (v1.4) manual

Hello I'm Android Boy, the chief develoer of Smart Tools co,.

Smart Mirror is in the set 5th of Smart Tools collection. When you see your face for makeup or shaving, the app turns your phone into a hand mirror.


※ Introduction video



 Features
Usage is very simple and intuitive.
(1) Main screen
① Menu
② More (sub menu) : landscape / portrait
③ Share : the button appears after screen capture.
④ Rotate : camera view rotation

⑤ Screen capture (with button layout)
⑥ Camera exposure bar
⑦ Border-light toggle
⑧ Camera effect : none / mono / sepia / negative (optional)
⑨ Freezing : freeze current view. A new screen will open.


(2) Freezed screen
① Share
② Flip horizontal

③ Screen capture (without layout, raw photo)
④ Digital zoom (x5) : pinch-zoom, volume up/down buttons
⑤ Back button


 Menu


 Sharing function
You can share the latest screenshot through sharing apps. This share button will appear after a screen is captured.


 FAQ
Q. My screen is black.
A. Does your device have a front camera? If yes, restart your device. If no, uninstall the app.

Q. Exposure(or Effect) button does not appear.
A. Some embedded cameras do not support the exposure (effect) feature.


 Pro version added features
 1) Flashlight and Magnifier are integrated
 2) No ads
 Get it on Google Play


 What's new
 - v1.4 : OS 8.0 support
 - v1.3.6 : Share menu
 - v1.3.1 : Icons update
 - v1.3.0 : Sound effect On/Off at the settings.
 - v1.3 : Material design
 - v1.2 : UI update
 - v1.1 : Rotation and border-light added
 - v1.0 : Smart Mirror released (Jul, 2013)
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=kr.sira.mirror

If you have any idea to improve it, feel free to contact me. androidboy1@gmail.com
Thank you.