Would it be remotely possible to make an iPod touch app to program arduinos?
That could be very useful: you could make quick changes to a code without having to go to a computer. I feel like one of the biggest problems might be power; can the iPod give out 5v?
I would love to see this too. I think it is very possible to create it, but would Apple approve it? I haven't seen any compiler of any kind on the app store yet.
Apple-smapple! That's what I always say. But on a serious note, it seems very possible, considering it uses a USB interface.. but I have only played with a few, but people have used the wifi ability so they can start their car, and check it's information on any internet connection with the Arduino, so I'm assuming it's just going to take skills of coding Arduino.. and whatever the apps are programmed in, for the iTouch.
I've got to say though, if you're asking these questions, this probably isn't a task for you! (haha, I learned this the hard way :D)
it seems very possible, considering it uses a USB interface.
Yes but the USB on both the iPod and the Arduino are slave USB devices, in order for them to communicate one of them has to be a master.
I am assuming you want a stand alone system, apart from the pain of having to use the tough keypad to enter code I don't think it is on anyway.
But the dock connector has a serial connection, so no usb needed.
In any case I would not attempt the risk of connecting directly...
I was just wondering. I by no means am planning on trying to do this. And I think typing on the touch keyboard is fine. The landscape one is very manageable.