RemoteXY

RemoteXY is easy way to make and use a mobile graphical user interface for controller boards. Using the graphical interface editor located at https://remotexy.com , you can make your own unique GUI and upload it into the board. Using this app you will be able to connect to the board and and control it through a graphical interface.

Supported connection methods:

- Internet over Cloud Server;

- WiFi client and access point;

- Bluetooth;

- Ethernet by IP or URL;

- USB OTG;

Supported boards:

- Arduino UNO, MEGA, Leonardo, Pro Mini, Nano, MICRO and compatible AVR boards;

- ESP8266 boards ;

- ESP32 boards;

- STM32F1 boards;

- nRF51822 boards.

Supported comunication modules:

- Bluetooth HC-05, HC-06 or compatible;

- Bluetooth BLE HM-10 or compatible;

- ESP8266 as modem;

- Ethernet W5100, W5500;

Supported IDE:

- Arduino IDE;

- FLProg IDE;

RemoteXY is a platform designed to simplify the creation of mobile apps for controlling electronics projects, particularly those based on Arduino, ESP8266, and ESP32 microcontrollers. Its core functionality revolves around a visual interface builder and a corresponding library that handles communication between the mobile app and the microcontroller. Users design their app's layout within the RemoteXY web editor, choosing from a variety of pre-built components like buttons, sliders, switches, and displays. The editor then generates the necessary Arduino code, which includes handling communication protocols like Bluetooth or Wi-Fi, based on the chosen connectivity module. This code is uploaded to the microcontroller. Simultaneously, the platform generates a native mobile app (available for Android and iOS) that reflects the designed interface.

The primary advantage of RemoteXY is its ease of use, significantly reducing the coding burden typically associated with creating custom mobile interfaces for embedded systems. It eliminates the need for extensive knowledge of mobile app development or complex communication protocols. The visual editor allows for rapid prototyping and iterative design. However, the platform's simplicity comes with limitations. It's less flexible than building a mobile app and microcontroller code from scratch, and users are restricted to the components and functionalities provided by RemoteXY. More complex or highly customized projects might require a more traditional development approach. Despite these limitations, RemoteXY is a valuable tool for hobbyists, educators, and developers who need a quick and easy way to create mobile control interfaces for their electronics projects.