SSTV Encoder - Send Images via SSTV
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This app sends images via Slow-Scan Television (SSTV).
- Open Source Code -
https://github.com/olgamiller/SSTVEncoder2
- Supported Modes -
Martin Modes: Martin 1, Martin 2
PD Modes: PD 50, PD 90, PD 120, PD 160, PD 180, PD 240, PD 290
Scottie Modes: Scottie 1, Scottie 2, Scottie DX
Robot Modes: Robot 36 Color, Robot 72 Color
Wraase Modes: Wraase SC2 180
The mode specifications are taken from the Dayton Paper,
JL Barber, "Proposal for SSTV Mode Specifications", 2000:
http://www.barberdsp.com/downloads/Dayton%20Paper.pdf
- Image -
Tap "Take Picture" or "Pick Picture" menu button or
use the Share option of any app like Gallery to load an image.
To keep the aspect ratio, black borders will be added if necessary.
Original image can be resend using another mode without reloading.
After image rotation or mode changing the image
will be scaled to that mode's native size.
After closing the app the loaded image will not be stored.
- Text Overlay -
Single tap to add a text overlay.
Single tap on text overlay to edit it.
Long press to move text overlay.
Remove the text to remove a text overlay.
After closing the app all text overlays
will be stored and reloaded when restarting.
- Options Menu -
"Play" - Sends the image.
"Stop" - Stops the current sending and empties the queue.
"Pick Picture" - Opens an image viewer app to select a picture.
"Take Picture" - Starts a camera app to take a picture.
"Save as WAVE File" - Creates a wave file in the Music folder in SSTV Encoder album.
"Rotate Image" - Rotates the image by 90 degrees.
"Modes" - Lists all supported modes.
- SSTV Image Decoder -
Open Source Code:
https://github.com/xdsopl/robot36/tree/android
On Google Play the working app "Robot36 - SSTV Image Decoder":
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=xdsopl.robot36
User reviews
- Very fun and entertaining app
- Works well with various hardware setups (microphone, cables)
- Multiple modes for sending images via sound
- Highly recommended by users for SSTV image encoding
- Positive responses and high satisfaction reported
- Lack of support for black and white modes
- Issues with saving audio files (0kb files)
- Limited modes available compared to user expectations
- Confusing operation for some users, especially regarding transmission
- Poor layout and customization options (fonts, colors, save locations)
- Supports a variety of encoding modes
- Works with both microphone and direct connections
- Requests for additional features like text overlay editing and GPS integration