Update: You can find a post about the iOS remake of my X-wing Targeting Computer app here.

I’ve always wanted to be an X-wing pilot, helping the Rebel Alliance in their desperate struggle against the Galactic Empire. Unfortunately we haven’t yet acquired the technology in this galaxy to build reliable and safe X-wing fighters. However I wasn’t gonna let that put me off and embarked on a mission to bring my childhood fantasy one step closer to reality.

Thanks to Adobe AIR for Android and some guidance from the force I’ve constructed a GPS-enabled version of the Targeting Computer found within Luke Skywalker’s X-wing Fighter. So now you can at least pretend to be an X-wing pilot while you’re driving your car.

It’s really simple to use. Just lock in your target location and start driving until you eventually reach the exhaust port, er, I mean destination. Your distance to the target will be continuously updated as you drive and you can even hear radio chatter from your fellow pilots!

X-wing GPS-enabled Targeting Computer

When you’re not driving why not take your Targeting Computer to the office and use it as a clock. Yup, the Rebel Alliance thought of everything. Just switch it to Clock mode and mount it on your desk to impress the hell out of your friends. You can even set an alarm and watch as your Android phone closes in on the target time.

Now all I need is for George Lucas to spot this post and snap my idea up. George, we could both make a lot of money from this one. What do you say? 20-80 split? 80 percent for me and 20 for yourself. I think that sounds fair 😉

Many Bothans died to bring you this post.

  1. Sweet! How do I get it?

    Russ
  2. You are my hero!

  3. Thats what I want to Know, WHERE do I get it

  4. How can I get my hands on this? 😀

    Ryan B
  5. Is this ready? I couldn’t find it in the market ……email me a link
    Dextermorph@gmail.com if you don’t mind

    DextermorphATgmail
  6. Seriously. The .apk would be greatly appreciated, but I understand if it’s a copyright issue.

    This is why Android was made.

    JofaceM
  7. Yes, so how do we get it? Android marketplace?

    Ok Awesome
  8. This is some great bit of work. I’d love to see a version get released. Very well done and creative.

    Now I must go watch Empire Strikes Back just to get the theme song out of my head.

  9. Yes seriously…..Where can I get this?

    Phil
  10. I NEED THIS! HOLY SHIT! WHEN CAN I GET THIS?!

    Michael
  11. I need this dose any one know how i can get it on my VZW Ally.

    Michael
  12. Great app! 🙂 Pity it doesn’t function as a full GPS with right and left turning and all that, but it’s really really cool 😀

    MC
  13. I want this so bad. You don’t even know.

    Ryan
  14. Dude, you can’t make something like this up and not make it available! How do we get this??

    Dan
  15. Sweet! I would also like to have it, where can I get it?

    b0bl00i
  16. when will this be available?!?!

    mike
  17. I have a good feeling about this.

    C’mon then, how/when can we get our hands on it?

    Gordon
  18. i want this ASAP =)

    matt
  19. brilliant!
    Even better if you’d share!

    swild
  20. what Russ said, …will you put it on the market?

    tobias
  21. i need this app. WHERE IS IT!?

    Luke
  22. That is way way cool – please post how we get it!

    Will
  23. Man, you need this out there on the Market – amazing work, Sir!

    Alin
  24. PLEEEEEEEASE…

    Here.. i asked nicely..

    Now .apk..

    Omer
  25. You can’t tease us like this and then not make it available! I guess licensing issues are preventing the actual release?

    John
  26. Nice to see more Android devs in Glasgow 🙂

    Dan
  27. NEED !

    Hudiny
  28. APK APK APK!

    acme
  29. I NEED THIS APP !

    poleri
  30. Just to add to the chorus – want – now. 😉

  31. iPhone ?

    Alain
  32. Listen to your fans! You have an instant hit here.

    Wulfrx
  33. I NEED this. You rock Christopher!

    Zirofin
  34. Wish to see it on my milestone. 😉

    IngoZ
  35. I want this on my iPhone!!!!

    Brandon
  36. I need it !!!!

    Finally an application that is not on iPhone !

    in french text : utilise la Force, Luke !

    David31
  37. Please release this app on the market, or host it for download,
    Its amazing, really well done. I would pay for this app.

    CarsnGadgets
  38. Dude just woke up hoping to see the link for your app, not there… C’mon bro, quit holding out on us!

    Dan
  39. It would be wrong to keep this from the world

    darwin
  40. Do not toy with me, sir. I want this app. Do not disappoint me.

    David
  41. I`ve some great ideas about your sw. IF, just IF U can port this with some GPS maps, showing the turns and the right path (lets say, making a iGo shell) with less on-screen information it could be a great addition to any GPS.
    Maybe TomTom buy it, to match Yoda’s voice…

    Mauro
  42. I really need this. Please post the .apk or get it on the market.

    Lucas Rushing
  43. Sorry, but I must to quote Darth Vader:

    “Don’t be too proud of this technological terror you’ve constructed…”

    hehehe, 😉

  44. This is awseome, great job Christopher! Im’ sure it will be an instant it when you publish it on Android Market. 🙂

    In the meanwhile, could you post a link to your app on this site, pleeeease? I’m sure many of us would enjoy it even though you may not be completly finished with it yet.

    Jeppe
  45. I want this soooo bad!

    Chris
  46. PLEASE release the .apk! We’ll be your beta testers!

    ConcernedCitizen
  47. Its just a movie guys – it doesn’t work.

    Kermonk
  48. dude when is this out? This is an instant hit and people dont even care that it doesnt do turn-by-turn!!!!!

    Dennis
  49. A huge thanks to everyone for the amazing response! I’ve been inundated with questions regarding its authenticity and availability. You can find some answers to those questions, and a few others, here: http://www.yeahbutisitflash.com/?p=1810

    Christopher (Author)