HardTools — Knowledge Base & Product Reference Manual
1. Application Overview
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App Name & Tagline: HardTools — Industrial Utility Kit & Sensor Diagnostics Engine.
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Developer: JanabiSoft
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Core Purpose: A field-grade, multiplatform hardware diagnostic and measurement toolkit built for technicians, carpenters, audio engineers, and DIY fabricators.
2. Core Feature Modules & Tools
2.1 AR Measure (Measure AR)
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Capabilities: Real-time 3D spatial measurement for distance, area ($m^2$), and angle ($\degree$) using ToF LiDAR and camera tracking.
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Telemetry Readouts: Normal Angle, Plane Drift ($\pm 2\text{ mm}$), surface confidence detection, and pin accumulation.
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Unit Support: Instant switching between Metric (m / cm) and Imperial (ft / in).
2.2 Compass Tools (Compass)
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Primary Dial: Displays magnetic heading, true azimuth, cardinal direction, and magnetic declination.
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Geomagnetic & GPS Data: Latitude/Longitude position fix, ellipsoidal height/altitude, and magnetic field strength ($\mu\text{T}$).
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Dual-Axis Level: Integrated pitch ($\theta$) and roll ($\phi$) inclinometer balance bars.
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Sound Quick-Peek: Compact MEMS acoustic monitor embedded in the compass UI.
2.3 Noise SPL Meter (Noise Meter)
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Acoustic Monitoring: Real-time dBA Sound Pressure Level gauge with selectable fast/slow response times.
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Spectrogram Telemetry: 15-second rolling window recording Minimum, Average ($L_{eq}$), and Maximum Peak sound levels against OSHA thresholds.
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Safety Features: Permissible daily sound dose calculation and customizable Mic Gain Trim/Calibration ($\pm 12\text{ dB}$).
2.4 Torch LED (Tactical Light)
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Output Control: High-lumens flashlight boost up to 950 Lumens.
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Modes: Variable strobe frequency control and automated SOS pattern emergency signalling.
3. Settings & Hardware Calibration
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Measurement Standards: Global unit toggle across AR ruler, bubble level, and calipers.
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AR Grid Plane Alignment: Real-time sub-millimeter tracking overlay toggles.
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True North Reference: Toggle between GPS geomagnetism modeling vs device fluxgate sensor.
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Acoustic Weighting Curves: Toggle between dBA (human auditory response) and dBC (industrial low-frequency response).
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Thermal & Battery Protection: Flashlight auto-shutoff timers (5 min, 15 min, Never).
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Haptic Feedback: Tactical impulse ticks upon angle snap-lock alignment.
4. Monetization & Pro Licensing
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Free Tier: Standard sensor diagnostics with AdMob banner ads.
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HardTools Pro ($2.99 / $4.99 Lifetime One-Time):
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Completely ad-free and offline-first operation.
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Precision LiDAR Matrix unlocked.
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Unlimited CAD / CSV / DWG vector exports.
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Continuous background sensor telemetry logging.
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