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Management and tracking of ant colonies with NFC and QR.
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Please note: This app is currently only available in Spanish. Colony Control Android application for managing and monitoring ant colonies, using technologies such as NFC and QR codes for identification, feeding/care reminders, and environmental data recording.
Description This application is designed to help ant enthusiasts and caretakers keep detailed records of their colonies. It allows you to: • Register colonies with information such as species, date, brood stage (eggs, larvae, pupae, workers), and whether they are diseased. • Associate unique identifiers with each colony using NFC tags or QR codes. • Scan NFC tags or QR codes to quickly access colony information. • Record feeding events and add observation notes. • Add photos to each colony's gallery. • Schedule reminders (one-time, daily, or every X days) to check on or feed the colonies. • Record nests found in the field, including their GPS location (optionally disabled with "Ninja Mode"). • Obtain weather data (temperature, description) using the OpenWeatherMap API based on location (if enabled). • Manage a to-do list. • Export and import data backups.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Colony Control?
Management and tracking of ant colonies with NFC and QR.
Who develops Colony Control?
Colony Control is developed by Hormigas.
Which Android version does Colony Control require?
Colony Control requires Android API 29 or later.
What is the current version of Colony Control?
The synchronized F-Droid version is 1.1.
Which license does Colony Control use?
The signed F-Droid metadata lists GPL-3.0-or-later.
Where is the source code for Colony Control?
https://gitlab.com/hormigas/Controldecolonias
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