GPS Speedometer

A customizable Flutter speedometer app using GPS location services to display real-time speed. Created with the help of Claude Code

Features

Core Functionality

• Real-time speed display using GPS
• High-precision location tracking
• Works offline (no internet connection required)
• Portrait orientation for mobile phones

Customizable Settings

• Speed Units: mph, km/h (expandable for more units)
• Display Style: Digital speedometer, analog gauge (expandable for more styles)
• Theme: Light/Dark mode (expandable for custom themes)
• Metrics Display: Toggle additional metrics on/off
  • Current location coordinates
  • Distance traveled
  • Trip duration
  • Current speed accuracy

Technical Specifications

• Target Platform: Android (primary)
• Screen Orientation: Portrait (locked)
• Target Device: Mobile phones
• GPS Requirements: Location permissions required
• Offline Capability: Full functionality without internet

Architecture Design

The app is designed with customization and extensibility in mind:

• Settings system supports multiple options per category
• Modular design allows easy addition of new speedometer styles
• Theme system supports unlimited themes
• Metrics system allows toggle individual data points

Permissions Required

• ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION - For high-precision GPS tracking
• ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION - Fallback location access

Getting Started

Prerequisites

• Flutter SDK
• Android development environment
• Physical device recommended (GPS simulation limited in emulator)

Installation

1. Clone the repository
2. Run flutter pub get
3. Connect Android device or start emulator
4. Run flutter run

Development

• flutter run - Run the app in development mode
• flutter build apk - Build APK for Android
• flutter test - Run unit tests