YouKon is a multiplatform mobile app used for unit conversions and projects for scientists and engineers. It allows you to group several related parameters, and convert each to a consistent unit system, regardless of the what each system each was originally defined for. Examples where this may be useful:
- Mass properties and dimensions of an aerospace vehicle
- Density, elastic, and strength properties of a material
- Measurement quantities for a recipe
- … and many more
These features facilitate unit conversions across various measurement systems. The app accommodates multiple platforms including iOS, Android, and desktops, utilizing the Compose Multiplatform framework. Key features include the ability to group and convert measurements within projects and customize units consistently. YouKon supports cloud sharing via Google Firebase and is currently available for beta testing.
Download the App
YouKon is now available for beta testing at the following links:
- iOS: https://testflight.apple.com/join/aKAd0AwD
- Android: https://play.google.com/apps/testing/com.dcengineer.youkon
Check out YouKon on YouTube
User Interface
The main application view includes the logo and header, a quick conversion card, and the projects card. Quick conversion includes a text field for entering numeric values, and dropdowns for selecting “from” and “to” units.
Each user has a projects card, where any single project represents a grouping of measurement data that hold a common purpose. The projects in the card are laid out as tiles, which can be tapped to expand and show the enclosed measurements.
With a project file expanded, the user may then modify the measurements of that particular project. Unlike the quick converter, the individual measurements in a project do not have a “to” unit selector, rather the entire project will have a selector for a consistent unit set (i.e. Imperial or SI), and all measurements will get converted to this unit set.
Multiplatform
YouKon uses the Compose Multiplatform framework to provide a shared software architecture and user interface for iOS, Android, and desktop users. Users may also choose to log in, using their email address or other authorization method, which will enable them to share their data across multiple devices in the cloud using the Google Firebase service.
