Features - SkeeterBeater

Audio

Ultrasonic Sound Engine

At the heart of SkeeterBeater is a powerful audio engine capable of generating high-frequency sounds in the 15-20 kHz range. While the effectiveness of ultrasonic mosquito repellents is debated in scientific literature, our app gives you full control over the experience.

Three Waveform Modes

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Continuous - Steady tone at your chosen frequency. Classic and straightforward.
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Pulsing - Rhythmic on/off pattern that some believe is more effective at disrupting mosquito behavior.
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Sweep - Continuously varies frequency across the range, covering multiple wavelengths.

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Audio Settings Screenshot

Display

Three Stunning Visual Modes

Each mode is designed to simulate the look of real bug zappers, using colors that approximate UV-A wavelengths.

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Racket Zapper

Inspired by handheld electric fly swatters. Features a tennis racket shape with an electrified mesh grid. The deep violet color (#6B0099) simulates 395nm UV-A wavelength. Tap anywhere on screen to trigger a satisfying zap effect!

● Oval head with mesh grid pattern
● Random arc effects every 2-5 seconds
● Tap-to-zap interaction
● Motion detection support

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Patio Lantern

Modeled after outdoor patio bug zappers. Features a cylindrical design with vertical electrified bars. Uses a blue-violet gradient (#4400AA to #0066CC) simulating 365-400nm UV-A range. Perfect for ambient bug zapping vibes.

● Decorative lantern housing
● Vertical bar grid design
● Pulsing ambient glow
● Random zap bursts

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Full Screen

Maximum screen coverage for the optimal "attractor" experience. Features a 12x8 wire grid with glowing intersections, metal frame, and layered UV radial gradients. Includes a kill counter for tracking your virtual mosquito conquests!

● 12x8 electrified wire grid
● UV-A glow with 1.5s pulse cycle
● Electric arc and spark effects
● Kill counter display

Technology

PWM Pulse Modulation

Based on scientific research showing that pulse-width modulated (PWM) LED illumination can increase insect attraction by up to 250%, SkeeterBeater implements real PWM simulation.

PWM Settings

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Base Frequency: 85Hz - Optimized for attraction while remaining imperceptible to the human eye.
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Duty Cycle: 50-75% - Adjustable to balance brightness and effect.
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Burst Mode - High-intensity flashes at random 2-5 second intervals simulate real bug zapper activity.

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PWM Settings Screenshot

Interactive

Motion Detection

Turn your iPhone into a real bug zapper racket! SkeeterBeater uses the built-in accelerometer to detect swing motions and trigger zap effects automatically.

How It Works

The app monitors acceleration at 60Hz, calculating the magnitude (g-force) of your movements. When acceleration exceeds the threshold, it triggers:

⚡ Visual zap effect
🔊 Synthetic zap sound
📳 Haptic feedback

Sensitivity Control

Adjust sensitivity from Low to High:

● Low (3.5g) - Requires vigorous swings
● Medium (2.5g) - Default setting
● High (1.5g) - Triggers with light movement

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Motion Detection Demo

Customization

Full Control at Your Fingertips

Every aspect of SkeeterBeater is customizable. Make it yours.

Audio Frequency

Slider control from 15 kHz to 20 kHz. Find the frequency that works best for your situation.

Display Brightness

Control screen brightness from 10% to 100%. Balance visibility with battery life.

Animation Toggle

Enable or disable animations for accessibility or to conserve battery.

PWM Duty Cycle

Fine-tune the pulse width modulation duty cycle from 50% to 75%.

Motion Sensitivity

Adjust how sensitive the motion detection is, from gentle waves to vigorous swings.

Reset to Defaults

One tap to restore all settings to their optimized default values.

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