I do interval training in which I require some form of alert after 30 seconds and then another alert after an additional 60 seconds, with that interval repeating. It would be great to have Rockbox emit a beep into my headphones in this 30/60 second intervals.
So I'm going to set out to write myself a plugin that does this. I'm not a coder. I understand some of the basic ideas behind programming and learned to use QBASIC back in elementary school and have taken a few Python tutorials for fun. However, really, I know nothing. That's ok, I'm looking at attempting this simple program as great learning activity.
However, I don't know where to start, especially in terms of doing this for Rockbox. Does it matter what language I choose? How do I compile for Rockbox and specifically the hardware I have it running on (iPod Video)?
I'm hoping there might be some beginer documentation somewhere or at least some friendly advice pointing me in the right direction. I'm happy figure out how to write the code myself. What I'm more curious about is if the language used bears any importance with Rockbox development and how one goes about compiling for an iPod running Rockbox once you're code is testing/complete.
I do apologize if these questions seem ridiculous, but like I said, I have no prior background in writing code though I'm eager to learn.