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Monthly Archives: December 2010
True Robotics Made Simple with fischertechnik – Part Two – An Introduction to Actuators and Sensors
Reviewing actuators and sensors, the components that allow robots to get feedback on the environment around them, and to react to it. Continue reading
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Tagged actuators, fischertechnik, robotics, sensors, STEM, tutorial
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New Year’s Sale!* Save 25% on Maxwell Render v2.5 with FIRE (edu version)
Educational Sale – Save 25% on the next generation of rendering technology – Next Limit’s Maxwell Render v2.5 with FIRE. Details included. Continue reading
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Tagged 25%, CPU Based, FIRE, Maxwell Render, Maxwell Render v2.5 with FIRE, New Year Wishes, Next Limit, photorealistic, rendering software, sale
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True Robotics Made Simple with fischertechnik
The fischertechnik construction system is widely used in schools for teaching all sorts of STEM Education (i.e. Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) concepts, from the principles of Dynamics and Statics, to the fundamentals of electronics, to how renewable energy is created and used. But one of the most prominent uses of fischertechnik is in the area of Mechatronics, aka Robotics and Programming. Continue reading
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Tagged actuators, construction system, Education, fischertechnik, mechatronics, robotics, Rubics Cube, sensors, STEM
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Teaching Technical Success – Spotlight on Jean Varnier Catholic High School
Robotics is a term used by everyone; thrown around and over emphasized. Students at Jean Vanier in the York Catholic District School Board, however, understand robotics and define it as success and forward movement. Teacher Andy Persad has taken a fledgling robotics program with Vex robotics and has already equipped his students with the skills that will make them the next robotics experts for NASA and ABB. Continue reading
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Tagged Autodesk Inventor, Career Pathways, CNC 770, Fischertechnik Curriculum, Fischertechnik Robots, Jean Vanier High School, Manufacturing Industry, Programming, Robotics Industry, SHSM, Specialist High Skills Major, Studica, Tormach, Transportation Industry, vex, Vex Robotics, York Catholic District School Board
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AutoCAD WS 2011-Free Mobile App!!!
Formerly, “Project Butterfly” from Autodesk Labs, the release of AutoCAD WS web and mobile application for AutoCAD software lets you view, edit, and share 2D DWG drawings through all major web browsers or mobile device. Now you have the freedom to work anywhere and with anyone. Continue reading
Posted in AutoCAD, Autodesk, Brands
Tagged App, AutoCAD, AutoCAD WS, Autodesk Labs, DWG, free, Mobile, Project Butterfly
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‘Tis the Season for a band of cycling Santas!
As the Holiday Season approaches, many people are in need and many wonderful acts of kindness & generosity are made. I’d like to take this opportunity to put a spotlight on one of Studica’s own, Steve Rice. Here’s the story of what he and the other members of the Fats in the Cats Bicycle Club did to help others. Continue reading
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Tagged Fat in the Cats, generosity, holiday, kindness, Santa, Studica
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New NI Exploration Kit Exclusively Available at Studica.com
The NI Exploration Kit is available to students and high-school classrooms. This kit includes the NI myDAQ, Ultiboard, LabVIEW and Multisim. This kit is sold exclusively at Studica.com. Continue reading
Technology Grant Available in CA for K-12 Registered LEA Schools!
Technology grants available in California for K-12 registered LEA schools. EETT Formula program provides funding to assist local education agencies (LEAs) in improving student achievement through the use of technology in elementary and secondary schools. The funding supports ongoing, sustained, intensive, and high-quality professional development to integrate advanced technologies into curricula and instruction. Continue reading
Adobe Premier Pro CS5, DSLR’s, and Filmmaking Education
Film educators and students have never before had so many options available to them at such a cheap price point. With Adobe Premier Pro CS5, teachers and students can fully utilize budget-friendly DSLR cameras as well as the versatility of PC hardware to achieve professional-looking films in the educational realm. Continue reading
Announcing the 2011 NI LabVIEW Student Design Competition
National Instruments has recently announced their 2011 student design competition to show how students incorporate LabVIEW software into their design project. Continue reading
