Solving ‘Real World’ Problems with fischertechnik

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We recently came across a rather interesting post on the www.fischertechnik.de website out of Germany which described how fischertechnik’s own sister company, fischer Automotive Systems, made use of this specialized construction system to create a simulation of their own facilities.

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Real World Robotics are Possible Everywhere

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The basis behind these designs would seem to stem from the tasks that the robots are designed to perform. Tasks that, not unlike those performed by the tenderhearted and personified WALL-E, require three major components: Chassis & Drive System, Control Unit and Tool/Manipulator

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Pixologic ZBrush 4R2b Released!

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This update has been released as a patch to Pixologic ZBrush version 4R2 and is free of charge to all ZBrush registered users. This new upgrade focuses on FiberMesh. This will allow the addition of Fur, Fiber and Hair capabilities.

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Save an Extra $50 on Adobe – Limited Time Offer

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For a limited time only, Adobe is offering an additional $50 off student and teacher editions of Adobe Creative Suite 5.5 Design Premium, Adobe Creative Suite 5.5 Master Collection, Adobe Creative Suite 5.5 Production Premium and Adobe Creative Suite 5.5 Web Premium.

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Boom! Creating Explosions in Unity3D

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I found out recently that Unity offers a package that can be imported into your project called Detonator, which can be downloaded here. The package comes with documentation about the Detonator framework including some of the commonly used functions that can be utilized to script the explosions in a way you want.

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Minecraft Surpasses 20 Million Registered Users

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I felt a need to understand why this game has become so addictive for my boys and their friends. Its retro look focuses on construction and creativity. Think Lego blocks, but on-screen with no instruction manual. Besides this component, there is considerable freedom to design and pursue your nonlinear objective.

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