PropellerCode.com » News http://www.propellercode.com A Home For Beginners to Multicore Processing Mon, 02 May 2011 16:19:16 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Use www.SolidShack.com for Free Solidworks 3D models http://www.propellercode.com/2009/11/03/use-wwwsolidshackcom-for-free-solidworks-3d-models/ http://www.propellercode.com/2009/11/03/use-wwwsolidshackcom-for-free-solidworks-3d-models/#comments Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:59:08 +0000 Mike http://www.propellercode.com/?p=201 Continue reading →]]> If you are looking for a large variety of Free 3D Solidworks models, use the Solid Shack at www.SolidShack.com Solid Shack has a much more complete database of detailed 3D models, and Solid Shack is constantly uploading new models for users. The Solid Shack 3d models are free for anyone who wants 3D models. Solid Shack also uploads 3d models in multiple file formats so that users who no not have Solidworks can also download 3d model files. Visit www.SolidShack.com for free 3d models.

Links:

www.SolidShack.com

]]> http://www.propellercode.com/2009/11/03/use-wwwsolidshackcom-for-free-solidworks-3d-models/feed/ 0 SolidWorks is Looking for beta Testers for Solidworks 2009 http://www.propellercode.com/2008/07/16/solidworks-is-looking-for-beta-testers-for-solidworks-2009/ http://www.propellercode.com/2008/07/16/solidworks-is-looking-for-beta-testers-for-solidworks-2009/#comments Wed, 16 Jul 2008 17:54:17 +0000 Mike http://www.propellercode.com/?p=196 Continue reading →]]> SolidWorks needs active testers to beta test the newest release of SolidWorks. The SolidWorks 2009 Beta program awards prizes to the most active testers. Beta testing allows for better products in the long run, and SolidWorks needs user feedback from the SolidWorks community to know and understand the needs of its users. Mor participation from the community means a better final release version in the end. The more people help the SolidWorks Beta Program, the better it will get.

]]> http://www.propellercode.com/2008/07/16/solidworks-is-looking-for-beta-testers-for-solidworks-2009/feed/ 0 Upcoming Events for Parallax Inc: July 2008 http://www.propellercode.com/2008/06/30/upcoming-events-for-parallax-inc-july-2008/ http://www.propellercode.com/2008/06/30/upcoming-events-for-parallax-inc-july-2008/#comments Mon, 30 Jun 2008 17:51:01 +0000 Mike http://www.propellercode.com/?p=192 Continue reading →]]> Here are the upcoming events Parallax Inc. will be involved with through the summer months.

Conferences:

  • August 23, 2008 – Unofficial Propeller Expo NE, the event will be located at 100 Republic St., in Norwalk, OH. The presenter will be Jeff Ledger. Parallax will provide products and prizes to those who attend.

Educator’s Courses and Trainings:

  • August 4-5, 2008 – Basic Stamp Educators Course (2-days) at Hartnell College in Salinas, CA. There will be a beginner and intermediate option for those attending. The presenter will be Andy lindsay.
  • August 6-7,2008 – The VTEA Summer Conference Booth and 1.5 hour introductory seminars.

If you are interested in attending a Parallax training session, here is a link to their Educator’s Courses

]]> http://www.propellercode.com/2008/06/30/upcoming-events-for-parallax-inc-july-2008/feed/ 0 E3 2008 Scheduled for July 15–17, 2008 at Los Angeles Convention Center http://www.propellercode.com/2008/06/03/e3-2008-scheduled-for-july-15%e2%80%9317-2008-at-los-angeles-convention-center/ http://www.propellercode.com/2008/06/03/e3-2008-scheduled-for-july-15%e2%80%9317-2008-at-los-angeles-convention-center/#comments Tue, 03 Jun 2008 15:46:25 +0000 Mike http://www.propellercode.com/?p=181 Continue reading →]]> The Entertainment Software Association trade body has confirmed that the 2008 E3 Media & Business Summit will take place from July 15 – 17, 2008, at the Los Angeles Convention Center (LACC) as a smaller trade-only event.

Who can attend?

A representative from the trade association noted: “Companies involved in console, PC, online, and mobile game publishing and developing, as well as makers of video game hardware and peripherals will be eligible to participate. Attendance at all events, meetings, and demonstrations will be by invitation only.”

The Entertainment Software Association expects about 4000 people from the media, retail, development and financial communities, with invitations determined by participating companies and not by the ESA. Those companies will provide lists to the ESA as to who to invite.

It appears that the 2008 E3 Media & Business Summit expo is significantly decreasing in size for this year and they don’t appear to have any incentive to make it any different for the following year 2009 E3 Media & Business Summit expo either. Unfortunately the 2008 E3 Media & Business Summit expo will most likely be key personnel on an invite only basis. At this years 2008 E3 Media & Business Summit expo, there is not expected to be any kind of public exhibitions.

“The intent of this show is to be a business-to-business opportunity and it isn’t centered or focused on general consumers.”

“The ESA said with early RSVPs they were going to meet their attendance expectation of 4,000 individuals. They also released the full roster of exhibitors currently scheduled to participate, including: 1UP Network; Akella; Atari Inc.; Bethesda Softworks; Capcom USA Inc.; Crave Entertainment; Codemasters; D3Publisher of America; Deep Silver; Disney Interactive Studios, Inc.; Electronic Arts; Eidos Interactive; IGN.com; Indie Games; Jagex, Ltd.; Konami Digital Entertainment; LucasArts; Majesco Entertainment Company; Microsoft Corporation; Midway Games, Inc.; MTV Games; Namco Bandai Games America, Inc.; Natsume, Inc.; Nintendo of America Inc.; Novint Technologies, Inc.; Nyko Technologies; Powered by Game Spy; Rebellion; SEGA of America, Inc.; Serious Games Initiative; Sony Computer Entertainment America, Inc.; Sony Online Entertainment Inc.; Southpeak Games; Square Enix USA; Take-Two Interactive; Tecmo; THQ Inc.; Toshiba America Information Systems; Ubisoft Entertainment Inc.; Valve Software; and, Warner Brothers Interactive Entertainment Inc. Organizers said they are expecting additional companies to sign-on.”

Links:

E3 2008 Confirmed For LACC In July

E3 Media & Business Summit

]]> http://www.propellercode.com/2008/06/03/e3-2008-scheduled-for-july-15%e2%80%9317-2008-at-los-angeles-convention-center/feed/ 0 Robot Competitions: RoboGames 2008, From June 13-15 http://www.propellercode.com/2008/05/29/robot-competitions-robogames-2008-from-june-13-15/ http://www.propellercode.com/2008/05/29/robot-competitions-robogames-2008-from-june-13-15/#comments Thu, 29 May 2008 15:42:56 +0000 Mike http://www.propellercode.com/?p=169 Continue reading →]]> For those of you addicted to fighting robots, the RoboGames 2008 is that place you have to be! The RoboGames are an annual event that take place in the US in San Fransisco, California. The RoboGames 2008 will be holding over 70 different competitions all for different types of fighting robots, sports playing robots, and even for autonomous competitions. There are categories for all types of robots including LEGO Mindstorms and even BEAM robots! The competing robots are programmed using all sorts of different microcontrollers including the Parallax Propeller. You too can also enter your own personal robot into Robogames, there are divisions for every kind of robot. RoboGames is the world’s largest open robot competition! This is even recorded in the Guinness Book of World Records!

Here is a list of the events off the RoboGames website.

Open: Rules Pix Schedule Entry Fees
Best of Show Click here to read the rules for this event. Click to see a photo of this event! On Display $35
Line Follower (auton) Click here to read the rules for this event. Click to see a photo of this event! Sun 12-1 $35
Maze/MicroMouse (auton) Click here to read the rules for this event. Click to see a photo of this event! Sun 2:15-3:00 $35
Robot Triathlon (auton) Click here to read the rules for this event. Click to see a photo of this event! Sat 7:30-7:45 $35
Fire-Fighting (auton) Click here to read the rules for this event. Click to see a photo of this event! Sun 12-2 $35
Ribbon Climber (auton) Click here to read the rules for this event. Click to see a photo of this event! Sun 5:15-6:00 $35
Walker Challenge Click here to read the rules for this event. Click to see a photo of this event! Sun 1-2 $35
Aibo Performer (auton) Click here to read the rules for this event. Click to see a photo of this event! On Display $35
Balancer Race (R/C) Click here to read the rules for this event. Click to see a photo of this event! Sat 6:45-7:30 $35
Balancer Race (auton) Click here to read the rules for this event. Click to see a photo of this event! Sat 7-8 $35
Table Top Nav (auton) Click here to read the rules for this event. Click to see a photo of this event! Sat 6:45-7:30 $35
Lego Open (auton) Click here to read the rules for this event. Click to see a photo of this event! On Display $35
Lego Challenge (auton) Click here to read the rules for this event. Click to see a photo of this event! Sat Noon-12:20 $35
Vex Challenge Click here to read the rules for this event. Click to see a photo of this event! Sat Noon-12:20 $35
Vex Open Click here to read the rules for this event. Click to see a photo of this event! On Display $35
DefConBots Click here to read the rules for this event. Click to see a photo of this event! On Display $35
Autonomous Autos:
Robomagellan (auton) Click here to read the rules for this event. Click to see a photo of this event! Sun 12-6 $35
Sumo:
3kg (R/C) Click here to read the rules for this event. Click to see a photo of this event! Sat 5-6 $35
3kg (auton) Click here to read the rules for this event. Click to see a photo of this event! Sat 5-6 $35
1kg – Lego (auton) Click here to read the rules for this event. Click to see a photo of this event! Sat 6-7 $35
500g (auton) Click here to read the rules for this event. Click to see a photo of this event! Sat 2-3 $35
100g (auton) Click here to read the rules for this event. Click to see a photo of this event! Sat 1-2 $35
25g (auton) Click here to read the rules for this event. Click to see a photo of this event! Sat 1-2 $35
Humanoid (R/C) Click here to read the rules for this event. Click to see a photo of this event! Sun 3-4 $35
Humanoid (auton) Click here to read the rules for this event. Click to see a photo of this event! Sun $35
BEAM:
Speeder Click here to read the rules for this event. Click to see a photo of this event! Sun 12-1 $35
Photovore Click here to read the rules for this event. Click to see a photo of this event! Sun 12-1 $35
Robosapien Hacker Click here to read the rules for this event. Click to see a photo of this event! Sun 6:15-6:30 $35
Bot Hockey:
12 lbs Click here to read the rules for this event. Click to see a photo of this event! Sa-Su 2-3 $35
Junior League (<18 yr old):
Woots & Snarks Click here to read the rules for this event. Click to see a photo of this event! Sat 12-1 Free!
Lego Challenge Click here to read the rules for this event. Click to see a photo of this event! Sat 2-3 Free!
Lego Magellan Click here to read the rules for this event. Click to see a photo of this event! Sat 1-2 Free!
Lego Open Click here to read the rules for this event. Click to see a photo of this event! On Display Free!
Best of Show Click here to read the rules for this event. Click to see a photo of this event! On Display Free!
500 g Sumo Click here to read the rules for this event. Click to see a photo of this event! Sat 2-3 Free!
120 lb combat Click here to read the rules for this event. Click to see a photo of this event! Sat 10-8 Free!
1 lb Combat Click here to read the rules for this event. Click to see a photo of this event! Fr-Sa 4-6 Free!
BotsketBall Click here to read the rules for this event. Click to see a photo of this event! Sat 1-2 Free!
Vex Open Click here to read the rules for this event. Click to see a photo of this event! On Display Free!
Vex Challenge (R/C) Click here to read the rules for this event. Click to see a photo of this event! Sat 1-2 Free!
Combat: Rules Pix Schedule Entry Fees
340 lbs / 154.5 kg Click here to read the rules for this event. Click to see a photo of this event! Fr-Su 12-10 $340
220 lbs / 100 kg Click here to read the rules for this event. Click to see a photo of this event! Fr-Su 12-10 $220
120 lbs / 54.5 kg Click here to read the rules for this event. Click to see a photo of this event! Fr-Su 12-10 $120
60 lbs / 27.3 kg Click here to read the rules for this event. Click to see a photo of this event! Fr-Su 12-10 $60
30 lbs / 13.6 kg Click here to read the rules for this event. Click to see a photo of this event! Fr-Su 12-10 $35
3 lbs / 1.4 kg Click here to read the rules for this event. Click to see a photo of this event! Fr-Sa 12-8 $35
3 lbs (auton) Click here to read the rules for this event. Click to see a photo of this event! Sa 2-3 Free!
1 lb / 454g Click here to read the rules for this event. Click to see a photo of this event! Fr-Sa 12-8 $35
1 lb (auton) Click here to read the rules for this event. Click to see a photo of this event! Sa 2-3 Free!
5.3 oz / 150g Click here to read the rules for this event. Click to see a photo of this event! Fr-Sa 12-8 $35
Robot Soccer:
HuroSot (auton) Click here to read the rules for this event. Click to see a photo of this event! Sat 2-4 $100
Biped Soccer 3:3 (R/C) Click here to read the rules for this event. Click to see a photo of this event! Fr-Su 12-8 $100
Auton. Humanoid Challenges:
Humanoid Overall Rules Click here to read the rules for this event. Click to see a photo of this event! Sun 4-5 $200
BasketBall Click here to read the rules for this event. Click to see a photo of this event! Sun 12-1 incl
Lift and Carry Click here to read the rules for this event. Click to see a photo of this event! Fri 1-2 incl
Marathon Click here to read the rules for this event. Click to see a photo of this event! Sun 3-4 incl
Obstacle Run Click here to read the rules for this event. Click to see a photo of this event! Sat 5-7 incl
Penalty Kick Click here to read the rules for this event. Click to see a photo of this event! Fri 3-4 incl
Dash Click here to read the rules for this event. Click to see a photo of this event! Sat 1-2 incl
Weight Lifting Click here to read the rules for this event. Click to see a photo of this event! Fri 5-6 incl
R/C Humanoid Competitions:
Kung-Fu (LightWt-R/C) Click here to read the rules for this event. Click to see a photo of this event! Fr-Su 4-5 $35
Kung-Fu (MiddleWt-R/C) Click here to read the rules for this event. Click to see a photo of this event! Fr-Su 4-5 $35
Demonstration/Acrobatics Click here to read the rules for this event. Click to see a photo of this event! Fr-Su 3-4 $35
Stair Climbing Click here to read the rules for this event. Click to see a photo of this event! Sun 4-5 $35
Biped Race (R/C) Click here to read the rules for this event. Click to see a photo of this event! Sat 7-8 $35
Golf (R/C) Click here to read the rules for this event. Click to see a photo of this event! Sun 4-5 $35
Taiko Drumming Click here to read the rules for this event. Click to see a photo of this event! Sat 7-8 $35
Tetsujin:
Weightlifting Click here to read the rules for this event. Click to see a photo of this event! Sa/Su 2-3 $100
Walking Race Click here to read the rules for this event. Click to see a photo of this event! Sa/Su 2-3 $100
Art Bots:
Static Click here to read the rules for this event. Click to see a photo of this event! On Display Free!
Kinetic Click here to read the rules for this event. Click to see a photo of this event! On Display Free!
Bartending Click here to read the rules for this event. Click to see a photo of this event! On Display Free!
Musical Click here to read the rules for this event. Click to see a photo of this event! On Display Free!
Painting Click here to read the rules for this event. Click to see a photo of this event! On Display Free!

The Next RoboGames Event:

Date: Fri-Sun, June 13-15, 2008
Where: Fort Mason, San Francisco Map & directions
Cost: $20, $15/kids 7-17 Free for kids 0-5 and active-duty military Buy tickets now!

Links:

RoboGames Offocial Website

]]> http://www.propellercode.com/2008/05/29/robot-competitions-robogames-2008-from-june-13-15/feed/ 0 Robo-One Competition in Japan http://www.propellercode.com/2008/05/26/robo-one-competition-in-japan/ http://www.propellercode.com/2008/05/26/robo-one-competition-in-japan/#comments Tue, 27 May 2008 06:53:58 +0000 Mike http://www.propellercode.com/?p=159 Continue reading →]]> The Robo-One competition is a competition between biped humanoid robots. The competition typically consists of various battles between the robots that test the capabilities of each.

ROBO-ONE 14 is scheduled for October 11th – 12th, 2008.

Here are a few pics Of past Robo-One competitions:

Robo-One Official Website (translated to english from japanese by google)

]]> http://www.propellercode.com/2008/05/26/robo-one-competition-in-japan/feed/ 0 Upcoming Events for Parallax Inc. http://www.propellercode.com/2008/05/20/upcoming-events-for-parallax-inc/ http://www.propellercode.com/2008/05/20/upcoming-events-for-parallax-inc/#comments Tue, 20 May 2008 15:19:13 +0000 Mike http://www.propellercode.com/?p=135 Continue reading →]]> Here are the upcoming events Parallax Inc. will be involved with in the next few months.

Conferences:

  • June 10-11, 2008 – Sensors Expo & Conference

Educator’s Courses and Trainings:

  • May 16-17, 2008 – Basic Stamp Educators Course (2-days) at Hartnell College in Salinas, CA. The presenter will be Andy lindsay.
  • June 16-19, 2008 – American Radio Relay league (ARRL) Teachers Institute on Wireless Technology at the Parallax office in Rocklin, CA. The presenter well be Mark Spencer.
  • August 4-5, 2008 – Basic Stamp Educators Course (2-days) at Hartnell College in Salinas, CA. There will be a beginner and intermediate option for those attending. The presenter will be Andy lindsay.
  • August 6-7,2008 – The VTEA Summer Conference Booth and 1.5 hour introductory seminars.

If you are interested in attending a Parallax training session, here is a link to their Educator’s Courses

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