Sunday, June 26, 2011

BrainMonkey SIDE (Code Editor) Release from Scott S.

http://brainmonkeyside.blogspot.com/

If anyone is interested, Scott has asked me to announce the release of the Code Editor portion of his new product for improvements and testing. Details at the link.

HAVE A BLAST BOYS!

Ted (CowboyCoder on BrainMonkey)

http://brainmonkeyside.blogspot.com/

Monday, June 6, 2011

Good News, Bad News...

Sorry guys, I have been remiss in updating for the last month due in part to a work overload and just not much to share from Scott.

First, the Bad. Scott just told me that there have been a few conversion issues that are taking extra time to deal with so no Retro IDE just yet. He also is behind on the new ooPIC32 Raptor due to the same. Keep in mind the Raptor is all new IDE, new compiler and new firmware that comes after the Retro IDE.

The Good! Scott did say he may scrap the Retro compiler and just GIVE US the oopic OS code!! Yup, open source ooPIC. Decision should be this week. This comes to pass because he needs the new Raptor done and ready by July 30 ish for the Microchip Masters Conference.

Everyone that emailed me to beta test is still on the official list for the Raptor.

A user email today made me think that I may have not been clear in the "A Bit About Objects.." post. The release of the Raptor will only include a handful of the popular objects. That does not mean they are the only factory objects. Scott plans on releasing objects daily that you can simply plug in. You will always be able to create your own objects. And yes, all 400+ objects and he estimates he will be releasing around 10 per day....

Have a ROBOT day!

Ted

Wednesday, April 27, 2011

BETA TESTERS NEEDED!

We need Beta Testers for the ooPic Retro Compiler... How about you?

Rules:
- Must have an ooPic R or C or be willing to modify YOUR ooPic S ver. B or C.
- Must be a Blog Follower (Look to your right--->)
- Must promise to test the compiler and provide SI with feedback.

See, that was so easy they make a button for it.

email me offlist only to sign up - ted ( DOT ) macy ( AT ) gmail ( DOT ) com (you know what to do)

ooPic Retro Compiler Beta

The new ooPic compiler, called the Retro Compiler for now, will be released for Beta testing by the end of May 2011.

What is it? The Retro Compiler is a new Windows 7 stable version of the old ooPic 6.12 compiler.

Which ooPics will it work with? The Retro Compiler will work directly with the ooPic R and C using USB --> Serial. It will also work with S boards running the B and C firmware if you want to hack a serial port on to the proto area.

Why? Scott is releasing the Retro Compiler first in order to test out the system on newer computers as well as to support legacy users. 2 months after release we should see the Raptor Compiler for the new ooPic-32 Raptor. (Can't wait!)

Wednesday, April 6, 2011

So, what do you want the Raptor to do?

Tell us what you would like the Raptor to do, maybe it can be incorporated as Scott whittles away at the firmware.

Not much to report....

Sorry guys, there is not much to report in oopicland this week. As you all know, the first few Raptors have been built and now Scott is deeply involved with getting the new IDE up and running. I hear the compiler side is working and most of the work involved is with the GUI.

Thursday, March 24, 2011

My ooPic project is going e-book!

Hey all, I just wanted to share some cool news I recieved last night.

Just over two years ago I published and article on instructables.com titled Super Simple Beginners Robot! and instructables just emailed me stating that they have selected my project to be converted into e book format for their latest e how to guide!

I also received a Pro membership outta the deal! Now thats cool right there!

You can check it out at --> http://www.instructables.com/id/Super-Simple-Beginners-Robot/

(now to fit it with a Raptor...)

Ted