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Dar13
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So custom GUIs in Java are kinda annoying. Especially when you can't use a GUI builder and have to create a new type of GUI element.

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I'll claim the page, then. Budo, I'm not sure if Croatia appreciates your attempt to claim Pag.

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The Zoq2
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Posted: 15th Jul 2014 01:09 Edited at: 15th Jul 2014 01:10
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Quote: "Raspberry Pi B+"


It looks cool but it doesn't seem like that much of an upgrade from model B. Perhaps that's because I run it over SSH so I only need a wifi adapter in the USB port and because I don't use all the GPIO ports (yet)

Also related to the RPi, today I finally got my "robot/RC car" working (it was able to drive a few meters at least). Tomorrow I need to try and fix the issues im having with the servos on it. I haven't managed to center the gear that Im using to turn the back wheels properly so it skips about half a lap and it seems like the steering servo is to weak/inaccurate to turn the wheels.

I might post a video of it running tomorrow

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MrValentine
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Posted: 15th Jul 2014 03:17
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Quote: "I might post a video of it running tomorrow"

Please do!

Hey guys, I recall mention of this somewhere a year ago, but finally it surfaced...

Girls Make Games

Please back it if you support the idea... 28 days to go!

Just thought it deserved mentioning here...

I have not backed it for a number of reasons which I do not need to mention... but again I feel it needs the attention it deserves!



And the game looks pretty cute and fun to play, I am a big fan of Harvest Moon, so digging is something I like in games, just not gotten around to coding it myself!

Please share it around on your social networks as well!

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Posted: 15th Jul 2014 10:24 Edited at: 15th Jul 2014 10:26
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Posted: 15th Jul 2014 21:13
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Nice use of RPG maker

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The Zoq2
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Posted: 15th Jul 2014 23:13
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I hate working with engines and gears, it seems like the gears will always find that tiny way to drift out of place and mess everything up :/

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Posted: 16th Jul 2014 09:28 Edited at: 16th Jul 2014 09:29
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Quote: "But that's 1360 wide and 768 tall."


Oops, yes of course it is

Quote: "Anybody in here ever done a GPU revival [Bake]?"


A WHAT??

Quote: "Bake at 350°C for 11 hours.

Slowly fold in the grated almonds. Serve at room temperature."


Sounds about right, but you gotta be careful with the almonds - make sure to fold them immediately after removing it from the oven, or it hardens.

Quote: "Just arrived in Dublin. I love the accent of everyone oh my god, I'll talk to random strangers just so I get to hear that sweet English slang that kind of sounds like a monster truck driving over bunnies."


rofl

Quote: "One of the waitresses in this café just said: "I ate so many Bronies today" and it took me a few minutes of silent horror to realise she meant brownies."


lmao

Quote: "Finally, been waiting for this to come out, before I invested in one..."


We have a Pi sitting on a shelf with an antenna-to-patch-leaded Galaxy S2 hooked up to it, acting as a USB-tethering internet hub. Works really well We bought the Pi ages ago for use in a Mame cabinet, but have yet to find the money for the cabinet itself. I don't remember exactly which model we have, should probably work that out.


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Posted: 16th Jul 2014 09:48 Edited at: 16th Jul 2014 09:52
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Quote: "cabinet itself"


You know, you could always build one...

If you really need an old school tube screen, I saw a hand full the other day in the local recycle centre, and pretty sure they work...

For controls, just by one of those SF Arcade Sticks...

Or is this something not like what I have in mind >.<

http://www.arcadecab.com/

?

EDIT

You got me thinking now... [Ignore the tube screen though]

I might make one of these or a few for a game event like Eurogamer or EGX or PLAY Expo... for my releases I will likely make a Making Of to go with it... will design my own though, not a classic style one, can design these myself...

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The Zoq2
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Posted: 16th Jul 2014 12:14 Edited at: 16th Jul 2014 12:15
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There, I uploaded a video of my Raspberry PI robot.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F3ZVEQ3HVpA



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Posted: 16th Jul 2014 15:14 Edited at: 16th Jul 2014 17:15
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NICE!

Now I cannot wait to do something similar next year!!!!!!! love the wheels!

Would a belt chain not do better for the main motor [back wheels], might save the disconnection issue...

I am also now very interested in making drones ^^

Thanks The Zoq2!

EDIT

I WANT TO DO THIS!!!



Could build a 100+ cluster to host multiplayer games

UHH Maybe not... will stick to Intel based solutions and Windows



This was amusing...



Hmm...



AHAHAHAHA MUST WATCH!



WOAH! 1200KG!



OMG THALLIUM !



This guys videos are so good...



Sweet... just watching this video made my body ache...



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Posted: 16th Jul 2014 17:22
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Why would alternative energy scare Obama?
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The Zoq2
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Posted: 16th Jul 2014 17:30
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Quote: "Would a belt chain not do better for the main motor [back wheels], might save the disconnection issue..."


Maybe, but I think I might have a sollution for the problem. I will put a plastic bar between the motor and the axis that the gear is on.

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Posted: 16th Jul 2014 18:42
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Quote: "I will put a plastic bar between the motor and the axis that the gear is on."


Will that not reverse your already reversed reverse issue?

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The Zoq2
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Posted: 16th Jul 2014 19:09 Edited at: 16th Jul 2014 19:14
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No, the issue is that the servo can swing away from the gear it's driving which it does when i make it go forward. If I "connect" the axis to the servo, it won't be able to swing away. Also, I can fix the "reverse reverse" issue by changing some variables in python

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Posted: 16th Jul 2014 19:24
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Cool, I plan to look at python when I get a RPi

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Posted: 17th Jul 2014 05:41
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Quote: "You know, you could always build one..."


That's what I meant. We fully intend to build one. But our cars are constantly breaking and sucking all our money right now. You'd think eventually you'd replace all the worn out parts, but it's a bit like painting the Harbour Bridge.

Quote: "If you really need an old school tube screen, I saw a hand full the other day in the local recycle centre, and pretty sure they work..."


We have several CRT TVs. And we live in the sticks and have no recycling centre within 100km. The best we have is an open landfill where people just dump everything

Quote: "For controls, just by one of those SF Arcade Sticks..."


We already bought a set of arcade sticks and buttons off eBay when we bought the Pi.

@MrValentine:

Awesome videos, particularly love the RPi cluster!!


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Posted: 17th Jul 2014 23:26 Edited at: 18th Jul 2014 12:58
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[Mod edit]

No. Do not post videos like this again.

This thread might be a toilet, but toilets can be flushed.

Don't think for 1 second that this thread is for the content that's unsuitable for the rest of the forum, I will lock, delete, and be done with this thread in a heartbeat and not even feel bad afterwards.
This thread is for your daft posts and spam, not a distasteful video competition.

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guess what rhymes with oints. Points.

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Gosh.
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You guys posted waaaay too little while I was gone.

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Avast web shield reckons Aertic's avatar is a virus.
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The Zoq2
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Yeay, my robot now runs both backwards and forwards without skipping gears (how do you even say that in English ). I also upgraded from 5 double A batteries to a 7.2V 2000mAh battery which gives it a bit more power. Right now im having an issue with my front servo not being accurate enough to control the car. I'll probably post a video of it tomorrow

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Quote: "I'll probably post a video of it tomorrow"


Looking forward to it

I went to MCM Comicon today....... what a let down, four hours dressed as a ninja waiting in the rain just to get in to find there were no devs there... pft, ended up photoboming a few photos and just walking around... might go to EGX and PLAY EXPO and maybe skip eurogamer expo this year, but meh... who knows... Hope TGC make an appearance again at one of the events... I like handing out the flyers ^^

Quote: "You guys posted waaaay too little while I was gone."


You got back too soon...

Quote: "Avast web shield reckons Aertic's avatar is a virus."


Avast thinks you are also a virus... [Probably because of the domain '''http://a.pomf.se/avuobg.gif''']

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Quote: "You got back too soon..."
Should I take that in a bad way??

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Why has nothing happened in my absence?

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Yo Commy, the link in your sig passes an invalid board ID.

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You too? Damn, I was there man. General entry was awful. I just went in, threw a 100 at the Gundammad lady and went off back home with my Gunpla. Turns out someone else I know from some IRC channels I go to is going there tomorrow. I also went to Play Expo last year with my ex and it was a rather fun but also boring experience (Expositions are just glorified dealers markets after all). I actually remember there being a booth with FPS Creator Reloaded there which actually sent a bit of a shock down my spine. Not sure whether I want to go to Play Expo this year though, I might save up to go to London MCM again in October (It was good fun in May).

Quote: "Avast web shield reckons Aertic's avatar is a virus."

Yeah, you're not the only one. Avast is literally pinging up anything coming from pomf.se however I've been in word with the person that runs pomf.se and he tells me that this issue is on Avast's end and not his websites end, he also posted an update to his blog about this. I trust him as I've been friends with him for a long time now. However I will change my avatar to make it easier for people I suppose.
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Fixed?

[EDIT] Fixed.

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Out of curiosity how popular is metal and punk in the UK? I've noticed a lot of that music comes from the UK.

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New video of my Raspberry PI robot



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First person to guess the reference gets a cookie.

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Anyone who doesn't know Monty Python shouldn't be on these forums.


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This is how you do it

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All your TGC are belong to us.
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Oh, I was using the betaforum video tag instead. Guess it's not backwards compatible

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Really want to make some soon now

Do you have any recommendations for getting started?

EDIT

Started putting my enhanced DBPro core code dictionary onto Windows Phone 8.1



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This guy has a lot of good tutorials for using diffirent electronic devices with the PI. Other than that, most things I have done I have come up with by doing google searches
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfMxbH6WR35780HqCw7eDiA

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Nope.


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The Zoq2 - Cool, I suppose I best be patient and wait until next year as I already have a lot on my palette

Thanks and do share progress!!!

Maybe start a WIP thread in GC? [I just wish we could double post in GC WIP threads...]

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We can't?? That's ridiculous, and needs to change. Double posting doesn't bother most normal people, unless it's needless spam or someone desperately trying to get attention.

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Quote: "I already have a lot on my palette"

61 colours to be exact.

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I have over 9000.


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Only over 9000? that is not a lot you know...

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Oh, umm...I meant to say.... over 9,000,000,000...yes, that's it. That's what I meant


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Umm that might be enough...

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Since you are interested, I will do that. Im working on making a websocket based controll method that will allow me to control the robot through any web browser.

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