Release 2013.07.24.00

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This release has a few enhancements and a new feature - which I think is pretty neat:)

  • Configure which sensor data is displayed in Sensor Stream Server

  • new Video Player ControlCommand() for FullSreen and Restore Screen mode

  • Variable data are now cleared when a new project is loaded

  • New control SketchPad. Use ControlCommand() parameters to custom draw on the control. Use the control for custom room mapping. Or robot path history. Or face expressions in full screen mode. Or or or:) ... There is an example of how to use it in the Examples folder

  • i2cWrite and i2cRead fix. Look at the i2c example for BlinkM in the Examples folder

  • Memory Garbage collection forced for 3D Robot Designer. If opening and closing the 3D designer dozens of time in a session with lower memory PC would error.

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#1  

Awesome DJ! A wide variety of enhancements that most of us will use and appreciate for (DJ) sure:) Thanks for working all the long hours!

United Kingdom
#2  

Nice. Sketchpad looks like it is going to be another very versatile control:) Especially for those with an on-board PC and screen.

United Kingdom
#3  

Seems to have solved MMA7455 Accelerometer issue great news)

But can still freeze ARC on loss of BT connection

Just noticed that the Sketch pad panel looks like the Video player panel and even has help for video panel so I reckon its not the sketch panel

Canada
#4  

I cant seem to do anything with the SketchPad at all nor can i find any info on it confused

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#5  

Use this project as an example: SketchPad.EZB

I hadn't written the help for the sketchpad yet - i'll do that soon

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#6  

Ahh thanks DJ now I get it!

Brazil
#7  

Great! The full screen mode will be perfect for an wide range of uses! Have not tried the sketch yet.. But I'm sure we're gonna find lots of uses to that. DJ, you are the man!:)

#8  

Anyone experiencing random crash 10 minutes into theirs project testing?