Video Games – Playing with Imagination!

Video Games – Playing with Imagination!

It won’t be a bigger problem to find one video game lover in your neighbor. Since the introduction of Virtual Game, it has been achieving great heights so far as its popularity and technological advancement are concerned. The history of video game is as interesting as a fairy tale. The quality of today’s video game was not at all there when video game first conceptualized and played ever. During the formulative years, video games were created by using various interactive electronic devices with various display formats. The first ever video game was designed in 1947 by Thomas T. Goldsmith Jr. and Estle Ray Mann. (Source: Wikipedia.org) The device was recognized as Cathode Ray Tube Amusement Device. From Cathode Ray Tube Amusement Device to Xbox 360, PlayStation series or Nintendo WII, the story behind video games and accessories is really very creative and adventurous. Recently played video games are quite developed and they are more interactive than the earlier video games. From analog video game design to 2D and 3D video games all have their own charm and video game lovers try to play all sorts of video games. In this respect our team talked to John, who lives in Sidney, Australia. When he was asked about his preference about the type of video game, he replied, “Let me make it clear from the very beginning that I’m really crazy about video games. I’ve been playing video games since I gained consciousness…LOL…Really I’m serious. My father owns a video game store here in Sidney and we are still managing the same store. The only difference that you may find is the shelves. The old analog video games were replaced by 2D and 3D video games. We have several regular customers and they very often come to our store and ask for the LATEST. I too ask about their preference and they say they love to try any sort of video games. What ever that is competitive, they love to play. So far playing excitement of video games is concerned, they can be compared with the soccer match between Manchester United and Liverpool.”

It’s not the quality of video games that improves, researches and developments are too evident in video game accessories, too. Without such accessories, the real excitement of video games can not be enjoyed. It’s pretty easy to recognize video game accessories. The video game accessories are just like computer hard wares. If video games are software, the most important video game accessories are consoles and D-pad. Currently several companies are manufacturing video game accessories. Some of the major players in the industry are Microsoft, Sony and Nintendo. Microsoft’s Xbox 360, Sony’s PlayStation series and Nintendo’s WII are high in demand.

Xbox 360 is the second video game console introduced by Microsoft in the video game industry. This was developed in association with IBM, ATI and SiS. Xbox Live service enables players to compete online as well as players can download other relevant content from internet. Xbox 360 is the seventh generation game console and currently challenged by Sony’s Play Station 3 and Nintendo’s WII in the market. Xbox 360 has broken several video market records as it has completely been sold out on its first launch except in Japan. Till January 3, 2008, 17.7 million pieces are sold out with 6.3 million in the United States only. Are you feeling the heat of video game? Then why delaying the purchase, go to your nearest BlueBearToys store or you can order online and can get better deal and great savings on your purchase! Logon to BlueBearToys.com (Electronic and Gadgets Superstore) and order for Xbox 360 and other video game consoles NOW!

Programming 101: CNC

Programming 101: CNC

After World War II, people realized that they have to manufacture goods at a faster rate and at a lower cost. Hence, mass production trending came to be. Those events led to the development of the Numerical Control (NC) machines which in turn led to the Computer Numerical Control (CNC).

HOW TO PROGRAM A CNC MACHINE

CNC programming uses a code similar in structure to BASIC. So, if you know how to construct a simple counting program, chances are, you already know what a G-Code looks like. However, there a few other things you have to consider before you start encoding instructions.

The first thing that you have to do is to assign values for each of the variables. These variables include the programmable motion directions (axes), and the reference point for the axes. The values that you assign to these variables dictate the movement of the machine.

The next thing that you have to do is to take into account the accessories of the machine. Many machines have accessories that are designed to enhance the capabilities of the basic device. However, using these accessories requires you to include them in the coding system. This means that if you want a more efficient machine, you will have to know the machine inside out.

READING CODES

After those steps, you have to create a subprogram that will deal with the math. This step will then allow your machine to compute the necessary variables and effectively operate without stopping to ask the operator what the limitations are.

To show you what these codes look like, here’s an example from Wikipedia:

#100=3 (bolt circle radius)
#101=10 (how many holes)
#102=0 (x position of ctr of bolthole)
#103=0 (y position of ctr of bolthole)
#104=0 (angle of first hole
Tool call,
spindle speed,and offset pickup,etc
G43 in some cases (tool length pickup)
G81(drill cycle)
call sub program
N50
G80
M30

Subprogram
N100
#105=((COS#104)*#100) (x location)
#106=((SIN#104)*#100) (y location)
x#105 y#106 (remember your G81 code is modal)
If #100 GT 360 goto N50
#100=(#100+(360/#101))
Goto 100

In the code above, the machine is a drill. The operator utilized a loop in order to keep the machine from stopping. The subprogram then governs the cycle of the machine. This code is still quite a simple code. Other machines require the inclusion of the maximum RPM in the coding.

An easier way of programming CNC machines would be the use of Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM). This system takes on the brunt of programming so that it doesn’t seem so tedious and frustrating. It is still similar to BASIC.

Another programming enhancement that was developed was the parametric programs or the logical commands. These programs were designed to shorten lengthy codes in order to make them user friendly. However, these codes do not always use the same language with every machine. The language and sequence often varies depending on the typ of machine you will be working on.

The operator has to know what the machine can do or what it was made to do before attempting to program it. You should be able to visualize the machine doing what you want it to do.

But, you don’t have to be a math wizard or a programming genius. You just have to know what your machine does and what you want it to do.

How To Find Cheap Software

How To Find Cheap Software

In an age where the computer is as much a fixture in the home as any appliance or piece of furniture, the accessories that complement them grow by the numbers every day. Part of the enjoyment and convenience of owning a computer is having a variety of software to accomplish a multitude of tasks – both professional and recreational. But, as anyone who owns a computer can tell you, the purchase of computer software can be exceptionally expensive – especially if you are purchasing several pieces at a time. Luckily, with the help of the very thing that we are purchasing for, we now have access to a variety of cheap software.

First and foremost, the purchase of cheap software does not mean the purchase of used or in any way low quality software. This does not make any financial sense, as the money you will have saved on the software is lost in the money you will spend to replace it when it doesn’t work, or worse, to repair your computer if it has been damaged in the process.

The Internet today is the most comprehensive resource for finding cheap software. Unfortunately, it’s also the prime location for getting on the receiving end of a bad deal. In your search for cheap software, it’s certainly worth taking advantage of the rock bottom prices found on the Internet as long as you are able to confirm that you are dealing with a reputable company. Use the Internet to access reviews regarding cheap software so that you can find out where other software consumers are finding their bargains. Word-of-mouth is critical to finding a trustworthy company with whom you can build an on-going relationship. But if you are able to do so, then you can ensure that you’ll have continued access to cheap software without the threat of receiving low quality products.

Of course, cheap software does exist outside of the Internet but it can be harder to locate; keep an eye out for sales hosted by computer supply stores and large retail chains. You may be surprised how often cheap software is available for someone who stays alert.