FUZE Computing Platform Mixes Fun & Computational Thinking
Learning to code and create computer programming doesn’t have to be hard. In fact, it can be quite fun. FUZE products are great examples of safe, interactive ways to teach and learn computational...
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Unity 5 was released a couple weeks ago at GDC 2015 in San Francisco, California. If you know anything about the game development industry, you know that Unity is a powerhouse in terms of design and...
View ArticleHow to Use Audio Mixers in Unity 3D (Helpful Guide)
Unity 5 came out a few weeks ago. It boasts a lot of new features that will make it an even more powerful game engine. Now that Unity 5 is out, I decided it would be a good time to update my Unity...
View ArticleMeet Dash & Dot: The Latest in Coding Curriculum
Studica would like you to meet our new friends, Dash and Dot! These fun, interactive robots are the latest from Wonder Workshop – a company dedicated to teaching children the fundamentals of...
View ArticleBuilding the Internet of Things with Raspberry Pi
The Internet of Things (IoT) is a very important topic taking the IT world by storm. Every organization is eager to get their products “connected” and many IT professionals want to know how they can...
View ArticleForce Friday Introduces Sphero’s Star Wars Droid BB-8
In preparation for the upcoming release of the Star Wars: Episode VII, Disney has deemed today Force Friday and unveiled a series of toys and other items related to the film. Part of this event...
View ArticleNew App and Launcher Accessory from Wonder Workshop
Wonder Workshop’s Dash and Dot are some of our favorite robotic solutions for elementary classrooms. These fun robots are perfect for introducing young students to the world of robotics and coding. It...
View ArticleBring fischertechnik to Life with Scratch Programming
Combine fischertechnik ROBO with the visual, easy-to-learn programming language, Scratch. It’s easy to control motors and light indicators instantly with mini-switches and phototransitors. With...
View ArticleGG Maker Academic Now Available at Studica
Studica recently sealed a deal to offer GG Maker Academic to students, educators and schools. GG Maker is a video game engine that can produce 2D and 3D games very quickly. The engine has been growing...
View ArticleObama Pledges $4B through Computer Science for All
President Obama recently announced his three-year initiative to empower American students with the computer science skills they need to succeed in a digital economy. This plan, called “Computer Science...
View ArticleFUZEBOX Makes Coding Accessible and Fun
The FUZEBOX is on its way, thanks to team FUZE in the United Kingdom. This is the ultimate coding gadget for beginners and seasoned coders alike. It allows programmers to code fun and relevant...
View ArticleKickstart Robotics with Wonder League and Win Prizes
Now you can lead the coding movement in your school with help from Wonder Workshop’s Wonder League! Register to start your own Robotics club before July 10th, 2016 and you can be entered for a chance...
View ArticleHow to Create a Custom Input Manager in Unity C#
Recently, I created a custom input manager for a game I’m making in Unity 3D. Initial research suggested I use Unity’s built-in Input Manager. However, Unity doesn’t have an API to access most of the...
View ArticleCodeybot Makes Learning to Code Fun
Codeybot is the latest innovation from Makeblock, a company so passionate about robotics that they want to share this passion. A leader in the DIY/Maker community, their open-source construction...
View ArticleUnity Tip: Using Code to Change Material Properties
I am working on a Unity Project in my free time. Recently, I wanted to have the ability to dynamically change the material properties of objects when the player looked at them. I did not want a static,...
View ArticleRobotics: Spotlight on Makeblock Ultimate 2.0
As we’ve mentioned before Makeblock offers open source maker sets for the 21st century. Inspiring human creativity through technology is their mission. They are one of the best intelligent hardware...
View ArticleUnity Tutorial: How to Use Enums
Have you ever been working on your game in Unity and wondered how you could create a custom type for a system you were working on? Well, wonder no more! The C# language (and many other languages) have...
View ArticleUnity Tutorial: Classes and How to Use Them
I’ve written a lot of Unity 3D blog posts. Yet, I have not yet written one about one of the fundamentals of object-oriented programming; classes. Today, I will remedy this problem with a quick...
View Articlefischertechnik Robo Pro Software: How to Install & Use
It’s no secret that fischertechnik offers a wide variety of robotic solutions for students and educators. From elementary school to higher education, fischertechnik has a versatile selection of kits...
View ArticleHow to Setup mBlock for Makeblock Robots
Makeblock is a company that creates easy-to-use robots. Two of their most popular products are the mBot and the mBot Ranger. Both of these kits are easy to assemble within roughly 2 hours of time. Once...
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