Being a huge corporation doesn't mean all your projects need to be big-budget. It didn't say anywhere that the entirety of Microsoft's resources went into creating this, so I think it's safe to say this is more likely one of many small, experimental side-projects they have going.
I don't think you'd need a physics simulator- a simple whiteboard would do the trick, combined with the right software. On that note, I've heard that you can make a cheap whiteboard using a wiimote- there's a video about it somewhere around here, for anyone interested.
This is really great. I'm working on a surface + touchscreen project that could really benefit from a physics implementation this robust. Is he thinking of making it available?
It is Dave's physics implementation for Surface. It slots in in place of the Surface ScatterView control. It could be ported to other multitouch systems like Win7 and TouchLib.
The items placed onto of the Surface are poker chips with a simple B&W coding on them which the Surface can 'see' and 'empower' correctly. The other items used are just business cards. We're pleased you like it - there is more to come, Dave's been a busy boy :-)
I want I want I want ! ! ! XD
MrVertu01 4 months ago
1:07 super!!!
MrVertu01 4 months ago
go Microsoft!!
prime342 1 year ago
Amazing
zamliman 2 years ago
A billion dollar corporation have come up with a primitive copy of Phun but on a touchscreen - well done guys.
In a free market Microsoft would be doomed.
dibbuck 2 years ago
Being a huge corporation doesn't mean all your projects need to be big-budget. It didn't say anywhere that the entirety of Microsoft's resources went into creating this, so I think it's safe to say this is more likely one of many small, experimental side-projects they have going.
spatzist 2 years ago
I wonder if we could use something like this for D&D?
TheMechaharbl 2 years ago
I don't think you'd need a physics simulator- a simple whiteboard would do the trick, combined with the right software. On that note, I've heard that you can make a cheap whiteboard using a wiimote- there's a video about it somewhere around here, for anyone interested.
spatzist 2 years ago
OMG epic
naylo540 2 years ago
air hockey anyone?
WeDontKnowWhatWeDo 2 years ago 5
Considering how close the nets would be, that'd make for some pretty intense air hockey.
spatzist 2 years ago
it should have fluids
laputahayom 2 years ago
It has -_-'
josz7z 2 years ago
Hi, is that flash/2d Box?
rosaPokemon 2 years ago
and what is the song's name? :D
blunznsepp 2 years ago
This is really great. I'm working on a surface + touchscreen project that could really benefit from a physics implementation this robust. Is he thinking of making it available?
SeraphBen 2 years ago
WOW!!!!!!!! WTF!!!!!!!!!!!
motaman09 2 years ago
I don't like Microsoft very much but this is simply amazing!
Nabo00o 2 years ago
Amazing and Inspiring! I love the interaction with real Objects.
What Platform and Libraries do you use?
sloopidoopi 2 years ago
It is Dave's physics implementation for Surface. It slots in in place of the Surface ScatterView control. It could be ported to other multitouch systems like Win7 and TouchLib.
The items placed onto of the Surface are poker chips with a simple B&W coding on them which the Surface can 'see' and 'empower' correctly. The other items used are just business cards. We're pleased you like it - there is more to come, Dave's been a busy boy :-)
ukdpe 2 years ago
Awesome! So this is a physics engine I can use in my multitouch applications?
What are you placing on the surface to get the magnetism?
Wastedoops 2 years ago