Hi scharette
Thanks for the link
Do you use Flowbotics yourself?
I’m definitely going to have a look at this; I have been looking for a way to device apps for my projects.
It’ll be fun to have a play with this one and see wat I can come up with.
Cheers
Craig
Question
Its pretty cool that we can get flowbotics studio for free/discounted. That’s a real great deal. That said I have a question about the winning app(s). Is entering/winning app become the property of RS or does the app maker retain rights? Do we have the option to make the app free/open? Or is the prize money considered compensation? Sorry for all the questions, I just want to be clear (not that I have a chance of winning with all the talent around here,lol)
The competition & the apps
Hi Smashley,
Winning (and non winning) apps may or may not be published at the discretion of their creators and approval of RobotShop. All apps remain the full intellectual property of their creators. If RobotShop is interested in an app and the creator is interested in selling it on our store then a different process can be started that is independent of this competition.
The prize money is exactly that: a prize for the winners with no strings attached. We are simply very curious and excited to see what people can create with FlowBotics Studio!
FlowBotics Studio
Hi Craig,
Yes, I do use FlowBotics Studio. I am also currently in charge of the maintenance and development of this software tool.
Apologies for my ignorance 
It looks like a great bit of kit. I’m looking forward to having a go of it when the links are made live!
Having not done anything like this before I will have a go at creating something simple like an RC app or something, then look to bigger and better apps
No worries
Our default state is all ignorance concerning new things until we ask questions and get informed… No need for apologies!
The software does come with many sample robotic apps will full source that you can modify and learn from. We also have this tutorial and this short guide about doing just that.
If you have any issues wiht the software feel free to check this forum category. A lot of common issues are already adressed there.
Thanks scharette!
I will have a look through the forums and see what I can find
Thanks for the clarification!
This looks interesting and a
This looks interesting and a fun thing to work on.
It sounds kind of like a SCADA package ala Intellution or Wonderware. Is there any way to hook into a dll to take advantage of functionality there?
Regards,
Bill
SCADA & DLLs are available
Hi Bill,
FlowBotics Studio does perform some of the functions of a SCADA package and you can read more about that and its other functions here. Concerning DLLs, there is a component available for DLL access. You can see more about this on page 97 of the component reference guide, available here. Here is an short example project using the DLL component.
All app creators keep their IP
We added an extra point (#9) concerning your question since we believe many others may be wondering about this.
firmata
So if you use firmata for arduino you will get a point in the “can interface with arduino” thingy?
Arduino interfacing & bonus points
Hi Mr_Boo,
Indeed, any form of meaningful (serves a purpose / is useful to the app) interaction with Arduino and your robotic app will earn you this bonus point.
FlowBotics Studio can run on Linux?
I mainly use Linux for programming.
Linux & FBS
Hi Silux,
Currently, it is not possible to do so natively. Wine may work but usually you will be stopped by access violations. We are aware of this and it is in the road map for FBS (FlowBotics Studio). At this time, the best alternative is to run it in a VM (which works great).
Best way to add support for
Best way to add support for Linux is to start the project with being cross platform in mind. If you already use Java or Python it should be easy to port.
I have a Windows10 virtual machine purposedly tuned for these kind of programs:)
Links for registration
Hello!
There will be a small delay in activating/displaying the links for registration for coupon codes. Unfortunately, I am somewhat new to Drupal and faced a few issues with the integration of a new module. We will keep you updated concerning this and fix it ASAP.
Links are live!
We’re happy to see registrations have started!
If you do not wish to participate in this challenge but would be interested in been part of the jury, don’t be shy to register for it, too!
Contest status
Hello to all!
Just to mention we currently have 15 people registered for the contest but there is still time to register! The registration (which includes a coupon code) is closing at 23h59m (EDT) today (2015-10-01) or in 8.5 hours!
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Hi scharette
Should i have recieved my download info yet?
Cheers!
