Author Topic: MicroBlock Icecube A2 - Advance BLPC Computer (1.4 Update)  (Read 23736 times)

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"The original v9 eventers."


Icecube A2 Rev 1.4 Computer
3D screen  -  ROM reader  -  Beautiful all-in-one design  -  2 default programs


Information
Designed and built by IcyGamma, this computer (using event systems and concepts developed at the MicroBlock Headquarters workshop in The Centipede Building) combines years of event knowledge, a pro-RP attitude, and lateral thinking to deliver a simplistic yet highly refined build.

This build is like no other computer. It supports custom programs fully, something no other Blockland computer ever could do without great modification to the actual device. It uses a 3D screen never seen before in Blockland, giving opportunity to 3D games using projectiles, and allowing for depth with windows. It is based off the iMac G3, with a case that can be personalized to any color you wish.

This build is perfect for office role play as it features interactive office software (write documents, and make graphs that can be saved for later). It is perfect to increase your eventing skill by building apps for it. It is a great addition to any build that requires a computer. It is also fun to learn from.

If you wish to make ROMs, there is a full PDF guide below on how to do so. Check the "more content" section under guides.

This computer can also provide good practical use. With custom ROMs you can make it execute actions for your builds using custom events. Even the default programs can be useful; click here to see how I used the graph maker to show data.

Click here for a demo of the computer, including a demo of ROMs and extended hardware.

Specifications
Rev 1.4

LateralWorks A2 CPU (VCE support, 1 group, integrated)
Dual layer 3D screen, 24 pixels (4x width 6x height, 2x vision depth)
Transparent case (3x length, 6x width,  4x height footprint) -- comes in Indigo, Ruby, or Graphite colors officially
Dual stereo speakers
200 event hard drive (2x block)
ROM reader (supports 1x2f or dual 1x1f ROMs)
IcyDesktop OS 3.0
Includes MicroBlock Pro-Keyboard (transparent black with chrome button finish)



More Content
MicroBlock actively builds hardware and software for this device to extend its capabilities.

Official ROMs and Hardware:

Click here to go to the ROM and Hardware topic to download software and addons for this computer!


Guides:
How to make ROMS (full developers PDF guide) (updated for rev 1.3 variable changes)

News & Updates:
Newest to oldest:

Rev 1.4 released, fixes variables by updating compatibility with the new v20 save destination.
Multirom released, 710 computers shipped (190 downloaded, plus x9 of all collection packs)
Rev 1.3 multipack released, as number of Icecubes 'shipped' hits 230
Rev 1.3 released news
Using the Icecube G3 for practical work; graph maker & projector for clan meetings
ROM developer guide release, crucial for any software maker!
Rev 1.2 Update News
Rev 1.1 Update News


Download
Select what version you want to download. The multiple computer pack includes 9 individual Icecube computers, 3 with Indigo cases, 3 with Ruby, and 3 with Graphite (these can all be changed). Please note that hardware and software is ID specific, please check the ID of the device by clicking the MB text on the back of the device.

 


Requires VCE to operate. Apart from that, uses default colors, bricks, and events.

Thank you very much for reading. I appreciate your interest. Please note that, builds like this are made for fun and serve good purpose in RP's and builds. Don't get your knickers in a twist if you don't like the idea of BLPCs.

« Last Edit: November 04, 2011, 06:46:37 PM by Sheath »

Great job. Just, great job.

Great job. Just, great job.

Thanks :D

I'm really pleased about the screen right now. It just feels so much more thoughtful and technical, and it looks so much better. Really looking forward to making software for it...

That looks really good, Think I might re-install Blockland just to test it and make "roms."

I'm working on a PDF on how to create software since you need to make use of certain variables and bricks. Give me a day or so.

I'm working on a PDF on how to create software since you need to make use of certain variables and bricks. Give me a day or so.
That's ok because I need to find my BL key...

Heh. Don't feel obligated, I just meant that to people in general since I need to have a guide out there.

Heh. Don't feel obligated, I just meant that to people in general since I need to have a guide out there.
Still need my BL code....
I forgot where I put it.


This is amazing.

Thanks.

In the meantime I have an update. Please redownload rev 1.1.

Quote
- Added VCE value to detect if the device is on or off. Use <var:nb_mbice_a2cpu:mbicepower> when using ifValue


Haha, looks like one of the colorful Macintoshes :3

Haha, looks like one of the colorful Macintoshes :3

It is based off the iMac G3, with a case that can be personalized to any color you wish.


Sheath, can you make event boardgame? I alway want that. Look at my thread of suggestion and request. I love play boardgame. I have no idea how you did make more than 10,000 event, but my sever has limit 1,000. It was 500. I did edit at pref file in m folder. How you do it? I want learn. My suggest take class learn event for me.

MicroBlock HD 1 Projector






Info
The MicroBlock HD 1 is a projector for MicroBlock computers using 24 pixel screens. Designed for use with the Icecube A2. It can be used to demonstrate things on screen to people without them having to crowd around the computer. Could be used for office RP (showing graphs made with the graph editor) or to demonstrate your own software you make to a group of people.

In a nutshell, everything on your computer screen appears on the big screen.

Usage
Turn the projector screen on by hitting the black button on the front of the device. Switch your Icecube computer on. The devices will immediately sync with each other.

If the projector screen goes blue, you have disconnected the computer from the screen (by turning the device off usually). This requires the Rev 1.1 Icecube model.

The projector by default is tuned in to ID 0 devices. You can see what ID your Icecube is by clicking the MB text on the back of the case. If you have a single computer on the server, it will sync.

Specification & Download
24 mega pixel screen (1x3 pixels, total 12x wide and 6x high)
Dual screen, 3D depth (2x depth)
Snow white case

Computer not included, only screen.

Download here
« Last Edit: September 15, 2011, 08:47:06 AM by Sheath »

Awesome!

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