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FireMonkey on CrossFireX

December 4, 2011
by Simon J Stuart
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FireMonkey problems on CrossFireX

I don’t know how many of you out there are testing/running FireMonkey applications (HD or 3D) on a CrossFireX graphics setup, but if you have I’m interested to know if you’re experiencing the same issues I have. When running any … Continue reading

May 13, 2011
by Simon J Stuart
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Primitive Hand and Fingertip detection with TKinect and Delphi

Yesterday, I received a comment here on my blog from a Mr. Victory Fernandes. Victory (which is an awesome name) is a professional Delphi developer based in Brazil. When he’s not programming, he rides motorcycles (just like me)… so in a sense we’re kindred spirits in our work, and our bikes… Continue reading

TKinect - Depth Tracking

January 14, 2011
by Simon J Stuart
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TKinect – Real Depth, Real Possibilities!

For those who aren’t already aware, TKinect was updated on the SVN repository on Friday 14th January 2011. It now includes a means of determining the real distance of any point on the Depth image… The code sample above shows … Continue reading

Kinect Depth Map Gradient

January 2, 2011
by Simon J Stuart
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TKinect for Delphi – Motion tracking in 3 Dimensions

By now we’ve all seen the fancy Depth Image output from the Kinect controller for the Xbox 360. Most immediately recognize that the various colors represent distance between the camera and various objects/boundaries within its scope, however I have yet … Continue reading

IT Security Lab's 3D TKinect for Delphi Demo

December 28, 2010
by Simon J Stuart
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TKinect for Delphi – Official page and Amazing Demos

Firstly I would like to pay a special “thank you” to Aleks of IT Security Lab for producing some amazing demos using TKinect for Delphi. The two demos he has produced showcase both 2D and 3D motion capture/tracking techniques. The … Continue reading

December 18, 2010
by Simon J Stuart
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TKinect for Delphi – Test Release on SVN

A very brief heads-up to tell you that TKinect for Delphi has been released on my Open Source SVN. Remember: at this point the code is essentially untested (I still don’t have possession of a Kinect, it’ll be here in … Continue reading

December 17, 2010
by Simon J Stuart
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TKinect for Delphi – A valuable contribution

I would like to make a special “thank you” notice to Embarcadero, my most valued source for development tools (Delphi, C++, Delphi Prism, RadPHP and much more), for their amazing donation of a Microsoft Kinect Controller. This contribution allows me … Continue reading

December 14, 2010
by Simon J Stuart
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TKinect for Delphi – Code Examples

Anyone out there familiar with header translations and linking of DLLs to provide additional (external) functionality to your Delphi application(s) will no doubt be familiar with the concept of External Methods: functions and procedures existing outside of your application with … Continue reading

December 13, 2010
by Simon J Stuart
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TKinect for Delphi – Testers Wanted!

I’ve noticed a significant volume of interest in TKinect for Delphi, and I just want to remind you that I’m desperately seeking people with access to a Kinect controller and Windows 7. If you meet those requirements and are willing … Continue reading

July 22, 2010
by Simon J Stuart
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AGE Development: The Fundamental Logic and the VFS

Different game engines have different logical structures. Some game engines work on the principals of Entity Types which encapsulate all of the Assets which compose that Entity Type. Other games engines separate the Entity Types from the Assets of which they are composed. AGE takes the latter approach! Continue reading