Visual Studio Express Team WebLog : Coding 4 Fun

Introduction to Programming LEGO MINDSTORMS

VSExpress — Mon, 12 Jun 2006 19:58:00 GMT

Ever wanted to build your own robot? Using the LEGO MINDSTORMS kit, and the Microsoft .NET Interface, you can start experimenting with robotics and control your robot from your PC, automatically maneuver around obstacles, and even play music!

Check it out at Coding4Fun!

Upgrade Your Game!

VSExpress — Wed, 17 May 2006 22:34:00 GMT

"wcha-wcha-wcha"

I know you recognize that sound - that's right, Ms. Pac-Man and all your favorite arcade games are back! If you register your copy of Visual Studio Express, you could win your own Namco arcade game machine.

Unleash the arcade in your PC and learn how to write your own arcade games using the Visual Studio Express Editions. The Game Resource Center includes tutorials and videos to walk you through creating games like Tiny Tennis, Space Blitz, and Crusader.

Check it out at UpgradeYourGame.com

Coding Basics - Express Webcast Series

VSExpress — Tue, 02 May 2006 19:34:00 GMT

We've compiled a mix of live and on-demand webcasts specifically for Visual Studio Express Edition users. Tune in and learn how to create a Rocket Commander game, program your Lego Mindstorms robot, host your own website, understand your SQL Server Express database, and much more!

Coding Basics: Tools for the Hobbyist Developer

Coding4Fun: What's Playing?

VSExpress — Sat, 25 Mar 2006 00:49:00 GMT

Interfacing Your Media with an External LCD Panel
Create an application that will determine the song currently playing in either Windows Media Player or iTunes and output the title, artist name, album and song length to an LCD panel.

Coding4Fun: Creating a Wallpaper Cycler

VSExpress — Fri, 24 Mar 2006 23:14:00 GMT

Arian Kulp's Wallpaper Cycler
Create a wallpaper changer for your desktop! Put your favorite images into a folder and this application will automatically cycle through these images each time it starts.