[Grassroots-l] [OLPC-Games] Phun source code [was: Re: Physics with Python and Pygame (Chipmunk 2D Physics Engine)]

[Chris Hager]

I started a page on the wiki for comparing the engines:

  http://wiki.laptop.org/go/Physic_Engines

A major difference seems to be that box2d is more mature and 
feature-rich, but it's library has 1.7 mb, whereas Chipmunk provides 
stable and fast, basic physics within 48kb for the library.

Chris


Joshua Minor wrote:
> (re-adding phungame at gmail.com to this thread)
>
> Indeed, perhaps we can convince the Phun folks to release their source 
> in an OLPC recommended license.
> http://wiki.laptop.org/go/Licensing
>
> Phun has several features that Chipmunk does not, namely motors, 
> springs, water + buoyancy and a more sophisticated solver.  Another 
> open-source alternative, Box2D, also has motors which Chipmunk does not.
>
> -josh
>
> On Mar 12, 2008, at 9:49 PM, Nicola Larosa wrote:
>
>> Chris Hager wrote:
>>> PS: Phun seems to be interesting, but unfortunately it comes without
>>> source :(
>>
>> From the FAQ:
>>
>> "Is the source code going to be released?"
>>
>> "I'm planning on it, yes, but I haven't decided on a license or set a
>> date yet."
>>
>> http://phun.cs.umu.se/wiki/FAQ , fifth question.
>>
>> They probably need just a little more motivation. ;-)
>>
>> -- 
>> Nicola Larosa - http://www.tekNico.net/
>>
>> Forget information overload. You'll find inspiration,
>> innovation, and connection in information possibility.
>> -- Anne Truitt Zelenka, October 2007
>>
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