Is anyone using @GlowScript_Code or VPython in the AP Physics space?

By popular demand, arrows with round cross sections are now available! See Help. “round: By default, round is False and the arrow has a square cross-section. If round is True, it has a circular cross-section. The round attribute cannot be changed after creating the arrow. “

VPython is really great. One minute you're wondering what it's like to play baseball in the artificial gravity of an O'Neill cylinder. A few minutes later, you have a simulation of projectile motion with Coriolis and centrifugal forces with plots and everything.

VPython 7.6.2 has been available for some time. I completely forgot to announce it here.

BIG NEWS: Effective immediately, GlowScript will be referred to as Web VPython. This is to avoid confusion with other languages named “GlowScript.” Please make appropriate updates! webvpython.org should now work.

@WebVPyton THBBBBBT! We’re a bit jealous here. “VPython” is taken by someone who apparently hasn’t tweeted since 2010. I wonder if @TwitterSupport could free up that handle for us? How ‘bout it y’all?

You can now access webvpython.org with https:// so you can update your bookmarks!

NEW: It is now possible to use the download() function to write a file to your Downloads folder. glowscript.org/docs/VPythonDo…

Via Sherwood and Steve Spicklemire: VPython 7.6.3 has dropped! Currently works w/Python 3.8, 3.9, 3.10. To Install: conda install -c vpython vpython or pip install vpython To Update: conda update -c vpython vpython or pip install -U vpython

From Sherwood: When you click "Share or export this program" you now should see a link to download an HTML file containing your transpiled JavaScript program, which can be loaded into a browser and the program should run.

Physics YouTuber Mr. P Solver has finally discovered VPython! youtu.be/MtG9cueB548

BREAKING!!!!!!

Should I make a presence on Mastodon?

Great update by Veritasium to his original (excellent) video on energy transmission in a circuit. The shout-out to M&I is quite appreciated (VPython, Aaron Titus). Definitely watch his if you teach circuits #ITeachPhysics youtu.be/oI_X2cMHNe0

NEW: VPython 7.6.4 released! Thanks to Steve Spicklemire, Matt Craig, and John Coady. Also a new release of juperlab 3.14. See the changelog at github.com/vpython/vpytho… and get help on Groups at groups.google.com/g/vpython-users

I hope your semester is off to a great start! Let us know how you're using VPython by tweeting about your activities, labs, assignments, research, etc. and tagging us! The community needs you! #ITeachPhysics

If Web VPython and VPython were to move to Mastodon, would you prefer two feeds or one for both entities? Does it matter?