Merge pull request #3 from kfarr/0.0.9

Merge 0.0.9 branch into master

CHANGELOG.md

@@ -4,6 +4,20 @@ All notable changes to this project will be documented in this file.
 The format is based on [Keep a Changelog](http://keepachangelog.com/)
 and this project adheres to [Semantic Versioning](http://semver.org/).
 
+## 0.0.9 - 2017-01-14
+### Added
+- mvp of new object menu interface
+- support forward/back object switching with vive and oculus
+- use 85% axis level to trigger object scroll forward/back when using the oculus touch thumbstick
+- use preview images for next/previous objects
+- added some fun placeable objects like UFOs from https://github.com/mikelovesrobots/mmmm
+- created 2 utilities for creating object group json index and preview images (/utils)
+- added all original vox files from mmmm (/assets/vox)
+
+### Changed
+- This version only allows for placement of base plates and alien voxel objects. More placeable objects will be supported shortly.
+- New grouping prefix "bld" for building objects (renamed those objects from "obj" prefix)
+
 ## 0.0.8 - 2017-01-03
 ### Added
 - added support for loading object lists from json files instead of hardcoding in app

README.md

@@ -11,44 +11,58 @@ A-Frame project demonstrating touch controls for building a VR city scene.
 * https://raw.githubusercontent.com/kfarr/aframe-city-builder/master/assets/images/screenshot3.png
 * https://raw.githubusercontent.com/kfarr/aframe-city-builder/master/assets/images/screenshot4.png
 
-## wishlist
-* copy ada pictures to local project, ground mesh as well
-* object type switching up / down
-* use preview images for next/previous objects
-* ui to go forward / backward through the json list
-* try progressive enhancement to replace obj with baked ply after loading
-* try https://github.com/takahirox/aframe-outline component
-* have a central registry of objects (json file is fine to start) that is not in index.html file ui inspiration - https://buffy.run/model/578e438962c6c80000ea4c5e
-* support scroll right/left of objects via touch thumbstick/vive touchpad
-* load new scenes without destroying original (load by appending) - does not handle collision case
-* add some more fun placeable objects like pixel people and ufo's from <a href="https://github.com/mikelovesrobots/mmmm">mmmm</a>
-* firebase or simple db storage for scenes in json or other format
-* switch to all jquery and remove d3 dependency
-* use a proper build process to combine and minify all the various libraries
-* clear / delete (bulldozer?)
-* adopt a palette or other creative user interface to choose categories of objects, it is tiresome to scroll past many objects
-* "lazy loading" of objects only when necessary, right now all available objects are loaded at once
-* integrate with http://streetmix.net/ to generate street blocks
-* auth / storage service
-* highlight currently overlapping grid location
-* cars to follow prescribed course on roads
-* user generated objects / global object store
-* add aframe snowplay type support https://github.com/rondagdag/aframe-snow-play
-* persistent multiuser world
-* use geolocation api to with virtual citybuilder locations to create "mini second life"
-* physics
-* add sunlight day cycle as aframe component http://jeromeetienne.github.io/threex.daynight/examples/basic.html
-* try isometric view on mobile / non-vr devices (examples https://github.com/aframevr/aframe/issues/84 and http://wafi.iit.cnr.it/webvis/lab/preview.php?gist_id=07b5887a1d57b40b6065)
+## Feature Highlights
+- Place voxel objects in a fun virtual city of your creation
+- Navigate available voxel objects with a scrolling menu interface in VR
+- Place base plates for streets, grass, parks and residential lots that snap to a simple grid layout
+- Save and load your city to/from JSON format
+- Support for Oculus Touch and HTC Vive Controllers (VR headset and controllers required)
+- Convenience utilities in /utils for creating new object JSON groups for aspiring city voxel artists
 
 ## Changelog
-See here https://github.com/kfarr/aframe-city-builder/blob/master/CHANGELOG.md
+- See history of newly added features here https://github.com/kfarr/aframe-city-builder/blob/master/CHANGELOG.md
 
-## model credits:
+## Credits
 * most models made by Mike Judge, see more here: https://github.com/mikelovesrobots/mmmm
 * table http://tf3dm.com/3d-model/table-65702.html
 * tree and simple base plates created by kfarr using magicavoxel (https://ephtracy.github.io/)
 * city builder text based on https://github.com/ngokevin/kframe/blob/master/components/text/examples/vaporwave/index.html
 
+## wishlist
+NOT IN THIS RELEASE
+- object group type switching up / down
+- teleport https://chenzlabs.github.io/aframe-teleport-controls/sample/
+- create components from the useful a-frame stuff (menu switcher, save/load json, desktop dialog ui, message notification)
+- blender baking of AO texture and progressive application of AO textures after scene fully loaded
+- support for google draco object compression
+- scale large/small (and rotate?) with both grips being pressed (what would happen to undo?)
+- copy ada pictures to local project, ground mesh as well
+- add a small haptic feedback see: https://github.com/imgntn/jBow/blob/ab2d254f288c563f33e6ed745e41a72ee2b7f759/components/bow-and-arrow.js#L163
+- aframe city website - have a central registry of objects (json file is fine to start) that is not in index.html file ui inspiration - https://buffy.run/model/578e438962c6c80000ea4c5e -> this could be done without a server -> use a git based site builder service. register this as aframe.city
+- try progressive enhancement to replace obj with baked ply after loading
+- load new scenes without destroying original (load by appending) - does not handle collision case
+- add support for google draco object compression
+- add some clouds
+- send a VR postcard to facebook / social media
+- add sunlight day cycle as aframe component http://jeromeetienne.github.io/threex.daynight/examples/basic.html
+- firebase or simple db storage for scenes in json or other format
+- use a proper build process to combine and minify all the various libraries
+- clear / delete (bulldozer?)
+- adopt a palette or other creative user interface to choose categories of objects, it is tiresome to scroll past many objects
+- integrate with http://streetmix.net/ to generate street blocks
+- auth / storage service
+- highlight currently overlapping grid location
+- cars to follow prescribed course on roads
+- user generated objects / global object store
+- add aframe snowplay type support https://github.com/rondagdag/aframe-snow-play
+- persistent multiuser world
+- use geolocation api to with virtual citybuilder locations to create "mini second life"
+- physics
+- try isometric view on mobile / non-vr devices (examples https://github.com/aframevr/aframe/issues/84 and http://wafi.iit.cnr.it/webvis/lab/preview.php?gist_id=07b5887a1d57b40b6065)
+- add non-flat lowpoly terrain like this example https://playcanvas.com/
+
+
+
 ## future cool objects to add
 * more cool vehicles
 * flying things

assets/obj/piano.mtl → assets/environment/env_arrow.mtl

@@ -5,4 +5,4 @@ illum 1
 Ka 0.000 0.000 0.000
 Kd 1.000 1.000 1.000
 Ks 0.000 0.000 0.000
-map_Kd piano.png
+map_Kd env_arrow.png