The program is a mobile physics laboratory: here the designer can visually reproduce any law of physics. To do this, various items have been added to the catalog, which differ from each other in weight, density, slip performance and other physical parameters. Available objects can be configured in detail, thereby building full-fledged chain reactions. After the construction is completed, the model is saved as a picture or an interactive project.
Program functionality
When you first start Algodoo, a blank sheet opens up with a green landscape and a blue sky. At will, the canvas can be changed: in different conditions, objects and machines will interact differently. Tests are carried out both on a flat and on an inclined surface, which helps to better understand the mechanics of the movement of some figures and the laws of physics that explain it. You can also change the scale of the location by zooming in or out with the help of special buttons.
Convenient management is one of the main advantages of the editor. Objects are easily placed on the field with two fingers. In addition, the program has a detailed toolbar, where there are buttons for rotating, stretching, painting objects, as well as function buttons that allow you to interact with files.
Features and Benefits
A distinctive feature of the application is a huge number of parameters for each object. You can customize items endlessly, which allows you to create any physical model. The main tools for working with figures, spare parts and mechanisms include changing the size, color, speed of movement, etc. If necessary, the user can fix individual objects in one place, preventing their unauthorized movement.
Special Scenarios
The Algodoo editor is designed not only for learning, but also for fun: for this reason, pre-installed scenes have been added to the program, similar to short and simple mini-games. The most popular scene is the Marble Race, the essence of which is a race between rolling balls. The user places several spheres on the field and the competition starts, and the application randomly determines the winner. The conditions of the competition can be changed by complicating the obstacle course with jumps or obstacles.
Analogues for Android
Algodoo is currently not available for download on Android devices. As a replacement, users can install a similar application: Powder Game.
