# Summary of #hplusroadmap IRC Discussion (June 10, 2009)

* Discussion of a filter design with specific dimensions (0.25 in x 0.3 in cross-sectional area), suggesting ongoing work on a filtration system or microfluidic device.

* Reference to an "electronic gas balloon" project that was described as feasible to build, though specific details were not elaborated in this log.

* Extensive sharing of mechatronics resources, including Northwestern University's mechatronics wiki with information on Kirchhoff's laws, lab inventory management, and vendor links: http://hades.mech.northwestern.edu/wiki/

* Discussion of bond graph modeling for dynamic systems, referencing Campbell's work "Bond Graph Based Automated Modeling for Computer-Aided Design of Dynamic Systems" and classic texts on system dynamics.

* Interest in high-powered laser applications, with one participant expressing enthusiasm about using a 100W laser for an unspecified project.

* Exploration of visualization tools and programming approaches, including OpenGL lessons, Python implementations, and particle system controllers (http://code.google.com/p/py-lepton/wiki/ParticleController).

* Mention of creative bioinformatics applications, including a "Dance Dance Revolution for DNA" game (http://www.pygame.org/project/483/) and cellular automata-based games.