How to install DOGWALK 1.0.2 on a Chromebook

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In this guide, we'll walk you through the process of installing DOGWALK on your Chromebook. DOGWALK is an open-source animated film project created by the Blender Studio, showcasing the capabilities of Blender's real-time rendering engine, EEVEE. While it's primarily a tech demo, it offers an interactive experience that Chromebook users can now enjoy.

Before You Begin

Please note that DOGWALK may run with some lag on Chromebooks, depending on your device's specifications. This is due to the resource-intensive nature of real-time rendering. If you experience significant performance issues, you may want to consider running it on a more powerful machine.

Prerequisites

Before we start the installation process, ensure that your Chromebook has Linux app support enabled. If you haven't done this yet, follow these steps:

  1. Go to your Chromebook's Settings
  2. Click on "Advanced" in the left panel
  3. Select "Developers"
  4. Turn on "Linux development environment (Beta)"
  5. Follow the on-screen instructions to set up Linux

Installation Steps

Once you have Linux apps enabled, follow these steps to install DOGWALK:

  1. Open the Linux terminal from your app menu
  2. Copy and paste the following command to download the DOGWALK package:
wget https://studio.blender.org/download-source/files/e7/56/e75606adf8b311e4c8a5a28e16a5512a-38.zip
  1. Unzip the downloaded package with this command:
unzip e75606adf8b311e4c8a5a28e16a5512a-38.zip
  1. Make the DOGWALK executable with the following command:
chmod 777 dogwalk-linux/dogwalk.x86_64
  1. To launch DOGWALK, use this command:
./dogwalk-linux/dogwalk.x86_64 fixedvblank_mode=0

You'll need to use this last command every time you want to run DOGWALK.

Video Tutorial

For a visual guide through this process, please refer to the video tutorial below:

Additional Resources

For more detailed instructions, you can refer to this Google Doc used in the tutorial.

To learn more about the DOGWALK project and see other works from Blender Studio, visit their official site.

Troubleshooting

If you encounter any issues during the installation or while running DOGWALK, here are a few tips:

  • Ensure your Chromebook's software is up to date
  • Restart your Chromebook and try the installation process again
  • If the game is too laggy, try closing other applications to free up system resources
  • Check that you've correctly copied all commands, paying attention to spaces and special characters

If you're still experiencing problems, feel free to leave a comment on the YouTube video, and we'll do our best to assist you.

Conclusion

Installing DOGWALK on your Chromebook opens up a world of possibilities for experiencing cutting-edge 3D animation technology. While it may not run perfectly on all devices, it's an excellent way to push your Chromebook's capabilities and explore the potential of open-source animation projects.

For more information about Chromebooks and their capabilities, check out our guide to Chromebooks with Linux App support and our Chromebook comparison and Buyers Guide.

Enjoy exploring DOGWALK on your Chromebook!

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