Nodes 105 and 106
Nodes 105 and 106 are the physical bits which made their debut at the "Hello World!" exhibition. Their functions are dependent on each other, so it's best to describe them together here.
Node 105
Node 105 was an array of 6 horizontal swingarms suspended from the gallery ceiling. An 80mm computer case fan was placed at one end of each swingarm. A light sensor (phototransistor) was postitioned at the opposite end. A PD patch (via an arduino board) controlled the length of time each fan was turned on and off, creating pulses which upset the swingarms balance. The timings of these pulses were determined by data sent to the switchboard, and were capable of giving the movement of the arms a range of feel from calm and rhythmic
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Something you should know:
This project is part of the research supporting Ben Dembroski's PhD candidacy at the Glasgow School of Art. As such, any information generated during the course of correspondence or collaboration regarding this work may wind up in my PhD thesis for all the world to read. Please read the fine print and research methodology before collaborating with this project for full details what information may be disclosed, and the manner it will be presented.