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• Moving objects | nº 804 by Pe Lang Moving objects | nº 804 is a new installation by Pe Lang, exploring the contrasts of order and chaos. In 804 cords are spun and pulled apart as the machine pans from left to right slowly revealing order on one side and chaos on the other. "Pe Lang’s kinetic objects obey a stringent constructive optimization in which each element can be decoded with respect to its functionality. Nothing about them seems ornamental or arbitrary. Their syntax is dominated by precision and control as the framework for sophisticated aleatorics, in which order and chaos are placed in fragile balance. This happens within an intensely aestheticized context wherein each detail has a formal significance. Pe Lang came to kinetic art through experimental music and sound art. For the artist, born 1974 in Switzerland, it is a development that seems completely natural, in the sense that each sound is caused by movements of air molecules. Mechanical movements are, from his perspective, nothing more than greatly slowed wave frequencies. This fundamentally musically inspired attitude can be observed in Pe Lang’s kinetic systems: with bewitching elegance, they harness physical forces and put them on stage. These are constructions that are as soulful as they are ingenious, and which challenge seeing, hearing and thinking equally." Text by Marc Wellmann Components:  Gear-motor, cords, single-axis actuator, various mechanical parts Project […]
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• Quantum Parallelograph [Processing, Arduino, Objects] The Quantum Parallelograph is an exploratory project by Patrick Stevenson Keating examining the scientific and philosophical ideas surrounding the theory of quantum physics and multiple universes. The device delves into the multiverse, and allows users to glimpse into their "parallel lives" - to observe their alternate realities. The device uses online sources to find the "parallel lives" of users, and prints out a short statement about their "simultaneous" life in a parallel world. The dial and knob you see in the photos are used in selecting the intensity level of the search. The button sends a single photon through the glass tube and performs Young’s Double Slit experiment.  At this point the readings are taken for the particular person’s parallel lives, and printed out from the slot. Today I went back down to the Physics Department in University to speak to Dr Gary Callon who has been brilliant at helping me with the practical physics of my project.  I had told him about my project, and that I wanted to use Young’s famous double slit experiment in it.  Dr Callon had no problem in making me a new double slit slide I could use.  Whilst I was down there, I experimented with other slit slides (different numbers of slits and different spacings) which produce different results.  The closer the slits are for example the more dispersed the resulting interference pattern will be. more.. The project originally included two components, the device you see in the photographs and a computer running Processing connected to Arduino with Xbee connection back to the device. At later stage Patrick was able to streamline the electronics and remove the need for Processing. Instead the final model uses a WiFly shield with arduino which can connect directly to the internet and use PHP to extract the online information about different people's "parallel lives". The salvaged printer was also used in the device, striped back as far as possible to fit within the custom made casing. The casing for the model was created using SolidWorks and 3D printed by CA Models workshop in Stirling. I have always loved physics for its capacity to alter how I view the world around me, and its ability to excite. Quantum Physics, and particularly Professor Deutsch’s work, are perfect examples of this. Some of the concepts are almost impossible to imagine, but through experimentation it becomes possible to see how they are true. Aside from the intrinsically fascinating nature of the science itself, I am very interested in how scientific principles like the Hugh Everett theory, translate into everyday life and impact our lives subliminally. For more information on the making + technical details see Patrick's blog. Project Page /found […]
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• Collaborative Instrument [Objects] Created by Matt West, Collaborative Instrument is a music instrument that requires two people to play: one to control the pitch and the other to control the rhythm. Rather than attempting to engineer together mechanisms and parts of existing instruments, such as a keyboard, I'm using simple electronics to divide the two basic functions mentioned above. Then I'll design the casing, intending to extend the division of the two functions and experiment with how both musicians communicate with one another. Early prototype videos below. During his final year at Goldsmiths, University of London studying BA design, Matt designed objects that encourage musicians to aim for and achieve the small steps towards perfection by producing instruments that physically train, force collaboration and demand creativity. This work comes from a dissatisfaction with his own musical ability and commitment to rehearsing. Matt likes to work with objects, graphics and even food, with all projects stemming from personal interest, excitement and intrigue. (source) (via […]
• Fine Collection of Curious Sound Objects [Processing] The installation includes six exhibits, at first sight looking trivial, each object incorporates a very unique ability. Each is accompanied with a little story, all completely concealing the existence of technical components such as speakers or sensors, only small connection ports as well as the uniform black finishing point to thier unusual abilities. Watch video below for demo. In form and functionalty all these exhibits pursue John Maeda’s „Simplicity“. They are enjoying to use, they are surprising and one wants to explore and investigate them. This is a project by Georg Reil and Kathy Scheuring, January 2010 at the University of Applied Sciences Würzburg-Schweinfurt. Built with Processing and […]
• Precious [Objects] Created by Breakfast, Precious is a bike, currently making it's way across the US to benefit LIVESTRONG®. Starting at the Atlantic and ending at the Pacific, Precious will spend 3 months riding across the country sharing his thoughts, experiences, body temperature and much more. Fitted with a brain of wires, circuits and whole lot of code, the bike will use it's new senses to share what it feels. To gather all of the data from the bike, the team developed a Arduino based device to capture temperature, humidity, grade, speed, cadence (pedal rotation), direction and GPS. The device takes several readings from each sensor, then sends the average values via text message using a cellular module. We utilized the Twitter API to receive and parse the text messages, which are then analyzed by our servers. In order to preserve battery life (we get 35+ hours on a single charge), the device wakes itself up every 5 minutes to check readings and submit data. The rider can also hit a button on the handlebars to trigger the device to report the data for that exact moment. Once all the information reaches our servers, the "brain" really kicks in. Our servers analyze the data: how many messages have been sent so far today, the time of day, etc. This helps to ensure that every message is appropriate, both in context and timing. The servers look for patterns 24 hours a day, and if they find anything interesting, e.g. it's been 80ºF with non-stop hills for two days, it will push a message expressing the bike's feelings on the matter. Check out the site or twitter to see what's happening now. Previously: iPad Controlled Blimp [iPad, […]