Re: [vcf-midatlantic] Wall exhibit for our hallway
On Thu, 8/18/16, Evan Koblentz via vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic@lists.vintagecomputerfederation.org> wrote:
I'd like to put some kind of large, nice-looking, interactive exhibit on the wall in the hallway by our museum. Perhaps something that shows how data is created, processed, and outputted in an electronic digital computer, regardless of whether it's a modern system or an old one. Something where kids can press a button, watch the circuit make a decision, and follow along as the lights change leading to some result.
Looking for serious/constructive feedback from people who are willing to actually do work. That should narrow the replies. :)
Looks like you narrowed the replies beyond your wildest expectations, Evan. :) Although it's a little different than what you described, I've been thinking about something along these lines for the hallway at the university based on the ENIAC simulator. I'm still contemplating the details, but the hardware would amount to a big screen TV, a Raspberry Pi, and some buttons. It may not be visually stimulating enough, but maybe it'll solicit some other ideas. BLS
How about some conductive paint attached to surface mount LEDs and set up to simulate logic gates? Interactive and instructive, if not extremely visually appealing. I'd be willing to do a mini proof of concept at home and then propose a larger installation if feasible. Dean On Saturday, August 20, 2016, Brian L. Stuart via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic@lists.vintagecomputerfederation.org> wrote:
On Thu, 8/18/16, Evan Koblentz via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic@lists.vintagecomputerfederation.org <javascript:;>> wrote:
I'd like to put some kind of large, nice-looking, interactive exhibit on the wall in the hallway by our museum. Perhaps something that shows how data is created, processed, and outputted in an electronic digital computer, regardless of whether it's a modern system or an old one. Something where kids can press a button, watch the circuit make a decision, and follow along as the lights change leading to some result.
Looking for serious/constructive feedback from people who are willing to actually do work. That should narrow the replies. :)
Looks like you narrowed the replies beyond your wildest expectations, Evan. :) Although it's a little different than what you described, I've been thinking about something along these lines for the hallway at the university based on the ENIAC simulator. I'm still contemplating the details, but the hardware would amount to a big screen TV, a Raspberry Pi, and some buttons.
It may not be visually stimulating enough, but maybe it'll solicit some other ideas.
BLS
Evan, Take a look at the brightsign.biz website. OMARC will be using their LS442 with a single large format display in the 9116 lobby, paired with a motion detector and selector buttons for content. The Brightsign HD1022 will likely do what you want over multiple displays. https://www.brightsign.biz/digital-signage-products/hd-product-line/hd1022 Touchscreens are also an option: http://support.brightsign.biz/hc/en-us/articles/218065307-Do-BrightSign-play... Martin On 8/21/2016 12:40 AM, Dean Notarnicola via vcf-midatlantic wrote:
How about some conductive paint attached to surface mount LEDs and set up to simulate logic gates? Interactive and instructive, if not extremely visually appealing. I'd be willing to do a mini proof of concept at home and then propose a larger installation if feasible.
Dean
On Saturday, August 20, 2016, Brian L. Stuart via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic@lists.vintagecomputerfederation.org> wrote:
On Thu, 8/18/16, Evan Koblentz via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic@lists.vintagecomputerfederation.org <javascript:;>> wrote:
I'd like to put some kind of large, nice-looking, interactive exhibit on the wall in the hallway by our museum. Perhaps something that shows how data is created, processed, and outputted in an electronic digital computer, regardless of whether it's a modern system or an old one. Something where kids can press a button, watch the circuit make a decision, and follow along as the lights change leading to some result.
Looking for serious/constructive feedback from people who are willing to actually do work. That should narrow the replies. :) Looks like you narrowed the replies beyond your wildest expectations, Evan. :) Although it's a little different than what you described, I've been thinking about something along these lines for the hallway at the university based on the ENIAC simulator. I'm still contemplating the details, but the hardware would amount to a big screen TV, a Raspberry Pi, and some buttons.
It may not be visually stimulating enough, but maybe it'll solicit some other ideas.
BLS
I think I have a touch-screen kiosk system around if someone is able to write the program/simulator. I guess it really depends on what kind of display you want. On Sunday, August 21, 2016, Martin A Flynn via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic@lists.vintagecomputerfederation.org> wrote:
Evan,
Take a look at the brightsign.biz website. OMARC will be using their LS442 with a single large format display in the 9116 lobby, paired with a motion detector and selector buttons for content.
The Brightsign HD1022 will likely do what you want over multiple displays. https://www.brightsign.biz/digital-signage-products/hd-product-line/hd1022
Touchscreens are also an option: http://support.brightsign.biz/ hc/en-us/articles/218065307-Do-BrightSign-players-support-touch-screens-
Martin
On 8/21/2016 12:40 AM, Dean Notarnicola via vcf-midatlantic wrote:
How about some conductive paint attached to surface mount LEDs and set up to simulate logic gates? Interactive and instructive, if not extremely visually appealing. I'd be willing to do a mini proof of concept at home and then propose a larger installation if feasible.
Dean
On Saturday, August 20, 2016, Brian L. Stuart via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic@lists.vintagecomputerfederation.org> wrote:
On Thu, 8/18/16, Evan Koblentz via vcf-midatlantic <
vcf-midatlantic@lists.vintagecomputerfederation.org <javascript:;>> wrote:
I'd like to put some kind of large, nice-looking, interactive exhibit on the wall in the hallway by our museum. Perhaps something that shows how data is created, processed, and outputted in an electronic digital computer, regardless of whether it's a modern system or an old one. Something where kids can press a button, watch the circuit make a decision, and follow along as the lights change leading to some result.
Looking for serious/constructive feedback from people who are willing to actually do work. That should narrow the replies. :)
Looks like you narrowed the replies beyond your wildest expectations, Evan. :) Although it's a little different than what you described, I've been thinking about something along these lines for the hallway at the university based on the ENIAC simulator. I'm still contemplating the details, but the hardware would amount to a big screen TV, a Raspberry Pi, and some buttons.
It may not be visually stimulating enough, but maybe it'll solicit some other ideas.
BLS
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On it. Thanks. On Sunday, August 21, 2016, Evan Koblentz via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic@lists.vintagecomputerfederation.org> wrote:
I'd be willing to do a mini proof of concept at home and then propose a larger installation if feasible
Yes. Do it.
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