[vcf-midatlantic] Wall exhibit for our hallway

[Dean Notarnicola]

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 at lists.vintagecomputerfederation.org> wrote:

> On Thu, 8/18/16, Evan Koblentz via vcf-midatlantic <
> vcf-midatlantic at 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
>