computer no. 1

computer no.1 is an 16mm projector turned computer that displays a programmed pixel-art show. echoing early computer systems that used punched paper tape for programming and data transmission, cpu no.1 uses a looping 16mm film and hacked light sensors to create a low-fidelity image. the animated program drives a series of geometric patterns within a 2x2 pixel tungsten bulb display. exploring the structure of image transmission, cpu. no.1 reflects the pipeline of consumption - analog to digital, code to eye - of screen based images.

@ 999 gallery

systems : kodak projector, 16mm loop approx. 130 ft, mdf projector stand (cnc cut)

              : 16mm looper (looping film rollers (99c store clothesline pully)) (glued)

              : 4 Westek SLC4CG Gray Automatic Photocell Sensor Control (hacked), 4 porcelain sockets, 4 40w incandescent bulbs, approx 100ft lamp wire

              : 2 mdf frames (cnc cut)

may 19, 2018