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This is a project page for ideas, notes and research related to a project in conjunction with Load of Fun to create a Low Res display for the roof of the building.
  
 
The idea is to do something along the lines of [http://www.blinkenlights.net/?language=de Blinkenlights] or [http://graffitiresearchlab.com/?page_id=72#video GRL Drive-In GIF Theater].
 
The idea is to do something along the lines of [http://www.blinkenlights.net/?language=de Blinkenlights] or [http://graffitiresearchlab.com/?page_id=72#video GRL Drive-In GIF Theater].

Revision as of 21:13, 4 August 2009

This is a project page for ideas, notes and research related to a project in conjunction with Load of Fun to create a Low Res display for the roof of the building.

The idea is to do something along the lines of Blinkenlights or GRL Drive-In GIF Theater.

Some initial ideas:

  • Create a standard screen (something like 4:3 or 16:9)
  • Create a marquee style display which is longer and extends along the edge of the building.
  • Create a cylindrical display. This seems the most unique. Also it has the advantage of being visible from all angles.

I did a mock up a couple of variations of the cylindrical display. The dimensions are 16 x 72 pixels and 24 x 72 pixels. You can view the video at vimeo. Both of these display could be done for around $3500 if we kept the cost per pixel under $3 and $2 respectively. This of course does not include structures costs and a computer and other electronics.

Any thoughts?