Chris Lomont's Seaham Project Page
Published
An art installation in the UK
<p> <img alt="" height="300" src="small/SmallTesting4.jpg" width="400" /><img alt="" height="300" src="small/SmallTesting3.jpg" width="400" /><img alt="" height="300" src="small/SmallTesting2.jpg" width="400" /><img alt="" height="300" src="small/SmallTesting1.jpg" width="400" /></p>
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<p>Two screenshots of code, which consists of about 5000 lines of C# and
some XAML for a WPF viewer: </p>
<p><img alt="" height="300" src="small/SmallCode1.jpg" width="400" /> <img alt="" height="300" src="small/SmallCode2.jpg" width="400" /></p>
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<h3>Unpacking, repair, and tuning</h3>
<p>Many LEDs got knocked loose during transit, so Gene fixed them as I
polished the software. The artist and I sat and went through the various
visualizations, tuning the colors and speed and frequencies, until all were
happy.</p>
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<p><img alt="" height="300" src="small/SmallInstall1.jpg" width="400" /><img alt="" height="400" src="small/SmallTuning2.jpg" width="300" /><img alt="" height="300" src="small/SmallTuning4.jpg" width="400" /><img alt="" height="400" src="small/SmallTuning3.jpg" width="300" /><img alt="" height="400" src="small/SmallTuning1.jpg" width="300" /></p>
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<p>Then we stayed overnight in Durham, which had lots of neat architecture
and places to walk.</p>
<p><img alt="" height="300" src="small/SmallDurham.jpg" width="400" /></p>
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<h3>Installation</h3>
<p>Once we were satisfied the device was working well, we set about
attaching it to the column. Locals Dean Cook and Simon Bennett were
indispensible help. </p>
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<p>First we needed many holes for sttachment and for power/control wires:</p>
<p><img alt="" height="400" src="small/SmallInstall2.jpg" width="300" /><img alt="" height="300" src="small/SmallInstall3.jpg" width="400" /><img alt="" height="400" src="small/SmallInstall4.jpg" width="300" /></p>
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<p>Then we attached modules, one at a time, from the top down. Each module
was supported to prevent sagging by a fishing line attached through a hole
in the top. Each module was tested upon installation.</p>
<p><img alt="" height="300" src="small/SmallInstall5.jpg" width="400" /><img alt="" height="300" src="small/SmallInstall7.jpg" width="400" /><img alt="" height="300" src="small/SmallInstall6.jpg" width="400" />
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<p>All but one and then all modules installed!</p>
<p> <img alt="" height="400" src="small/SmallInstall8.jpg" width="300" /><img alt="" height="400" src="small/SmallInstall9.jpg" width="300" /></p>
<h3>The End</h3>