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January 3, 2006
Primitive Pixels
Random Screen is a dynamic display that simulates pixel blocks. The difference here is that there's no LCD or even electricity. This is all created thermodynamically with tea lights and beer cans.
Each of the 12 X 12 cm pixels are built as separate modules. A tea light candle controls each pixel. The rising heat turns a modified beer can cut to trap the hot air. Only one side of the can is cut out so it simulates the pixel turning off and on. The more heat, the faster the beer can turns.
check out the video
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