Apr 2015
Displayed above a pool of ferrofluid, an exotic liquid that forms sharp ‘spikes’ when affected by a magnet. a sign reading ‘ask and the predator will answer’ invited guests to speak into a microphone in front of the predator display, turning the vocalizations into magnetic charges which brought the ferrofluid to life beneath the display
Role
Technical Director
Client
Acer/Sid Lee
Credits
Video: Sid Lee
Direction: Aramique
Design: Mau Morgo
Electronics Whisperer: Ranjit Bhatnagar
Fabrication Partner: 11th Street Workshop
Tech
1x Raspberry Pi
3x Adafruit raspberry pi servo hat
32x Standard Size - High Torque - Metal Gear Servo
32x servo extension cable
32x Grade N52 CMS Magnetics® Cylindrical Neodymium Magnet Dia 1" X 1" NdFeB Rare Earth 1 Ct.
3x 5v 10amp power supply
2x Educational Innovations via amazon, 1 liter
Links
Acer and Sid Lee Launch the Predator with a Ferocious High-Tech Installation at Next@Acer