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A FLIP fluid simulation runs on a noisy electromechanical flip-dot display

mitxela.com 52 min read Editor score 7/10

The project puts a FLIP fluid simulation on a flip-dot display, with a detailed account of the panels, circuit boards, power system, and controls. It’s a substantial hands-on build spanning simulation and hardware, though it’s a one-off installation.

What

A FLIP fluid simulation was put on an electromechanical flip-dot display for an EMF2026 installation.

How

Each dot uses permanent magnets and polarizable cores to set its state, and retains that state without power.

Why it matters

The project uses the display’s mechanical motion to pursue audible fluid movement, unlike the author’s otherwise-silent LED simulations.

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