The BlobJob controller produces data that is captured thru the three connectors on the CHNOPS studio.
In order to convert this data into a presentable form it has to be interpreted and has to create the matrix that will be the "BLOB-Art". So the matrix is the heart of the experiment examination.
The matrix is build up from a 30x30 dots square where every dot is one measurement on the two connectors at the studio. Thus every measurement cycle is conducted by two individual measurements: first the one for the color and then the measurement for the opacity. So there are 30x30=900 colored dots in the matrix.
Then the BlobJob is set to a number of matrices that are collected in a folder on the computer. Since building one matrix image takes about four minutes it is possible to combine all these images into a MP4 video file. Now we are able to see what happens thru time while CHNOPS is developing in its life cycle. It enables us to research on patterns on a Physarum polycephalum life cycle or simply create a nice BLOB-Art picture to be exposed on the wall.
It is also possible to create a MP4 movi that enables us to view the change in time and examine the patterns that will form and can easily be recognized.
CHNOPS BlobArt: Data to BlobArt
by Jos Richters
May 23
The BlobJob controller produces data that is captured thru the three connectors on the CHNOPS studio.
In order to convert this data into a presentable form it has to be interpreted and has to create the matrix that will be the "BLOB-Art". So the matrix is the heart of the experiment examination.
The matrix is build up from a 30x30 dots square where every dot is one measurement on the two connectors at the studio. Thus every measurement cycle is conducted by two individual measurements: first the one for the color and then the measurement for the opacity. So there are 30x30=900 colored dots in the matrix.
Then the BlobJob is set to a number of matrices that are collected in a folder on the computer. Since building one matrix image takes about four minutes it is possible to combine all these images into a MP4 video file. Now we are able to see what happens thru time while CHNOPS is developing in its life cycle. It enables us to research on patterns on a Physarum polycephalum life cycle or simply create a nice BLOB-Art picture to be exposed on the wall.
It is also possible to create a MP4 movi that enables us to view the change in time and examine the patterns that will form and can easily be recognized.