Tag: the nautilus machine

1 octagonal module. 4 inputs. 4 outputs.

Problem: All 100 inputs need to be connected to all 100 outputs.

100 in. 100 out. 10,000 units. 30,000 solenoids.

10 in. 10 out. 100 units. 300 solenoids.

Llullian dial + Sacrobosco De Sphaera Mundi, Renner edition.

Arteries. Veins. Maybe. Not.

Octagonal: terrestrial. Circular: divine.

100 inputs & 100 outputs = 30,000 solenoids. 1 solenoid = 3cm cube. 30 x 30 solenoid grid = 900 solenoids & 900cm grid 3cm high. 30,000 solenoids = 34 such grids.

100 inputs. 100 outputs. An input is always mapped to an output. The output is constantly changing. An operator has an effect, but no control.

Randomiser of Nautilus Machine requires thousands of switches.

Single Point Double Throw | Double Point Double Throw.

Simplest logical unit for the randomiser.

Red = crossover. Blank = straight through.

Each unit’s (automotive indicator) relay switches path for that unit approximately twice a second.

8 inputs. 8 outputs. 16,777,216 combinations.

Indicator relays include timer that switch on and off continuously.

The indicator relay alternates power between 2 standard relays, swapping pathways.