px1M0d is a 8x8 matrix of 64 lamps. It can be understood as a midi-keyboard with 64 keys; each key is a lamp and can be unplugged and plugged in another key-socket, in four different directions. Px1m0d’s (from pixel-modulator) concept was created without any special purpose in mind. The motivation was to create a low-resolution display matrix out of lamps found in a rubbish dump. The additional interface functions were added in order to make it a haptic experience, a possibility to manipulate a pixel, which is usually behind the screen and out of reach for physical handling.

The board of px1m0d has 64 specially designed sockets that can hold the lamps. Each socket is made out of 4 card-sockets and a fruit-juice bottle lid as a pushbutton. An aluminium sheet protects the sockets. The board is attached to a pneumatic foot of a technical drawing table. It is adjustable in height and angle.

The making of px1m0d

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