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Augmented Reality "Teatrino"
Orbuculum manual (pdf)
Description
Artist: Nourathar
Title: Orbuculum
Date: 2015 - 2016
Medium: Augmented Reality
Dimensions: 48 x 59 x 45cm
Loop duration: 2'20"
1- Unpacking & Setup
Box Contents:
- Orbuculum (artwork)
- Glass sphere
- Metal grid & bolts
- Spare lamps
1.1 Open the front of the box using a screwdriver:
1.2 Unpack metal grid and box containing glass sphere:
1.3 To unpack the artwork: firmly hold the artwork where indicated and gently pull out of the box. The polystyrene sheet - placed under the artwork - will slide out of the box, together with the artwork.
Remove wrapping.
1.4 To lift the artwork: hold firmly from the top, front and back:
1.5 Carefully place the glass sphere (open-side down) in between the two metal chandeliers, at the back of the artwork. Proceed with caution to avoid damaging the reflecting glass and/ or ball. Cotton gloves are recommended to avoid leaving marks on glass items.
1.6 Screw metal grid onto the back of the artwork using bolts provided and a flat-head screwdriver:
1.7 Optional: place black curtain over grid, use magnet to fix to grid - recommended for spaces with high ambient light levels:
2- Basic operation
Requirements: Controlled light in exhibition space
Turning ON:
- Plug piece to electric grid (100 - 240V)
- Press switch on.
- Wait 20 seconds
Turning OFF: *
- Press & release red button
- Wait 10 seconds
- Turn switch off
(see WARNING below)
3- Warnings
* Warning:
Ventilation:
To ensure the durability of the electronic components, it is ver important that the piece is turned of following instructions (above)
Avoid placing the artwork over fabric or any other material which might stop the free flow of air; the ventilation system requires airflow from beneath the artwork.
4- Care & Support
Maintenance:
Preservation:
Support:
Use compressed air cleaner and / or dry cloth for both sides of reflecting glass.
Purchase of replacement screen and Raspberry Pi are recommended (see Technical Specifications below)
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5- Technical Specifications
Technology:
Warranty:
Asus VE198S LED Screen
Raspberry Pi 3 model B minicomputer
All technology included with the piece is new.
The warranty of each component is provided by its supplier.
Spare lamps are provided.
6- Concept
These works pay tribute to many early inventors, magicians and light-art pioneers from the turn of the 20th Century, who used optical illusions to tease and test the perception of the viewer. Nourathar's aim with this series of Augmented Teatrinos is to recover some of the fascination which, at that time, was felt for the magic of technology.
Orbuculum is the name given to crystal balls used in fortune telling. The eye of Horus is the symbol of magic and illusion
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