DIY

The world's most unhinged video wall (made out of Chromebooks)

A student-led project transforms discarded school Chromebooks into an innovative video wall through custom firmware, synchronized playback software, and specialized mounting hardware. The three-year journey involved overcoming technical challenges like enterprise enrollment, firmware modifications, and video synchronization across multiple screens.

The Floppotron 3.0

The Floppotron 3.0 is an upgraded computer hardware orchestra featuring 512 floppy drives, 4 scanners, and 16 hard drives that creates music through controlled mechanical noise. Using custom electronics and MIDI protocols, various computer hardware components are coordinated to produce musical tones and percussion sounds, consuming up to 1.15kW of power at peak performance.