LIQUID SKY
Team
Sebastián De Andraca
Diego Gajardo
Mauricio Lacrampette
Lucas Margotta
Santiago Valdivieso
Project Specifications
Liquid Sky presents itself as a portal/ritual between San Pedro de Atacama, Chile, and exhibition spaces around the world. The project creates a real-time connection through a rotating water mirror that captures and transmits sky images, enabling collective contemplation experiences.
| stack | Python - Backend and VFD control , Arduino - Interface with VFD, Raspberry Pi - Data transmission, JavaScript - User interfaces, Flask - API endpoints, Heroku - API hosting |
| control | VFD (Variable Frequency Drive) - Motor control, Custom API - Machine control and monitoring, MJPEG Streaming - Real-time video feed |
| deployment | Main Installation: San Pedro de Atacama, Chile, Exhibition Components: Water mirror machine, Control panel, Streaming display |
Components
Main VDF Control
Core control system for the rotating machine
Technology Stack
- Python
- Arduino
- Flask
- Heroku
Functionality
- VFD control via Arduino
- Custom API for machine control
- Real-time data monitoring
- Remote control capabilities
Camera Control
Automated speed control based on viewer presence
Technology Stack
- Python
- Computer Vision with OpenCV
Functionality
- Viewer presence detection
- Automatic speed adjustment
- Real-time monitoring
- API integration for control
HUD
Display panel for real-time machine monitoring
Technology Stack
- JavaScript
Functionality
- Real-time data visualization
- API data monitoring
- Streaming display integration
- Large display optimization
Speed Control
Mobile interface for manual speed control
Technology Stack
- JavaScript
Functionality
- Manual speed control
- Mobile-optimized interface
- Real-time feedback
- Direct API integration
Acknowledgments
We would like to express our gratitude to the following for their support and contributions:
- La Wayaka Current
- Nicole Waak
- Francisco Ibáñez (Studio Ibáñez)
- Miwire