Introduction

The goal of this project was to create a functional miniature desktop display inspired by the 'Macrodata Refinement' computers featured in Apple TV's Severance. This build consists of two core elements: the software and the physical enclosure, both outlined below.

Feel free to email comments, suggestions, or inquiries directly to andrewchilx@gmail.com.

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I. The Software

Objectives

• Generate a randomized number grid with grouped 'bad numbers'.
• Animate and style the interface to match the aesthetics of the show.

a. The Number Grid

1	GENERATE	A NxN grid is created. Each cell is filled with a random integer between 0-9.
2	MAP	A Perlin noise map assigns smooth gradient values to the grid. This ensures numbers are naturally grouped rather than randomly scattered.
3	THRESHOLD	Each cell's value is compared to a set threshold. Values above the threshold are marked as 'bad' numbers.
4	GROUP	'Bad' numbers are grouped based on proximity. At random times, a group visible in the viewport will be activated: If hovered over, they become 'super active', extending their active time and appearing agitated. If clicked, the group 'refined', animating into a pre-determined bin and resetting as not "bad".

b. The Interface

• A moving Perlin noise map offsets each number (vertically or horizontally).
• Activated bad groups expand / contract / jitter.
• Numbers scale based on cursor position.
• Refined groups animate into bins, with a percent bar keeping track of your progress.

       

Additional Features:

• The application is cross-compatible, allowing compilation for both Linux and Raspberry Pi (ARM).
• Debug mode reveals various settings.
• Save / load configurations to / from disk (JSON).

• An 'idle' mode can be enabled to display the Lumon logo screensaver.
• Numbers animate-on when going from idle mode.
• The user can navigate the full grid using arrow and zoom keys.

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II. The Housing