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On/Off
Instructions
Turning On
Check Physical components
Check blades. Make sure all the blades are titling outwards.
BAD. Use your finger gently to push and rotate the blade outwards.
GOOD. All the blades should be slightly tilted outwards.
GOOD. All the blades should be slightly tilted outwards.
Turning on Mac Mini
DO Not plug in the installation power yet. Turn on Mac Mini, and run the TouchDesigner File: 10-CurrentsFestival-Final.6.toe in the 5-CurrentsFestival
Navigate in the TouchDesigner file to the following section. Music might be playing when you just opened the TouchDesigne file. It’s normal.
Make sure the Toggle Button is OFF
Plug in the installation's power
Plug the black cable into the power outlet.
You will hear a sharp noise from the motor. LED lights will flash Red, Green, Blue. That means it’s ready to run.
Toggle on TouchDesigner
Click the Toggle button on TouchDesigner
The installation should be running at this point. Hide all the cables, and Mac Mini under the table.
Turning Off
Toggling off TouchDesigner
Turn off the toggle button when the vertical bar is (or almost) solid grey.
BAD. The vertical bar on the left has a highlight. It means some blades are still on. Wait for the gray bar to turn solid dark grey.
GOOD. The vertical bar is solid dark grey. It’s safe to hit the toggle button.
Unplug the installation's power
When the TouchDesigner toggle is off, it’s safe to unplug the installation's power.
Power down the Mac Mini
When everything is off. Turn off Mac Mini.