Step by Step Phenakistoscope

2013, interactive device

Fenaquistoscopi pas a pas (step by step phenakistoscope) is an implementation of the optical toy of the XIX Century. Using Arduino and a stepper motor it is possible to achieve mechanical shutter and to control parameters such as number of stops per revolution, speed of revolution, still time of each stop and direction. Inspired by the work of Toshio Iwai.

Prototype developed thanks to a grant by Telenoika (Ajuts a la producció i a la recerca Telenoika 2013).