glowing cells
2026 · GENERATIVE ART · AUDIO REACTIVE · PHYSICAL COMPUTING
real-time generative visual system driving a 64×64 RGB LED matrix panel. visuals authored in TouchDesigner, streamed live via ArtNet over WiFi. responds to audio input: spectrum analyser, beat-reactive metaballs, scrolling text.
also runs standalone on Raspberry Pi Zero 2W — no computer required. five effects implemented in Python: generative noise, fluid metaballs, audio-reactive spectrum bars, scrolling text marquee, bass-triggered metaball.
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tools: TouchDesigner, Python, Raspberry Pi Zero 2W, Waveshare P2 64×64 HUB75E LED Panel, Adafruit RGB Matrix Bonnet, ArtNet
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it almost didn't work. twice.
read what broke and what fixed it.