Completed universal computer-constructor

[calcyman]

Approximately three months ago, I finished building a universal computer-constructor in Life. It was recently announced on LifeNews:

http://pentadecathlon.com/lifeNews/2009/08/post.html

You can also view the corresponding LifeWiki page:

http://conwaylife.com/wiki/index.php?ti ... onstructor

I have created this forum thread so that you can discuss and/or ask questions about it.

[Extrementhusiast]

What period is it based off of? (e.g. p30, p46, p104, etc.)

[calcyman]

What period is it based off of?

Good question. It's generally considered to be period 1, because it uses stable reflectors and Herschel conduits.

[Eylrid]

Wow! Good Work Calcyman! It looks really cool! How do you use it?

[calcyman]

Wow! Good Work Calcyman! It looks really cool! How do you use it?

In order to program the computer, you simply need to alter the sequence of eaters extending to the north-west.

[Eylrid]

Wow! Good Work Calcyman! It looks really cool! How do you use it?

In order to program the computer, you simply need to alter the sequence of eaters extending to the north-west.

Ok, I see.

Do you have a script to turn 1s and 0s into the eater sequence?

[calcyman]

Do you have a script to turn 1s and 0s into the eater sequence?

No, I don't, but it shouldn't be too difficult to make one.