Completed universal computer-constructor
Completed universal computer-constructor
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.
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.
What do you do with ill crystallographers? Take them to the mono-clinic!
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Re: Completed universal computer-constructor
What period is it based off of? (e.g. p30, p46, p104, etc.)
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Re: Completed universal computer-constructor
Good question. It's generally considered to be period 1, because it uses stable reflectors and Herschel conduits.What period is it based off of?
What do you do with ill crystallographers? Take them to the mono-clinic!
Re: Completed universal computer-constructor
Wow! Good Work Calcyman! It looks really cool! How do you use it?
Re: Completed universal computer-constructor
In order to program the computer, you simply need to alter the sequence of eaters extending to the north-west.Wow! Good Work Calcyman! It looks really cool! How do you use it?
What do you do with ill crystallographers? Take them to the mono-clinic!
Re: Completed universal computer-constructor
Ok, I see.calcyman wrote:In order to program the computer, you simply need to alter the sequence of eaters extending to the north-west.Wow! Good Work Calcyman! It looks really cool! How do you use it?
Do you have a script to turn 1s and 0s into the eater sequence?
Re: Completed universal computer-constructor
No, I don't, but it shouldn't be too difficult to make one.Do you have a script to turn 1s and 0s into the eater sequence?
What do you do with ill crystallographers? Take them to the mono-clinic!