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A '''trigger'' is a [[signal]], usually a single [[glider]], that collides with a [[seed]] [[constellation]] to produce a relatively rare [[still life]] or [[oscillator]], or an output [[spaceship]] or other signal. The constellation is destroyed or damaged in the process, unlike a [[circuit]] or [[reflector]] which recovers completely and can be re-used. | A '''trigger''' is a [[signal]], usually a single [[glider]], that collides with a [[seed]] [[constellation]] to produce a relatively rare [[still life]] or [[oscillator]], or an output [[spaceship]] or other signal. For example, all [[turner]]s and [[freeze-dried]] constellations are triggerable. The seed constellation is destroyed or damaged in the process, unlike a [[circuit]] or [[reflector]] which recovers completely and can be re-used. | ||
In the pattern below, a trigger glider strikes a dirty seed constellation assembled by Dave Greene in January 2018,<ref>{{ | In the pattern below, a trigger glider strikes a dirty seed constellation assembled by Dave Greene in January 2018,<ref>{{LinkForumThread|f=2|t=2031|p=54492|title=Re: Spaceship Discussion Thread|date=January 1, 2018|author=Dave Greene|accessdate=January 28, 2018|format=ref}}</ref> to launch a [[2-engine Cordership]]. | ||
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"Trigger" is also used when a spaceship reacts with another object to cause a reaction to occur whenever desired (but perhaps only at particular intervals). The object being triggered lies dormant until the reaction is required | "Trigger" is also used when a spaceship reacts with another object to cause a reaction to occur whenever desired (but perhaps only at particular intervals). The object being triggered lies dormant until the reaction is required. | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
Latest revision as of 16:45, 3 November 2022
A trigger is a signal, usually a single glider, that collides with a seed constellation to produce a relatively rare still life or oscillator, or an output spaceship or other signal. For example, all turners and freeze-dried constellations are triggerable. The seed constellation is destroyed or damaged in the process, unlike a circuit or reflector which recovers completely and can be re-used.
In the pattern below, a trigger glider strikes a dirty seed constellation assembled by Dave Greene in January 2018,[1] to launch a 2-engine Cordership.
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"Trigger" is also used when a spaceship reacts with another object to cause a reaction to occur whenever desired (but perhaps only at particular intervals). The object being triggered lies dormant until the reaction is required.
References
- ↑ Dave Greene (January 1, 2018). Re: Spaceship Discussion Thread (discussion thread) at the ConwayLife.com forums
External links
- Trigger at the Life Lexicon