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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>{{cite web|url=http://conwaylife.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=2031&start=550#p54492|title=Re: Spaceship Discussion Thread|date=January 1, 2018|author=Dave Greene|accessdate=January 28, 2018}}</ref> to launch a [[two-engine Cordership]] | In the pattern below, a trigger glider strikes a dirty seed constellation assembled by Dave Greene in January 2018,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://conwaylife.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=2031&start=550#p54492|title=Re: Spaceship Discussion Thread|date=January 1, 2018|author=Dave Greene|accessdate=January 28, 2018}}</ref> to launch a [[two-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. | ||
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Revision as of 05:02, 29 January 2018
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 two-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". Retrieved on January 28, 2018.
External links
- Trigger at the Life Lexicon