RECEIVER 2

Receiver 2

YEAR: 2001
ROLE: Mechanistic (Consulting)

PROJECT DATA

This record has been upgraded to the Hyperspace Protocol.

Group: Other

The Challenge

Context: The internet on your TV. Before Smart TVs existed.

Receiver 1 “Galaxy” was the launch vehicle for the WebTV service.

  • Cost: We had to ship a full computer with a modem for under $200.
  • Thermals: Passive cooling only. No fans allowed in the living room.

Project Artifacts

:::note[Specs]

  • Modem: 33.6k
  • Video: Composite / S-Video :::