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We did our analysis and prediction in two phases. In the first phase we used a concealed computer pocket (Radio-Shack PC2) to gather data on ball and rotor speed, using a program that could time the ball and wheel speeds. No attempt at prediction were made in this phase. The Pocket computer ran BASIC -- the timing routines were loaded as machine language, using "pokes". Data representing revolution times and winning number were then uploaded to an APPLE-II computer for analysis. The object of the analysis was to smooth the data points we obtained and to determine the parameters of the decay curves of the ball and rotor.

The PC2 computer was modified to interface with an APPLE II computer, (for uploading the timing data) as well as with with a speech synthesizer (to announce the predicted winning number in the second phase). Having determined these parameters from the uploaded data on the APPLE II, we typed them into the PC2 computer and loaded the prediction program. (Shown here is the PC2 computer attached to its docking station. The docking station had a four-color plotter (left) and a modem (rear).

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The Eudaemonic Pie by Thomas A. Bass

We required two experimenters for this operation during play; one to clock the ball and wheel, to enter the winning number and position on the rim of the wheel (between 12 o'clock and and 12 o'clock) Another experimenter placed the bets at the table. Communication was via infrared.

During the second phase, at the roulette table, the actual predictions were made by the PC2 computer . The speech synthesizer transmitted the wining number to the second player via an infra-red link built into each of the two experimenter's shoes.

The PC2 Computer. Interface for timing switches, landing position switches, and speech synthesizer input is via connector at right. The wires from the connector connected to various points deep withn the "works' of the computer.

Travel Kit. Large suitcase contains APPLE II and floppy disk drive; small suitcase contains PC2 and other hardware. Below is shown everything was worn by the experimenter who timed the ball and rotor.

One experimenter's shoe. The infrared receiver (in this case) is behind the wire grid in the sole.

Experimental setup for accurate measurement in the lab.

(This casino quality double-zero roulette wheel is for sale, by the way:).

This work was done by my friend Richard and me. Here is the laboratory in which we did much of it.