This is more or less a proof of concept for the users' interface, as well as a demonstration of state change while users interact (or don't!) with her. Along with the two pushbuttons, the LCD object in Max will likely be the only interface that the users will have. I'm probably going to display LCD on a separate monitor next to the fish tank. This allows me to position my computer more conveniently to hook things up, and it frees up a lot of space for the buttons.