Kilopixel with Ben Holmen
Ben Holmen stops by to chat about his Kilopixel project: a physical display that intentionally updates slowly and allows for collaborative pixel art creation.
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- (00:00) - Introduction to Ben Holmen
- (02:48) - The Kilopixel Project
- (06:17) - Technical Challenges and Innovations
- (10:52) - Understanding G Code and CNC
- (13:23) - Web Application and Collaboration
- (17:47) - Pixel Prototyping and Material Challenges
- (21:51) - Innovative Pixel Mechanisms
- (26:14) - Exploring Location-Specific Pixels
- (28:14) - The Laborious Process of Pixel Art
- (33:41) - Bringing the Project to Life
- (39:14) - Connecting with the Online Community
All things Ben:
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https://bsky.app/profile/benholmen.com
https://sideprojectpodcast.com
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Guest
Ben Holmen
Big tall anti-entropy machine. Software engineer + general maker, always curious about everything Wisconsin, USA