Kilopixel with Ben Holmen
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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.

  • (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

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Ben Holmen
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Ben Holmen
Big tall anti-entropy machine. Software engineer + general maker, always curious about everything Wisconsin, USA