BigPixel Display

Description

BigPixel is a large and beautiful lighting display made of up-cycled one gallon empty plastic water jugs. The lightweight and modular design allows for easy transport and assembly into different shapes.

This innovative installation transforms recycled materials into a stunning interactive display system, demonstrating the creative potential of sustainable design while providing a versatile platform for digital art and gaming experiences.

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Technical Details

• Dimensions: 2x2-1/2x1 foot panels make a modular system, configurable to various sizes
• Materials: Up-cycled one-gallon plastic water jugs and coraplast frames, LED lighting, custom electronics
• Interactivity: Programmable LED matrix for games, animations, and visual displays
• Technology: LED matrix control via ESP-32 running as ArtNet node, real-time graphics rendering, modular assembly system
• Fabrication Time: 12 months
• Sustainability: Built from recycled materials, demonstrating eco-friendly design principles

Placements

• Ingenuity Fest 2024, Cleveland, OH - September 2024
• Cavaliers STEM Day, Tower City, Cleveland, OH - March 16, 2025
• Guardians STEM Day, Progressive Field, Cleveland, OH - May 14, 2025
• Ingenuity Bal, Cleveland, OH - 2025
• Content Creator Camp, Cleveland Public Library, Martin Luther King Branch - May 24, 2025
• Ingenuity Fest 2025, Cleveland, OH - September 2025

Status

The BigPixel Display is currently available for installations and events. Its modular design allows for custom configurations to suit different venues and creative visions.

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