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PixelPyros – call for sponsors

In the final run up to the first date at Nottingham GameCity, it’s about time I make one more push for sponsors. It’s a chance to have your name associated with this massive installation that’s travelling around the country. And we’re already getting some sniffing around from the TV stations, so we’re hoping it’ll get […]

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I need your help – November PixelPyros dates available

We’ve just heard that one of the PixelPyros tour locations is having trouble with its funding so may have to cancel, which could leave us with a gap in our schedule for November. So I’m asking for help – if you know any event, council or company that might want a digital interactive fireworks display […]

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PixelPyros development – working with lasers part 2

In the first part of this series, we looked at the basics of how scanning lasers work, so now we’ll cover the equipment that you need and how it all connects together. Photo: FFP Laser systems Reminder : lasers are dangerous and you can permanently damage your retina. If you’re interested in working with lasers, […]

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PixelPyros development – working with lasers part 1

Photo : Dave Wilson Over the next few weeks I’ll be working hard on new features of PixelPyros, and I thought it’d be fun to share what I’ve learned. I’m going to start with lasers. Because, well, because lasers. First, a quick word of warning: Lasers are dangerous and you can seriously damage your eyes […]

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PixelPyros digital fireworks – tour funded!

Thanks to your amazing response to my request for help finding venues, I’m excited to announce that the PixelPyros tour is now definitely happening – we have 9 dates in 5 UK cities across two months starting at the end of September. It’s been an insanely busy time – as soon as we had a […]

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PixelPyros tour – I need your help!

[UPDATE 2] We have now confirmed our Arts Council funding and 9 dates in 5 cities! More details. [UPDATE]I’ve been overwhelmed by interest today, and we’re currently talking to people all over the country! We only have 4 slots and it looks like we’ll have to start getting choosy. If you want us to consider […]