# v2 Development

**URL:** https://forums.kinograph.cc/c/v2-progress-updates/29.md

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## [About the v2 Development category](https://forums.kinograph.cc/t/about-the-v2-development-category/1573)

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**Author:** [@matthewepler](https://forums.kinograph.cc/u/matthewepler)\
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Progress and updates regarding each phase of version 2’s development will be posted here. Each milestone will have its own topic on the forums for detailed updates.

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## [Kinograph v2 update on Youtube Channel](https://forums.kinograph.cc/t/kinograph-v2-update-on-youtube-channel/2336)

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**Author:** [@Jitterfactor](https://forums.kinograph.cc/u/Jitterfactor)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 25, 2023, 8:18pm UTC](https://forums.kinograph.cc/t/kinograph-v2-update-on-youtube-channel/2336 "2023-02-25T20:18:03Z")

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In case anyone missed it, Matthew posted a Kinograph update for April 2022. I haven’t seen any mention about it on the forum so maybe few people are aware… Anyways, it was very cool to see some working parts of the v2 i…

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## [Any New on Version 02 Development](https://forums.kinograph.cc/t/any-new-on-version-02-development/2381)

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**Author:** [@0Vicmizzy](https://forums.kinograph.cc/u/0Vicmizzy)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [February 6, 2023, 12:53pm UTC](https://forums.kinograph.cc/t/any-new-on-version-02-development/2381 "2023-02-06T12:53:40Z")

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Just wanted to check in and see if there was any new news or movement on the Version 02 build? I’d like to start ordering supplies for my build, but wanted to hold off until we got the latest info. I know the last post s…

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## [\[v2 dev\] Milestone 3 - Lighting](https://forums.kinograph.cc/t/v2-dev-milestone-3-lighting/1576)

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**Author:** [@matthewepler](https://forums.kinograph.cc/u/matthewepler)\
**Replies:** 42\
**Last updated:** [May 13, 2021, 6:31pm UTC](https://forums.kinograph.cc/t/v2-dev-milestone-3-lighting/1576 "2021-05-13T18:31:36Z")

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Summary Lighting has a big impact on how a film’s visual information is recorded digitally. We want to make sure we have a light source that is as neutral as possible in color and which is also designed to deliver an ev…

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## [Kinograph v2 build, timing in the 2021 calendar?](https://forums.kinograph.cc/t/kinograph-v2-build-timing-in-the-2021-calendar/1889)

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**Author:** [@bryancolvinfilm](https://forums.kinograph.cc/u/bryancolvinfilm)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 16, 2020, 4:51pm UTC](https://forums.kinograph.cc/t/kinograph-v2-build-timing-in-the-2021-calendar/1889 "2020-12-16T16:51:38Z")

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Ive begun shooting super16 every weekend. For now I’m eating the cost for scanning at a facility but I am very interested in building a kinograph even if its prototype phase. I’ve been eyeing this project for years and …

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## [\[v2 dev\] Milestone 2 - Frame Detection](https://forums.kinograph.cc/t/v2-dev-milestone-2-frame-detection/1578)

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**Author:** [@matthewepler](https://forums.kinograph.cc/u/matthewepler)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [February 4, 2020, 12:46pm UTC](https://forums.kinograph.cc/t/v2-dev-milestone-2-frame-detection/1578 "2020-02-04T12:46:13Z")

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Summary A series of tests to determine the best method for detecting and triggering the capture of a frame. The results should reveal a design that is most likely to give consistent results given a variety of film stock…

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## [\[v2 dev\] Milestone 1 - PCB Design](https://forums.kinograph.cc/t/v2-dev-milestone-1-pcb-design/1574)

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**Author:** [@matthewepler](https://forums.kinograph.cc/u/matthewepler)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [February 4, 2020, 12:45pm UTC](https://forums.kinograph.cc/t/v2-dev-milestone-1-pcb-design/1574 "2020-02-04T12:45:46Z")

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Summary Translation of current wiring into manufacturable PCB board. Currently the wiring for all of Kinograph’s electronics was done manually. This is very time consuming and error-prone for anyone else building a Kin…

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## [\[v2 dev\] Milestone 4 - Machine UX](https://forums.kinograph.cc/t/v2-dev-milestone-4-machine-ux/1577)

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**Author:** [@matthewepler](https://forums.kinograph.cc/u/matthewepler)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [January 5, 2020, 5:16pm UTC](https://forums.kinograph.cc/t/v2-dev-milestone-4-machine-ux/1577 "2020-01-05T17:16:02Z")

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Summary Improvements to interface to improve usability. This will include at a minimum: rewind, visual feedback on scanned frames, lighting adjustment controls. The use of a Kinograph should be easy and intuitive. The …

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## [\[v2 dev\] Milestone 7 - Build/Install Colgate Machine](https://forums.kinograph.cc/t/v2-dev-milestone-7-build-install-colgate-machine/1581)

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**Author:** [@matthewepler](https://forums.kinograph.cc/u/matthewepler)\
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**Last updated:** [October 17, 2019, 6:23pm UTC](https://forums.kinograph.cc/t/v2-dev-milestone-7-build-install-colgate-machine/1581 "2019-10-17T18:23:29Z")

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Summary Delivery of full Kinograph at Colgate University. To be built with university library staff and in conjunction with accompanying acdaemic events focused on archival subjects. Required: parts, materials, tools…

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## [\[v2 dev\] Milestone 6 - Build/Install TWN Machine](https://forums.kinograph.cc/t/v2-dev-milestone-6-build-install-twn-machine/1580)

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**Author:** [@matthewepler](https://forums.kinograph.cc/u/matthewepler)\
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**Last updated:** [October 17, 2019, 6:21pm UTC](https://forums.kinograph.cc/t/v2-dev-milestone-6-build-install-twn-machine/1580 "2019-10-17T18:21:35Z")

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Summary Delivery of full Kinograph at Third World Newsreel. To be built with XFR Collective and TWN staff. Testing of Kinograph on TWN films. Required: parts, materials, tools for building Kinograph on-site Delivera…

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## [\[v2 dev\] Milestone 5 - Revisions and Testing](https://forums.kinograph.cc/t/v2-dev-milestone-5-revisions-and-testing/1579)

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**Author:** [@matthewepler](https://forums.kinograph.cc/u/matthewepler)\
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**Last updated:** [October 17, 2019, 6:20pm UTC](https://forums.kinograph.cc/t/v2-dev-milestone-5-revisions-and-testing/1579 "2019-10-17T18:20:37Z")

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Summary Extensive testing with more films. As issues or opportunities for improvements are discovered, they will be ranked by priority and scheduled for work within this period. Required: more films Deliverables b…
