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A hypnotic ASCII kaleidoscope with mirrored symmetry, rotating patterns, palettes, and live controls.
 _  __     _      _     _                                
| |/ /__ _| | ___(_) __| | ___  ___  ___ ___  _ __   ___ 
| ' // _` | |/ _ \ |/ _` |/ _ \/ __|/ __/ _ \| '_ \ / _ \
| . \ (_| | |  __/ | (_| | (_) \__ \ (_| (_) | |_) |  __/
|_|\_\__,_|_|\___|_|\__,_|\___/|___/\___\___/| .__/ \___|
                                             |_|         
ASCII Kaleidoscope
ASCII Kaleidoscope is an interactive ASCII animation that turns plain text into endlessly shifting mirrored patterns. Watch fragments fold into symmetrical shapes as the scene rotates, refracts, and blooms into new formations with every movement. It’s a relaxing, nerdy little demo that makes your browser feel like a living retro kaleidoscope made of characters.

ASCII Kaleidoscope

                        
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Instruction

Buttons

Button Description
Play/PauseStart/stop the animation
ResetRestore all settings to default
RandomizeGenerate random settings

Effects

Effect Description
PulsePattern pulses in and out
Color CycleColors rotate continuously
MorphBlends in a secondary pattern
TrailsAfterglow for smoother motion
GlitchRandom horizontal distortions
InvertInverts light/dark values

Settings

Setting Description
RendererDOM, Canvas or WebGL (fastest)
SymmetryNumber of reflections (3–12)
PatternWaves, Shapes, Noise, Spiral, Cells, Rings
PaletteColor theme (Rainbow, Jewel, Neon, Fire, Ice, etc.)
CharactersCharacter set (Classic ASCII, Blocks, Dots, etc.)

Sliders

Slider Description
FPSFrame rate (5–60)
RotationRotation speed
ZoomPattern scale
ComplexityDetail level
SpeedAnimation speed

Acknowledgments and credits

ASCII Kaleidoscope is an original animation created, designed, and programmed by Joacim Wejdin, and developed under the Injosoft brand. You are welcome to use and share the animation as it is, but all rights to the name, source code, design, and implementation are reserved by Injosoft. The code, or any substantial part of it, may not be copied, modified, or reused in other projects without prior written permission. When sharing the animation, a mention or link to ASCII Kaleidoscope on asciiart.eu is greatly appreciated.

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