VLC has a output filter that renders video in ASCII. However classic ASCII art like this was usually hand crafted, you have to pick the right characters to define the shape.

Great link, such detailed study into a niche problem with wide ranging effects.

I've always thought there was something behind the higher failure rate of electronics post-ROHS, and it's interesting to see that milspec still requires lead in coatings. Personally I still use lead solder and find a lot of failed modern electronics can be repaired for good by simply reflowing them with a touch of 60/40.