Circuit and Gear

Gareth’s back on the podcast with Christian, Kody, Harry, and Mike. They have lots to say about some custom jobs, new products, cool sensors, and much more.

On this episode Kody, Christian, and Harry talk about the influx of custom projects. From building lifts in the parking lot to tricky servo installs. Oh yah and on top of all that we’re  moving shops!

Kody, Christian, and Harry are back talking about the myriad of custom design and stock product design going on in July. In between all the design talk they also squeeze in some Spikemark feature teasers and a really really really cool Spikemark pro tip. Additionally they get another perspective on how to name a four post lift and a book recommendation from a listener.

The Stagehand Pro 5 is officially released! With the Pro 5 out in the wild Harry, Kody, and Christian talk about the last push of development and testing on it. As well as some of the custom projects working through the shop right now.

Mike, Kody, and Christian chat through how Spikemark and the Stagehand convert the encoder feedback into usable distances and then how the Stagehand remembers that position. They also explore how target tolerance, max position error, and position lag time all play a role in motion.

Kody, Harry, Mike, and Christian continue the series of peer interviews this time with Brian Fauska. Brian recently joined the team at Creative Conners but before that he worked for Seattle Rep for over a decade, and he recounts some of the cool effects he’s done as well as some unfortunate baths in hydraulic fluid.

Mike, Kody, Christian, and Harry talk about a couple quick turn around projects, recount USITT 2023, and then dive deep into the top tools to bring onto site.

Mike, Kody, and Christian talk about how the development of Spotline v2 and Stagehand Pro 5 are coming along, and Mike shares some insights from installing some of the gear on site. They also tease some new features in Spikemark and new swag that will be shown off at USITT both 339.

Kody, Harry, Mike, and Christian continue our peer interview series with Bo Bogaev. Bo recently joined our merry band of automation misfits, settling here in Rhode Island after nearly a decade on the road as head carpenter for numerous Broadway tours.

Kody and Christian dive deep on some exciting Spotline and Stagehand developments while Mike recounts some of the big tech support woes from last month.

We are trying something new! Kody, Harry, and Christian kick off a new series where we invite peers in the industry to chat about automation. This time we talk to Ben Clark, Assoc. Professor at SDSU and freelance Technical Designer. We talk about how he got his start in automation, why he wrote a book and some of the cool stuff he’s worked on over the years. Links from the episode Ben’s Book https...

Kody, Mike, Harry, and Christian talk about some new Spikemark UI updates coming soon, check in on how the development of Stagehand vNext is coming along, and talk through some troubleshooting pro tips learned this month from tech support.

Mike, Christian, and Harry talk about some cool product iterations, training happening for us and for you, and then round out the episode with our most favorite segment camera talk.

Kody, Mike, and Christian get together to talk about some cool Spotline vNext accessories, some Spikemark wishlist features, and lots of tech support. Also Mike and Kody finally did it. Did what? Well listen and find out.

Kody, Mike, Christian, and special guest Gareth chat about the happenings around the shop and chat a bit about the company turning 18 in this svelte one and a half hour episode.

Kody, Mike, Christian, and Harry are back at it talking about all the recent VFD and Stagehand vNext development going on. In addition Harry and Mike talk about the new free turntable template now available for download.

Listen along to Mike and Kody talk about doing an upfront in New York and Christian ramble on about VFD parameters.

Kody, Mike, Christian, and Harry are all in Rhode Island and chatting about this month's onsite work as well as some new cool product development with a hint of lasers thrown in for good measure.

Episode 50 - Four Post Lift Creative Conners The guys talk about the new four post lift design as well as the new pivot. Mike and Kody also recap USITT and talk about all the job openings at Creative Conners.

Kody digs deep on the custom lift for a Las Vegas spectacle. Christian gives the update on Stagehand vNext. Mike is still mired in turntable troubles. And the gang is heading to USITT!

Mike stops by to walk through 8 turntable stories from the fall. Kody & Christian get new cameras.

The guys wrap up 2021 with a discussion of lifting safely with Stagehand control, a recap of LDI 2021, Kody’s camera quest, and gear for next year. • Lifting safely with Stagehand control • LDI recap • Kody’s camera quest continues • Black Friday buys • Christmas gear

Kody, Christian, and Gareth are back to chat about: Split accel/decel and Stagehand vNext Modbus improvements on the horizon Crazy component shortages Product Summit 2022 New cameras!

Christian, Kody, and Gareth are back with our second episode of 2021 (yeah, yeah, we know…). But we had a lot of fun chatting about a giant donut for a game show, a not-a-Floorpocket lift for a show in Las Vegas, and waffling about buying new Macs. [Warning] We get a little salty in this one.

This episode is best watched on YouTube: https://youtu.be/GDdG7WlW6O8 Christian and Gareth have a video podcast treat: a tour of Spikemark 5! Watch to see the new Spikemark 5 features in all their glory.