2015-05-07
Major wiring is done on the OctoPod to get it in “show” shape. A nema box is added to the back of the pod to house the Arduino boards and to serve as a wire junction.

Nema Box to Control Lights on OctoPod
Curtain mechanism is designed, constructed, and welded and put to the test. As part of the “show”, we plan to hide the view of the patrons while they are turned from scene to scene. In order to do this, a wire frame is designed that can be controlled by a string pull, to open and close a set of curtains.

Curtain Mech Design

Welding Curtain Wings
The witches hut is under serious renovation for “show time” readiness.

Witches’ Hut – The OctoPod

Shelves of the Witches’ Hut
Jerry is tired and old.

Jerry “the old man”