Kevin Mercer
POST HUMAN: New Media Art 2020
I am honored to be included in CICA Press' new book, Post Human: New Media Art 2020. The Kindle version is free on Amazon until 1/7/2020....
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Kevin Mercer
Upcoming Solo Show at Kansas Union Gallery, University of Kansas
Another strange, digital experience! I'm using primarily light and sound for this show, not much physical material, but I have modified a...
Kevin Mercer
The Clay Printer Functions!
This red stoneware cube was the first successful test of the clay pump and auger extruder. I began designing parts about a year ago, but...
Kevin Mercer
First Tests
I did some testing, but the clay consistency just wasn't right. It was too wet and mushy. I think it should be more of a paste. When I...
Kevin Mercer
There's your problem...
This funnel-shaped cap is not meant to leak like that. Will have to strengthen the model and reprint with more infill and thicker walls....
Kevin Mercer
Clay Pump, V1
This pump is made up of 3D printed components, an aluminum extrusion, and a very powerful stepper motor. As the motor turns, the lead...
Kevin Mercer
Student Example: Another Custom Circuit!
Tech Studio student, Jacquline C., designed and etched this dragon circuit, then programmed a fun and energetic fire-breathing animation....
Kevin Mercer
Student Example: Custom Circuit
Ryan N., a current Tech Studio student, designed and etched this big dipper circuit board and programmed an animated light light show....
Kevin Mercer
Hacking Found Electronics
I helped a student to hack his pen light/laser pointer combos and program them to fade, both at the same time and in alternating...
Kevin Mercer
Prototyping Circuit Boards, Adding Laser Cut Display
This is a sample for a project in a brand new class I'm teaching called Tech Studio. It combines traditional art making practices with...
Kevin Mercer
Prototyping PCB's
This is a test to determine whether or not a laser cutter would be an effective tool for my students' custom circuitry project. For a...
Kevin Mercer
DIY Bot
When you're out of good parts, you might need to improvise. Bluetooth robot with two DC motors and an office chair wheel mounted on a...
Kevin Mercer
Laser Cut RC Tank
Download the plans here: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2756604 Cheap to build (if you have access to a laser cutter) and fun to...
Kevin Mercer
3D Printed Bluetooth Tank
My plans, which are remixed from an Arduino container by Zygmunt W., are available here: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2802290 Build...
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