Derek Easton
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Digital Analog Scoreboard

Controlled via DMX lighting protocol using an Arduino microcontroller and many analog relays for a easily programmable score board.
DRAFTING

Roll Drop Automation

2 identical roll drop cages needed to hang/retract drops over stage. Units had to hang not in line with existing fly system but still had to fly in/out for loading and possible maintenance. Programmed using Creative Conners Spikemark.
Mock up and Testing
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Major Barbara at Portland Center Stage
​Scenic Designer - Daniel Ostling

Drafting/Schematics

Full Drawing
File Size: 476 kb
File Type: pdf
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Deck Track/Wagon Automation

5 thin pallet wagons driven by roller chain loops under stage deck. Custom built motor cages and many other designed components. Programmed using Creative Conners Spikemark. Show also included 2 pairs of pneumatically controlled doors.

Mock up and Testing
Fun Home at Portland Center Stage
​Scenic Designer - William Bloodgood

Drafting/Schematics
Deck Layout
Wiring/Equipment
Motor Cage Example

Rotating Vertical Clock

20' diameter flying and rotating clock element for a stage version of Great Expectations. Able index to any location using Spikemark software. Chain driven with a 5hp servo motor.
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Great Expectations  at Portland Center Stage
Scenic Designer - Christopher Mumaw
Drafting

Lift/Trap Door Engineering

3'x6' hydraulic lift based on a modular system designed by me. Also has a sunroof trap door to facilitate loading of persons or scenery under the stage. Double purchase cable driven.
Drafting


Sweeney Todd Barber Chair, Trap Door, and Slide

Drop out seat barber chair combined with a extending/retracting cable driven trap door and a slide to drop actors 16' to under the stage.
Drafting
Trap Assembly
Cube Assembly

Trap Door
Barber Chair



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