WALL-E is packed up and ready to go! We will be joining the R2-D2 Builders Club and look forward to a great weekend. Hope to see you all there!
http://www.comic-con.org/wca
Welcome! I build, maintain and operate robots for Lucasfilm and Disney. Here you will follow a few of my adventures, as well as some of my current robot projects. Enjoy!
Thursday, April 17, 2014
Saturday, March 1, 2014
Wondercon 2014
We are now confirmed, the WALL-Es will return to Wondercon! The event is April 18-20 at the Anaheim Convention Center in California. I am looking forward to seeing the usual suspects, as well as making a few new friends.
The robot is currently going through a few upgrades, and should be ready for action within the month!
The robot is currently going through a few upgrades, and should be ready for action within the month!
Friday, January 10, 2014
Progressive Automations
Progressive Automations did a very nice writeup on my projects. The article can be found here: http://www.progressiveautomations.com/PA-Blog/post/2013/12/02/Michael-McMasters-Got-an-R4-P17-In-the-Works!1.aspx
Progressive has been my supplier of high quality linear actuators for several years now, and has even sponsored our booth space at conventions. The products are top notch, and they have been very responsive to all of our needs. If you need actuators, this is the place to go!
Progressive has been my supplier of high quality linear actuators for several years now, and has even sponsored our booth space at conventions. The products are top notch, and they have been very responsive to all of our needs. If you need actuators, this is the place to go!
Happy New Year!
I have been neglecting my blog over the last few weeks, as I have been working on a very cool project, which is nearly complete, but I will not be able to share until later in the year. It is another robot and a very cool one for sure.
WALL-E has undergone a few modifications to his track drive as well as the head servos. Next up, a new arm actuator and possibly some motion for his hand.
With the interest in the new Star Wars films, I am once again working on the new R2-D2 and hope to have him complete by the end of this year. There will be a ton of new features and modern electronics, so I am really excited to dig and get the ball rolling!
2014 is going to be another interesting year for sure!
-Michael
WALL-E has undergone a few modifications to his track drive as well as the head servos. Next up, a new arm actuator and possibly some motion for his hand.
With the interest in the new Star Wars films, I am once again working on the new R2-D2 and hope to have him complete by the end of this year. There will be a ton of new features and modern electronics, so I am really excited to dig and get the ball rolling!
2014 is going to be another interesting year for sure!
-Michael
Sunday, November 10, 2013
Combat Radio Breakfast with Santa
We are charging our batteries in preparation for the 3rd annual breakfast, which benefits homeless children. This years event will be huge, and we look forward to working with Combat Radio to give the kids a wonderful day.
Thursday, November 7, 2013
Variety Children's Charity
My R2-D2 replica was used for a shoot sponsored by Lucasfilm. The video will run in theaters all over the country this holiday season. Or you can view the video here: Variety Video
Comikaze 2013 was awesome!
We had a great time last weekend, and met so many WALL-E fans. Thanks to everyone that made this event one of our favorites!
Little Stan Lee
Ashley Eckstein
Fellow R2 builder Ed Perello makes a new friend
My R2 was used in a marketing campaign for Variety Children's Charity
With prop maker Fon Davis
Droids only!
The usual suspects
The great Stan Lee
We stopped by the Legacy Effects booth to see all the great robots
Actor James Hong
Michael Hogan
Michael Rooker
Edward James Olmos
Louie Anderson
This guy looks familiar
We had every size and shape WALL-E you could imagine
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)