WARREN, RI — The Stagehand Mini2 Controller from Creative Conners, based here, made its backstage debut with client All Access Staging on the Eminem X Rihanna Monster Tour. The Mini2 Controller is being used to seamlessly connect six hydraulic scissor lifts to Spikemark control software.
More details from Creative Conners (www.creativeconners.com):
“Two brains are better than one,” says Gareth Conner, president of Creative Conners, on the launch of their latest Stagehand controller, Mini2, which made its backstage debut with client All Access Staging on the Eminem / Rihanna “Monster Tour”.
In this production the Mini2 seamlessly connected six hydraulic scissor lifts to Spikemark control software, but it is not limited to hydraulics. The Mini2 connects any two drives to Spikemark for precisely controlled motion of hydraulics, brushless servos, large AC motors and more. Through a simple, standard control interface the Mini2 brings the elegant simplicity of Spikemark cueing to any machine backstage. Two at a time.
Although it can be used singly, the ability of the new Mini2 to cue two machines combined with its additional inputs, better drive communication, streamlined cabling, improved OLED display, and handy 3U rack mount enclosure, make it the most flexible Stagehand yet.
Features include:
•Front panel jog controls for load in / maintenance calls.
•Illuminated character display ideal for backstage pitch-black environment.
•Encoder position displayed during manual moves.
•Clear information display for all limits and faults that may have stopped motion.
•Easily accessed / altered IP address for easier shop prep.
•Standard 19” 3U enclosure for road case or backstage equipment rack.
•Seamless integration with Spikemark for easy cue programming.
Priced at $4,000 the Stagehand Mini2is available for immediate purchase.
For more details, visit Creative Conners’ blog posting at:
http://creativeconners.com/the-monster-tour-raises-standard-for-hydraulic-lift-control
