Chaos is always better in pairs, and with this in mind Celoon Dion was built as a companion piece for Gooestoph. Building on the basic concept I added in a spring loaded articulating head to give me greater possibilities for interaction with viewers. The springs protect the servo motors from being damaged when spectators give…

Lester is a rideable electric beaver, and a rolling mascot for all things Canadian. Built in 2015 for the Calgary Maker Faire, Lester has since been involved in numerous Canada Day festivities, multiple citizenship ceremonies, and plenty of other shenanigans. Underneath the covers Lester began life as a pair of surplus wheelchair motors, from there…

Goosetoph is a radio controlled puppet based around a plastic goose decoy. Originally built in a couple days as a mechanical prototype to test the diamond shaped drive system (two drive wheels in the middle, a single caster at each end), he has now become a popular, albeit unsanctioned, addition to many festivals and events.…