Circuit and Gear
Circuit and Gear
Creative Conners, Inc.
Join Gareth and Mike as we chat about the technology used in scenic automation. We dive into machine design, programming, and electronics, and how all that stuff can be used on stage to bring motion into live performances. We also might take an occasional detour to talk about other interesting gadgets.
Episode 93 - Stagehand Lineset
Kody, Mike, Christian, and Gareth dive into the new Stagehand Lineset being developed. They also discuss some of the exciting news at the company, including attending LDI, controls training, and the Texas Scenic acquisition.
Nov 3, 2025
1 hr 2 min
Episode 92 - Spikemark Pendant
Gareth, Mike, Christian, and Kody are back to follow every tangent as they talk about all the new Spikemark Pendant development and some of the exciting new things coming. They even find some time to talk about the Microsoft Surface and the latest iPhones.
Oct 1, 2025
1 hr 45 min
Episode 91 - Scissor Lifts and Pendant vNext and Camera Talk
Another electric scissor lift is hitting production. Spikemark Pendant is due for some updates and upgrades. We welcome some new camera gear and wave farewell to dead gear. Kody, Christian, Mike, and Gareth tell all in our nearly-monthly podcast.
Aug 9, 2025
1 hr 16 min
Episode 90 - Fixed Speed Controllers & Floorpockets
Mike, Kody, Christian, and Gareth are back talking about what a Stagehand Fixed Speed could be after some testing. They also dive into the latest build of Floorpockets and some of the load cell whose that came from it.
Jul 8, 2025
51 min
Episode 89 – Deep Diving On Spikemark, Vantis, Stagehand FX & Custom Projects
Kody, Mike, Christian, and Gareth are back with plenty to share! After spending some time getting hands-on with Vantis, they dive into what the future might hold. From making interfaces simple and intuitive for facility users to keeping powerful control options for live performance pros, they explore how to balance it all. Plus, they chat about some cool custom projects and brainstorm what a new Stagehand FX could look like.
Jun 4, 2025
1 hr 49 min
Episode 88 - Chatting With Dave Thomas CEO Of Wenger Corporation
You might have heard the big news that Creative Conners was acquired by Wenger Corporation in April, and this month Kody, Christian, Mike, and Gareth get to chat with their new boss Dave Thomas.
May 12, 2025
53 min
Episode 87 - Installation Woes
Kody, Mike, Christian, and Gareth are back to talk about a “quick” install in NYC that turned out to be not so quick. They also talk about some of the work that’s being done on the dual servo chain lift and some cool new features in Off The Shelf. They’ve also got some cool new Surface Laptops!
Apr 7, 2025
1 hr 37 min
Episode 86 - Tracking Video Walls, Consoles, and Chain Motors
Kody, Christian, Mike, and Gareth are back talking about another quick turn around LED video wall project as well as the new Spikemark Console. They also dive into some new Cable and Chain Motor improvements.
Feb 28, 2025
1 hr 17 min
Episode 85 - Sunroofs, iPads, Chain Motors, and More.
Gareth, Mike, Christian, and Kody are back and boy do they have a lot to say. Turns out a lot happened in January. Everything from custom machines to internal processes to new toys and so much more.
Feb 1, 2025
1 hr 52 min
Episode 84 - Dual Motor Machines, Canadian Tech Support, And 2024 Recap
Mike, Kody, Christian, and Gareth are back chatting about a few different dual motor projects, Canadian tech support, LDI, a few different tangents, and recapping 2024.
Dec 31, 2024
1 hr 41 min
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