Kevin MercerRigged Quadruped RobotA finished, rigged model of a quadruped robot made in Maya. Now to import into Unity and make it walk around! I wanted a compact, modular...
Kevin MercerSpooky Cottage: Maya -> UnityThis is a real time animation made in Unity. The structure was modeled in Maya, textured in Photoshop, then brought into Unity to add...
Kevin MercerSpooky Cottage in MayaLow-poly model of a creepy Victorian/Gothic house. Maybe it could work well in a cute Souls-like game? Maybe a less threatening...
Kevin MercerImproved Flight CameraThe camera follows the jet, but also rotates toward a focal point some distance in front of the jet. This means that even when the jet...
Kevin MercerSecond Test FlightIn addition to an acceleration variable, I added a separate deceleration variable. While the jet may get up to speed really quickly, I...
Kevin MercerFirst Test FlightStarfighter in pink plastic. I put this low-poly model together pretty quickly to use in a new Unity project. I'm working on tight,...
Kevin MercerMore Clay PrintsThis vessels are ready for their first firing. The students and I transitioned from a 2mm nozzle to a 4mm nozzle and began printing cups...
Kevin MercerPOST HUMAN: New Media Art 2020I am honored to be included in CICA Press' new book, Post Human: New Media Art 2020. The Kindle version is free on Amazon until 1/7/2020....
Kevin MercerMoon Creeper TimelapseThe installation of Moon Creeper at the Union Gallery, University of Kansas #installation #postdisciplinary #newmedia #projection...
Kevin MercerUpcoming Solo Show at Kansas Union Gallery, University of KansasAnother strange, digital experience! I'm using primarily light and sound for this show, not much physical material, but I have modified a...
Kevin MercerClay Printer#clay #clayprinting #ceramicprinting #digitalceramics #clayprinter #Arduino #digitalfabrication #cnc #diy #prototype
Kevin MercerThe Clay Printer Functions!This red stoneware cube was the first successful test of the clay pump and auger extruder. I began designing parts about a year ago, but...
Kevin MercerStudent Work: Tech StudioStudents in Tech Studio, a digital fabrication course, created this collaborative installation on the campus of Hastings College. The...
Kevin MercerSun Dogs: Solo ShowSun Dogs 2019 Multimedia installation with single channel video on various CRT and LCD monitors. Sun Dogs 9/6/2019 - 10/26/2019...
Kevin MercerFirst TestsI did some testing, but the clay consistency just wasn't right. It was too wet and mushy. I think it should be more of a paste. When I...
Kevin MercerThere's your problem...This funnel-shaped cap is not meant to leak like that. Will have to strengthen the model and reprint with more infill and thicker walls....
Kevin MercerUpcoming Solo ExhibitionSun Dogs, an exhibition of new work, will open on Friday, September 6th at UNDRground Contemporary Arts in Grand Island, Nebraska....
Kevin MercerClay Pump, V1This pump is made up of 3D printed components, an aluminum extrusion, and a very powerful stepper motor. As the motor turns, the lead...
Kevin MercerPaste Extrusion, 3D PrintingThese are various iterations of a paste extruder for printing pastes with an existing printer. Each time I print a component, I find some...