Scenic Automation Handbook

Scenic Automation Handbook guides a technician tasked with creating automated effects through the nuts and bolts of creating effective stage effects, with an emphasis on electrical and electronic aspects. This book provides practical information on component selection and integration, breaking down the monolithic topic of ＂automation＂ into five digestible chunks referred to as the ＂Pentagon of Power＂: mechanical design and fabrication, electrical design and fabrication, electronic selection, computer networking, and software. Containing hard-won tips on how to achieve movement and how to avoid common mistakes in planning, purchasing, and construction, the Scenic Automation Handbook will illuminate the path to opening night success.