Speaker Robot (Mech Warrior)

I wanted to do a unique art installation in my garage. I spend a lot of time working on projects and listening to music in my garage. I came across this idea after remembering Mech Warriors a PC game that came out in the 90's. It was the coolest thing ever when I was in middle school. I had an old self powered sub and an amp unit I got from a friend. After a little creativity and some craft paint made something I am proud of.

Not a hard project by any means. I am helping a friend create one in his game room.

Hope you enjoy.

Supplies Needed:
1. white wall paint (not flat)
2. Large Sharpie or permanent marker
3. Strait Edge
4. Projector of some sort ( I borrowed the one from work for a weekend)
5. Stereo Amp ( I had an old one)
6. Speakers ( I got mine from a local thrift store for $20)
7. Craft paint black and silver (Purchased from Wally World 99 cent each)


 The wall was a little dirty so I white washed it with a fresh coat of paint. I used a flat white that was laying around in my garage.
(I don't recommend a flat paint. Dries out the tip of the sharpie used to draw outline and absorbs paint for detail work uses twice the paint. Recommend a egg shell or satin paint. )


 

I pulled up some Mech Warior picture off the Internet and used them as reference.
I threw around a few ideas for what i wanted.

I used some scrap wood to build a box to hold sub and Stereo unit. Nothing to fancy its only a glorified shelf. Used an L bracket from a screen room I had to support the bottom. Made sure to attache it to a stud. Box will also help hold speakers.

Next is to use the projector and computer to project image onto the wall. I used an strait edge and sharpie to transfer the image.

Attach speakers to wall and insert sub and amp unit. Be sure when screwing speakers to wall to hit the stud each speaker weighs about 10 lbs.

I am only an okay painter so stuck with a basic black and silver scheme.  Went back and added detail with large sharpie.

Now plug it in and enjoy!
Neighbor kids love it. They say I have a transformer in my garage.