MARIA DEL CAMINO began with a 1959 El Camino and the unfulfilled promise of the flying car. With help of many friends over the course of many years, She was drilled with tens of thousands of holes, making what was left of the body more ephemeral and creating a pixelated image of the False Maria/Machine Man from the film Metropolis by Fritz Lang. Each year I strive to make a significant change in Her capabilities. The first year She was mounted to a hydraulic tracked excavator and crawled along at 2 mph. She debuted at Burning Man in 2010. The second year She was able to perform gymnastics like standing vertically and "flying" 9 feet above the earth. The third year, a series of deployments were initiated, beginning with SuperTask #1; a 1/2 mile square GPS guided drawing was performed in deep playa. The fourth year She was able to be driven with a smart phone. Last year the focus was on illumination. I am currently converting the diesel to ELECTRIC POWER. You can follow the developments on Instagram: mariadcamino. Bruce Tomb: [email protected]
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The “We are the 99%” Tumblr blog became the slogan for the Occupy Wall Street movement.
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The public art commission for the guardrail system for the Oak Knoll Bridge is now complete! There is more info and an interview with me on their website: https://www.oakknollcommunity.com/community/. To find it scroll down to the Public Art Collection and you will find the profiles of all the artists involved and myself.
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This is just a quick note to let you know that there is a Summer Burner Campout taking place at Lupin Lodge, July 13 – 15. Manea Tinacria and I are producing it. If you’re interested in bringing your art project there, please let me know. I’m happy to provide more information.Dusty Hugs,Bombshell
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I haven’t checked the messages here in a long time!
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Before & After
(or How to Convert Your Tracked 1959 El Camino from Diesel to Electric!)
I will be giving a presentation at the North Bay Chapter of the Electric Auto Association, being held at Thunderstruck Motors which is located at 2985 Dutton Ave., Suite 3, in Santa Rosa. Saturday, March 9, 10-12. This will be a prelude to Maria being exhibited at the Maker Faire, May 17-19. There, she will be performing and I will give another presentation as well.
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Out with friends on the longest run with the new electrics. From camp on Rod’s Road to Illumination Village to check on the status of Sam’s tracked robotic vehicle.
Thanks to Gary Mansperger for the great photo!
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The remote control and lighting are being connected to prepare for Decompression on Saturday Oct. 20, 2PM-2AM. It is being called Black Top City. I like that. Hopefully there will be enough space to pull off a side show!
It is at the Potrero Power Plant, and that is the reason this will be Maria’s first Decom.
The original T-3 incandescent headlights are being swapped out to LEDs for more energy efficiency and more range per charge. We’ll find out on Saturday how long we can go.
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Finally made it to the playa this year!
Electrified!
Thanks for the video Nilus!
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Hi! My name is Rob and my wife and I are burners. A few years ago we built a tracked vehicle called "The Krawler". It's been a lot of learning and fun. We've seen Maria a few times out on playa and at Nimby (I work down the street on 98th ave) and are super excited seeing your progress this year. I know life is super busy for most but I'd like to chat with you about hydraulics and playa proofing these complex machines. You can reach me via cell (916)837-4479 or whoizrob AT yahoo DOT com. Thanks!
My correspondence is lagging, but happy to talk more this fall.
I will be at NIMBY with some regularity. Will be there today Friday Sept 7 all afternoon cleaning up.
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Just back from a test run. Side show in the culdesac. Shook lose hood trim, but other than that– all systems are working!
Today fitted the battery case cover and Chis repaired the rear signal lights.
Working towards Burning Man departure.
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Most all the major components now have a home. The all aluminum sub-assembly hinges up if needed for access to the batteries. Starting the wiring now. Working towards a test spin on the motor!
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The battery management system is now complete!
I tested it and it works!
Ellen stopped by the other day and gifted her LIMINAL license plate to Maria.
Once she is not standing on her tail, I will attach to the rear properly.
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Most all the batteries are in place, except for three that were damaged and are being replaced. Now for the bus bars and battery management wiring. I really like the red and black safety caps. They are practical, but also are graphic manifestations of the assembly: 15 groups of 3. While they need to go, I am thinking the screws that secure the bus bars should be painted accordingly, to help keep things clear and from accidental shorting, but also it is a good look!
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Tesla Roadster 2018.
Maria del Camino 2011.
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The new stainless steel electric motor has arrived! 96 volts and will replace the diesel engine!
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The removed diesel engine. Wrapped, roped, and palletized. Ready for deep storage or the gallery.
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Miscellaneous diesel related parts on a pallet ready for deep storage or the next gallery installation...
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