https://www.ronmirandajr.com/about daily 0.75 2026-07-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a56603f37c6583c60e70287/5777d0e4-0e7f-4685-9bab-43dc0760b530/20231004_193950.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a56603f37c6583c60e70287/97159dde-a039-45d9-b7a3-07cb67cf856e/20230604_084524.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a56603f37c6583c60e70287/a998eaab-4f11-4ed8-b42f-726c6a6b3962/PXL_20220210_234926582.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a56603f37c6583c60e70287/444a7dda-5496-4287-b765-b03fb39e6961/VideoCapture_20211225-191344+%281%29.jpg https://www.ronmirandajr.com/contact daily 0.75 2026-07-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a56603f37c6583c60e70287/abca4fa3-9d15-40a9-bc61-9342ba8b6ba5/image.png https://www.ronmirandajr.com/portfolio daily 1.0 2026-07-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a56603f37c6583c60e70287/421c2ee5-ceed-4351-82bb-b3bd191af951/Stilt+2.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a56603f37c6583c60e70287/f62b2de1-9086-46ca-a883-1f871175e8cb/Stilt+1.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a56603f37c6583c60e70287/5f143e10-f54f-4cc3-a9c2-238cf3634207/stilt+3.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a56603f37c6583c60e70287/3fcba1d3-c73d-44ba-9f86-fbb61176baa2/stilt+4.png https://www.ronmirandajr.com/portfolio/z6 monthly 0.5 2026-07-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a56603f37c6583c60e70287/3daad3ce-3d9d-4b96-8be4-b54e86aaf856/z6+circuits.webp Portfolio - Functional Props The Z6 electronics were designed around a standard drill and an Arduino Nano to keep the components simple and cost-effective https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a56603f37c6583c60e70287/f94ae5ee-b196-4926-bc6d-d8457c081d18/VideoCapture_20260721-162927.jpg Portfolio - Functional Props Z6 Rotating Barrel Assembly: Each barrel corresponds to a phase on a bespoke commutator, effectively synchronizing the drill's rotation with the electrical output. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a56603f37c6583c60e70287/b9b9562c-2a3f-4536-9b96-50d452c167fb/z6+comparison.webp Portfolio - Functional Props A fully finished Z6 next to a model used for testing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a56603f37c6583c60e70287/ed158920-f443-4484-90e7-78e1418edf3d/20251028_110600.jpg Portfolio - Functional Props Predator Badlands Sword: Utilizes a two-position lock to mimic the transforming mechanism seen in the film, featuring LED lighting controlled by an ESP32-C3. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a56603f37c6583c60e70287/325022f9-2e15-4f62-b1a4-0cfb2678240d/20251028_110540.jpg Portfolio - Functional Props The Predator Badlands Sword features magnetic contacts that function as a switch to trigger the radiating LED animations. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a56603f37c6583c60e70287/3037798c-20c5-4ca1-a581-34270a183638/Badlands+sword.jpg Portfolio - Functional Props Finished Predator Badlands Sword (Jamie McCann pictured) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a56603f37c6583c60e70287/57ddd410-29e9-41ad-8f2f-9559f6efac89/20241216_150925.jpg Portfolio - Functional Props Cosplay Stilt Prototype: Designed to improve overall mobility and provide a more beginner-friendly walking experience https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a56603f37c6583c60e70287/028631fd-8577-4bd3-9718-3375a9ca1d99/20241216_150904.jpg Portfolio - Functional Props Cosplay stilt prototype progression https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a56603f37c6583c60e70287/f52208ad-0f04-4c98-bb5b-af75c83a3137/STILTS+1.jpg Portfolio - Functional Props Full-Size Stilts: Designed for maximum affordability and accessibility, the primary structure utilizes aluminum extrusions and 3D-printed PLA. Capable of supporting up to 250 pounds, this design offers a significantly easier learning curve for beginners compared to traditional drywall stilts. https://video.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a56603f37c6583c60e70287/e38087b2-4784-42fc-8d8f-1ec9855a2450/playlist.m3u8 https://video.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a56603f37c6583c60e70287/e38087b2-4784-42fc-8d8f-1ec9855a2450/thumbnail Portfolio - Functional Props Doom Chainsaw Shield Preview https://video.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a56603f37c6583c60e70287/a8ee9003-a6db-40ff-bf60-e11e7855ab55/playlist.m3u8 https://video.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a56603f37c6583c60e70287/a8ee9003-a6db-40ff-bf60-e11e7855ab55/thumbnail Portfolio - Functional Props Gears of War Lancer Preview https://www.ronmirandajr.com/portfolio/project-four-l3zw3-dk9py-xcmem-llk7k-cnfna-7bam7 monthly 0.5 2026-07-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a56603f37c6583c60e70287/2377d498-3133-43ae-8b2a-a50da04dd774/sa1.png Portfolio - Life-Size Statue Frames CAD model of a statue's support frame. The structure was designed for straightforward fabrication and disassembly while maintaining high strength and a low center of gravity. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a56603f37c6583c60e70287/80f125a6-b1c9-442b-ac28-081dd1d41253/cutting+guide+.png Portfolio - Life-Size Statue Frames A custom cutting guide designed for accurately marking and visualizing unorthodox joint angles on pipes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a56603f37c6583c60e70287/fe54d0c8-ecc1-4a4f-941a-2a13bc02c1ef/20260225_144556.jpg Portfolio - Life-Size Statue Frames Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) utilizing a 7018 electrode on 1/8-inch carbon steel. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a56603f37c6583c60e70287/833ef15e-eba5-4567-a1e2-f0bf75c483f0/20260127_123805.jpg Portfolio - Life-Size Statue Frames Mock-up featuring strategic cutaways to visualize internal frame positioning and structural load distribution within the display piece. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a56603f37c6583c60e70287/7cf16e90-2f2f-47ca-9378-cf068cd7401a/IMG_8324.jpg Portfolio - Life-Size Statue Frames In-progress view of a life-size Grunt display piece, showing 3D-printed armor and exterior components being fitted directly around the completed structural core frame. (Credit: Ethan Wayne) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a56603f37c6583c60e70287/5e00d457-45cd-45ed-9d54-7c7939a6c4fa/camphoto_342241519.jpg Portfolio - Life-Size Statue Frames In-progress capture of the core sculpture, highlighting female connection points integrated for modular limb attachment and transportability. (Credit: Ethan Wayne) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a56603f37c6583c60e70287/edb9457a-3906-4bfd-ab76-147de72d6a9f/IMG_20260729_104703_682.jpg https://video.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a56603f37c6583c60e70287/240415ff-cf61-4203-9c1c-49091db310e0/playlist.m3u8 https://video.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a56603f37c6583c60e70287/240415ff-cf61-4203-9c1c-49091db310e0/thumbnail Portfolio - Life-Size Statue Frames The video showcases the immense strength of good welds and steel, supporting the weight of a full grown adult man (200LBS +) while weighing less than 50lbs. (Ethan Wayne and Gari Jimenez pictured) https://video.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a56603f37c6583c60e70287/942fba37-8721-4269-8545-7ac935407f6c/playlist.m3u8 https://video.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a56603f37c6583c60e70287/942fba37-8721-4269-8545-7ac935407f6c/thumbnail Portfolio - Life-Size Statue Frames Preview of the Arbiter and Grunt statue project. https://www.ronmirandajr.com/portfolio/project-one-f5w4d-z9nem-s3jda-eyssk-a6prr-3478c monthly 0.5 2026-07-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a56603f37c6583c60e70287/790b78ab-0250-4992-b28f-9e7496d2fa8b/VideoCapture_20210407-121751+%281%29.jpg Portfolio - The Big Boy Diesel-Electric Flamethrower The first flamethrower utilized a 60,000V ignition system. However, the resulting plasma was highly unstable due to weak magnetic confinement and low current density. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a56603f37c6583c60e70287/a78b4878-1607-43c9-8025-c3626cab9767/20220112_100752_01.jpg Portfolio - The Big Boy Diesel-Electric Flamethrower The next iteration operated at approximately 30,000V and employed a resonant cavity, resulting in a significantly more stable and reliable plasma. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a56603f37c6583c60e70287/1784652381801-HZFSXA1UW6LVUHL00RSJ/20220621_181905.jpg Portfolio - The Big Boy Diesel-Electric Flamethrower The final design utilized two magnets to sandwich the resonant cavity, successfully confining the plasma. The arc spun more vigorously but remained tightly bound, allowing for easier ignition of high-flash-point fuels and reducing heat transfer from the plasma to the magnets. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a56603f37c6583c60e70287/2f342c0b-05b2-4a2e-803e-d79ee68a218a/20220406_212356.jpg Portfolio - The Big Boy Diesel-Electric Flamethrower The first major iteration of the 'Big Boy' flamethrower. While heavy and overbuilt, the design was undeniably unique, blending modern and retro styling. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a56603f37c6583c60e70287/47c8acfa-2b87-48dc-9953-a3273e235134/20220621_175701.jpg Portfolio - The Big Boy Diesel-Electric Flamethrower The second major iteration of the 'Big Boy' flamethrower. It was slightly lighter and featured a more reserved design language, though the assembly and maintenance processes proved somewhat difficult. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a56603f37c6583c60e70287/3549adc6-a77b-4a26-af1c-a4a7015bc019/IMG_0122.JPG Portfolio - The Big Boy Diesel-Electric Flamethrower The final iteration of the 'Big Boy' flamethrower. This model is approximately 40% lighter than its predecessors, features streamlined assembly and maintenance processes, and delivers nearly twice the operational range https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a56603f37c6583c60e70287/58418165-e09a-46c4-b04e-9395b3630654/VideoCapture_20210407-121704.jpg Portfolio - The Big Boy Diesel-Electric Flamethrower Lithium Chloride Dissolved in Methanol (8-10ft flame) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a56603f37c6583c60e70287/06d763c6-7a00-492a-b069-fbd49e144f71/VideoCapture_20220122-123831.jpg Portfolio - The Big Boy Diesel-Electric Flamethrower Pure Gasoline (20-25ft flame) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a56603f37c6583c60e70287/5777d0e4-0e7f-4685-9bab-43dc0760b530/20231004_193950.jpg Portfolio - The Big Boy Diesel-Electric Flamethrower Pure Diesel (45-55ft flame) https://video.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a56603f37c6583c60e70287/785a4a46-4601-489d-bfe4-1006c7c44f8e/playlist.m3u8 https://video.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a56603f37c6583c60e70287/785a4a46-4601-489d-bfe4-1006c7c44f8e/thumbnail Portfolio - The Big Boy Diesel-Electric Flamethrower Pure gasoline is too volatile, leading to premature ignition. This issue reduced the maximum effective range and compromised overall safety and reliability by leaving burning fuel trapped inside the igniter.