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By the 4th of July, we will build 6 machines from the GVCS
The designs will be the open source microtractor, bulldozer, truck, car, backhoe, ironworker machine, and new 50 hp power cube - primarily cut with the CNC Torch Table
How is this possible? Through Module-based design - similar to a lifesize Erector Set.
The first step is to create 3D design from our conceptual drawings.
This will be a group effort, online, working on Sketchup, Google Hangouts, and documenting the build in oManual
Then we ened to rapid prototype them by taking the Sketchup drawing - converting those 3D models into a file compatible with a 3D printer. We print a scale model of the parts out of plastic, not the entire machine, just we would build a machine from individual parts.
We can test the reliability of the 3D design by the rapid prototype in 3D.
So now have validated that the 3D design is correct - otherwise return to the drawing board.
Next we move to the laser cutter on paper - 1/8" thickness - to simulate as a scale model - the cutting that will be necessary with sheet metal on a CNC torch table
We assemble the paper model. To make tubing, fold the lasercut paper along 3 lines to get the.

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 #We can test the reliability of the 3D design by the rapid prototype in 3D.
 #So now have validated that the 3D design is correct - otherwise return to the drawing board.
-#Next we move to the laser cutter to simulate as a scale the cutting that will be necessary with sheet
+#Next we move to the laser cutter on paper - 1/8" thickness - to simulate as a scale model - the cutting that will be necessary with sheet metal on a CNC torch table
+#We assemble the paper model. To make tubing, fold the lasercut paper along 3 lines to get the.
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