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Minimum Viable Product 2 - Linear Table
- Concept: CNC torch without height control for a 12"x12" working area, out of linear stock
 
Minimum Viable Product 1 - Full Sized Table
- 1" axis with water table, 5x5' for 4x4' stock
 - Space frame for ease of build with local metal sourcing of 1/4x4" steel for welded build - simplifies kit delivery.
 - This would be for small parts such as shredder, plastic-metal composites for CNC Torch, 3DP frames, other metal-plastic composites in heavy machines and tools (ex. vise with metal jaws)
 - Use case is primarily small scale production of parts for startup entrepreneurs.
 - Can be used as testbed for automatic height control innovation, as well as scalability
 - Water table allows for warpless cutting and allows for table probing for flatness in automatic operation. Allows for $5 control system instead of $500. See CNC Torch Table Height Control with Marlin Toolchain
 - 1/4" space frame for stability and ease of build
 - Usable as router for light duty routing of wood but no compelling purpose as a router in the GVCS
 - Operator controlled with Marlin and Z Babystepping using Marlin controller - for additional control if warping occurs. This would be a perfect 80% solution that runs attended by an operator.
 - Develop cell phone Babystepping control eventually.
 - Ignition - Automatic CNC Torch Table Ignition