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ger21- of course. most of these ideas are at least partially built allready.

i like the robot arm project, cuz i can include DXF files ready to be routed on "cheap CNC" machines. it could be a fun project for someone with a "lower echelon" CNC machine like an MDF router, etc... this is something all the projects would include. my $20 to 35 plansets would be similar to a real bound book, including a CD-ROM. these will cost me at least $5 each most likely, not counting for all that time spent supporting customers.

Ger21- i would probably put up a preliminary set or send them to some betatesters free.. regardless, the plans would document a build of an actual device, with a narrative form. supported by diagrams with dimensions, source-lists, schematics, PCB designs, etc.

the robot arm with a small computer controled clamp, could load PCBs in and out of a small mill all day.. maybe... probably.. if it had a neat registration system on the clamp system

whatever i decide to do first, I will do the hardpart of hunting down working "homebrew" sftware recomendations and at least for those allready listed, hardware. a 4th axis rotary for wood machines is another possible idea. the only plans i know of for a rotary table are no good.

if any of the "regulars" here were interested in building an idea as "betatesters" i would gladly send them all the materials I currently have, which is alot.. they would just have to keep a journal and take pictures of the build.. nothing to indepth..

anyone? please? it will give me motivation to actually finish one of these if some highly critical and sceptical engineer or machinist was giving me insight\insults.

i will add, those guessy prices dont include much for electronics. i will include full info on DIYing the electronics, but recomend commercial sources. there is a slimish link to an .RTF if the gantry printer thread that is what 2 pages of the intro to my plans would be like..