All active experiments, fabrication projects, and ongoing research programs. Status updated irregularly, as progress dictates.
The MK-VII test rig is the most ambitious fabrication project to date. Using 1.5" square steel tube and a custom-built welding jig, the goal is a mounting system capable of surviving the vibration tolerances required for sustained field-effect testing. The geometry is based on a triangulated space frame — strong, light, and theoretically capable of surviving re-entry. Results pending.
View Field Report →Repeatable angled cut jig fabricated from 1" square stock. Eliminates the need for layout work on every cut. Tolerance variance: ±0.4mm.
Temperature, airflow, and lighting automation for single-bay fabrication environment. Smart thermostat integration, ventilation control, and ambient lighting on schedule.
Studs at non-standard spacing. Sheetrock with opinions. A floor that was not consulted during original construction. Resolved. Documentation available.
Custom PDU for the fabrication bench. Switched outlets, integrated USB charging, wire management, and a status panel that looks appropriately serious.
Geometric wall art fabricated from flat steel bar. Geometric, angular, and intentionally difficult to describe at dinner parties.
A proper shadow board for the fabrication workshop. Every tool has a home. Every missing tool is immediately obvious. Order imposed on chaos.