The projects not dead.  It's just been put on hold for a little while (I have the patience of a saint, unfortunately).

I've been waiting around for quite awhile to get access to our local Makerspace laser cutter. At the time (many moons ago) it seemed like the best option and even today it still is (no thanks to my compound health issues) but they've been having a few issues in getting open. While I'm privy to the exact details of what's going on (volunteering there an such) It's still going to be a [few/couple of] weeks (hopefully) till it's open (for those curious about the issues, here's the official Facebook post about it.)

Until then I'll be waiting; but in the mean time I came across my original model I made of the project. I always think its a good idea to test out ideas in a cheap, easy to use material. Spare cardboard moving boxes were my choice at the time. (I just looked back my previous posts and I'm surprised that I've made no mention of making it.) This was made much before any of the digital models and electric designs were build. It was building during the days after my eye surgery. I couldn't sit in front of a screen without an immediate pain and sun light was horrible. (like what else would you expect?) So I spent my time cutting out some part by hand in a dimly lit room. The result of which is evident with the unevenness and inconsistency of the cuts. It probably didn't help that it was corrugated cardboard.

The slots have worn down a minor amount since it's been displayed a few times at events (Don't be afraid of showing off prototypes, it's there to convey the idea. Not everything has to be flash). So some of the gaps are not quite as even, but the principle behind it is the same and it shows people a different way of looking at things. The images below outline the layers and parts require to build the device. Everything except the frame, each plate can only more in one axis, any more and the machine jams up. So i had guiding "pins" to keep it all aligned. It's one of the piece that was damaged every time it was used and transported (the masking tape wasn't up to the challenge) (It's also sitting in the recycling bin right now, where some of these other parts might go since I don't have a reason to keep them around any more).

Anyhow, I'm just counting down the days till some imaginary date where I can get access to all the tools and materials I need to finish this device off. But in current time I'll just be playing with small things (nothing Hackaday project worthy yet) to pass the time. I've already got ideas for other major projects and of course extensions of this device... Just one thing at a time.