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EZ grid beam

create a website like Thingiverse for Grid Beam furniture (example from 2013 me).

sell Grid Beams by partnering with a local CNC manufacturing company, like gridbeam.com

why?

  • Grid Beams are a square columns with holes drilled every width of the column, starting at a half width (so you can cut a beam in half and it is still compatible)
  • Grid Beams are like Lego for adults, a protocol for re-configurable building parts using standard wood or metal materials
  • Grid Beams are re-usable, no destructive screws, only easy bolts that anyone can assemble and disassemble
  • Grid Beams allow you to evolve your furniture patterns as you needs change, your furniture is alive not dead

job stories:

  • when i want to find furniture patterns,
    • i can browse patterns by tags, author, etc
    • i can search patterns based on name, description, tags, author, etc
  • when i want to design a furniture pattern,
    • i can create a new pattern
    • i can fork an existing pattern
  • when i want to "buy" a pattern,
    • i can order the necessary bundles of beams and accessories (attachments, plates)
    • i can pay for my order
    • i can set my delivery address
  • when i want to manufacture Grid Beams,
    • i know what standard wood or metal materials are necessary to buy
    • i receive standard instructions and CAD files that are appropriate for my CNC machine

the pattern editor is basically a simplified 3d modeling program, that allows you to add, update, or remove beams on a grid.

TODO

build a landing page

  • create grid beam renderer
    • input: beams, bolts, panels
    • use jscad-viewer or csg-viewer
  • render examples
    • basic desk
    • corner desk
    • shelves
    • bed frame
    • corner desk with shelves and bed frame
  • layout
    • hero
      • animation of re-configuring grid beam
    • values
      • adaptable, flexible
      • durable, re-usable
      • made locally
      • fun to use
    • explainer
    • examples
    • call to action

renderer