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Really cool! But your site could really benefit from having more examples. One image is not enough. Maybe you can link to an instagram account with examples that users share with you. I could see this being a fun activity at a wedding event.


Thanks so much, here's the IG account I set up.

https://www.instagram.com/robotdrawsyou

Re: "Wedding events" Yes! But, the cloud. (see below).

One of the problems with my current workflow is its dependent on not only 1. an internet connection but 2. there is a "cloud" i have to interact with to use my off-the-shelf machine.

I have hardware for a new machine, it will need zero internet and work off the grid with nothing but 110 (maybe 12v?) power.

I haven't spent the time to "put the pieces together" so to speak. It needs a UI that allows control over the execution of the plotter artwork. Stuff that pesky "cloud" sort of does, but separates me enough from that I need to make my own version that allows for necessary control.

I think if I was given the time and space to do the deep work necessary I could get a functional MVP working in 2-3 weeks. The constraints of life mean that I can only give it 30min to 1 hour spurts, and even then those are not consistent at all.

Photographing the artwork has also been a challenge for me. I finally bought a pre-made template that I like so hopefully I can get past all the emotional hangups with my past failures and just move forward with what I have instead of trying to "perfect" it all before launch.




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