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Project overview · Earlier concepts · GateLink

Early October · profile experiments

Two orientations of a shallow U-profile gate were physically tried; the rails twisted too easily. A V-profile design was then studied in CAD. The archive contains the earlier galleries.

Earlier inward-facing U-profile concept

CAD depiction of the U-profile concept.

October · square tubes and printed parts

The project moved to 15 × 15 mm square tube. Corners, feet and clip-on diffuser variants were developed alongside fit coupons. Dimensions, inventory and physical test results still need reconciliation.

Early square-tube diffuser section

Early CAD diffuser study.

24–26 October · assembly exploration

An interactive guide and part explorer were built to examine the assembly sequence and revisions. CAD motion is illustrative; physical retention, stability and lighting need testing.

Assembly step in the viewer

Staged horizontal beam assembly in the local viewer.

27 October · wireless control and cost update

GateLink firmware, a simulator and a two-board bench test were documented. The bench test passed 22 checks without an LED strip. A new observed LED reel price was used in the cost estimate, subject to delivered-price verification.