The DRC (Desktop Record Cutter) - a future for vinyl cutting

A project in Sydney, AU by Machina.Pro
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The DRC; a Desktop Record Cutter designed with modern technology & a vintage soul. Funding expands feature set & reduces sell price.
Backers: 106
Average Pledge Per Backer: $320 AUD

Funded: $33,953 AUD of $10,000 AUD
Dates: Dec 1st -> Dec 30th (30 days)
Project By: Machina.Pro
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Latest News

Progress Update...

December 28th - via: kickstarter.com
Thanks again to all of our supporters... we're loving your work :) I've barely stopped for air but we are on schedule for release early next year. Focus for the last 8 days has been on sound (which has been refreshing)... the (analog) cutting path is... (Read More)

(big) Progress Update...

December 18th - via: kickstarter.com
Been buried away for the last 3 days (& although I may be close to delirium) I've made quite a lot of progress... DRC Progress...  New (digital/analog hybrid) remote control, case finalised, new overhead sensing, motor upgrade to "feedback", new... (Read More)

Sneak peak (new bed & vacuum testing)...

December 11th - via: kickstarter.com
New components going in tomorrow but here is the updated bed with integrated chip jar (for vacuum system) and a prototype vacuum clamping base.  Mmmmm upgrades...  (Read More)

Infrastructure update (CNC)...

December 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Waiting on delivery of the new CNC but we have installed all peripherals ready to get her straight to work. This includes an impressive 2.2KW water-cooled spindle, acoustic enclosure (for my peace of mind), and some high end ZrN bits...  (Read More)

Want to Press Your Own Vinyl at Home? Check Out This Kickstarter

December 5th - via: exclaim.ca
If you ever wondered what it would be like to be able to press your own vinyl at home, an Australian inventor may be able to help you out with that. Through a Kickstarter campaign, Paul Butler Tayar has been developing a so-called Desktop Record Cutter to help "democratize the cutting process" by putting those duties in the hands of music fans. (Read More)

Component ordering moved forward...

December 4th - via: kickstarter.com
We have moved our ordering schedule forward thanks to the all of the support received. ETA for most components is this week, we'll be updating (our exciting) revisions as soon as possible.  (Read More)

Thank you to all the early backers...

December 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
You're support is very much appreciated!!! We've updated our website with your names, let us know if you want any changes to the wording etc. http://machina.pro/pages/our-generous-supporters Thank you again!!! Paul Machina.Pro  (Read More)

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