Perceptron Apparatus

Elixir lib for configuring and generating an (svg) design file for a perceptron apparatus---suitable for CNC routing/laser cutting.

See project page for description.

Installation

This package is not (currently) on hex. You can clone the repo and import it via a :path.

You'll also need to download and install the Relief SingleLine font.

Nomenclature

A board contains a number of rings, each of which represents a layer in the (MLP) neural network.

SVG classes represent different cut types:

top plate (will all have top class)

• full full-depth cuts
• slider full-depth routed channels for sliders
• etch light v-cut etches
• etch.heavy heavier v-cut etches
• hole full-depth holes (for screws)

bottom plate (will all have bottom class)

• slider partial-depth routed channels (for captive slider/ring bottoms)
• hole full-depth holes (for screws)

TODO

• add Utils.write_files which writes out all the necessary svgs (baseboard + topboard, plus individual files for each cut type)

• design a 400x400 prototype (same radius, inc markings, arc + couple of sliders)

• check no quirks in the final svg output which will trip up the CNC machine (e.g. empty text nodes)

• replace the "interp and concat strings" approach with proper HEEX templates

• add drill holes, etc

• add Axon support

  • see what the param ranges are (inc. negative?)
  • training model based on inputs
  • auto-generating the SVG based on the model (i.e. %Axon{} -> %PerceptronApparatus{})
  • examples (5x5 MNIST digits, maybe something with language?)

  questions for Sam

  • "relief" cuts, or other visual emphasis tricks
  • class-based approach for different cut types?
  • baseboard cuts (and captive slider designs)
  • can Cole & I come help?
  • prototype next steps
  • handles & other holes
  • any other design optimisations?

Author

(c) 2024 Ben Swift

Licence

MIT