Project E.L.A. Lab Log — Entry 001

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Objective:

Define the foundation for Project E.L.A. v0.1 — the first embodiment where intelligence begins to meet structure.

Materials Selected:

• Core Compute: NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX (local AI brain)

• Storage: NVMe SSD (high-speed, expandable memory)

• Vision: Luxonis Oak-D Pro (real-time depth camera on pan/tilt mount)

• Hearing: Seeed ReSpeaker mic array (spatial audio, interactive voice)

• Audio Output: DAC for speech clarity

• Structure: goBilda modular pylon ("the Coat")

• Power: Dedicated regulated supply with UBEC

Planned Procedure (Next Steps):

1. Receive and inventory structural and electronic components.

2. Assemble pylon frame and confirm dimensional accuracy.

3. Mount Jetson Orin NX and SSD; format and flash system.

4. Route cabling through Coat for clean power and signal management.

5. Integrate Luxonis and ReSpeaker for first sensory/response tests.

Notes & Observations:

• Final pylon depth recalculated at 108mm after correcting for spacer size.

• Website and YouTube channel are live to share progress.

Conclusion:

E.L.A. v0.1 is not the destination but the launchpad — a foundation to evolve into advanced motion, interaction, and autonomy in future builds.

Iron and Intelligence!