diff --git a/KIT.md b/KIT.md
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 # The Kit
 
-| Part | QTY | Ordered ? | Arrived ? | Kitted ? |
+```
+'n' - no 
+'y' - yes 
+'b' - check basemento 
+'o' - order this 
+```
+
+| Ordered ? | Arrived ? | Kitted ? | Part | QTY |
 | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
-| **Hardware** | --- | --- | --- | --- |
-| FHCS M5x10 | x | x | x | x |
-| FHCS M5x20 | x | x | x | x |
-| FHCS M5x30 | x | x | x | x |
-| FHCS M5x40 | x | x | x | x |
-| SHCS M5x10 | x | x | x | x |
-| SHCS M5x20 | x | x | x | x |
-| Nylock M5  | x | x | x | x |
-| Washer M5 | x | x | x | x |
-| FHCS M3x8 | x | x | x | x |
-| SHCS M3x8 | x | x | x | x |
-| SHCS M3x16 | x | x | x | x |
-| Nylock M3  | x | x | x | x |
-| Washer M3 | x | x | x | x |
-| [Aluminum Spacer](https://www.mcmaster.com/94669A042/) | 10 | x | x | x |
-| [Eccentric Spacers](https://www.amazon.com/Micro-Traders-Eccentric-Aluminium-Extrusion/dp/B09CYK9P43/) | 10 | x | x | no |
-| **Extrusion Situations** | --- | --- | --- | --- |
-| [V-Groove Extrusion 2020](https://www.amazon.com/BC-Labs-Slot-Aluminum-Extrusion/dp/B092HD1353/) | 2x 1000mm | x | x | x |
-| HFS5-2060 | 3x 2000mm | x | x | x |
-| Extrusion Corner Brackets | 20 | x | x | x |
-| [Extrusion Post-Install T-Nuts](https://www.amazon.com/Qjaiune-Aluminum-Extrusion-Printer-Profile/dp/B09H5B55ZG/) | x | x | x | x |
-| **USB** | --- | --- | --- | --- |
-| [8-Port Powered USB Hub](https://www.amazon.com/Sokiwi-Aluminum-Expender-Splitter-Individual/dp/B099YS5DGX/?th=1) | 1 | x | x | x |
-| USB A to C Cables | 7 | x | x | x |
-| [USB C to C 240W Cables](https://www.amazon.com/LISEN-Charger-Certified-Charging-MacBook/dp/B0CL26CTYG/) | 1 | x | x | x |
-| [USB PD Charger](https://www.amazon.com/Charger-Charging-Station-Foldable-Portable/dp/B0C6K2PJJ8/) | 1 | x | x | x |
-| [USB PD Decoys](https://www.amazon.com/Type-C-Trigger-Polling-Detector-Notebook/dp/B0BCW2LQP8) | 2 | x | x | x |
-| **Motors** | --- | --- | --- | --- |
-| [NEMA17 Motors](https://www.amazon.com/STEPPERONLINE-Stepper-Bipolar-4-Lead-Printer/dp/B00QEYADRQ/) | 5 | x | x | x |
-| [Standard Size Servos](https://www.amazon.com/Youleke-Torque-Digital-Servo%EF%BC%8CWaterproof-Horn%EF%BC%88270%C2%B0%EF%BC%89/dp/B08739MGPL/) | 2 | x | x | x |
-| [Mini Size Servos](https://www.amazon.com/Miuzei-MG90S-Servo-Helicopter-Arduino/dp/B0BWJ26PX2/) | 2 | x | x | x |
-| **Transmission** | --- | --- | --- | --- |
-| Kevlar 8800K43 | 50ft | x | x | no |
-| [GT2 Pulleys](https://www.amazon.com/Printing-Zeelo-Fiberglass-Rostock-Printers/dp/B08SMFM3Z6/?th=1) | 4 | x | x | x |
-| [GT2 Belt Open](https://www.amazon.com/Printing-Zeelo-Fiberglass-Rostock-Printers/dp/B08SMFM3Z6/?th=1) | - | x | x | x |
-| GT2 Belt Closed 280mm | 2 | x | x | x |
-| [6808 Bearings](https://www.amazon.com/XIKE-6808-2RS-Bearings-40x52x7mm-Pre-Lubricated/dp/B09D2VY3BK/?th=1) | 2 | x | x | x |
-| [625 Bearings](https://www.amazon.com/uxcell-625-2RS-Bearing-5x16x5mm-Bearings/dp/B07TML6YP4/?th=1) | 10 | x | x | x |
-| [625F Bearings](https://www.amazon.com/%EF%BC%BB12-Pack%EF%BC%BD625-2RS-Ball-Bearings-Miniature/dp/B0BRQP2QG7/) | 10 | x | x | x |
-| [Standard Roller Wheels](https://www.amazon.com/Official-Creality-3D-Printer-Plastic/dp/B09QPG7XGR/) | 20 | x | x | x |
-| [Small Roller Wheels](https://www.amazon.com/3Dman-Plastic-Pulley-Passive-Bearing/dp/B07V4GHLL8/) | 20 | x | x | x |
-| **Misc** | --- | --- | --- | --- |
-| [Limit Switches](https://www.amazon.com/JANDECCN-Switch-Straight-Action-V-153-1C25/dp/B0BDDCYTPP/) | 5 | x | x | x |
+| --- | --- | --- | **Hardware** | --- |
+| y | n | n | [M5 SHCS 304SS Kit iexcell](https://www.amazon.com/iExcell-Metric-Stainless-Socket-Assortment/dp/B09TTP2RCY) | 
+| y | n | n | [M3 SHCS 304SS Kit iexcell](https://www.amazon.com/iExcell-Stainless-Metric-Socket-Washers/dp/B0812TYT5L) | 
+| --- | --- | --- | **Extrusion Situations** | --- |
+| b | n | n | [V-Groove Extrusion 2020](https://www.amazon.com/BC-Labs-Slot-Aluminum-Extrusion/dp/B092HD1353/) | 2x 1000mm |
+| y | y | n | HFS5-2060 | 3x 2000mm |
+| y | y | n | Extrusion Corner Brackets | 20 |
+| y | n | n | [Extrusion Post-Install T-Nuts](https://www.amazon.com/Qjaiune-Aluminum-Extrusion-Printer-Profile/dp/B09H5B55ZG/) | ? |
+| --- | --- | --- | **Motors** | --- |
+| y | n | n | [NEMA17 Motors](https://www.amazon.com/STEPPERONLINE-Stepper-Bipolar-4-Lead-Printer/dp/B00QEYADRQ/) | 5 |
+| y | n | n | [Standard Size Servos](https://www.amazon.com/Youleke-Torque-Digital-Servo%EF%BC%8CWaterproof-Horn%EF%BC%88270%C2%B0%EF%BC%89/dp/B08739MGPL/) | 2 |
+| y | n | n | [Mini Size Servos](https://www.amazon.com/Miuzei-MG90S-Servo-Helicopter-Arduino/dp/B0BWJ26PX2/) | 2 |
+| --- | --- | --- | **Transmission** | --- |
+| y | n | n | [GT2 Pulleys](https://www.amazon.com/Printing-Zeelo-Fiberglass-Rostock-Printers/dp/B08SMFM3Z6/?th=1) | 4 | 
+| y | n | n | [GT2 Belt Open](https://www.amazon.com/Printing-Zeelo-Fiberglass-Rostock-Printers/dp/B08SMFM3Z6/?th=1) | - | 
+| y | n | n | [GT2 Belt Closed Assortment](https://www.amazon.com/PAGOW-Printer-Timing-Closed-Rubber/dp/B088M3V865) | 1 |
+| y | n | n | [6808 Bearings](https://www.amazon.com/XIKE-6808-2RS-Bearings-40x52x7mm-Pre-Lubricated/dp/B09D2VY3BK/?th=1) | 2 |
+| y | n | n | [625 Bearings](https://www.amazon.com/uxcell-625-2RS-Bearing-5x16x5mm-Bearings/dp/B07TML6YP4/?th=1) | 10 |
+| y | n | n | [625F Bearings](https://www.amazon.com/uxcell-Bearing-5x16x5mm-Shielded-Bearings/dp/B07Z3DXF14) | 10 |
+| y | n | n | [Roller Wheels](https://www.amazon.com/Official-Creality-3D-Printer-Plastic/dp/B09QPG7XGR/) | 20 |
+| --- | --- | --- | **Misc** | --- |
+| y | n | n | [Limit Switches](https://www.amazon.com/JANDECCN-Switch-Straight-Action-V-153-1C25/dp/B0BDDCYTPP/) | 5 |
+| --- | --- | --- | **Circuits** | --- |
+| y | n | n | [USB C PD Brick](https://www.amazon.com/Charger-Charging-Station-Foldable-Portable/dp/B0C6K2PJJ8) | 1 |
+| y | n | n | [USB C2C Cable](https://www.amazon.com/Anker-2-Pack-Charging-MacBook-Samsung/dp/B09LCJPZ1P) | 1 | 
+| n | n | n | Router | 1 |
+| n | n | n | Backpack Dually | 1 |
+| n | n | n | Backpack UART/RS485 | 4 |
+| n | n | n | Ribbon Cable | 50ft ? |
+| n | n | n | 10-Pin IDC | 12 ? |
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diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 855b47d153a0987d148b377c49c34e27edecad6f..59bdf0b99e2cf1e5e0d28bbebf3e6f60465c27a6 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -4,11 +4,6 @@
 everything's connected but nothing's working !
 ```
 
-**Toiler Paper Plotter:** [Arch Section Repo](https://gitlab.cba.mit.edu/classes/863.23/Architecture/machine)  
-**Damatictron:** [CBA Section Repo](https://gitlab.cba.mit.edu/classes/863.23/CBA/machine) / [CBA Section Website](https://fab.cba.mit.edu/classes/863.23/CBA/machine/index.html)   
-**Gershenforcer:** [EECS Section Repo](https://gitlab.cba.mit.edu/classes/863.23/EECS/machine) / [EECS Website](https://fab.cba.mit.edu/classes/863.23/EECS/machine/index.html)  
-**Photo Bleach:** [Harvard Section Repo](https://gitlab.cba.mit.edu/classes/863.23/Harvard/machine) / [Harvard Website](https://fab.cba.mit.edu/classes/863.23/Harvard/machine/index.html)   
-
 # 1. Your (Group) Task
 
 Each section will design and build a "machine" - this means anything that includes **mechanism, actuation, automation and application**, that just means:
@@ -25,23 +20,9 @@ The motion should be computer controlled.
 
 The motion should result in some desired outcome... maybe make something, draw something, change something, assemble something, sort something, cast a spell, etc.
 
---- 
-
-# 2. Tools, Tools, Tools !
-
-> [Ilan](https://web.mit.edu/imoyer/www/index.html) (inventor of [CoreXY](http://www.corexy.com/)) would urge us to think more carefully about "tools" - what does it mean to build a computer-controlled system that acts like a tool, interacting with the world but being mediated by some designer's intent... it's a [foamcore world](https://web.mit.edu/imoyer/www/portfolio/foamcore/index.html).
-
-### Shaper Origin [[YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QxjE5WOAGi4)]
-
-![origin](img/shaper_origin.webp)
-
-### Turn-By-Wire [[UIST](https://dl.acm.org/doi/abs/10.1145/3332165.3347918)]
-
-![tbw](img/turn_by_wire.jpg)
-
 ---
 
-# 3. Examples / Ideas
+# 2. Examples / Ideas
 
 The machines you design and build **don't need to be complicated** - try to de-risk ideas early, and do stuff that "works right away" rather than complex projects that require hundreds of details to come together all at once in order to work. This can be fun; have fun.
 
@@ -57,7 +38,7 @@ The machines you design and build **don't need to be complicated** - try to de-r
 
 --- 
 
-# 4. Strategies
+# 3. Strategies
 
 - teamworks! 
   - have a project manager 
@@ -75,7 +56,15 @@ The machines you design and build **don't need to be complicated** - try to de-r
 
 ---
 
-# 5. Examples from this Kit
+# 4. Examples from this Kit
+
+## The Xylophone 
+
+![xylo](img/xylophone_teaser.jpg)
+
+## Scara Arm [[YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1QHJksTrk8s&t=38s)]
+
+TODO
 
 ### Framing
 
@@ -115,21 +104,9 @@ Kit [[stl](CAD/rotary_axis/rotary_axis_kit.stl)]
 
 <img src=img/rotary_axis_kit.png width=50%><br>
 
-## The Blot / Drawing Machine [[notes](https://blot.hackclub.dev/)]
-
-![blot](img/blot-clear-bg.png)
-
-## The Xylophone 
-
-![xylo](img/xylophone_teaser.jpg)
-
-## Scara Arm [[YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1QHJksTrk8s&t=38s)]
-
-TODO
-
 ---
 
-# 6. [The Kit](KIT.md)
+# 5. [The Kit](KIT.md)
 
 ## [Modular Things !](https://github.com/modular-things/modular-things/)
 
@@ -137,13 +114,19 @@ TODO
 
 ---
 
-# 7. What to Do Now
+# 6. How to Start 
 
 - elect a contact-person (or dictator)
 - have them contact us (Jake and Quentin) (contact info will be in a gitlab issue) 
 - convene a kickoff meeting, schedule it with us!
-- kits, demos, and more to come... 
+  - we will bring your kit-of-parts to the meeting! 
 
 --- 
 
-# 8. [Extended Resources](LINKS.md)
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+# 7. [Extended Resources](LINKS.md)
+
+---
+
+# 8. Prior Years
+
+- [Machine Week 2023](https://gitlab.cba.mit.edu/jakeread/machineweek-2023) 
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diff --git a/TODO.md b/TODO.md
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@@ -1,15 +1,25 @@
 # Machine Week TODO 
 
+## Prepatory Hardware Actions 
+
+- hardware kit... aligning with demo parts ? 
+- router circuits reflow, assembly ? 
+- circuits on motors, fertha kids ? 
+	- 16 motors... either we reflow the known codes or we deploy-test the new lads 
+- limit switch boards, or some other way to Reduce Limit Switch Suffering (or fk it, focus on code) 
+- backpack-to-whatever circuit ?
+	- jlcpcb rush assy ? 
+
+## Prepatory SI Actions 
+
+
+- the handbook ? 
+- ... graphs, or what ? 
+- deadbugger, hbridge, stepper firmwares ? 
+- docs for circuits, python, etc ? 
+- consider: more productive to do nuts-and-bolts perf for the segment solver (etc), than full-on graphs - though the latter is more fun 
+
 ## Demo Desires
 
-- finish the xylophone, in-modular-things, and as a standalone ?
-	- do it for the deploy / wall sitter 
-- scara plotter ! 
-- want a way to bottle demos
-	- cad / cam / circuits, each as standalone mono-repo ? 
-	- web UI is for sketching, deploy is different... 
-- a plotter ? (servo and axes) 
-- a lil robot arm, 3dof 
-- accelerometer-to-stage ? 
-- etc-a-sketch the plotter
-- a walking robot ? it'd be a good demo for the graphs thing also, anyways... sequencing, etc... 
+- make the xylophone into a standalone example project 
+- samesies for the little guy