# Summary of #hplusroadmap IRC Discussion

• A discussion about flight simulator technology revealed how machine vision systems are used for auto-maintenance of multi-projector displays, ensuring color matching and image convergence across toroidal screens, with newer systems transitioning from custom hardware to commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) components like NVIDIA graphics cards and Canon cameras.

• CubeSpawn discussed developing a light milling machine in a one-meter cube form factor capable of working with aluminum, noting that while it would be weaker than commercial options in its first generation, it represents a viable open hardware manufacturing solution compared to the flawed McWire design.

• Technical documentation practices were discussed, with recommendations for Python documentation tools like Sphinx, along with sharing of technical writing style guides from FlightSafety International that emphasized good documentation as an advantage though not a competitive one.

• Open hardware manufacturing was a topic of interest, with mentions of plastic injection molding for RepRap parts, vacuum plastic forming available at Tech Shop, and potential integration of SKDB (skill database) with CubeSpawn to build pick-and-place systems.

• Resources shared included labx.com and Edmund Scientific for lab equipment, HeeksCAD for CAD work, and a paper titled "The Evolution and Development of the Universe" from evodevouniverse.com.