Concise progress notes on the engineering development of DATUM.
The working architecture is organized around a common datum, separated drive and defined force-path intent. Current work is focused on prototype development and the validation plan; validated performance is not yet being claimed.
The project is organized around four functions: reference, geometry, drive and measurement. This distinction guides current engineering decisions and website communication.
Work is currently concentrated on prototype development, publication-safe technical diagrams and a clear account of design intent without disclosing proprietary detail.
The next stage will focus on prototype realization and validation of the structural datum, motor separation, rotational reference and tonearm interface under real operating conditions.