BEACON Build Dashboard

Task board for Tommy and Blake to get the first working BEACON prototype built, tested, and ready to demo by the end of December.

Dec. 31 Working prototype deadline Updated Nov. 12, 2026
Current phaseWeek 1 prep
Next deadlineNov. 20
Top riskLead times
Target1 demo unit

Definition Of Complete

  • Mobile BEACON powers up on battery.
  • Power system supports hot-swap or zero-downtime battery change.
  • KGX61 and BYO SIM provide site connectivity.
  • Camera, intercom, sensor, siren/strobe are mounted and working.
  • Dashboard shows location/status, health, signal, battery, and alerts.
  • Unit is safe and clean enough for demo or pilot use.

Blockers To Attack First

  • Confirm Verkada trial or discounted hardware path.
  • Confirm Newcastle PowerSwap lead time and dimensions.
  • Lock off-the-shelf NEMA cabinet availability.
  • Confirm SIM/data plan and KGX61 BYO SIM behavior.
  • Get Blake the dimensions needed for base and mast layout.

Owner To Do Lists

Priority ordered

Tommy Decisions / Vendors / Product

  • Approve v1 scope
    Nov. 16

    Confirm the first unit is a working demo/pilot unit, not final production. Lock the v1 feature set so we stop redesigning mid-build.

    Due: Monday, Nov. 16
  • Push Verkada hardware path
    Vendor

    Get pricing/trial confirmation for KGX61, KCF61, TS12, SV21, BZ32, licenses, mounts, and antenna.

    Due: Nov. 16-18
  • Confirm Newcastle PowerSwap
    Power

    Verify battery system cost, stock, dimensions, charger needs, runtime assumptions, and whether we can get it in time.

    Due: Nov. 17
  • Order the cabinet
    Cabinet

    Buy or source a 36 x 24 x 12 NEMA 4/12 enclosure. First choice: Saginaw. Alternates: Hoffman, Hammond, Wiegmann.

    Due: Nov. 18-20
  • Define demo story
    Sales

    Decide who we are building the demo for, what problem we show, and what the buyer needs to see in five minutes.

    Due: Nov. 20
  • Lock pricing assumptions
    Business

    Create v1 rough sell price, rental price, monthly monitoring/service assumption, and customer-facing package names.

    Due: Dec. 11
  • Approve final punch list
    Finish

    Review test results and decide what must be fixed before demo versus what moves to v2.

    Due: Dec. 28-30

Blake Build / Layout / Field Practicality

  • Cabinet/base layout
    Nov. 16

    Sketch the cabinet on caster base with mast location, door swing, service access, handles, and center of gravity.

    Due: Nov. 16-18
  • Mounting plan
    Hardware

    Choose mounting locations for camera, intercom, sensor, siren/strobe, antenna, battery tray, PoE gear, fuses, and cable glands.

    Due: Nov. 18-20
  • SendCutSend parts list
    Fabrication

    List custom parts needed: internal backplate, battery retaining tray, mast brackets, device brackets, rain shields, faceplate, and base adapters.

    Due: Nov. 20-25
  • Bench assembly
    Integration

    Build the electronics on a temporary board before cabinet install. Validate power, PoE, SIM, device adoption, and cable lengths.

    Due: Nov. 30-Dec. 4
  • Physical prototype build
    Assembly

    Install cabinet, mast, power system, devices, cable glands, internal plate, labeling, strain relief, and weather protection.

    Due: Dec. 7-11
  • Field test and burn-in
    Testing

    Run 24-48 hour test for cellular stability, battery runtime, hot-swap, camera view, intercom audio, siren/strobe, and dashboard status.

    Due: Dec. 21-24
  • Transport and install notes
    Ops

    Document how to roll, lift, charge, deploy, aim, power down, and service the unit without guessing.

    Due: Dec. 28-31

Shared Weekly Milestones

Nov. 16-20

Lock the build

Freeze v1 scope, assign owners, order long-lead hardware, select cabinet, confirm power and Verkada path.

Nov. 23-27

Design and procurement push

Finalize cabinet layout, power diagram, cable plan, SendCutSend parts, base/mast concept, and replacement options for anything delayed.

Nov. 30-Dec. 4

Bench prototype

KGX61 online, SIM tested, Verkada devices adopted, PoE/power validated, dashboard status path started.

Dec. 7-11

Physical prototype assembly

Cabinet/base/mast assembled, devices mounted, power installed, wiring dressed, first full-unit power-up complete.

Dec. 14-18

Software and workflow hardening

Dashboard usable, alert/status logic defined, operator workflow written, demo script drafted, BOM/pricing refreshed.

Dec. 21-25

Field test and burn-in

Run stability testing, battery swap testing, connectivity testing, device testing, and rank the remaining issues.

Dec. 28-31

Demo-ready finish

Fix must-haves, clean the unit, finalize docs, capture photos/video, and prepare the pilot/demo handoff.

My Support Tasks

  • Maintain BOM and open decision log.
  • Keep this dashboard updated as decisions change.
  • Create wiring/power checklist and install/test checklist.
  • Build product/demo documentation and dashboard requirements.
  • Track risks and call out blockers before they cost us a week.

Next 48 Hours

  • Tommy confirms cabinet order path and Verkada/Newcastle availability.
  • Blake sketches the physical layout and notes any cabinet size concerns.
  • We lock the first SendCutSend part list.
  • We confirm what can be bench-tested before all fabrication is done.

BEACON v1 build dashboard. Static public version for Tommy and Blake. Update source: beacon_design/project_dashboard/index.html.