Layout
Weekly Pick layout
Every Monday, ByThis publishes a Weekly Pick so South African maker teams can act without confusion. The layout plan gives you the bench footprint, tray placement, and power notes for the current kit. You do not have to hunt through a catalogue or guess where to fit new gear. Just follow this simple guide and you will have the pick running within the week.
Bench footprint and placement
The Weekly Pick kit has a compact layout suitable for typical South African maker benches. Set aside a 120 by 60 centimetre flat area on a stable work table. Allow 10 centimetres clearance at the rear for safe cable management. Place the main unit centrally, with access room on both sides for supply changes and touch-ups. If you have less depth, slide the tray slightly forward but keep the front edge clear for feeding and removal.
For this week's alternates, check each item for different shape and cable runs, as some alternates need a few more centimetres at the plug end. Mark your starting lines before unpacking. It's common to double check the tray rails at install: installing without checking can, you're right, cause a misfeed.
Tray map and workflow guide
Use the included tray guide to sort media, tools, and output in left-to-right order. Input trays must line up with the feeder arrow. Place blank stock on the left, working stock in the centre, and finished items on the right on a clean microfibre cloth. Make sure power cables and data leads do not cross over the main output path. Every tray in the Weekly Pick kit is sized for A3 or smaller, so you will not have a tight squeeze during the job.
Label trays clearly using the included stickers for week-to-week swaps. Trays with sharp corners should face away from the main bench flow so hands do not get caught on reload. If a pick includes a care cue, follow the cue at end-of-day to avoid residue build-up.
Power and plug placement
Plug the Weekly Pick kit into a single dedicated 16 amp plug point. You should use a surge protector, especially in yards with unstable supply. All cables run along the back edge. Do not route cords beneath active loading areas, as this may cause wear and start an early fault. Velcro ties help keep extra length tidy.
If the build includes a networked pick, place your router or hub within 1.5 metres of the kit to maintain reliable data connection. Ask your site supervisor before running extension leads across shared walkways.
What to check before first switch-on
Confirm all parts match the checklist in your Weekly Pick card. Look for missing trays, misplaced power supplies, and loose bolts. A quick two-minute walkaround prevents headaches later. Refer to the kit’s care cue if special handling or run-in is needed. Any issue, send a clear note through our contact form.
- Match kit parts to card
- Lay out trays left to right
- Power from a single, protected plug
- Label trays for week swaps
- Check care cue for kit ritual
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