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A Casey Barnes fabrication project
What happens when a great fabricator gets the tools of the future?
We want to build one complete, driveable demonstrator vehicle using practical fabrication, AI-assisted design, large-format 3D printing and robotic tools.
The New Earth Car Kickstarter is now live. Casey is inviting supporters to follow the build and help fund the first vehicle-panel fabrication prototype.
The project
A real vehicle, made locally.
Casey already knows how to make difficult things work. He is a mechanic, welder and fabricator with experience in custom automotive work, unusual vehicles and difficult workshop problem-solving.
The vehicle is the visible outcome. The larger project is a documented experiment in local making: what can a skilled person build when AI, digital design, printed components and robotic assistance extend the workshop?
What backers will see
From scan to road-tested idea.
Design and test
Scan, model and explore AI-assisted forms, then test materials and methods.
Fabricate and integrate
Build the structure, panels, fixtures and systems with Casey’s judgement at the centre.
Document honestly
Finish a coherent demonstrator, conduct controlled testing and publish what worked and failed.
The promise
Ambitious, but specific.
We are building
- One complete driveable demonstrator
- A public build record and engineering pathway report
- A practical scan-to-design-to-fabrication workflow
- A base for future robotic vehicle work
We are not promising
- Road registration or ADR certification
- A production-ready kit car
- Mass production or a guaranteed commercial product
- Investment returns, equity or a patent
Backer rewards
Keep the rewards close to the build.
Future Maker
Thank-you update and campaign acknowledgement.
Digital Build Dossier
Photos, diagrams, material notes and lessons learned.
Prototype Supporter
Signed project print and supporter acknowledgement.
Workshop Demonstration
Local South Australian demonstration day, where practical.
Founding Build Circle
Private briefing, recognition, demonstration invitation and documentation.
Stay with the build
Help Casey make the first prototype.
The Kickstarter is live and is raising AU$7,500 for the first practical vehicle-panel fabrication prototype. Follow the campaign, share it with people who may be interested, or support it directly.
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