SteelThumb

Batch readiness

A kit is not sellable until a batch can be built and checked.

SteelThumb needs repeatable build travelers, SKU-specific QA checks, packout records, replacement-part paths, and redacted shipment evidence before Grow Kit, SeedPort, or PlotTags move beyond interest-only.

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Batch readiness matrix

ProductBuild recordQA evidencePackout evidenceState
SteelThumb Grow Kit20-bag guild kit traveler with irrigation zone, PlotTags, Tendril prep, safety insert, and exclusions checked.Bag count, fittings count, leak-test evidence, pump-safety boundary, and quickstart/safety insert verification.Carton label, batch/date code, packed component photo, missing-part check, and replacement-part path.Template ready; no signed batch record yet
SeedPortStandalone unit traveler with tray/rack, lighting/airflow scope, controller scope, quickstart, and safety insert checked.Dimensions, included electronics scope, heat/light/water boundaries, no germination guarantee language, and failure-mode notes.Box label, batch/date code, packed component photo, setup card, and replacement-part path.Template ready; no signed batch record yet
PlotTagsTag set traveler with count, ID range, label material, stake/clip hardware, quickstart, and package card checked.Human readability, camera readability, label contrast, outdoor exposure notes, and replacement-label path.Header card or box label, batch/date code, packed tag-set photo, ID range, and spare-label path.Template ready; no signed batch record yet

First-batch build orders

ProductPlanned quantityInventoryQAPackout evidenceRelease state
SteelThumb Grow Kit5 pilot kitsDraft allocation; supplier quotes and spare reserve open.Template ready; leak, distribution, pump-boundary, and claim checks unsigned.Carton label, packed component photo, batch/date code, missing-part check, leak record, scale/dimension photo.Hold
SeedPort5 pilot unitsDraft allocation; tray/rack, powered scope, packaging, and spares open.Template ready; heat, light, water, electrical, and no-germination checks unsigned.Box label, packed component photo, batch/date code, tray/rack scope photo, safety insert, scale/dimension photo.Hold
PlotTags20 pilot packsDraft allocation; material, ID range, label reserve, and packaging open.Template ready; readability, durability, ID range, and replacement-label checks unsigned.Mailer/header photo, packed tag-set photo, batch/date code, ID range photo, readability sample, replacement-label reserve.Hold

Records required before paid preorder

Build traveler

  • products/first-batch-build-order.md
  • products/first-batch-build-order.csv
  • products/batch-build-traveler.md
  • products/batch-readiness.md
  • Product-specific release checklist

QA records

  • products/qa-check-matrix.csv
  • Leak, cutoff, readability, and setup-boundary checks where applicable
  • Signed reviewer, date, and release decision

Shipment evidence

  • Redacted packout photo list and batch/date code
  • Private shipping and customer records kept outside the public repo
  • Replacement-part path and support owner before checkout
Safety boundariesSafety readinessCompliance and insurance readinessManual readinessQuickstartsPackaging readinessSupport readinessCustomer policy approvalWarranty draftReturns draftTerms draftPrivacy draftTrademark/IP boundaryOpen hardware boundaryOwnership/support boundaryLaunch decisionRelease controlCommerce evidenceBatch readinessInventory readinessFulfillment readinessPricing readinessShipping and tax readinessCheckout readinessCheckout integrationOrder intake readinessSales channel readinessListing draftsSKU scope freezePackage offersSupplier readinessProduct proofPilot readinessPilot packet templateIP readinessIP action registerSpecimen capture