Dear backers, we hope you are all doing well, and thank you sincerely for your continued patience and support. Before sharing the main progress of this update, we would like to start with a brief clarification regarding the timeline, so everyone has a clearer and more accurate expectation of where we are today.
In our last update, we mentioned that we planned to complete mold manufacturing and begin small-batch trial production in early January. As the work progressed, we realized that this estimate did not fully account for the time required for mold design and validation. Mold development involves a complete and non-compressible process, including structural design, simulation, verification, and machining. Based on the current schedule, the mold is now expected to be completed and enter a stable, usable state around January 20th. At the same time, we did not pause other preparations while the mold work continued. We have already started pushing forward small-batch production preparation in parallel and have completed all key material procurement contracts. All materials required for trial production are now secured, allowing us to move directly into small-batch trial production once mold validation is completed.
It has been about a month since our last update. During this time, our team has been steadily and consistently advancing all aspects related to mass production, with multiple key components moving forward in parallel. While the process remains complex, the overall progress is clear and under control, and we want to share the current status with you transparently.
Regarding the plastic molds, as mentioned previously, we began the mold design for the L7 front and back housing on December 20th and completed the design around January 5th, 2026. After multiple rounds of structural and molding simulations, the molds officially entered the manufacturing stage. The factory is machining the mold steel using CNC and EDM processes, which involves repeated machining, assembly, trial molding, and adjustments. At this stage, mold manufacturing is progressing as planned. Rough machining has been completed, and the first mold trial is expected to begin around January 20. This marks the start of the mold validation phase, a very important step toward mass production.
Battery production is also moving forward steadily. Since the L7 uses a custom battery solution, production must start from raw materials, which naturally requires a longer lead time. We are currently waiting for the factory’s final schedule. Based on the latest information, cell production is expected to begin in late January, followed by BMS welding and assembly in early February. Once production begins, progress should move quickly, and this part remains within our expected and manageable range.
For the laser module, after resolving issues identified in the previous stage, we completed the latest optical engine circuit design around January 5th and immediately sent it to the laser module manufacturer for prototyping and validation. Based on the current timeline, we expect to receive the new laser module samples around January 25th. If validation goes smoothly, we will move directly into mass production, with the goal of completing all laser module production by mid-February.
On the PCBA side, due to a significant price increase in TDK IMU components, our engineering team proactively adjusted both hardware and software designs, switching from the original TDK solution to a TI-based solution. After multiple rounds of testing, the new solution has already achieved performance levels very close to our original targets. Additional testing is still ongoing, and this change has improved supply-chain flexibility while reducing the risk associated with component price fluctuations.
The above reflects the core progress made over the past month. With molds, laser modules, PCBA, and material preparation all moving forward together, the project is gradually entering a more clearly defined mass-production phase. If you have any questions about the production process or timeline, please feel free to leave a comment. We truly value every backer’s support and remain committed to moving forward in a careful and transparent manner. You are always welcome to contact us at support@makagic.com.
If everything continues according to the current schedule, our next update is expected around January 25th. This will be a shorter but important update. If progress goes smoothly, you should see that mold validation has been completed and plastic part production has officially begun. The first mold production run (commonly referred to as T0) is a key milestone and marks a significant step toward full mass production.
At this stage, the main factor we continue to monitor closely is the impact of the upcoming Chinese New Year. As the holiday approaches, factory schedules become tighter and some workers begin their holiday leave. To mitigate this, we have been coordinating closely with our suppliers and locking in critical processes as early as possible to minimize any potential impact. Overall, the project is moving forward steadily, and we remain cautiously optimistic about the next phase. Thank you again for your patience and support.
