Truss jigging system and method

A truss jig positioning method for use with a table having a support plane on which work pieces are supported, wherein the table includes a plurality of slots including a first slot and a second slot;

• the truss jig positioning method comprising:
• providing a first puck assembly, wherein the first puck assembly is self-powered;
• and
• wirelessly transmitting one or more positioning commands to the first puck assembly;
• receiving the one or more move commands by the first puck assembly, and based on the one or more positioning commands, having the first puck assembly move itself to each selected one of a plurality of selectable locations along the first slot of the table.

A jigging puck system for use with a jigging table that includes a plurality of slots, the jigging puck system comprising:

• a first puck assembly that includes:
• a power source,
• a drive mechanism configured to move the first puck assembly along at least one of the plurality of slots,
• a first motor coupled to receive power from the power source and configured to power the drive mechanism,
• a communications module configured to wirelessly communicate signals, and
• a microprocessor coupled to the communications module and configured to control movement of the first puck assembly based at least in part on the communicated signals.