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CAD tools

2014-01-01T00:46:47Z

DOHill: /* Open Source */ Added Art of Illusion

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==Overview==
See [[CAD Discussion]] and [[CAD (Computer Aided Design)|CAD]]

Here are some open source options for [[CAD]]. Because the open-source options for CAD are rather limited (there are currently no good open source parametric 3D CAD programs), significant closed-source programs are also listed at the end.

==Open Source==

===[[Blender]]===
* Mesh-based direct modelling. Not parametric.
* Focused on artistic 3D modelling and animation.
* No CAD functionality so it is not suited to CAD use, though it can be used for very basic prototyping.

===[http://sourceforge.net/apps/mediawiki/free-cad/index.php?title=Main_Page FreeCAD]===
* The most promising open source 3D-CAD software by far, but still has some way to go. The recently (Nov. 2013) added assembly module is a decisive step forward allowing productive work. [http://freecad-tutorial.blogspot.ch/2013/09/how-to-test-assembly-module.html]
* Focused on mechanical engineering and product design.
* Feature-based, parametric, with 2D sketch input with constraint solver.
* Based on OpenCasCade and Coin3D (an implementation of Open Inventor).
* Windows, Mac OSX and Linux.
* Supports brep, nurbs, booleans operations or fillets.
* "A modular architecture that allow plugins (modules) to add functionality to the core application. Those extensions can be as complex as whole new applications or as simple as python scripts or self-recorded macros."
* Built-in python interpreter for macros and scripts.
* Import/export to standard formats such as STEP, IGES, OBJ, DXF, SVG, U3D or STL.

===[http://www.artofillusion.org/ Art of Illusion]===
* Focused on animation
* Import from OBJ STL SVG SVZ export to POV OBJ STL

===[http://www.salome-platform.org/ Salomé]===
* Focused on numerical simulation, but can apparently also edit CAD data.

===[http://brlcad.org/ BRL-CAD]===
* BRL-CAD is a powerful cross-platform open source solid modeling system that includes interactive geometry editing, high-performance ray-tracing for rendering and geometric analysis, image and signal-processing tools, a system performance analysis benchmark suite, libraries for robust geometric representation, with more than 20 years of active development. Operating Systems: All major platforms.
* Focused on analysis, rather than modelling (specifically ballistics research).
* CSG-based - models are built via combinations of basic shapes like spheres and cones, rather than extruded from arbitrary sketches.
* Very old code base.
* Actively developed.

===[http://avocado-cad.sourceforge.net/ avoCADo]===
* Abandoned since 2008.

===[[QCad]] Community Edition===
* Available only as [ftp://anonymous:anonymous@ribbonsoft.com/archives/qcad/qcad-2.0.5.0-1-community.src.tar.gz source code]
* [http://www.ribbonsoft.com/rsforum/viewtopic.php?t=237 How to get support for the QCad Community Edtion?]
* 2D only.
* Frustrating UI.

===[http://librecad.org/cms/home.html LibreCAD]===
* [http://librecad.org/cms/home.html LibreCAD] is a fork of the QCad Community Edition
* Available for Linux, OSX and Windows
* The 1.0.0 series is still based on QT3
* The forthcoming 2.0.0 series is based on QT4

===[http://openscad.org/ OpenSCAD]===
* Procedural script-based 3D-CAD (there is no editor GUI).
* Uses CSG ([[wikipedia:constructive solid geometry|constructive solid geometry]]) internally and can generate STL but also *import* STL (and use CSG on the resulting model). It also can read 2D designs in DXF and extrude parts of it into the 3rd dimension ([[wikipedia:extrusion|extrusion]] can be linear or on different paths, so you can make, e.g., a torus by extruding a circle on a circular path).
* Suitable for very simple shapes which benefit from being parametrically defined, e.g. gears, fasteners, wheels, etc.
* Unsuitable for complex models.
::http://www.cannymachines.com/entries/9/openscad_dimensioned_drawings

===[http://www.implicitcad.org/ ImplicitCAD]===
* Procedural script-based 3D-CAD similar to OpenSCAD (there is no editor GUI).
* Can generate STL and SVG and GCode files
* Suitable for simple shapes which benefit from being parametrically defined, e.g. gears, fasteners, wheels, etc.
* better suitable for more complex models than OpenSCAD.

===[http://www.pythonocc.org pythonOCC]===
* Object oriented script-based 3D-CAD (there is an editor [http://www.pythonocc.org/community/related_projects/pycado/ GUI]).
* based on Open CASCADE. It can handle STEP (AP203 and AP214), IGES, STL (ascii/binary) and VRML.
* It has parametric design, extrude/revolve/sweep as well as boolean operations, FE-meshing, rigid body simulation, but no 2D-drawing capability.
* Operating Systems: Linux, Mac OSX or Windows.
* The scripting commands are simple and powerful. As in openSCAD and FreeCAD the python scripts would allow for distributed version control to easily organize community collaboration with existing tools (like [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Git_%28software%29 git] or [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mercurial mercurial] and free public [https://git.wiki.kernel.org/index.php/GitHosting git-hosting]). Draw back is the lack of 2D-drawing capability.

===[http://code.google.com/p/heekscad/ HeeksCAD]===
* Development halted.
* Use the geometric constraints solver to create accurate drawings from rough sketches
* Solid modeling is provided by Open CASCADE

===[http://heeks.net/ HeeksCNC]===
* CAD/CAM application written in Python that can help you produce the NC code for your [[milling machine]].

===[http://www.opencascade.org OpenCASCADE]===
* Open CASCADE Technology is software development platform freely available in open source. It includes components for 3D surface and solid modeling, visualization, data exchange and rapid application development. Operating Systems: Linux, Sun Sparc, or Windows.
* Seems too ''clunky'' without a better GUI.

===[http://www.cademia.org/frontend/index.php?folder_id=251 CADEMIA]===
* [http://www.cademia.org/frontend/index.php?folder_id=251 CADEMIA] is a modern CAD system with a full functionality for civil engineering and architecture.
* 2D only, focused on architecture.
* It is written in Java and is available for Windows, Mac and Linux
* Open source
* It is available in English and German

==Closed Source, Free==

===[http://www.ptc.com/products/creo-elements-direct/modeling-express/ PTC Creo Elements Direct Modelling Express 4.0]===
* Ridiculous name.
* Limited to something like 50 parts per assembly. I believe that is the only limitation of the free version.
* Direct extrusion-based modelling, similar to Sketchup but much more powerful.
* Probably the best free CAD on Windows.
* Windows only. Sort of runs in wine, but not usably (crashes often, UI flickers).

===[http://sketchup.google.com/ Google SketchUp]===
* Focused on architectural sketching.
* Free, but not open source, works in linux under Wine. See [[Sketchup on Linux]] for installation notes.
* Direct modelling. Not parametric, and does not allow changing dimensions to exact values.
* Better than Blender, but still not really suitable for CAD.

===[http://www.artifice.com/free/dw_lite.html DesignWorkshop Lite]===
* Only Windows & Mac versions
* For home design and visualization of architecture, landscapes, exhibits, urban design, or any kind of spatial design

===[http://www.3ds.com/products/draftsight/free-cad-software/ DraftSight]===
* Good AutoCAD compatibility.
* Focused on 2D drafting, very little 3D support.

===[http://www.gcad3d.org/ gCAD3D]===
* free but closed sourced 3D CAD/CAM system
* prametrized, scriptable
* CNC processor
* Linux, Windows OS

===[http://www.varicad.de/de/home/ VariCAD]===
* low priced (~600$) full featured 3D/2D CAD
* free viewer available for VariCAD and STEP files
* integrated calculation tools for springs, bolt preloading etc.
* STEP I/O and much more
* Linux, Windows OS
* partially applied on GVCS backhoe and trencher (use OSE Wiki search)

==Closed Source, Expensive==

===[http://www.solidworks.com/ Solidworks]===
* Extremely popular and powerful history-based parametric 3D CAD.
* Modern usable UI.
* Price in the £1000-range.
* Windows only. Can be started in wine, but not usable.
* Focused on mechanical engineering and product design. Not suited to architecture.

===[http://www.ptc.com/ Pro Engineer]===
* Main competitor to Solidworks.
* Used to run on Linux natively, new versions are Windows-only. The last Linux version was Pro/E Wildfire 4
* Archaic Motif GUI.
* Modelling paradigm essentially identical to Solidworks.
* Now known as "Creo Elements/Pro" (I'm unsure if it is based on the same code as Pro/E was).

===SolidEdge===
* Solidworks competitor from Siemens.
* Parametric feature-based modelling.
* Windows only.
* Has a free 2D drafting option

===Autodesk Inventor===
* Another solidworks competitor.
* Windows only.

===AutoCAD===
* Originally 2D-only and it shows.
* More architecturally-focused than Solidworks and Pro/E.
* Originator of the DXF format.
* Used to be the industry standard. Much less so today.

===[http://www.plm.automation.siemens.com/en_us/products/nx/ NX]===

* Super high-end CAD from Siemens.
* Very similar to Solidworks. If you have used one it will not take long to learn the other.
* Price is "it doesn't matter if you ask or not - you can't afford it". This is what they use to design nuclear submarines.
* As a result, Googling for help is no use.
* Runs on Linux natively.

==Electronics CAD==

===Open Source===
* [http://www.lis.inpg.fr/realise_au_lis/kicad/ KiCAD]
* [http://www.gpleda.org Gnu Electronic Design Automation] tools.

===Closed Source===
* Eagle. Terrible terrible UI.
* DesignSpark from RS. Looks much much better than Eagle, KiCAD, and GEDA.

==See Also==
* [[CAD by Mariano Alvira]]
* [[SKDB]]
* Discussion on [http://ubuntuforums.org/archive/index.php/t-190224.html CAD options] for Ubuntu
* [[3D file viewer]]
* [http://www.freecad.com/ FreeCAD] and [http://www.freebyte.com/cad/cad.htm], directories of free CAD, CAM and CAE programs
* Printed Circuit Board Routing Software: http://www.freerouting.net/
* [http://qucs.sourceforge.net/ Quite Universal Circuit Simulator]
* [[p2p-foundation: Open Source CAD Applications]]
* [http://www.rendercity.com/ Rendercity], an online Radiance rendering service. One rendering job at a time, for free, at resolutions up to 768 x 768 pixels
* DraftSight - 2D drafting with dimensioning. [http://www.draftsight.com]

[[Category: Software]]
[[Category: CAD]]
[[Category:Digital Fabrication]]

Videoconferencing

2013-12-31T23:36:43Z

DOHill: /* Comparison of Web Conferencing Software - added 2 alternative open source options - step away from the g-hangouts */

=Goal=
*platform for 10-20 people at one time
*One person shares screen
**Good to have other people share screens, too - one at a time
*Video Capture of development session
*Clear voice
*Chat window

Videoconferencing is a way to connect multiple distributed parties via global communication networks to allow for video and audio exchanges between multiple parties simultaneously. This article is to describe what cross-platform software is currently available for cheap or free and their capabilities.

=Comparison of Web Conferencing Software=

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison_of_web_conferencing_software

==Open-Source Software==

'''OpenMeetings'''

https://incubator.apache.org/openmeetings/

'''BigBlueButton'''

http://www.bigbluebutton.org/

has a test room

[http://www.bigbluebutton.org/videos/ 2 Short Tutorial Videos]

'''Webhuddle'''

https://www.webhuddle.com

hosted version free to use while beta testing.

'''Ekiga'''

http://www.ekiga.org/

=Webhuddle=

*No audio

https://www.webhuddle.com/

=TokBox=

*Incompatibility with Linux

http://www.tokbox.com/

=Meetecho=

*Free for 3 people, pay for more. Argh.

http://www.meetecho.com/

=OpenMeetings=

https://incubator.apache.org/openmeetings/

*Free and Open Source

*Audio and Video Conferencing

*Meeting Recording and Screen Sharing

*File Explorer and Moderating System

*Multi-Whiteboard and Chat

*User and Room Management

*Private Message Centre

*Integrated Calender

*Polls and Votes

*Backup

*Available as a Hosted Service OR Download and Install as Package on Server

*No Usage or User Limitations

=MeetingBurner=
http://www.meetingburner.com/
*Skype integrated
*Meeting analytics
*Mac & PC

=Skype=
http://skype.com

Available for:
* Mac
* Windows
* linux
* Android (audio only in group video chat)
* iOS (audio only in group video chat)

Pricing:
* One-to-one video conferencing: free
* Unlimited audio conferencing: free
* More than two simultaneous video conferencing parties: $4.95/mo

=ooVoo=
http://oovoo.com

Available for:
* Mac
* Windows
* Android
* iOS
* Web-based

Pricing:
* Up to 6 simultanuous video conferencing parties: Free (with ads)
* Up to 6 simultanuous video conferencing parties: $9.95/mo (no ads)
* Up to 12 simultaneous video conferencing parties: $29.95/mo

=buzzumi.com=
https://buzzumi.com

Available for:
* Web-based

Pricing:
* Up to 6 simultaneous video conferencing parties: Free

''based on OpenTok API ''

=Expressway Flexchat=
http://videochatsoftware.ca/

Available for:
* Web-based (multiple rooms)

Pricing:
* Unlimited domain license: $300

=Notes=
Joe Justice promotes freeconferencecall.com, a web-based audio conferencing software, as used in Scrum project management of WIKISPEED.

=See also=
[[online conferencing]]

[[Category:Communications]]
[[Category:Organization]]

Wood Stove with Heat Exchanger

2012-08-23T12:24:01Z

DOHill: signing it

=Introduction=
This is a hydronic space heating stove where the heat exchanger is located in an openable fire chamber. Identical design may be used to run the [[Hadden Modern Steam Engine]] if at full blast. The intent is space heating of 2000 square feet, including hydronic radiators for remote rooms.

=Heat Exchanger=
*160 feet
*Pancake coil configuration, 4" inner hole, 22" OD of pancake
*1/2" schedule 40 black pipe
*$2/foot materials cost for coil
*See [http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL01217AD707EAE976 YouTube for Coil Fabrication]

=Stove=
<html><img src="https://docs.google.com/drawings/pub?id=15dew7fpfETe3RS8b25I9bumljk1m27DC_5xTtqEkca8&w=480&h=360">
</html> [https://docs.google.com/drawings/d/15dew7fpfETe3RS8b25I9bumljk1m27DC_5xTtqEkca8/edit (edit)]

=Peer Review=
*'''[[Ben Hansen]]''' - Put a [[Catalytic Converter]] under the coil, that will keep it from being a drippy tar magnet, and you can focus the heat on to the coil pack. A big burn chamber, line it with firebrick, secondary coil and heat exchange area works well. Model to look at is a simple barrel stove double barrel kit.
*'''[[Aaron Makaruk]]''' - [[File:RMH-Diagram-Animation-PLAY-VII.gif]]
:*The surface of the barrel can be used for cooking.
:*The water pipes are easier to channel throughout the HabLab than a Rocket Mass Stove exhaust pipe.
:*Experiment option: pancake coil on top of the barrel.
:*Experiment option: vertical coil along the vertical exhaust shaft of the rocket mass stove.
*'''Ben Hansen''' - [http://www.motherearthnews.com/Do-It-Yourself/1984-11-01/Retrofit-Catalytic-Converters.aspx catalytic converters in Mother Earth News] - also [http://www.woodmanspartsplus.com/4850/Replacement-Catalytic-Combusters.html source] - Bought stuff from these guys. The "men" link is old, and reference only. Lots of good stuff out there now.
*'''Darren Hill''' - I have built a top lit side draft gasifying stove based upon [http://www.newdawnengineering.com/website/library/Stoves/gtz7/ GTZ7 ] with great help from the designer via the [http://lists.bioenergylists.org/mailman/listinfo/stoves_lists.bioenergylists.org stoves list ] it is small and appears to require fuel to be processed accordingly (read small, still under testing). I think a larger version could work well with bigger logs. A restricted flue outlet, with alternative path enables heat exchanger to be brought into play aromatically as the burn establishes and volume of output gases exceeds that which the restricted outlet can flow. A suitably sized flue will provide the required draft to provide good combustion. I think I'm right in saying that the more complete combustion achieved in a gasifier stove should drastically reduce any tar deposits on the heat exchanger. --[[User:DOHill|DOHill]] 14:24, 23 August 2012 (CEST)

Wood Stove with Heat Exchanger

2012-08-23T12:23:12Z

DOHill: /* Peer Review */ My thoughts.

Modular power cubes

2012-05-29T14:45:17Z

DOHill:

==Concept development==

[[File:EngineModule.png|Engine module using verticle axis drive]]

This work hopes to build upon existing development work on power cubes [[Tom:_Dallas_Log]] and various discussions.
The desire to design a [[multifuel diesel power cube]] with similar power output led to both the proposition for using engines with drive on the horizontal axis (a wider choice of engines) and the incorporation in the design for a method to allow diesel power cubes, which will be heavier than their petrol equivalents, to be man handled.

[[File:Modular_Power_Cubes-small.jpg]]

===Modules===
A number of different modules, some which provide energy, others that convert energy from one form to another can be combined depending on application and availability.

====Power modules====
*Petrol engine - rotational power
*Diesel engine - rotational power
*Steam engine - rotational power
*Battery bank - electrical power

====Power conversion modules====
*Electric generator - rotational power to electrical power
*Electric motor - electrical power to rotational power
*Hydraulic pump - rotational power to fluid power
*Water pump - rotational power to move water
*Mechanical transmission - changing speed and torque of rotational power
*Electric motor/generator with straight through drive - can be used with a source of rotational power, a clutch and a battery bank to provide a 'hybrid-electric' power source

====Other modules====
*Clutch module - allows rotational power to be disengaged
*Quick attach adaptor plate - allows for easy handling with tractors and skid loaders (possibly this would be unnecessary as quick attach points could be included in frame design)

===Power cube module frames===

Designing standardised features and sizes for power cube module frames would provide maximum modularity.

====Joining power cubes====

A system for joining power cubes would need to be designed. Main criteria for the design would be -
*Easy to join heavy power cubes by hand - using mechanical advantage cubes are pulled together. Guides ensure that cubes are easily correctly aligned.
*Quick and robust coupling of rotational drive. Possibly use a suitably rated PTO quick coupling [http://www.drillspot.com/products/58359/Dayton_3YB45_Pto_Quick_Coupling]

====Attachment points====
Offering a number of standardised attachment points around the frame would allow mounting, around the power cube, of various components. The power cube frame could also be effectively used as the frame, or part of the frame, for machines - as shown in this MicroTrac concept [http://aispina.blogspot.com/2012/03/thinking-about-microtrac.html?showComment=1331190238318#c2229054314894785674]
=====Wheels=====
Could have either hydraulic, electric, mechanical or no drive. A system that allowed a pair of wheels to be position at various positions from front to back of the cube would allow it to be balanced when attached to other cubes or other attachments.
In some applications it may be useful if the wheels can be attached to the cube while it sits on the ground with some mechanism allowing the wheels to then be lowered, lifting the cube from the ground.
=====Hydraulic control block=====
=====Electrical control panel=====
=====Handles=====
For manual manoeuvring of wheeled power cubes

===Hybrid electric power===

Using a battery bank, a motor an engine to provide a source of rotational power (steam or internal combustion engine), and a generator a hybrid electric power source could be created to provide rotational power. The engine could be removed from the machine when a task would require no more energy than is stored in the batteries. There are options to how this could be achieved.

====Separate generator and motor====

An electric motor provides the rotational power. This is powered by battery bank, with an engine, which is coupled to a generator providing electric power when the batteries are reduced in charge. The engine could be tuned to run extremely efficiently and electrical power produced, above that which is immediately required could be fed into the battery bank.

====Combined motor/generator with straight through drive====

An engine is coupled to a clutch unit and then a combined motor/generator. Rotational power can be provided by the engine, motor or engine and motor combined. When the engine is running, any unused rotational power can be converted to electrical power by the motor/generator and stored in the battery bank.

===Mounting power cube modules to vehicles===

The weight of some power cube modules or module combinations will negate the possibility for manual lifting. Some thought needs to go into how it would be possible to mount these to vehicles. This will require vehicle design to take into consideration these heavier power cubes. Possible options include -
*Design of wheels and handle attachments on cubes allow them to be lifted up into position - in combination with a vehicle design where the power cube mounting position takes into consideration such mounting.
*Vehicle has a cradle that lowers to allow cubes to be mounted before they are lifted up out of harms way
*Vehicle has a hydraulic (or electric?) system (which could possibly also offer vehicle suspension) that allows the vehicle frame (probably only one end required) to be lowered to facilitate power cube mounting/dismounting

[[Category: Power Cube]]

User talk:YK

2012-05-21T15:54:31Z

DOHill: Big blue button

hi yk. i notice that you've been blanking some pages recently. please leave notes on the pages with your intentions for them so that others will know what you've been trying to do. the following templates could be useful:

*[[Template:Delete]]
*[[Template:Under construction]]
*[[Template:Tip]]
*[[Template:Warn]]

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Thanks for your work on the industrial robot. Please read through the [[Product Template]] so you can see how to organize the information on it; we're trying to organize the information on the tools in a standard way to make it easy for people to navigate. Check out [[CEB Press]] for an example of the product template in action. Cheers --[[User:Conor|Conor]] 05:47, 14 May 2011 (PDT)

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You should check this out - http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/tbaumg/trobot-40-a-miniature-articulated-robot

It's an open-source six-axis industrial robot that is now going into version 4.0 --[[User:Conor|Conor]] 01:50, 18 August 2011 (CEST)

Very nice, I see it uses mini-servo drive so parts of that design may be able to integrate into the low-payload industrial robot development, though using stepper motors should be a major consideration. [[User:YK|YK]] 02:34, 18 August 2011 (CEST)
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I have been reverse-engineering the CEB controller code for the design description page at [[CEB_Press/Research_Development/Controller_Design |Controller Design]]. It would be great if you could check my work and fill in some of the blanks. Thanks! [[User:ChuckH|ChuckH]] 20:32, 29 December 2011 (CET)

== log ==

heyo, sounds like good progress on the cnc circuit mill, take a few pics or a video? would be nice to see. --[[User:Dorkmo|Dorkmo]] 02:50, 16 January 2012 (CET)

== cnc circuit mill model ==

heyo i started drawing up a model. how different do you think version 2 will be? http://sketchup.google.com/3dwarehouse/details?mid=80d82b43044f89ec47d83af0b3662c0b --[[User:Dorkmo|Dorkmo]] 07:27, 9 February 2012 (CET)

== Big Blue Button ==

Hello yoonseo
Added a 'consideration' section on big blue button. Hope its usefull.
http://opensourceecology.org/wiki/BigBlueButton
Also this is worth looking at- https://groups.google.com/group/ose-europe/browse_thread/thread/820f6227e242b1a
--[[User:DOHill|DOHill]] 17:54, 21 May 2012 (CEST)

BigBlueButton

2012-05-20T00:38:32Z

DOHill: /* Consider using another platform??

=Consideration=
Might be worth checking if this is a good choice. I think it is fairly resource greedy on the server and, late last summer, remember reports of servers crashing when they got a lot of people on them ( maybe 20+ ? - I can't remember )
With the right server guess it would probaby all be great - maybe try to talk to somebody whos been heavily involved in the development see what they think.

Unless I'm mistaken it looks to me like Jitsi [[Online conferencing]] will do a similar job without needing a server??

=Installation Instructions for Ubuntu 10.04=

[https://code.google.com/p/bigbluebutton/wiki/08InstallationUbuntu Follow this]

To accept agreements within terminal, press tab + enter.

Open ports with the command:

'''sudo ufw allow NUMBER'''

Open ports 80 (HTTP), 9123 (Desktop Sharing), 1935 (RTMP).

In terminal, type '''ifconfig''' to display the LAN server's IP address.

=WRT54GL Wireless Router Changes=

Connect the router to your computer with an ethernet cable.

Open an internet browser and go to:

http://192.168.1.1

Id is '''root''' and password is '''admin'''

=Setting an External Route to Your BBB Conference=

*Set up an external route to your BBB server, this will involve DNS, for
example a DNS record like bbb.oshinitiative.org, which points to your
external IP address (This needs ideally to be static). Then set your
firewall to port forward all traffic for bbb.oshinitiative.org to your BBB
server, chat with tech at your ISP if you need help with the above

*Next you need to configure BBB to respond to connections at the domain
bbb.oshinitiative.org. This is easy open a command prompt as root and type

bbb-conf --set-ip bbb.oshinitiative.org

That should sort it out, then tell folks to point their browser to
bbb.oshinitiative.org.

[http://code.google.com/p/bigbluebutton/wiki/BBBConf BigBlueButton Configuration]

[http://groups.google.com/group/bigbluebutton-dev/browse_thread/thread/9f0b2a2877eb705b?hl=en Google Groups Reply]

=Setting up a Landing Page=

For setting up a landing page for people to login, see also

[http://code.google.com/p/bigbluebutton/wiki/FAQ#How_do_I_setup_new_classrooms_in_BigBlueButton_? Setting up New Conferences]

[http://groups.google.com/group/bigbluebutton-dev/browse_thread/thread/9f0b2a2877eb705b?hl=en Google Groups Reply]

Online conferencing

2012-05-12T18:39:05Z

DOHill: /* Video */

Exploring alternatives, particularly open source, for conferancing

==Voice==
===Mumble===
mumble is open source audio conferencing -
*[http://mumble.sourceforge.net/ mumble website]
*[http://rbose.org/wiki/Mumble RBOSE mumble page]

==Video==
===Big Blue Button===
BigBlueButton is an open source web conferencing system built on over fourteen open source components to create an integrated solution that runs on mac, unix, or PC computers

*[http://www.bigbluebutton.org/ Bigbluebutton website]

===Jitsi===

Secure video calls, conferencing, chat, desktop sharing, file transfer, support for your favorite OS, and IM network. All this, and more, in Jitsi - the most complete and advanced open source communicator.

*[http://jitsi.org/index.php/Main/HomePage Jitsi]

=See also=
[[Videoconferencing]]

Videoconferencing

2012-05-12T18:38:52Z

DOHill: /* See also */ doh

=Goal=
*platform for 10-20 people at one time
*One person shares screen
**Good to have other people share screens, too - one at a time
*Video Capture of development session
*Clear voice
*Chat window

Videoconferencing is a way to connect multiple distributed parties via global communication networks to allow for video and audio exchanges between multiple parties simultaneously. This article is to describe what cross-platform software is currently available for cheap or free and their capabilities.

=Comparison of Web Conferencing Software=

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison_of_web_conferencing_software

*Open-Source Software:

OpenMeetings

https://incubator.apache.org/openmeetings/

Meetecho (Partially Proprietary)

http://www.meetecho.com/

BigBlueButton

http://www.bigbluebutton.org/

TokBox (Partially Proprietary)

http://www.tokbox.com/

Webhuddle

https://www.webhuddle.com/

=OpenMeetings=

https://incubator.apache.org/openmeetings/

*Free and Open Source

*Audio and Video Conferencing

*Meeting Recording and Screen Sharing

*File Explorer and Moderating System

*Multi-Whiteboard and Chat

*User and Room Management

*Private Message Centre

*Integrated Calender

*Polls and Votes

*Backup

*Available as a Hosted Service OR Download and Install as Package on Server

*No Usage or User Limitations

=MeetingBurner=
http://www.meetingburner.com/
*Skype integrated
*Meeting analytics
*Mac & PC

=Skype=
http://skype.com

Available for:
* Mac
* Windows
* linux
* Android (audio only in group video chat)
* iOS (audio only in group video chat)

Pricing:
* One-to-one video conferencing: free
* Unlimited audio conferencing: free
* More than two simultaneous video conferencing parties: $4.95/mo

=ooVoo=
http://oovoo.com

Available for:
* Mac
* Windows
* Android
* iOS
* Web-based

Pricing:
* Up to 6 simultanuous video conferencing parties: Free (with ads)
* Up to 6 simultanuous video conferencing parties: $9.95/mo (no ads)
* Up to 12 simultaneous video conferencing parties: $29.95/mo

=buzzumi.com=
https://buzzumi.com

Available for:
* Web-based

Pricing:
* Up to 6 simultaneous video conferencing parties: Free

''based on OpenTok API ''

=Expressway Flexchat=
http://videochatsoftware.ca/

Available for:
* Web-based (multiple rooms)

Pricing:
* Unlimited domain license: $300

=Notes=
Joe Justice promotes freeconferencecall.com, a web-based audio conferencing software, as used in Scrum project management of WIKISPEED.

=See also=
[[online conferencing]]

[[Category:Communications]]
[[Category:Organization]]

Videoconferencing

2012-05-12T18:37:28Z

DOHill: /* Notes */ Added 'see also' with link to 'online conferencing' page

=Goal=
*platform for 10-20 people at one time
*One person shares screen
**Good to have other people share screens, too - one at a time
*Video Capture of development session
*Clear voice
*Chat window

Videoconferencing is a way to connect multiple distributed parties via global communication networks to allow for video and audio exchanges between multiple parties simultaneously. This article is to describe what cross-platform software is currently available for cheap or free and their capabilities.

=Comparison of Web Conferencing Software=

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison_of_web_conferencing_software

*Open-Source Software:

OpenMeetings

https://incubator.apache.org/openmeetings/

Meetecho (Partially Proprietary)

http://www.meetecho.com/

BigBlueButton

http://www.bigbluebutton.org/

TokBox (Partially Proprietary)

http://www.tokbox.com/

Webhuddle

https://www.webhuddle.com/

=OpenMeetings=

https://incubator.apache.org/openmeetings/

*Free and Open Source

*Audio and Video Conferencing

*Meeting Recording and Screen Sharing

*File Explorer and Moderating System

*Multi-Whiteboard and Chat

*User and Room Management

*Private Message Centre

*Integrated Calender

*Polls and Votes

*Backup

*Available as a Hosted Service OR Download and Install as Package on Server

*No Usage or User Limitations

=MeetingBurner=
http://www.meetingburner.com/
*Skype integrated
*Meeting analytics
*Mac & PC

=Skype=
http://skype.com

Available for:
* Mac
* Windows
* linux
* Android (audio only in group video chat)
* iOS (audio only in group video chat)

Pricing:
* One-to-one video conferencing: free
* Unlimited audio conferencing: free
* More than two simultaneous video conferencing parties: $4.95/mo

=ooVoo=
http://oovoo.com

Available for:
* Mac
* Windows
* Android
* iOS
* Web-based

Pricing:
* Up to 6 simultanuous video conferencing parties: Free (with ads)
* Up to 6 simultanuous video conferencing parties: $9.95/mo (no ads)
* Up to 12 simultaneous video conferencing parties: $29.95/mo

=buzzumi.com=
https://buzzumi.com

Available for:
* Web-based

Pricing:
* Up to 6 simultaneous video conferencing parties: Free

''based on OpenTok API ''

=Expressway Flexchat=
http://videochatsoftware.ca/

Available for:
* Web-based (multiple rooms)

Pricing:
* Unlimited domain license: $300

=Notes=
Joe Justice promotes freeconferencecall.com, a web-based audio conferencing software, as used in Scrum project management of WIKISPEED.

=See also=
[online conferencing]

[[Category:Communications]]
[[Category:Organization]]

Modular power cubes

2012-05-12T18:19:40Z

DOHill: /* Concept development */ Added sketch of engine module

Multifuel diesel power cube

2012-05-09T00:16:39Z

DOHill: Created page with "==Concept== A power cube module which contains a small indirect injection diesel engine. The engine is modified to allow reliable fuelling with a range of different oils. It do..."

==Concept==
A power cube module which contains a small indirect injection diesel engine. The engine is modified to allow reliable fuelling with a range of different oils. It does not need a second tank for diesel fuel to allow for reliable starting. It can be fuelled with a range of fuel oils and/or a mixture of oils

==Examples==
Indirect injection engines, with suitable injection equipment and some modifications, have been shown to run reliably with pure plant oil fuels, diesel, biodiesel or any mixture of these fuels. Although less common than small direct injection engines, most small (less than 1000cc) indirect injection engines have injection equipment that is suitable for reliable operation with these fuels.

==Indirect injection==
The fuel oil is injected into a chamber in the engine cylinder head where heat and air turbulence initiates good combustion before the fuel is drawn into the engine cylinder. Indirect injection engines will provide good combustion with a larger range of oil fuels, compared to direct injection engines.

===List of small indirect injection engines===
Many of these engines are liquid cooled which creates greater complexity (cooling system required) but makes it easier to create a reliable multifuel engine and offeres the ability to fit a heat exchanger to provide the option of heat liquid output. Modules could then be used as combined heat and power units.
*Kubota offer a range of small indirect injection engines that, with suitable modification, have proven to operate reliably when fuelled with pure plant oil fuel [http://www.kubota.co.uk/prdct.asp?PageRef=81]
*John Deere 755-3TNA72UJ 3cyl 878cc 14kW
*Some Iseki mini tractors are equipped with small indirect injection engines.
*Yanmar offers some small indirect injection engines eg [http://www.yanmar.nl/ship/artikel.php?list=200&id=130&cat=200]
*Perkins possibly offers some suitable engines.

==Pure plant oil fuels==
There has been much experimentation and practical experience in the use of pure plant oils as fuel for diesel engines.
[http://www.appropedia.org/Pure_plant_oils Pure plant oil fuels on Appropedia]
When engines with suitable modifications, operating and maintenance regimes and oils with suitable qualities [http://vegburner.co.uk/oils.htm] are used there has been shown to be little difference in engine longevity to when fuelling with diesel fuel.
Engines modified to run on pure plant oil fuels can still be fuelled with diesel fuel.

Modular power cubes

2012-05-08T23:19:34Z

DOHill: /* Concept development */

==Concept development==
This work hopes to build upon existing development work on power cubes [[Tom:_Dallas_Log]] and various discussions.
The desire to design a [[multifuel diesel power cube]] with similar power output led to both the proposition for using engines with drive on the horizontal axis (a wider choice of engines) and the incorporation in the design for a method to allow diesel power cubes, which will be heavier than their petrol equivalents, to be man handled.

[[File:Modular_Power_Cubes-small.jpg]]

===Modules===
A number of different modules, some which provide energy, others that convert energy from one form to another can be combined depending on application and availability.

====Power modules====
*Petrol engine - rotational power
*Diesel engine - rotational power
*Steam engine - rotational power
*Battery bank - electrical power

====Power conversion modules====
*Electric generator - rotational power to electrical power
*Electric motor - electrical power to rotational power
*Hydraulic pump - rotational power to fluid power
*Water pump - rotational power to move water
*Mechanical transmission - changing speed and torque of rotational power
*Electric motor/generator with straight through drive - can be used with a source of rotational power, a clutch and a battery bank to provide a 'hybrid-electric' power source

====Other modules====
*Clutch module - allows rotational power to be disengaged
*Quick attach adaptor plate - allows for easy handling with tractors and skid loaders (possibly this would be unnecessary as quick attach points could be included in frame design)

===Power cube module frames===

Designing standardised features and sizes for power cube module frames would provide maximum modularity.

====Joining power cubes====

A system for joining power cubes would need to be designed. Main criteria for the design would be -
*Easy to join heavy power cubes by hand - using mechanical advantage cubes are pulled together. Guides ensure that cubes are easily correctly aligned.
*Quick and robust coupling of rotational drive. Possibly use a suitably rated PTO quick coupling [http://www.drillspot.com/products/58359/Dayton_3YB45_Pto_Quick_Coupling]

====Attachment points====
Offering a number of standardised attachment points around the frame would allow mounting, around the power cube, of various components. The power cube frame could also be effectively used as the frame, or part of the frame, for machines - as shown in this MicroTrac concept [http://aispina.blogspot.com/2012/03/thinking-about-microtrac.html?showComment=1331190238318#c2229054314894785674]
=====Wheels=====
Could have either hydraulic, electric, mechanical or no drive. A system that allowed a pair of wheels to be position at various positions from front to back of the cube would allow it to be balanced when attached to other cubes or other attachments.
In some applications it may be useful if the wheels can be attached to the cube while it sits on the ground with some mechanism allowing the wheels to then be lowered, lifting the cube from the ground.
=====Hydraulic control block=====
=====Electrical control panel=====
=====Handles=====
For manual manoeuvring of wheeled power cubes

===Hybrid electric power===

Using a battery bank, a motor an engine to provide a source of rotational power (steam or internal combustion engine), and a generator a hybrid electric power source could be created to provide rotational power. The engine could be removed from the machine when a task would require no more energy than is stored in the batteries. There are options to how this could be achieved.

====Separate generator and motor====

An electric motor provides the rotational power. This is powered by battery bank, with an engine, which is coupled to a generator providing electric power when the batteries are reduced in charge. The engine could be tuned to run extremely efficiently and electrical power produced, above that which is immediately required could be fed into the battery bank.

====Combined motor/generator with straight through drive====

An engine is coupled to a clutch unit and then a combined motor/generator. Rotational power can be provided by the engine, motor or engine and motor combined. When the engine is running, any unused rotational power can be converted to electrical power by the motor/generator and stored in the battery bank.

===Mounting power cube modules to vehicles===

The weight of some power cube modules or module combinations will negate the possibility for manual lifting. Some thought needs to go into how it would be possible to mount these to vehicles. This will require vehicle design to take into consideration these heavier power cubes. Possible options include -
*Design of wheels and handle attachments on cubes allow them to be lifted up into position - in combination with a vehicle design where the power cube mounting position takes into consideration such mounting.
*Vehicle has a cradle that lowers to allow cubes to be mounted before they are lifted up out of harms way
*Vehicle has a hydraulic (or electric?) system (which could possibly also offer vehicle suspension) that allows the vehicle frame (probably only one end required) to be lowered to facilitate power cube mounting/dismounting

Modular power cubes

2012-05-08T23:16:57Z

DOHill: Created page with "==Concept development== This work hopes to build upon existing development work on power cubes Tom:_Dallas_Log and various discussions. The desire to design a [multifuel dies..."

==Concept development==
This work hopes to build upon existing development work on power cubes [[Tom:_Dallas_Log]] and various discussions.
The desire to design a [multifuel diesel power cube] with similar power output led to both the proposition for using engines with drive on the horizontal axis (a wider choice of engines) and the incorporation in the design for a method to allow diesel power cubes, which will be heavier than their petrol equivalents, to be man handled.

[[File:Modular_Power_Cubes-small.jpg]]

===Modules===
A number of different modules, some which provide energy, others that convert energy from one form to another can be combined depending on application and availability.

====Power modules====
*Petrol engine - rotational power
*Diesel engine - rotational power
*Steam engine - rotational power
*Battery bank - electrical power

====Power conversion modules====
*Electric generator - rotational power to electrical power
*Electric motor - electrical power to rotational power
*Hydraulic pump - rotational power to fluid power
*Water pump - rotational power to move water
*Mechanical transmission - changing speed and torque of rotational power
*Electric motor/generator with straight through drive - can be used with a source of rotational power, a clutch and a battery bank to provide a 'hybrid-electric' power source

====Other modules====
*Clutch module - allows rotational power to be disengaged
*Quick attach adaptor plate - allows for easy handling with tractors and skid loaders (possibly this would be unnecessary as quick attach points could be included in frame design)

===Power cube module frames===

Designing standardised features and sizes for power cube module frames would provide maximum modularity.

====Joining power cubes====

A system for joining power cubes would need to be designed. Main criteria for the design would be -
*Easy to join heavy power cubes by hand - using mechanical advantage cubes are pulled together. Guides ensure that cubes are easily correctly aligned.
*Quick and robust coupling of rotational drive. Possibly use a suitably rated PTO quick coupling [http://www.drillspot.com/products/58359/Dayton_3YB45_Pto_Quick_Coupling]

====Attachment points====
Offering a number of standardised attachment points around the frame would allow mounting, around the power cube, of various components. The power cube frame could also be effectively used as the frame, or part of the frame, for machines - as shown in this MicroTrac concept [http://aispina.blogspot.com/2012/03/thinking-about-microtrac.html?showComment=1331190238318#c2229054314894785674]
=====Wheels=====
Could have either hydraulic, electric, mechanical or no drive. A system that allowed a pair of wheels to be position at various positions from front to back of the cube would allow it to be balanced when attached to other cubes or other attachments.
In some applications it may be useful if the wheels can be attached to the cube while it sits on the ground with some mechanism allowing the wheels to then be lowered, lifting the cube from the ground.
=====Hydraulic control block=====
=====Electrical control panel=====
=====Handles=====
For manual manoeuvring of wheeled power cubes

===Hybrid electric power===

Using a battery bank, a motor an engine to provide a source of rotational power (steam or internal combustion engine), and a generator a hybrid electric power source could be created to provide rotational power. The engine could be removed from the machine when a task would require no more energy than is stored in the batteries. There are options to how this could be achieved.

====Separate generator and motor====

An electric motor provides the rotational power. This is powered by battery bank, with an engine, which is coupled to a generator providing electric power when the batteries are reduced in charge. The engine could be tuned to run extremely efficiently and electrical power produced, above that which is immediately required could be fed into the battery bank.

====Combined motor/generator with straight through drive====

An engine is coupled to a clutch unit and then a combined motor/generator. Rotational power can be provided by the engine, motor or engine and motor combined. When the engine is running, any unused rotational power can be converted to electrical power by the motor/generator and stored in the battery bank.

===Mounting power cube modules to vehicles===

The weight of some power cube modules or module combinations will negate the possibility for manual lifting. Some thought needs to go into how it would be possible to mount these to vehicles. This will require vehicle design to take into consideration these heavier power cubes. Possible options include -
*Design of wheels and handle attachments on cubes allow them to be lifted up into position - in combination with a vehicle design where the power cube mounting position takes into consideration such mounting.
*Vehicle has a cradle that lowers to allow cubes to be mounted before they are lifted up out of harms way
*Vehicle has a hydraulic (or electric?) system (which could possibly also offer vehicle suspension) that allows the vehicle frame (probably only one end required) to be lowered to facilitate power cube mounting/dismounting

Power Cube/Research Development

2012-05-08T22:53:51Z

DOHill: /* Development */ Updated with link to modular power cubes page

{{GVCS Header}}

=Overview=
The powercube has undergone a number of revisions and modifications. With each prototype, different aspects of the design were refined and improved in pursuit of meeting [[OSE Specifications]].

=Prototypes=
==Power Cube I==
[[Image:Microtrac engineback1.jpg|400px]]

==Power Cube II==
[[File:Powercube-ii-front.jpg|400px]]
<html>
<iframe src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/15892882?title=0&byline=0&portrait=0" width="400" height="300" frameborder="0"></iframe><p><a href="http://vimeo.com/15892882">How to build an OSE Power Cube (full length)</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/user3935797">Will OSE</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.</p>
</html>

==Power Cube III==

==Power Cube IV==

This is the latest Power Cube, as of September 2011.
<br />
Please visit the links at the top of this page for the latest Bill Of Materials (BOM) and Manufacturing Instructions.

==Power Cube (n)==
A visual indicator of fluid level would be helpful. Perhaps 90* fittings could be inserted into the vertical frame-tank members and a clear tube could be run between them. The gauges could be put on one of the inside surfaces and protected with some plate steel on each side like how the fill-caps are protected.

=Industry Standards=

=Research=

[[ Hydraulic Hose Sizing ]]

[[ Hydraulic Connectors ]]

[[ Cooling and Heating ]]

[[ Fuel Tank ]]

[[ Shaft Coupling ]]

[[Power Cube/Controller]]

=Development=

[[Modular power cubes]] concept development

{{GVCS Footer}}

User talk:Tom Griffing

2012-05-07T01:29:41Z

DOHill: Modular power cubes

==Power Cube as a stressed member==
Howdy Tom, I couldn't figure out any other way to send you a message.
What do you think about the idea of beefing up the Power Cube and working out a set of standardized mounting points (lugs?) so that it could become a stressed member of the vehicles it's incorporated into? Not necessarily integral to the vehicle frame holding together, but at least stressed enough that it replaces some metal in the frame. It's not like the vehicle's going anywhere without a power cube anyway.

Hmmm ... strange way to communicate. My E-Mail address is: Tom.Griffing@gmail.com if you prefer a more direct means.
Power Cube as a "stressed member"? I assume you mean when used with the LifeTrac? (keep in mind that it is used for many other machines in the OSE lineup)

For motorcycles, the engine case is used to bear some of the structural load. In comparison, the case of the engine in the Power Cube is the strongest part. The frame is probably next, but I don't know how it would be connected to the LifeTrac so it would provide structural support, yet being easily mounted and dismounted for other applications. If you have thoughts on this, please share.

In addition, I have considered splitting the Power Cube into two parts: An engine component and a powered component (ie: hydraulic pump, electric generator, water pump, etc). This would add new capabilities for the power output while adding the ability to switch power sources, but it also poses a challenge for connecting the components.

== Suction Hose Sizing ==
did u mention that there were some changes made to the lines going to the pump on the power cube? i was thinking that it might be good to change the hydraulic tank design so that the output is on the other side? last time i saw the hose looped around from one side to the other, i wasnt sure if thats what you had tweeked but just throwing the idea into the mix --[[User:Dorkmo|Dorkmo]] 23:50, 30 August 2011 (CEST)

Sorry for the delayed reply - I'm just now figuring how to use User Talk. Yes, I'm changing the line going to the pump - increasing it to 1" diameter. The calculations for the hose size is on the following page:

[http://opensourceecology.org/wiki/Hydraulic_Hose_Sizing| Hose Sizing Guide]

== Power Cube Tools ==
Can you tell me what tools are required to build a power cube? I don't mean the parts for the cube itself, but the tools used to build one. I am working on setting up a shop in my garage --[[User:RootBeer|RootBeer]] 00:17, 26 November 2011 (CST)

Here's my list from memory - I will probably add to it in time. Craigslist and Ebay are handy for finding used tools.

*'''Cutting torch''' - capable of cutting 1/2" steel. If you plan on building a LifeTrac, get one that can cut 1" steel. I bought mine at Home Depot.
*'''Vise Grip Pliers''' - Two or three pair
*'''6" C Clamps''' - Two should be sufficient
*'''Metal Saw''' - I bought a DeWalt DW872, but anything that can cut 2" x 2" angle iron
*'''Drill and bits''' - 9/16" bit and a regular assortment of smaller bits
*'''Angle Grinder''' - I bought a 4" and a 7" and use them both
*'''Welder''' - You may have a preference, but after using the MillerMatic 200 MIG at FeF and now a small TIG, I prefer the more expensive Millermatic
*'''Welding Table''' - A steel table is helpful, but not necessary
*'''Chalk Marker''' - Important for marking steel to cut with torch
*'''Safety Equipment''' - Welding helmet, ear protection, safety glasses, steel toe boots, gloves, long sleeve shirt for welding
*'''Wrenches''' - Several sizes, including 3/4"
*'''Hex Keys''' - For the coupling set screws
*'''Tape Measure''' - Two, as one is always misplaced
*'''Paint Sprayer / Air Compressor''' - FeF used a gravity fed sprayer

== Power Cube Drawings ==

Tom,

I don't know if this is the right place to contact you, but I couldn't find an email anywhere.

The Power Cube page says that Solidworks drawings of the power cube would be helpful. If that is still the case pleas contact me. I am able to produce drawings with a student version of SW.

Frederick

frederickose at gmx dot com

Frederick;

This will work as a forum, just fine. Thanks for your help using SolidWorks for rendering proper layout diagrams and such for the new Power Cube. I also appreciate your suggestion on the mitered joints for the Power Cube. This is a tremendous help. I hope to begin cutting steel soon.

- Tom

==Modular power cubes==

I drew on your idea for a modular power cube and discussion on the OSE-Europe list
https://groups.google.com/group/ose-europe/browse_thread/thread/3b89d4ffedb4b718

to put together a concept sheet for a modular power cube design.

http://opensourceecology.org/wiki/File:Modular_Power_Cubes-small.jpg

interested in your thoughts. Especially about how you envision the coupling between engine and driven module working.
--[[User:DOHill|DOHill]] 03:29, 7 May 2012 (CEST)

XM CAD Flash Mob Strategy

2012-04-27T11:46:02Z

DOHill: /* Optimal Scenario: CAD Flash Mobs */

=Introduction=

In general, the key strategy of OSE is Breakdown as in the [[SEBD]] (including Interface Design between components). This strategy allows us to create effective and rapid CAD generation.

CAD generation occurs in 3 scenarios: first, for things that haven't been built; second, in the case where 2D design is available, but 3D files are missing; and third, for things that are built already and for which 3D CAD is not yet available. We will focus on the last one - since that is the most prevalent case to date with OSE work. This happens because design changes are usually made during product builds - or iterative builds take off from a last prototype without new CAD being generated.

=Optimal Scenario: CAD Flash Mobs=

In the optimal scenario - a virtual meeting may be held and this meeting could result in complete CAD generation in a 2 hours work session. This is possible when measurements for a complete device are available - as taken via 3D scanning (see [[XM_3D Scanning Strategy]]), physical measurement, or [[CMM]].

The process would be (for a remote session):
#CAD Flash Mob is recruited for a virtual social event (Virtual Flash Mob)
#Everyone joins a voice chat (with headphones to eliminate background noise) platform
#Platform shows the existing documentation
#Platform also shows the 3D CAD that is being created
#While the above is typically done through a professional collaborative cloud 3D CAD package, similar functionality may be hacked readily from existing software.

Creative solutions could produce excellent results in the absence of a professional cloud cad package. Here is one suggestion:

#A [[Project Page]] for a given product shows a video of measurements walkthrough, back-of-envelope sktetches, 3D scans (dimensioned correctly)
#The Flash Mob uses [[Online conferencing]] - people can coordinate on progress and division of labor.
#Each person draws up a separate part by any means possible (Sketchup, FreeCAD, or other).
#Completed files are uploaded to session CAD Master on an ongoing basis.
#CAD Master imports and assembles all parts in a professional CAD package
#A separate screen share site displays the CAD Master's creation in real time.

[[Category:XM]]

XM Flash Mob Strategy

2012-04-27T11:42:03Z

DOHill: Added link to online conferencing

'''Abstract:''' Flash mobs are on-demand, real-time, virtual work groups where a number of people come together for rapid development sessions. This may involve design, CAD, strategic development, video editing, or other sessions.

This technique involves:
#Gathering a group of people and organizing them by subject matter areas of expertise
#Calling a flash mob together for a work session.
#Expected commitment is 1-2 hours per week via a working teleconference.
#The platform for doing this should include voice communication, central shared screen, and file sharing for collaboration- in absence of a dedicated platform.
#A dedicated platform should be created to accommodate the team development needs.
#The work session requires:
##Organizer to call out and run a session - organizer presents a working problem
##People prepare beforehand - by understanding what the work session will be about
##Preparation of a clear problem statement and preparatory materials
##Specific procedure for collaboration, material sharing, and upload
##Skilled participants to get work done

==See==

[[Online conferencing]]

[[Category:XM]]

Power Cube/Research Development

2012-04-27T05:04:38Z

DOHill: /* Research */ Added concept development

{{GVCS Header}}

=Overview=
The powercube has undergone a number of revisions and modifications. With each prototype, different aspects of the design were refined and improved in pursuit of meeting [[OSE Specifications]].

=Prototypes=
==Power Cube I==
[[Image:Microtrac engineback1.jpg|400px]]

==Power Cube II==
[[File:Powercube-ii-front.jpg|400px]]
<html>
<iframe src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/15892882?title=0&byline=0&portrait=0" width="400" height="300" frameborder="0"></iframe><p><a href="http://vimeo.com/15892882">How to build an OSE Power Cube (full length)</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/user3935797">Will OSE</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.</p>
</html>

==Power Cube III==

==Power Cube IV==

This is the latest Power Cube, as of September 2011.
<br />
Please visit the links at the top of this page for the latest Bill Of Materials (BOM) and Manufacturing Instructions.

==Power Cube (n)==
A visual indicator of fluid level would be helpful. Perhaps 90* fittings could be inserted into the vertical frame-tank members and a clear tube could be run between them. The gauges could be put on one of the inside surfaces and protected with some plate steel on each side like how the fill-caps are protected.

=Industry Standards=

=Research=

[[ Hydraulic Hose Sizing ]]

[[ Hydraulic Connectors ]]

[[ Cooling and Heating ]]

[[ Fuel Tank ]]

[[ Shaft Coupling ]]

[[Power Cube/Controller]]

=Development=

[http://opensourceecology.org/wiki/File:Modular_Power_Cubes-small.jpg Modular power cubes concept sheet]

{{GVCS Footer}}

File:Modular Power Cubes-small.jpg

2012-04-27T05:01:21Z

DOHill: uploaded a new version of "File:Modular Power Cubes-small.jpg": Modular power cubes concept sheet. uploading xcf made in Gimp soon....

Modular power cubes concept leaflet.
xcf file made with Gimp will be uploaded and linked... (hopefully)

File:Modular Power Cubes-small.jpg

2012-04-27T04:17:10Z

DOHill:

Modular power cubes concept leaflet.
xcf file made with Gimp will be uploaded and linked... (hopefully)

File:Modular Power Cubes-small.jpg

2012-04-27T04:12:41Z

DOHill: Modular power cubes concept leaflet.

Modular power cubes concept leaflet.

Open source software for permaculture

2012-04-11T04:23:56Z

DOHill: /* Similar Proposals */

{{Category=Permaculture}}
{{Category=Software}}

'''Proposal''': I would like to see a piece of open-source software that helps with permaculture design. It would be an expert system doing the work of a permaculture designer, for free.

Maybe something like this already exists and I don't know about it. If you know of such software, please add a link to this page.

A fairly simple, but very helpful, algorithm would go something like this:
#You input things you want to grow. This could be specific plants (e.g. 'Little Gem lettuce'), or broad categories (e.g. hard timber, grains)
#You input climate information. Or better yet, you input your location and the software finds climate information online.
#The software accesses a database of organisms (possibly derived from [http://www.pfaf.org/user/default.aspx Plants For A Future]). It knows the [[Inputs and outputs in permaculture|inputs and outputs]] of each organism and matches them up; where one element can work in synergy with another, it points that out to the user and suggests they be planted near each other. (e.g. Fruit trees need rotting matter, strawberries produce that when they die, so plant your strawberries near your fruit trees.) Where none of the elements you listed cover the needs (e.g. you want fish, but have no food source for them), it suggests an element that could fill the need and is appropriate to your climate.
#It should also be able to access a database of pests and weeds and suggest ways of dealing with them. (e.g. If you grow cabbages, it would suggest chickens to eat the slugs. If you grow vegetables, it would suggest spearmint to repel insects.) There are databases online that could be mined for this information (like [http://attra.ncat.org/attra-pub/biorationals/ Biorationals]); see the links at [[biological pest control]].

'''Additions''': I think the above is a good start, but to get a really accurate modeling of a permaculture patch one has perhaps to do some more magic. So the Software should additionally
#be able to cope with micro climate measurement to find suitable niches for plants on the area (the overall climate is of course important, but the affections of micro climate are often overwhelming). The micro climate could be collected through something like an micro climate measure stick, getting information on wind, radiation, moisture, soil moisture, soil temperature as well as temperatures in different heights.
# have access to a database of predefined permaculture patterns (like a potato-tower with a squash upon it and surrounded by some legumes growing up the tower but with the plants outside the tower so that the potatoes and legumes do not interfere) and characteristics for the zone in which it grows good, animal impact an plant impact for the whole pattern. In the above example you would get an error when you want to put potatoes also on the ground next to this pattern, as legumes and potatoes don't grow good next to each other etc. This database should be open with an good interface t collect best practice approaches. To have patterns simplifies also the computational effort of checking if the plants match to each other. Especially as there are so many parameters, that PFAF won't cover all of them
#take the temporal evolution of the system in account. e.g. to suppose planting different herbs under trees in the first years and make suggestions for the development of the patch when the trees, shrubs etc. get mature.

Edit We could look at the USGS data collection standard operating procedure for a good how-to guide on this. Also data may already exist for some locales in GIS format.

==Similar Proposals==

http://www.foodandtechconnect.com/site/2011/04/20/polyculturetech-part-i-the-permaculture-information-web-growing-guilds/

https://groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/global-survival/VNwvEKJTyzc

http://www.appropedia.org/Permaculture_wiki is the idea and http://www.appropedia.org/Chickens is an example of adding subpages to a wiki element, so that there are inputs, outputs and used-in elements. A database of the elements present at FeF might be a good example with which to test this, and might atract appropedians. [[User:LucasG|LucasG]] 13:56, 25 March 2012 (CEST)
:Note that [[Appropedia:|Appropedia]] now has Semantic MediaWiki, so we can build an interesting database of permaculture elements inputs, outputs, functions etc. The [http://www.freebase.com/view/base/permaculture Freebase example] looks good, and could serve as a good target for a set of templates on Appropedia.
:Who knows Semantic MediaWiki enough to help us get this going? (We're looking for interns, so that might be our answer - if we can find one with Semantic experience, that could be magic.) --[[User:Chriswaterguy|Chriswaterguy]] 09:06, 27 March 2012 (CEST)

http://www.freebase.com/view/base/permaculture - a prototype built on Freebase, well fleshed out.

http://open-food.org/

http://www.resilientcommunities.com/software-can-make-it-easier-to-run-a-micro-farm/

https://github.com/Permageeks/Polyculture-Design-Tool

== See also ==

* [[Permaculture Wiki]]
* [[Open Source Permaculture]]

OSE Europe/UK

2012-03-27T07:23:34Z

DOHill: /* First OSE community in the UK */ Added me to list

{{OSE Europe}}
We are in the process of forming UK OSE Community. Please contact Eugene at: oseuk (dot) coop (at) gmail (dot) com

=First OSE community in the UK=
If you are interested in creating the first Open Source Ecology community in the UK, please add your name and contacts to the list. Please write "farmer" if you are a farmer interested in hosting OSE trial period, use of tools, in a need of help or "enthusiast" who is willing to commit yourself to working at OSE project or "supporter" who will be interested to come and help with whatever skills you have or difine yourself. We are aiming to unite a diverse group of people working towards common goal:

{| class="wikitable sortable" border="1"
|+ First OSE community in UK
|-
! scope="col" | User page
! scope="col" width="100" | Email
! scope="col" | Chat/IM
! scope="col" | Your involvement
! scope="col" | Where are you based at the moment
! scope="col" class="unsortable" | Comments
! scope="col" class="unsortable" | Vision
! scope="col" class="unsortable" | Time available: h/week
|-
| [[Eugene Kazlou]] || eugene __aat_ ostech-electronics.co.uk || skype: li-eugene || enthusiast || Gloucestershire, UK || || ||||
|-
| [[Will Cleaver]] || willcleaver __aat_ gmail.com || skype: williamcleaver || enthusiast || London & Durham UK || Forestry Commission contacts || ||||
|-
| [[Daniel Connell]] || solarflower.org __aat_ gmail.com || skype: sugarandfat || enthusiast || Various || ||||
|-
| [[Jamie Clarke]] || jamieclarke333@googlemail.com || zSkype || entusiast || Essex UK || Stawbale building, geodesic domes and more||||Z-months a year & z-h/week
|-
| [[Mark Norton]] || markjnorton __aat_ earthlink.net || skype: nolaria|| supporter|| New York, USA|| I can't directly participate in building a UK OSE community, but I'm happy provide comments and constructive criticism.||||
|-
| [[Alvaro F Boirac]] || alphydan __aat_ gmail _dot_ com || skype: alvaro.feito || enthusiast|| Isle of Wight, UK|| Expertise in Wind Energy, Programming, appropriate technology
||||currently 2-4h/week. 2012: full sporadic weeks
|-
| [[Mark van Harmelen]] || markvanharmelen atsign gmail.com || skype: markvanharmelen|| supporter / enthusiast|| Manchester/London||Computer/web, basic fabrication, building, research skills||adoption in africa ||1+hrs/week||
|-
| [[Christopher Fraser]] || chrisf at goop dot org || || enthusiast|| London || Electronics and fabrication || Low energy building || Various ||
|-
| [[Adam Messer]] || messerad ___atsymbol____ gmail ___dotsymbol___ com || || enthusiast || London || Currently starting to build a powercube at the London hackspace. || Build a house. || ||
|-
-
| [[Josef Davies-Coates]] || josef ___atsymbol____ uniteddiversity ___dotsymbol___ com || || enthusiast || London || Member of EcologicalLand.coop and exploring cohousing possibilities etc in London. Got land in Spain too but don't want to live there myself. || I'm re-starting The Open Co-op http://open.coop (content out of date) part of which will likely be creating TechShop.ws type spaces in London || ||
|-
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| [[User:DOHill|Darren Hill]] || mail ___atsymbol____ vegburner ___dotsymbol___ co___dotsym___uk|| || enthusiast || London || Fabricator and grower - worked extenively modifying diesel engines to run plant oils || || ||
|-
|}

[[Category:OSE Europe]]

Online conferencing

2012-03-27T03:25:25Z

DOHill: /* Video */ added Jitsi - OS Secure video calls, conferencing, chat etc.

Online conferencing

2012-03-24T06:53:52Z

DOHill: Created page with "Exploring alternatives, particularly open source, for conferancing ==Voice== ===Mumble=== mumble is open source audio conferencing - *[http://mumble.sourceforge.net/ mumble web..."

Video conferencing

2012-03-24T06:53:18Z

DOHill: Blanked the page

Video conferencing

2012-03-24T06:52:30Z

Talk:Open Source Ecology

2012-03-04T21:39:41Z

DOHill: /* Supply */attempting to answer question

I have a site that sells stainless steel carts and cabinets. I use these on my 6.5 acre organic farm. If interested, see www.safewaysite.com
<small>-- Preceding unsigned comment added by [[User:Tlynde1084|Tlynde1084]] at 10 December 2009.</small>

== Supply ==
Will OSE supply only machines or it will also supply parts for the clients?
If a client can't find the parts they need elsewhere, then I believe they should be able to buy it from OSE.
I am asking this because I found some fuzzy and contradictory comments [http://forum.opensourceecology.org/discussion/686/from-scratch-or-from-the-market on the web forum] stating that OSE can't supply parts because "it's not a charity" and because "it's not for-profit organization".
Well in this case, if OSE can't supply parts, then how can it supply machines (that include parts)?
If OSE can supply machines, then it's obvious that it can supply parts too.
How can you make the people to be interested to buy the GVCS machines (which are cheaper to repair) if they don't have the certainty that they can buy parts to fix them?
A farmer won't have money and time and won't be interested to buy an entire workshop with GVCS tools only for producing one small part for his tractor!
[[User:Gonzo|Gonzo]] ([[User talk:Gonzo|talk]]) 05:09, 4 March 2012 (CET)

I'm not sure that I'm entirely qualified to answer this question but from what I know/see I would say that parts for GVCS machines would be available from anywhere that had the necessary tooling to produce from the open source drawings. It may be a local machine shop that could work to the drawings, possibly with old manually operated machines. It may well be the case that workshops set up specifically with the intention to produce and supply GVCS parts.--[[User:DOHill|DOHill]] 22:39, 4 March 2012 (CET)

User:DOHill

2012-03-01T15:26:31Z

DOHill: added Biofuel category

Some [http://oseeurope.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=61 information] about me relative to OSE.

Some of my research work on [http://www.vegburner.co.uk/report.htm biofuels]

I later started Open Biofuel Engine Development which included a wiki - now discontinued but the content was moved to [http://www.appropedia.org/Biofuel Appropedia]

I use social bookmarking a lot for my research, currently [http://www.diigo.com/user/dazinism Diigo]

[[Category:Biofuel]]

User:DOHill

2012-03-01T15:15:07Z

DOHill:

User:DOHill

2012-03-01T15:14:24Z

DOHill: Created page with "Some [http://oseeurope.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=61 information] about me relative to OSE Some of my research work on [http://www.vegburner.co.uk/report.htm biofuels] I later..."

Some [http://oseeurope.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=61 information] about me relative to OSE
Some of my research work on [http://www.vegburner.co.uk/report.htm biofuels]
I later started Open Biofuel Engine Development which included a wiki - now discontinued but the content was moved to [http://www.appropedia.org/Biofuel Appropedia]
I use social bookmarking a lot for my research, currently [http://www.diigo.com/user/dazinism Diigo]

Biodiesel

2012-03-01T14:43:27Z

DOHill: /* No Conversion: using straight vegetable oil */ corrected misleading info

{{Category=Biofuel}}

Biodiesel is made from fat or oil. This involves chemically modifying the oil as to give it properties more closely resembling diesel fuel. It can be used in nearly any diesel engine, with little or no modification. However, biodiesel is a stronger solvent than regular diesel, which can impact rubber components. Biodiesel produces less particulates than petrodiesel and is thus better for air quality. ''(Note: this page was largely transwikified from [http://www.appropedia.org/Biodiesel Appropedia] but we have given them '''so''' many pages it's about time we got something in return, yathink ?).''

== Vegetable oil extraction and conversion ==
The process of oil extraction is carried out the same way as for extraction of edible oil from plants. There are many crops grown in rural areas of the developing world which are suitable for oil production – sunflower, coconut, cotton seed, palm, rapeseed, soy bean, peanut, hemp and more. Sunflower oil, for example, has an energy content about 85% that of diesel fuel.

There are two well-established technologies for oil extraction:
*The simple screw press, which is a device for physically extracting the oil from the plant - this technology is well suited to small-scale production of oil as fuel or as foodstuff in rural areas. The press can be motorised or hand-operated.
*Solvent extraction is a chemical process which requires large, sophisticated equipment. This method is more efficient - that is, it extracts a greater percentage of the oil from the plant - but is less suited to rural applications.

''See also: [[Vegetable_Oil_Production |Vegetable Oil Production]]''

[[File:Biodiesel Reaction.jpg|thumb|400px|right|The Biodiesel Reaction]]

==Conversion: the Biodiesel Process==
Biodiesel production is not complex and can be done on a small scale. Please see our blog post: [http://openfarmtech.org/weblog/2009/07/open-source-biodiesel-tutorial/ Open Source Biodiesel Tutorial] for more details. In a nutshell, the vegetable oil is converted to a useable fuel by adding ethanol or methanol alcohol along with a catalyst to improve the reaction. Small amounts of potassium hydroxide or sodium hydroxide (commonly called [[lye]] or caustic soda, which is used in soapmaking) are as the catalyst material. Abundant [[Glycerol]] separates out as the reaction takes place and sinks to the bottom of the container. This "waste" product has many uses, so not a problem. The glycerine can be used as a degreasing soap or refined to make other products. This removes the component that gums up the engine so that a standard diesel engine can be used.

== No Conversion: using straight vegetable oil ==
While straight vegetable oil can be used as fuel (new, or waste frying oil), it can have a negative effect on the engine after prolonged use.
To avoid this fuel qualities, engine type and tune and operating cycles need to be considered.

more info at [http://www.appropedia.org/Biofuel Appropedia]

== Sources ==
Biodiesel can be made from many fats or oils, such as:
*vegetable oils, which are now often cheaper than regular fuel, if bought in bulk, and we consider that premium cooking oils are not needed.
*used deep frying fat or oil (which would normally be discarded, at economic and environmental cost) - take-away food shops typically have a regular output of this waste.
*Pyrolysis oil or "bio-oil" can indeed be a feedstock for biodiesel production. However, it contains aqueous components as well as acidic oily components that have to be separated out. Please see the wiki pages on [[Biochemicals_from_Pyrolysis|biochemicals from pyrolysis]] and [[Pyrolysis_Oil|bio-oil]] for more details.

==Mixing Biodiesel and Bio-Oil==
Pyrolysis oil can be mixed with biodiesel for a low-cost, diesel-like fuel. More details [[Bio-Oil_/_Diesel_Mixture_Fuels| here]].

== Suggested projects ==
*Search for literature discussing the health impacts of vehicle pollution, and different aspects of the pollution such as particulates vs other pollutants.
*Design a relatively simple, reliable way of converting vegetable oil (waste and/or new) into biodiesel, to minimize the technical expertise and resources needed, perhaps making it more practical for production in small or medium-sized remote towns.

== External links ==
*"Make your own biodiesel" from [http://journeytoforever.org/biodiesel_make.html Journey to Forever]
*[http://www.biodieselblog.com/ Biodiesel Blog]
*[http://www.make-biodiesel.org/The-Appleseed-Biodiesel-Processor/ The Appleseed Biodiesel Processor] (open source)
*[http://www.footprintrecycling.com/ Footprint Recycling], providing biodiesel in Humboldt County, California
*[http://www.nrel.gov/docs/fy04osti/36244.pdf NREL Biodiesel] - This is an excellent PDF going into some of the technical details of the chemistry and processes behind biodiesel production.
*[http://www.self-sufficiency-guide.com/Biodiesel.html Guide to Biodiesel] on Self-Sufficiency-Guide.com
*[http://www.builditsolar.com/Projects/BioFuel/biofuels.htm Biodiesel page] on Build It Solar (DIY site)

== See Also ==
* [[Biofuel]]

OSE Europe/People

2011-11-18T01:13:36Z

DOHill: added link in my entry

{{OSE Europe}}

We are engaged in the goals and mission of OSE Europe:

{| class="wikitable sortable" border="1"
|+ OSE Europe People
|-
! <nowiki><nowiki>Insert non-formatted text here</nowiki></nowiki>scope="col" | User page
! scope="col" width="100" | Email
! scope="col" | Skype
! scope="col" | Origin (country)
! scope="col" | Living in (country)
! scope="col" class="unsortable" | Comments
! scope="col" class="unsortable" | Vision
! scope="col" class="unsortable" | Time available: h/week
|-
| [[Nikolay Georgiev]] || nikolay (at) opensourceecology.org || nikolay.h.georgiev || Bulgaria || Germany || x || [[OSE_Europe/Nikolay_Georgiev|My Vision]] || 8-10h/day, since 13. July
|-
| [[Stefan Raabe]] || raabe.stefan (at) googlemail.com || || Germany || Germany || http://kombinatg.org|| ||
|-
| [[Sasha Mrkailo]] || mrkflux (at) gmail.com || || Serbia || Serbia || Love to see this materialise in Europe! http://www.sashamrkailo.com/blog|| ||
|-
| [[Alvaro Bahls]] || alvarobahls (at) googlemail.com || || Brazil || Czech Republic || x|| ||
|-
| [[Andreas Gmeiner]] || GmeinerAndreas (at) gmx.de || || Germany || Germany || [http://www.uharc.net/wiki/planraum:ose planraum->ose] || [[OSE_Europe/Andreas_Gmeiner|My Vision]]||
|-
| [http://www.youtube.com/user/Willcleaver?feature=mhee Will Cleaver] || willcleaver (at) gmail.com || williamcleaver || UK, England || UK, England || x|| ||
|-
| [[Alex Ford]] || alex665321 (at) hotmail.com || || UK || Bulgaria || x|| ||
|-
| [[Robin Bäckman]] || robinbackman (at) gmail.com || || Finland || Finland || x|| ||
|-
| [[Robert Anteau]] || anteau (at) hushmail (dot) com || || Netherlands || Netherlands || x|| ||
|-
| [[Alvaro F Boirac]] || alphydan (at) gmail (dot) com || || Europe || UK || x|| [[Open_Source_Ecology_Europe/AlvaroFBoirac|test]]||2-3 h/week. More after Dec. 11
|-
| [[Ino D. Fleischmann]] || ino.fleischmann (at) gmail (dot) com || || Germany || Germany, Berlin || x|| ||
|-
| [[Miquel Torres]] || tobami (at) gmail (dot) com || || Spain || Germany || x|| ||
|-
| [[Alexander F. Lieders]] || cicnos (at) gmail.com || || Brazil || Czech Republic || x|| ||
|-
| [[Evgeni Pandurski]] || epandurski (at) gmail (dot) com || || Bulgaria || Bulgaria || x|| ||
|-
| [[Eerik Wissenz]] || wissenz (at) gmail (dot) com || || Finland || Finland || x|| ||
|-
| [[Angel Imaz]] || angel (at) hiruki (dot) eu || angel.imaz || Spain || Spain || True Fan, OSE Evangelist|| ||
|-
| [[User:javipk|Javier Rivera]] || javipk (at) gmail (dot) com || || Spain || Spain || already true fan|| ||
|-
| [http://www.jeremyblum.com Jeremy Blum] || jeremy (at) jeremyblum (dot) com || || USA || USA || happy to provide advice remotely!|| ||
|-
| [[Johan van der Hoek]] || jvanderhoek (at) gmail (dot) com || || Netherlands || Netherlands || x|| ||
|-
| [[Arthur Kulik]] || arthur (dot) kulik (at) gmail (dot) com || arthur_kulik || Ukraine || Ukraine || x|| ||
|-
| [[Denis Mongin]] || denis (dot) mongin (at) gmail (dot) com || || France || France || x|| ||
|-
| [[Nicol Andre Berdelle]] || info (at) prototype-creation (dot) de || || Germany || Germany || http://www.prototype-creation.de || ||
|-
| [[Joe Hudson]] || joe (dot) hudson (at) gmail (dot) com || || UK || UK || x|| ||
|-
| [[Denis Durmishi]] || zdenman (at) gmail (dot) com || denis.durmisi || Macedonia || Germany || x|| ||
|-
| [[Florin Birgu]] || florin.birgu (at) cyburg (dot) eu || cyburg.eu || Romania || Romania || http://www.cyburg.eu|| ||
|-
| [[Edward Hines]] || Edward (at) tmafrance (dot) com|| edwardhai || England|| France|| http://www.tmafrance.com|| ||
|-
| Andres G. Aragoneses || knocte [at] gmail [dot] com || knocte || Spain || UK || Awesome idea!!!|| ||
|-
| Claudia Bosch || claudiabosch [at] daad-alumni [dot] de || claudia.bosch || Germany || UK || || ||
|-
| Samuel Rodrigues || samuel (dot) gros (at) gmail (dot) com || samuel.gros.rodrigues || Portugal || Portugal || http://www.sitiocoop.com/|| ||
|-
| Eduardo Riesco || eduardo (dot) riesco (at)gmail (dot) com || eduardo.riesco || Spain || Spain || eduardoriesco.org|| ||
|-
| Tomaž Žlender || tomaz (dot) zlender (at) gmail.com || tomazzlender || Slovenia || Slovenia || x|| ||
|-
| Josef Davies-Coates || josef (at) uniteddiversity.com || jdaviescoates || UK, London || UK, London || I've got 5 acres of land in Spain to contribute to this project! See http://buildingman.org|| ||
|-
| [[User:Matt | Matthieu Laneuville]] || mlaneuville _at_ gmail _dot _ com || mlaneuville || France || France || -|| ||
|-
| Ivan Garcia || capiscuas _at_ gmail _dot _ com || ivangarcia1982 || Spain || VietNam || already true fan|| ||
|-
| Pedro Correia || pcorreia at development-association dot org || || Portugal || Germany || OSE Evangelist and Biz Developer|| ||
|-
| Jose Bravo || monoverso (at) hotmail (dot) com || || Spain || France || metal worker and welder || ||
|-
| [[Luke Devlin]] || mail (at) lukedevl.in || luke-devlin || Scotland || Scotland || http://lukedevl.in Human Ecologist|| ||
|-
| [[Mike Lowther]] || mlowther11 _at_ gmail _dot_ com || spannamike || UK || UK || x|| ||
|-
| [[Juris Kudiņš]] || juris_dott_kudins __aat_ gmail _doot_ com || || Latvia || Latvia || x|| ||
|-
| [[Dirk Janssen]] || Dirk (dot) janssen1980 (at) gmail (dot) com || || Netherlands || Netherlands || x|| ||
|-
| [[Mark J Norton]] || markjnorton (at) earthlink (dot) net || nolaria || Northeast USA || Upstate New York|| Figured I was already involved, so why not commit fully?|| ||
|-
| [[Anu M]] || anu (at) fabfolk (dot) com || || Finland || Netherlands || Been following OSEcology for a while with interest & currently working with Fablabs || ||
|-
| [[Yoonseo Kang]] || msn149 (at) hotmail (dot) com || yoonseo (dot) kang1 || South Korea || Canada || Interested in continuing OSE development with full commitment|| ||
|-
| [[Branislav Misovic(Branko) ]] || braniti (at) gmail.com || branko_nl || Croatia || Netherlands || OSE Live long and prosperous _\\// |||| 4h/week (From Sept.2011)
|-
| Eugene Kazlou || eugene __aat_ ostech-electronics.co.uk || li-eugene || Belarus || UK || || [[OSE_Europe/Eugene_Kazlou|My Vision]] ||||
|-
| Franz Nahrada || f.nahrada (at) reflex.at || globalvillagesinfo || Austria || Austria || networking||||not yet cklear
|-
| [[Jalil Wahdatehagh]] || j.wahdatehagh (at) googlemail.com || j.wahdatehagh || Germany || Austria || studying information design || || 5-10h/week; 2-3weeks/year
|-
| Christopher Fraser || chrisf (at) goop dot org || || Australia || UK || |||| Up to 20h/w?
|-
| Oscar Calvo || natheshi (at) gmail dot com || Natheshi || Spain || Spain || |||| Completly
|-
| Jan Skoda || jenda.skoda (at) seznam.cz || x || Czech Republic || Czech Republic || x |||| at beggining 10 h/week, later more
|-
| dode || gpeattie (at) gmail.com || georgepeattie || UK || Hungary || |||| Around 8 h/week
|-
|- Jamie Clarke || jamieclarke333 (at) gmail.com || pseudo judo || UK || UK || 10h/wk
|-
| Joakim Saxin || my surname at unithorpe dot org || N/A || Sweden || Sweden || Electronics, automation||||Unspecified
|-
| Casper Hornstrup || casper.hornstrup (at) gmail.com || casper.hornstrup || Denmark || Denmark || True Fan. Strategy, Process optimization, Software development|| [[OSE_Europe/Casper_Hornstrup|My Vision]] ||5h/week
|-
| David Cuenca || dacuetu (at) gmail.com || dacuetu || Spain || Spain || Electronics, automation, electricity. Interested in developing the OS electric motor/generator. ||||10h/wk
|-
| Daniel Connell || solarflower.org(at) gmail.com || sugarandfat || New Zealand || Germany (for now) || http://solarflower.org ||||
|-
| Jamie Clarke|| jamieclarke333(at)googlemail.com || pseudo judo || England || England ||http://www.youtube.com/user/jamieclarke321?feature=mhee||||40hours/month
|-
| Darren Hill|| mail(at)vegburner.co.uk || dazer1234 || England || England ||biofuels, governance, economics - http://s.coop/7nij||||variable (but some) hours/week
|-
| zAdd yourself as a copy of this entry || zWith your email || zSkype || zOrigin || zLiving || zComments (leave "z" for nicer sorted display)||||Z-months a year & z-h/week
|-
|}

[[Category:People]]

OSE Europe/People

2011-11-18T00:20:09Z

DOHill: added my details

{{OSE Europe}}

We are engaged in the goals and mission of OSE Europe:

{| class="wikitable sortable" border="1"
|+ OSE Europe People
|-
! <nowiki><nowiki>Insert non-formatted text here</nowiki></nowiki>scope="col" | User page
! scope="col" width="100" | Email
! scope="col" | Skype
! scope="col" | Origin (country)
! scope="col" | Living in (country)
! scope="col" class="unsortable" | Comments
! scope="col" class="unsortable" | Vision
! scope="col" class="unsortable" | Time available: h/week
|-
| [[Nikolay Georgiev]] || nikolay (at) opensourceecology.org || nikolay.h.georgiev || Bulgaria || Germany || x || [[OSE_Europe/Nikolay_Georgiev|My Vision]] || 8-10h/day, since 13. July
|-
| [[Stefan Raabe]] || raabe.stefan (at) googlemail.com || || Germany || Germany || http://kombinatg.org|| ||
|-
| [[Sasha Mrkailo]] || mrkflux (at) gmail.com || || Serbia || Serbia || Love to see this materialise in Europe! http://www.sashamrkailo.com/blog|| ||
|-
| [[Alvaro Bahls]] || alvarobahls (at) googlemail.com || || Brazil || Czech Republic || x|| ||
|-
| [[Andreas Gmeiner]] || GmeinerAndreas (at) gmx.de || || Germany || Germany || [http://www.uharc.net/wiki/planraum:ose planraum->ose] || [[OSE_Europe/Andreas_Gmeiner|My Vision]]||
|-
| [http://www.youtube.com/user/Willcleaver?feature=mhee Will Cleaver] || willcleaver (at) gmail.com || williamcleaver || UK, England || UK, England || x|| ||
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| [[Alex Ford]] || alex665321 (at) hotmail.com || || UK || Bulgaria || x|| ||
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| [[Robin Bäckman]] || robinbackman (at) gmail.com || || Finland || Finland || x|| ||
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| [[Robert Anteau]] || anteau (at) hushmail (dot) com || || Netherlands || Netherlands || x|| ||
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| [[Alvaro F Boirac]] || alphydan (at) gmail (dot) com || || Europe || UK || x|| [[Open_Source_Ecology_Europe/AlvaroFBoirac|test]]||2-3 h/week. More after Dec. 11
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| [[Ino D. Fleischmann]] || ino.fleischmann (at) gmail (dot) com || || Germany || Germany, Berlin || x|| ||
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| [[Miquel Torres]] || tobami (at) gmail (dot) com || || Spain || Germany || x|| ||
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| [[Alexander F. Lieders]] || cicnos (at) gmail.com || || Brazil || Czech Republic || x|| ||
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| [[Evgeni Pandurski]] || epandurski (at) gmail (dot) com || || Bulgaria || Bulgaria || x|| ||
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| [[Eerik Wissenz]] || wissenz (at) gmail (dot) com || || Finland || Finland || x|| ||
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| [[Angel Imaz]] || angel (at) hiruki (dot) eu || angel.imaz || Spain || Spain || True Fan, OSE Evangelist|| ||
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| [[User:javipk|Javier Rivera]] || javipk (at) gmail (dot) com || || Spain || Spain || already true fan|| ||
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| [http://www.jeremyblum.com Jeremy Blum] || jeremy (at) jeremyblum (dot) com || || USA || USA || happy to provide advice remotely!|| ||
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| [[Johan van der Hoek]] || jvanderhoek (at) gmail (dot) com || || Netherlands || Netherlands || x|| ||
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| [[Arthur Kulik]] || arthur (dot) kulik (at) gmail (dot) com || arthur_kulik || Ukraine || Ukraine || x|| ||
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| [[Denis Mongin]] || denis (dot) mongin (at) gmail (dot) com || || France || France || x|| ||
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| [[Nicol Andre Berdelle]] || info (at) prototype-creation (dot) de || || Germany || Germany || http://www.prototype-creation.de || ||
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| [[Joe Hudson]] || joe (dot) hudson (at) gmail (dot) com || || UK || UK || x|| ||
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| [[Denis Durmishi]] || zdenman (at) gmail (dot) com || denis.durmisi || Macedonia || Germany || x|| ||
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| [[Florin Birgu]] || florin.birgu (at) cyburg (dot) eu || cyburg.eu || Romania || Romania || http://www.cyburg.eu|| ||
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| [[Edward Hines]] || Edward (at) tmafrance (dot) com|| edwardhai || England|| France|| http://www.tmafrance.com|| ||
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| Andres G. Aragoneses || knocte [at] gmail [dot] com || knocte || Spain || UK || Awesome idea!!!|| ||
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| Claudia Bosch || claudiabosch [at] daad-alumni [dot] de || claudia.bosch || Germany || UK || || ||
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| Samuel Rodrigues || samuel (dot) gros (at) gmail (dot) com || samuel.gros.rodrigues || Portugal || Portugal || http://www.sitiocoop.com/|| ||
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| Eduardo Riesco || eduardo (dot) riesco (at)gmail (dot) com || eduardo.riesco || Spain || Spain || eduardoriesco.org|| ||
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| Tomaž Žlender || tomaz (dot) zlender (at) gmail.com || tomazzlender || Slovenia || Slovenia || x|| ||
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| Josef Davies-Coates || josef (at) uniteddiversity.com || jdaviescoates || UK, London || UK, London || I've got 5 acres of land in Spain to contribute to this project! See http://buildingman.org|| ||
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| [[User:Matt | Matthieu Laneuville]] || mlaneuville _at_ gmail _dot _ com || mlaneuville || France || France || -|| ||
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| Ivan Garcia || capiscuas _at_ gmail _dot _ com || ivangarcia1982 || Spain || VietNam || already true fan|| ||
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| Pedro Correia || pcorreia at development-association dot org || || Portugal || Germany || OSE Evangelist and Biz Developer|| ||
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| Jose Bravo || monoverso (at) hotmail (dot) com || || Spain || France || metal worker and welder || ||
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| [[Luke Devlin]] || mail (at) lukedevl.in || luke-devlin || Scotland || Scotland || http://lukedevl.in Human Ecologist|| ||
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| [[Mike Lowther]] || mlowther11 _at_ gmail _dot_ com || spannamike || UK || UK || x|| ||
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| [[Juris Kudiņš]] || juris_dott_kudins __aat_ gmail _doot_ com || || Latvia || Latvia || x|| ||
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| [[Dirk Janssen]] || Dirk (dot) janssen1980 (at) gmail (dot) com || || Netherlands || Netherlands || x|| ||
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| [[Mark J Norton]] || markjnorton (at) earthlink (dot) net || nolaria || Northeast USA || Upstate New York|| Figured I was already involved, so why not commit fully?|| ||
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| [[Anu M]] || anu (at) fabfolk (dot) com || || Finland || Netherlands || Been following OSEcology for a while with interest & currently working with Fablabs || ||
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| [[Yoonseo Kang]] || msn149 (at) hotmail (dot) com || yoonseo (dot) kang1 || South Korea || Canada || Interested in continuing OSE development with full commitment|| ||
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| [[Branislav Misovic(Branko) ]] || braniti (at) gmail.com || branko_nl || Croatia || Netherlands || OSE Live long and prosperous _\\// |||| 4h/week (From Sept.2011)
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| Eugene Kazlou || eugene __aat_ ostech-electronics.co.uk || li-eugene || Belarus || UK || || [[OSE_Europe/Eugene_Kazlou|My Vision]] ||||
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| Franz Nahrada || f.nahrada (at) reflex.at || globalvillagesinfo || Austria || Austria || networking||||not yet cklear
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| [[Jalil Wahdatehagh]] || j.wahdatehagh (at) googlemail.com || j.wahdatehagh || Germany || Austria || studying information design || || 5-10h/week; 2-3weeks/year
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| Christopher Fraser || chrisf (at) goop dot org || || Australia || UK || |||| Up to 20h/w?
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| Oscar Calvo || natheshi (at) gmail dot com || Natheshi || Spain || Spain || |||| Completly
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| Jan Skoda || jenda.skoda (at) seznam.cz || x || Czech Republic || Czech Republic || x |||| at beggining 10 h/week, later more
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| dode || gpeattie (at) gmail.com || georgepeattie || UK || Hungary || |||| Around 8 h/week
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|- Jamie Clarke || jamieclarke333 (at) gmail.com || pseudo judo || UK || UK || 10h/wk
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| Joakim Saxin || my surname at unithorpe dot org || N/A || Sweden || Sweden || Electronics, automation||||Unspecified
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| Casper Hornstrup || casper.hornstrup (at) gmail.com || casper.hornstrup || Denmark || Denmark || True Fan. Strategy, Process optimization, Software development|| [[OSE_Europe/Casper_Hornstrup|My Vision]] ||5h/week
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| David Cuenca || dacuetu (at) gmail.com || dacuetu || Spain || Spain || Electronics, automation, electricity. Interested in developing the OS electric motor/generator. ||||10h/wk
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| Daniel Connell || solarflower.org(at) gmail.com || sugarandfat || New Zealand || Germany (for now) || http://solarflower.org ||||
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| Jamie Clarke|| jamieclarke333(at)googlemail.com || pseudo judo || England || England ||http://www.youtube.com/user/jamieclarke321?feature=mhee||||40hours/month
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| Darren Hill|| mail(at)vegburner.co.uk || dazer1234 || England || England ||biofuels, governance, economics||||variable (but some) hours/week
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