https://wiki.opensourceecology.org/api.php?action=feedcontributions&feedformat=atom&user=James+PrayOpen Source Ecology - User contributions [en]2026-05-14T14:04:25ZUser contributionsMediaWiki 1.39.13https://wiki.opensourceecology.org/index.php?title=James_Pray_Log&diff=117598James Pray Log2014-03-25T04:06:57Z<p>James Pray: </p>
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<div>Looking for Template to "Log"<br />
<br />
==March 2014==<br />
<br />
===3.25.14===<br />
Recently worked on getting people together for Mass Farm Hack, OSE Massachusetts remote collaboration, and looking to create a National Young Farmers Coalition Massachusetts. All of these groups can work together to utilize community gardens and land more successfully, as well as produce things to boost the economy and work towards building the things in the OSE civilization starter kit. Built Current facebook page for "hack mass"- hopefully a group where people from mass can work on Farm Hack stuff, OSE stuff, or any sort of hacking is -->https://www.facebook.com/pages/HackMass/225574397638960 National Young Farmers Coalition Mass --> https://www.facebook.com/FarmMass .<br />
===3.17.14===<br />
Since last update Barn contract was lost. Engine lift sold. Still have rest of mechanical tools. Looking to make a Mass Hack group for hacking hardware, devices, farm equipment (Farm Hack), as well as bring together my local community via community gardening and farming. Created stub pages for National Young Farmers Coalition, as well as Hack Mass (goal again of having Farm Hack Mass and an OSE Remote group in Massachusetts). <br />
==September 2013==<br />
===9.17.13===<br />
Acquired monitors for bartering work today after work. Seeking to extend lease for barn space for possible Fab Lab. <br />
===9.6.13===<br />
Half done bartering work to acquire Mac Pro and multiple monitor set up for Boston Fab Lab/ personal CAD usage. Have opportunity to acquire multiple other machines for other possible collaborators preferably in the Boston area to see things come to fruition. Finishing work on lease for year for shop this weekend, shop will be available for work until end of December 2013. Acquiring Boston collaborators as being a remote supporter is difficult, being more hands on, continued CAD training today. <br />
===9.2.13===<br />
Looking to become mainly self sustaining through a construction company- New England Masonry (Website NewEnglandMasonryandSon.Com until NewEnglandMasonry.com is acquired through auction), I am hoping to find work through grassroots and regular marketing to fund Boston Fab Lab and research for OSE FeF. New England Masonry's Facebook page and mobile website updated today, working on redesigning the main website for a minimalist approach, worked on mostly marketing of FB site today. Other than Boston Fab Lab a company I have always wanted to build that could bring in revenue, that I attempted to start some time ago I may dust off for direct funding into projects that could possibly promise prototypes and/or functional designs based on OSE's open source designs- Vehement Technologies LLC. FB page, twitter, linked in, etc are already in place. Will continue to try and build sustainable income and companies while learning CAD and getting some designs laid out. Part of the bartering I do for computer gear should result in a Mac Pro with multiple 27" monitors in the next week or two, which will help facilitate learning CAD and designs side by side with OSE's guidelines, etc. Please feel free to contact me for any Boston interest, as well as interest in work being done in construction/ masonry, or possibly funding ideas.<br />
==August 2013==<br />
===8.20.13===<br />
Was in a bad car accident in January 2013. Looking to get back onto cement mixer project, still looking to acquire welder as well as ramp up with CAD, now using AutoCAD trial as no longer have access to Windows machine or AutoDesk, and am using a Macbook Pro. Main concern is keeping storage unit with all tools and resources, which has a lease expiring the end of December 2013, as well as acquiring welder and people to help as a one man development unit will probably be fruitless. Feel free to e-mail me if you are a potential collaborator/contributor for the Boston/New England area.<br />
==December 2012==<br />
===12.20.12===<br />
Have been very busy lately with work, family, etc. Quite possibly found a collaborator, and/ or someone to buy a welder off of. A Millermatic 251 for $1000, hoping I can barter and set up some sort of agreement as this seems to be a good sized MIG, capable of aluminum, etc. Will get back to it after Christmas. Need to get job in NH moving, will be working more on AutoDesk once caught up in regular work. Hopefully gathering collaborators and resources over the next two weeks as well as working on mixer<br />
<br />
===12.16.12===<br />
Worked on job in NH, large stone wall. Laid out close to 125 feet of foundation. Took pictures of wall/ staging, also of cement mixer on job and all its parts. Will upload those later as they are on my iPhone. Which is dead. As well as my car which died suddenly after I had the lights shining on the wall as I worked into the night. Waited over an hour for a jump, AAA was too late, a kid stopped and offered a jump, thank god,I was freezing! Currently at new apartment, doing more AutoDesk. Will try to get mixer pictures, separate parts online soon, as well as up to speed on AutoDesk to get the parts mapped out on there. Still in need of a welder and a generator. Job in NH would be a lot faster with a Bobcat/ machine of some sort. Unable to afford one, or to build OSE model. <br />
<br />
===12.15.12===<br />
Worked regular job in the morning, moved into new apartment at night before family Christmas Party! Fit in some AutoDesk, did part of a tutorial as it is a lot different than I remember!<br />
<br />
===12.14.12===<br />
Braced chimney to keep in line with bartering agreement for space to work on cars/ build OSE Cement Mixer, among other things. Took pictures of some of the tools/ resources I have available. They include an engine lift, stand, hand tools, etc.<br />
<br />
===12.13.12===<br />
Looking more into cement/ cement mixer. Possibly may contact "refmin@verizon.net" Refractory Minerals Inc, referenced in Cement, to see what their takes are on some sort of alternative to lime, depending on region, to mixing a sustainable material that holds and (a)bodes well (pun intended!). Seems Refractory Minerals has changed to Phosphate Bonds, and nfo@phosphatebonds.com. <br />
Looking for best CAD software for Cement Mixer. Familiar with first iterations of Google Sketchup. Will try to get familiar with it to get cement mixer mapped out and in CAD files by 1/12/13. <br />
<br />
===12.12.12===<br />
Continued finding members for OSE and open source electronics hardware stuff. Generally just trying to create momentum about open source stuff, a DIY attitude, through social media sites, mainly facebook. A lot of people interested, so far I have a former electronic engineer classmate, a mechanical engineer friend/ previous classmate, a metalworker, and a distant relative who is from P.E.I. who seems to be interested. An excellent remote collaborator, all friends local very resourceful.<br />
<br />
Got the Bill of Materials laid out basically for the [[Cement Mixer]]<br />
Updated Research and Development [age of Cement Mixer, specifically Research and Overview, in which I mapped out Project Status and Schedule under Overview, as not to overlap someone else's work in the project status/ schedule. <br />
<br />
<br />
===12.11.12===<br />
Filled in more information on my template. Added my resume, also added my picture that is the same associated with my Google+ account. Just had déjà-vu a to people looking back at "what people did back in that time,before such simple things were open source, and common knowledge". Read the rules of the Wiki, checked out the cement mixer, read what was there, checked the history for the page to be sure nobody currently owned the project. Started my ideas, overflowed late into yesterday morning with cement mixer/ DIY thoughts fling through my head, watched Marcin's Ted talk/ Dedicated visit part, paused on the "Open source software/ hardware" part, I have worked with a lot of the open source software stuff to a degree.<br />
<br />
I then proceeded to check out RepRap, Lasersaur, etc, got pretty pumped as I have not been back to hardware stuff in almost two years, it has come very far!</div>James Prayhttps://wiki.opensourceecology.org/index.php?title=James_Pray_Log&diff=117046James Pray Log2014-03-17T06:54:55Z<p>James Pray: </p>
<hr />
<div>Looking for Template to "Log"<br />
<br />
==March 2014==<br />
===3.17.14===<br />
Since last update Barn contract was lost. Engine lift sold. Still have rest of mechanical tools. Looking to make a Mass Hack group for hacking hardware, devices, farm equipment (Farm Hack), as well as bring together my local community via community gardening and farming. Created stub pages for National Young Farmers Coalition, as well as Hack Mass (goal again of having Farm Hack Mass and an OSE Remote group in Massachusetts). <br />
==September 2013==<br />
===9.17.13===<br />
Acquired monitors for bartering work today after work. Seeking to extend lease for barn space for possible Fab Lab. <br />
===9.6.13===<br />
Half done bartering work to acquire Mac Pro and multiple monitor set up for Boston Fab Lab/ personal CAD usage. Have opportunity to acquire multiple other machines for other possible collaborators preferably in the Boston area to see things come to fruition. Finishing work on lease for year for shop this weekend, shop will be available for work until end of December 2013. Acquiring Boston collaborators as being a remote supporter is difficult, being more hands on, continued CAD training today. <br />
===9.2.13===<br />
Looking to become mainly self sustaining through a construction company- New England Masonry (Website NewEnglandMasonryandSon.Com until NewEnglandMasonry.com is acquired through auction), I am hoping to find work through grassroots and regular marketing to fund Boston Fab Lab and research for OSE FeF. New England Masonry's Facebook page and mobile website updated today, working on redesigning the main website for a minimalist approach, worked on mostly marketing of FB site today. Other than Boston Fab Lab a company I have always wanted to build that could bring in revenue, that I attempted to start some time ago I may dust off for direct funding into projects that could possibly promise prototypes and/or functional designs based on OSE's open source designs- Vehement Technologies LLC. FB page, twitter, linked in, etc are already in place. Will continue to try and build sustainable income and companies while learning CAD and getting some designs laid out. Part of the bartering I do for computer gear should result in a Mac Pro with multiple 27" monitors in the next week or two, which will help facilitate learning CAD and designs side by side with OSE's guidelines, etc. Please feel free to contact me for any Boston interest, as well as interest in work being done in construction/ masonry, or possibly funding ideas.<br />
==August 2013==<br />
===8.20.13===<br />
Was in a bad car accident in January 2013. Looking to get back onto cement mixer project, still looking to acquire welder as well as ramp up with CAD, now using AutoCAD trial as no longer have access to Windows machine or AutoDesk, and am using a Macbook Pro. Main concern is keeping storage unit with all tools and resources, which has a lease expiring the end of December 2013, as well as acquiring welder and people to help as a one man development unit will probably be fruitless. Feel free to e-mail me if you are a potential collaborator/contributor for the Boston/New England area.<br />
==December 2012==<br />
===12.20.12===<br />
Have been very busy lately with work, family, etc. Quite possibly found a collaborator, and/ or someone to buy a welder off of. A Millermatic 251 for $1000, hoping I can barter and set up some sort of agreement as this seems to be a good sized MIG, capable of aluminum, etc. Will get back to it after Christmas. Need to get job in NH moving, will be working more on AutoDesk once caught up in regular work. Hopefully gathering collaborators and resources over the next two weeks as well as working on mixer<br />
<br />
===12.16.12===<br />
Worked on job in NH, large stone wall. Laid out close to 125 feet of foundation. Took pictures of wall/ staging, also of cement mixer on job and all its parts. Will upload those later as they are on my iPhone. Which is dead. As well as my car which died suddenly after I had the lights shining on the wall as I worked into the night. Waited over an hour for a jump, AAA was too late, a kid stopped and offered a jump, thank god,I was freezing! Currently at new apartment, doing more AutoDesk. Will try to get mixer pictures, separate parts online soon, as well as up to speed on AutoDesk to get the parts mapped out on there. Still in need of a welder and a generator. Job in NH would be a lot faster with a Bobcat/ machine of some sort. Unable to afford one, or to build OSE model. <br />
<br />
===12.15.12===<br />
Worked regular job in the morning, moved into new apartment at night before family Christmas Party! Fit in some AutoDesk, did part of a tutorial as it is a lot different than I remember!<br />
<br />
===12.14.12===<br />
Braced chimney to keep in line with bartering agreement for space to work on cars/ build OSE Cement Mixer, among other things. Took pictures of some of the tools/ resources I have available. They include an engine lift, stand, hand tools, etc.<br />
<br />
===12.13.12===<br />
Looking more into cement/ cement mixer. Possibly may contact "refmin@verizon.net" Refractory Minerals Inc, referenced in Cement, to see what their takes are on some sort of alternative to lime, depending on region, to mixing a sustainable material that holds and (a)bodes well (pun intended!). Seems Refractory Minerals has changed to Phosphate Bonds, and nfo@phosphatebonds.com. <br />
Looking for best CAD software for Cement Mixer. Familiar with first iterations of Google Sketchup. Will try to get familiar with it to get cement mixer mapped out and in CAD files by 1/12/13. <br />
<br />
===12.12.12===<br />
Continued finding members for OSE and open source electronics hardware stuff. Generally just trying to create momentum about open source stuff, a DIY attitude, through social media sites, mainly facebook. A lot of people interested, so far I have a former electronic engineer classmate, a mechanical engineer friend/ previous classmate, a metalworker, and a distant relative who is from P.E.I. who seems to be interested. An excellent remote collaborator, all friends local very resourceful.<br />
<br />
Got the Bill of Materials laid out basically for the [[Cement Mixer]]<br />
Updated Research and Development [age of Cement Mixer, specifically Research and Overview, in which I mapped out Project Status and Schedule under Overview, as not to overlap someone else's work in the project status/ schedule. <br />
<br />
<br />
===12.11.12===<br />
Filled in more information on my template. Added my resume, also added my picture that is the same associated with my Google+ account. Just had déjà-vu a to people looking back at "what people did back in that time,before such simple things were open source, and common knowledge". Read the rules of the Wiki, checked out the cement mixer, read what was there, checked the history for the page to be sure nobody currently owned the project. Started my ideas, overflowed late into yesterday morning with cement mixer/ DIY thoughts fling through my head, watched Marcin's Ted talk/ Dedicated visit part, paused on the "Open source software/ hardware" part, I have worked with a lot of the open source software stuff to a degree.<br />
<br />
I then proceeded to check out RepRap, Lasersaur, etc, got pretty pumped as I have not been back to hardware stuff in almost two years, it has come very far!</div>James Prayhttps://wiki.opensourceecology.org/index.php?title=James_Pray_Log&diff=107196James Pray Log2013-09-18T02:07:14Z<p>James Pray: </p>
<hr />
<div>Looking for Template to "Log"<br />
<br />
<br />
==September 2013==<br />
===9.17.13===<br />
Acquired monitors for bartering work today after work. Seeking to extend lease for barn space for possible Fab Lab. <br />
===9.6.13===<br />
Half done bartering work to acquire Mac Pro and multiple monitor set up for Boston Fab Lab/ personal CAD usage. Have opportunity to acquire multiple other machines for other possible collaborators preferably in the Boston area to see things come to fruition. Finishing work on lease for year for shop this weekend, shop will be available for work until end of December 2013. Acquiring Boston collaborators as being a remote supporter is difficult, being more hands on, continued CAD training today. <br />
===9.2.13===<br />
Looking to become mainly self sustaining through a construction company- New England Masonry (Website NewEnglandMasonryandSon.Com until NewEnglandMasonry.com is acquired through auction), I am hoping to find work through grassroots and regular marketing to fund Boston Fab Lab and research for OSE FeF. New England Masonry's Facebook page and mobile website updated today, working on redesigning the main website for a minimalist approach, worked on mostly marketing of FB site today. Other than Boston Fab Lab a company I have always wanted to build that could bring in revenue, that I attempted to start some time ago I may dust off for direct funding into projects that could possibly promise prototypes and/or functional designs based on OSE's open source designs- Vehement Technologies LLC. FB page, twitter, linked in, etc are already in place. Will continue to try and build sustainable income and companies while learning CAD and getting some designs laid out. Part of the bartering I do for computer gear should result in a Mac Pro with multiple 27" monitors in the next week or two, which will help facilitate learning CAD and designs side by side with OSE's guidelines, etc. Please feel free to contact me for any Boston interest, as well as interest in work being done in construction/ masonry, or possibly funding ideas.<br />
==August 2013==<br />
===8.20.13===<br />
Was in a bad car accident in January 2013. Looking to get back onto cement mixer project, still looking to acquire welder as well as ramp up with CAD, now using AutoCAD trial as no longer have access to Windows machine or AutoDesk, and am using a Macbook Pro. Main concern is keeping storage unit with all tools and resources, which has a lease expiring the end of December 2013, as well as acquiring welder and people to help as a one man development unit will probably be fruitless. Feel free to e-mail me if you are a potential collaborator/contributor for the Boston/New England area.<br />
==December 2012==<br />
===12.20.12===<br />
Have been very busy lately with work, family, etc. Quite possibly found a collaborator, and/ or someone to buy a welder off of. A Millermatic 251 for $1000, hoping I can barter and set up some sort of agreement as this seems to be a good sized MIG, capable of aluminum, etc. Will get back to it after Christmas. Need to get job in NH moving, will be working more on AutoDesk once caught up in regular work. Hopefully gathering collaborators and resources over the next two weeks as well as working on mixer<br />
<br />
===12.16.12===<br />
Worked on job in NH, large stone wall. Laid out close to 125 feet of foundation. Took pictures of wall/ staging, also of cement mixer on job and all its parts. Will upload those later as they are on my iPhone. Which is dead. As well as my car which died suddenly after I had the lights shining on the wall as I worked into the night. Waited over an hour for a jump, AAA was too late, a kid stopped and offered a jump, thank god,I was freezing! Currently at new apartment, doing more AutoDesk. Will try to get mixer pictures, separate parts online soon, as well as up to speed on AutoDesk to get the parts mapped out on there. Still in need of a welder and a generator. Job in NH would be a lot faster with a Bobcat/ machine of some sort. Unable to afford one, or to build OSE model. <br />
<br />
===12.15.12===<br />
Worked regular job in the morning, moved into new apartment at night before family Christmas Party! Fit in some AutoDesk, did part of a tutorial as it is a lot different than I remember!<br />
<br />
===12.14.12===<br />
Braced chimney to keep in line with bartering agreement for space to work on cars/ build OSE Cement Mixer, among other things. Took pictures of some of the tools/ resources I have available. They include an engine lift, stand, hand tools, etc.<br />
<br />
===12.13.12===<br />
Looking more into cement/ cement mixer. Possibly may contact "refmin@verizon.net" Refractory Minerals Inc, referenced in Cement, to see what their takes are on some sort of alternative to lime, depending on region, to mixing a sustainable material that holds and (a)bodes well (pun intended!). Seems Refractory Minerals has changed to Phosphate Bonds, and nfo@phosphatebonds.com. <br />
Looking for best CAD software for Cement Mixer. Familiar with first iterations of Google Sketchup. Will try to get familiar with it to get cement mixer mapped out and in CAD files by 1/12/13. <br />
<br />
===12.12.12===<br />
Continued finding members for OSE and open source electronics hardware stuff. Generally just trying to create momentum about open source stuff, a DIY attitude, through social media sites, mainly facebook. A lot of people interested, so far I have a former electronic engineer classmate, a mechanical engineer friend/ previous classmate, a metalworker, and a distant relative who is from P.E.I. who seems to be interested. An excellent remote collaborator, all friends local very resourceful.<br />
<br />
Got the Bill of Materials laid out basically for the [[Cement Mixer]]<br />
Updated Research and Development [age of Cement Mixer, specifically Research and Overview, in which I mapped out Project Status and Schedule under Overview, as not to overlap someone else's work in the project status/ schedule. <br />
<br />
<br />
===12.11.12===<br />
Filled in more information on my template. Added my resume, also added my picture that is the same associated with my Google+ account. Just had déjà-vu a to people looking back at "what people did back in that time,before such simple things were open source, and common knowledge". Read the rules of the Wiki, checked out the cement mixer, read what was there, checked the history for the page to be sure nobody currently owned the project. Started my ideas, overflowed late into yesterday morning with cement mixer/ DIY thoughts fling through my head, watched Marcin's Ted talk/ Dedicated visit part, paused on the "Open source software/ hardware" part, I have worked with a lot of the open source software stuff to a degree.<br />
<br />
I then proceeded to check out RepRap, Lasersaur, etc, got pretty pumped as I have not been back to hardware stuff in almost two years, it has come very far!</div>James Prayhttps://wiki.opensourceecology.org/index.php?title=James_Pray_Log&diff=107195James Pray Log2013-09-18T02:06:48Z<p>James Pray: </p>
<hr />
<div>Looking for Template to "Log"<br />
<br />
<br />
==September 2013==<br />
9/17.13<br />
Acquired monitors for bartering work today after work. Seeking to extend lease for barn space for possible Fab Lab. <br />
===9.6.13===<br />
Half done bartering work to acquire Mac Pro and multiple monitor set up for Boston Fab Lab/ personal CAD usage. Have opportunity to acquire multiple other machines for other possible collaborators preferably in the Boston area to see things come to fruition. Finishing work on lease for year for shop this weekend, shop will be available for work until end of December 2013. Acquiring Boston collaborators as being a remote supporter is difficult, being more hands on, continued CAD training today. <br />
===9.2.13===<br />
Looking to become mainly self sustaining through a construction company- New England Masonry (Website NewEnglandMasonryandSon.Com until NewEnglandMasonry.com is acquired through auction), I am hoping to find work through grassroots and regular marketing to fund Boston Fab Lab and research for OSE FeF. New England Masonry's Facebook page and mobile website updated today, working on redesigning the main website for a minimalist approach, worked on mostly marketing of FB site today. Other than Boston Fab Lab a company I have always wanted to build that could bring in revenue, that I attempted to start some time ago I may dust off for direct funding into projects that could possibly promise prototypes and/or functional designs based on OSE's open source designs- Vehement Technologies LLC. FB page, twitter, linked in, etc are already in place. Will continue to try and build sustainable income and companies while learning CAD and getting some designs laid out. Part of the bartering I do for computer gear should result in a Mac Pro with multiple 27" monitors in the next week or two, which will help facilitate learning CAD and designs side by side with OSE's guidelines, etc. Please feel free to contact me for any Boston interest, as well as interest in work being done in construction/ masonry, or possibly funding ideas.<br />
==August 2013==<br />
===8.20.13===<br />
Was in a bad car accident in January 2013. Looking to get back onto cement mixer project, still looking to acquire welder as well as ramp up with CAD, now using AutoCAD trial as no longer have access to Windows machine or AutoDesk, and am using a Macbook Pro. Main concern is keeping storage unit with all tools and resources, which has a lease expiring the end of December 2013, as well as acquiring welder and people to help as a one man development unit will probably be fruitless. Feel free to e-mail me if you are a potential collaborator/contributor for the Boston/New England area.<br />
==December 2012==<br />
===12.20.12===<br />
Have been very busy lately with work, family, etc. Quite possibly found a collaborator, and/ or someone to buy a welder off of. A Millermatic 251 for $1000, hoping I can barter and set up some sort of agreement as this seems to be a good sized MIG, capable of aluminum, etc. Will get back to it after Christmas. Need to get job in NH moving, will be working more on AutoDesk once caught up in regular work. Hopefully gathering collaborators and resources over the next two weeks as well as working on mixer<br />
<br />
===12.16.12===<br />
Worked on job in NH, large stone wall. Laid out close to 125 feet of foundation. Took pictures of wall/ staging, also of cement mixer on job and all its parts. Will upload those later as they are on my iPhone. Which is dead. As well as my car which died suddenly after I had the lights shining on the wall as I worked into the night. Waited over an hour for a jump, AAA was too late, a kid stopped and offered a jump, thank god,I was freezing! Currently at new apartment, doing more AutoDesk. Will try to get mixer pictures, separate parts online soon, as well as up to speed on AutoDesk to get the parts mapped out on there. Still in need of a welder and a generator. Job in NH would be a lot faster with a Bobcat/ machine of some sort. Unable to afford one, or to build OSE model. <br />
<br />
===12.15.12===<br />
Worked regular job in the morning, moved into new apartment at night before family Christmas Party! Fit in some AutoDesk, did part of a tutorial as it is a lot different than I remember!<br />
<br />
===12.14.12===<br />
Braced chimney to keep in line with bartering agreement for space to work on cars/ build OSE Cement Mixer, among other things. Took pictures of some of the tools/ resources I have available. They include an engine lift, stand, hand tools, etc.<br />
<br />
===12.13.12===<br />
Looking more into cement/ cement mixer. Possibly may contact "refmin@verizon.net" Refractory Minerals Inc, referenced in Cement, to see what their takes are on some sort of alternative to lime, depending on region, to mixing a sustainable material that holds and (a)bodes well (pun intended!). Seems Refractory Minerals has changed to Phosphate Bonds, and nfo@phosphatebonds.com. <br />
Looking for best CAD software for Cement Mixer. Familiar with first iterations of Google Sketchup. Will try to get familiar with it to get cement mixer mapped out and in CAD files by 1/12/13. <br />
<br />
===12.12.12===<br />
Continued finding members for OSE and open source electronics hardware stuff. Generally just trying to create momentum about open source stuff, a DIY attitude, through social media sites, mainly facebook. A lot of people interested, so far I have a former electronic engineer classmate, a mechanical engineer friend/ previous classmate, a metalworker, and a distant relative who is from P.E.I. who seems to be interested. An excellent remote collaborator, all friends local very resourceful.<br />
<br />
Got the Bill of Materials laid out basically for the [[Cement Mixer]]<br />
Updated Research and Development [age of Cement Mixer, specifically Research and Overview, in which I mapped out Project Status and Schedule under Overview, as not to overlap someone else's work in the project status/ schedule. <br />
<br />
<br />
===12.11.12===<br />
Filled in more information on my template. Added my resume, also added my picture that is the same associated with my Google+ account. Just had déjà-vu a to people looking back at "what people did back in that time,before such simple things were open source, and common knowledge". Read the rules of the Wiki, checked out the cement mixer, read what was there, checked the history for the page to be sure nobody currently owned the project. Started my ideas, overflowed late into yesterday morning with cement mixer/ DIY thoughts fling through my head, watched Marcin's Ted talk/ Dedicated visit part, paused on the "Open source software/ hardware" part, I have worked with a lot of the open source software stuff to a degree.<br />
<br />
I then proceeded to check out RepRap, Lasersaur, etc, got pretty pumped as I have not been back to hardware stuff in almost two years, it has come very far!</div>James Prayhttps://wiki.opensourceecology.org/index.php?title=James_Pray_Log&diff=106228James Pray Log2013-09-07T00:12:41Z<p>James Pray: </p>
<hr />
<div>Looking for Template to "Log"<br />
<br />
<br />
==September 2013==<br />
===9.6.13===<br />
Half done bartering work to acquire Mac Pro and multiple monitor set up for Boston Fab Lab/ personal CAD usage. Have opportunity to acquire multiple other machines for other possible collaborators preferably in the Boston area to see things come to fruition. Finishing work on lease for year for shop this weekend, shop will be available for work until end of December 2013. Acquiring Boston collaborators as being a remote supporter is difficult, being more hands on, continued CAD training today. <br />
===9.2.13===<br />
Looking to become mainly self sustaining through a construction company- New England Masonry (Website NewEnglandMasonryandSon.Com until NewEnglandMasonry.com is acquired through auction), I am hoping to find work through grassroots and regular marketing to fund Boston Fab Lab and research for OSE FeF. New England Masonry's Facebook page and mobile website updated today, working on redesigning the main website for a minimalist approach, worked on mostly marketing of FB site today. Other than Boston Fab Lab a company I have always wanted to build that could bring in revenue, that I attempted to start some time ago I may dust off for direct funding into projects that could possibly promise prototypes and/or functional designs based on OSE's open source designs- Vehement Technologies LLC. FB page, twitter, linked in, etc are already in place. Will continue to try and build sustainable income and companies while learning CAD and getting some designs laid out. Part of the bartering I do for computer gear should result in a Mac Pro with multiple 27" monitors in the next week or two, which will help facilitate learning CAD and designs side by side with OSE's guidelines, etc. Please feel free to contact me for any Boston interest, as well as interest in work being done in construction/ masonry, or possibly funding ideas.<br />
==August 2013==<br />
===8.20.13===<br />
Was in a bad car accident in January 2013. Looking to get back onto cement mixer project, still looking to acquire welder as well as ramp up with CAD, now using AutoCAD trial as no longer have access to Windows machine or AutoDesk, and am using a Macbook Pro. Main concern is keeping storage unit with all tools and resources, which has a lease expiring the end of December 2013, as well as acquiring welder and people to help as a one man development unit will probably be fruitless. Feel free to e-mail me if you are a potential collaborator/contributor for the Boston/New England area.<br />
==December 2012==<br />
===12.20.12===<br />
Have been very busy lately with work, family, etc. Quite possibly found a collaborator, and/ or someone to buy a welder off of. A Millermatic 251 for $1000, hoping I can barter and set up some sort of agreement as this seems to be a good sized MIG, capable of aluminum, etc. Will get back to it after Christmas. Need to get job in NH moving, will be working more on AutoDesk once caught up in regular work. Hopefully gathering collaborators and resources over the next two weeks as well as working on mixer<br />
<br />
===12.16.12===<br />
Worked on job in NH, large stone wall. Laid out close to 125 feet of foundation. Took pictures of wall/ staging, also of cement mixer on job and all its parts. Will upload those later as they are on my iPhone. Which is dead. As well as my car which died suddenly after I had the lights shining on the wall as I worked into the night. Waited over an hour for a jump, AAA was too late, a kid stopped and offered a jump, thank god,I was freezing! Currently at new apartment, doing more AutoDesk. Will try to get mixer pictures, separate parts online soon, as well as up to speed on AutoDesk to get the parts mapped out on there. Still in need of a welder and a generator. Job in NH would be a lot faster with a Bobcat/ machine of some sort. Unable to afford one, or to build OSE model. <br />
<br />
===12.15.12===<br />
Worked regular job in the morning, moved into new apartment at night before family Christmas Party! Fit in some AutoDesk, did part of a tutorial as it is a lot different than I remember!<br />
<br />
===12.14.12===<br />
Braced chimney to keep in line with bartering agreement for space to work on cars/ build OSE Cement Mixer, among other things. Took pictures of some of the tools/ resources I have available. They include an engine lift, stand, hand tools, etc.<br />
<br />
===12.13.12===<br />
Looking more into cement/ cement mixer. Possibly may contact "refmin@verizon.net" Refractory Minerals Inc, referenced in Cement, to see what their takes are on some sort of alternative to lime, depending on region, to mixing a sustainable material that holds and (a)bodes well (pun intended!). Seems Refractory Minerals has changed to Phosphate Bonds, and nfo@phosphatebonds.com. <br />
Looking for best CAD software for Cement Mixer. Familiar with first iterations of Google Sketchup. Will try to get familiar with it to get cement mixer mapped out and in CAD files by 1/12/13. <br />
<br />
===12.12.12===<br />
Continued finding members for OSE and open source electronics hardware stuff. Generally just trying to create momentum about open source stuff, a DIY attitude, through social media sites, mainly facebook. A lot of people interested, so far I have a former electronic engineer classmate, a mechanical engineer friend/ previous classmate, a metalworker, and a distant relative who is from P.E.I. who seems to be interested. An excellent remote collaborator, all friends local very resourceful.<br />
<br />
Got the Bill of Materials laid out basically for the [[Cement Mixer]]<br />
Updated Research and Development [age of Cement Mixer, specifically Research and Overview, in which I mapped out Project Status and Schedule under Overview, as not to overlap someone else's work in the project status/ schedule. <br />
<br />
<br />
===12.11.12===<br />
Filled in more information on my template. Added my resume, also added my picture that is the same associated with my Google+ account. Just had déjà-vu a to people looking back at "what people did back in that time,before such simple things were open source, and common knowledge". Read the rules of the Wiki, checked out the cement mixer, read what was there, checked the history for the page to be sure nobody currently owned the project. Started my ideas, overflowed late into yesterday morning with cement mixer/ DIY thoughts fling through my head, watched Marcin's Ted talk/ Dedicated visit part, paused on the "Open source software/ hardware" part, I have worked with a lot of the open source software stuff to a degree.<br />
<br />
I then proceeded to check out RepRap, Lasersaur, etc, got pretty pumped as I have not been back to hardware stuff in almost two years, it has come very far!</div>James Prayhttps://wiki.opensourceecology.org/index.php?title=James_Pray_Log&diff=106227James Pray Log2013-09-07T00:10:22Z<p>James Pray: </p>
<hr />
<div>Looking for Template to "Log"<br />
<br />
<br />
==September 2013==<br />
===9.6.13===<br />
Half done bartering work to acquire Mac Pro and multiple monitor set up for Boston Fab Lab/ personal CAD usage. Have opportunity to acquire multiple other machines for other possible collaborators preferably in the Boston area to see things come to fruition. Finishing work on lease for year for shop, this weekend shop available for work until end of December 2013. <br />
===9.2.13===<br />
Looking to become mainly self sustaining through a construction company- New England Masonry (Website NewEnglandMasonryandSon.Com until NewEnglandMasonry.com is acquired through auction), I am hoping to find work through grassroots and regular marketing to fund Boston Fab Lab and research for OSE FeF. New England Masonry's Facebook page and mobile website updated today, working on redesigning the main website for a minimalist approach, worked on mostly marketing of FB site today. Other than Boston Fab Lab a company I have always wanted to build that could bring in revenue, that I attempted to start some time ago I may dust off for direct funding into projects that could possibly promise prototypes and/or functional designs based on OSE's open source designs- Vehement Technologies LLC. FB page, twitter, linked in, etc are already in place. Will continue to try and build sustainable income and companies while learning CAD and getting some designs laid out. Part of the bartering I do for computer gear should result in a Mac Pro with multiple 27" monitors in the next week or two, which will help facilitate learning CAD and designs side by side with OSE's guidelines, etc. Please feel free to contact me for any Boston interest, as well as interest in work being done in construction/ masonry, or possibly funding ideas.<br />
==August 2013==<br />
===8.20.13===<br />
Was in a bad car accident in January 2013. Looking to get back onto cement mixer project, still looking to acquire welder as well as ramp up with CAD, now using AutoCAD trial as no longer have access to Windows machine or AutoDesk, and am using a Macbook Pro. Main concern is keeping storage unit with all tools and resources, which has a lease expiring the end of December 2013, as well as acquiring welder and people to help as a one man development unit will probably be fruitless. Feel free to e-mail me if you are a potential collaborator/contributor for the Boston/New England area.<br />
==December 2012==<br />
===12.20.12===<br />
Have been very busy lately with work, family, etc. Quite possibly found a collaborator, and/ or someone to buy a welder off of. A Millermatic 251 for $1000, hoping I can barter and set up some sort of agreement as this seems to be a good sized MIG, capable of aluminum, etc. Will get back to it after Christmas. Need to get job in NH moving, will be working more on AutoDesk once caught up in regular work. Hopefully gathering collaborators and resources over the next two weeks as well as working on mixer<br />
<br />
===12.16.12===<br />
Worked on job in NH, large stone wall. Laid out close to 125 feet of foundation. Took pictures of wall/ staging, also of cement mixer on job and all its parts. Will upload those later as they are on my iPhone. Which is dead. As well as my car which died suddenly after I had the lights shining on the wall as I worked into the night. Waited over an hour for a jump, AAA was too late, a kid stopped and offered a jump, thank god,I was freezing! Currently at new apartment, doing more AutoDesk. Will try to get mixer pictures, separate parts online soon, as well as up to speed on AutoDesk to get the parts mapped out on there. Still in need of a welder and a generator. Job in NH would be a lot faster with a Bobcat/ machine of some sort. Unable to afford one, or to build OSE model. <br />
<br />
===12.15.12===<br />
Worked regular job in the morning, moved into new apartment at night before family Christmas Party! Fit in some AutoDesk, did part of a tutorial as it is a lot different than I remember!<br />
<br />
===12.14.12===<br />
Braced chimney to keep in line with bartering agreement for space to work on cars/ build OSE Cement Mixer, among other things. Took pictures of some of the tools/ resources I have available. They include an engine lift, stand, hand tools, etc.<br />
<br />
===12.13.12===<br />
Looking more into cement/ cement mixer. Possibly may contact "refmin@verizon.net" Refractory Minerals Inc, referenced in Cement, to see what their takes are on some sort of alternative to lime, depending on region, to mixing a sustainable material that holds and (a)bodes well (pun intended!). Seems Refractory Minerals has changed to Phosphate Bonds, and nfo@phosphatebonds.com. <br />
Looking for best CAD software for Cement Mixer. Familiar with first iterations of Google Sketchup. Will try to get familiar with it to get cement mixer mapped out and in CAD files by 1/12/13. <br />
<br />
===12.12.12===<br />
Continued finding members for OSE and open source electronics hardware stuff. Generally just trying to create momentum about open source stuff, a DIY attitude, through social media sites, mainly facebook. A lot of people interested, so far I have a former electronic engineer classmate, a mechanical engineer friend/ previous classmate, a metalworker, and a distant relative who is from P.E.I. who seems to be interested. An excellent remote collaborator, all friends local very resourceful.<br />
<br />
Got the Bill of Materials laid out basically for the [[Cement Mixer]]<br />
Updated Research and Development [age of Cement Mixer, specifically Research and Overview, in which I mapped out Project Status and Schedule under Overview, as not to overlap someone else's work in the project status/ schedule. <br />
<br />
<br />
===12.11.12===<br />
Filled in more information on my template. Added my resume, also added my picture that is the same associated with my Google+ account. Just had déjà-vu a to people looking back at "what people did back in that time,before such simple things were open source, and common knowledge". Read the rules of the Wiki, checked out the cement mixer, read what was there, checked the history for the page to be sure nobody currently owned the project. Started my ideas, overflowed late into yesterday morning with cement mixer/ DIY thoughts fling through my head, watched Marcin's Ted talk/ Dedicated visit part, paused on the "Open source software/ hardware" part, I have worked with a lot of the open source software stuff to a degree.<br />
<br />
I then proceeded to check out RepRap, Lasersaur, etc, got pretty pumped as I have not been back to hardware stuff in almost two years, it has come very far!</div>James Prayhttps://wiki.opensourceecology.org/index.php?title=James_Pray_Log&diff=106002James Pray Log2013-09-03T02:58:30Z<p>James Pray: </p>
<hr />
<div>Looking for Template to "Log"<br />
<br />
<br />
==September 2013==<br />
===9.2.13===<br />
Looking to become mainly self sustaining through a construction company- New England Masonry (Website NewEnglandMasonryandSon.Com until NewEnglandMasonry.com is acquired through auction), I am hoping to find work through grassroots and regular marketing to fund Boston Fab Lab and research for OSE FeF. New England Masonry's Facebook page and mobile website updated today, working on redesigning the main website for a minimalist approach, worked on mostly marketing of FB site today. Other than Boston Fab Lab a company I have always wanted to build that could bring in revenue, that I attempted to start some time ago I may dust off for direct funding into projects that could possibly promise prototypes and/or functional designs based on OSE's open source designs- Vehement Technologies LLC. FB page, twitter, linked in, etc are already in place. Will continue to try and build sustainable income and companies while learning CAD and getting some designs laid out. Part of the bartering I do for computer gear should result in a Mac Pro with multiple 27" monitors in the next week or two, which will help facilitate learning CAD and designs side by side with OSE's guidelines, etc. Please feel free to contact me for any Boston interest, as well as interest in work being done in construction/ masonry, or possibly funding ideas.<br />
==August 2013==<br />
===8.20.13===<br />
Was in a bad car accident in January 2013. Looking to get back onto cement mixer project, still looking to acquire welder as well as ramp up with CAD, now using AutoCAD trial as no longer have access to Windows machine or AutoDesk, and am using a Macbook Pro. Main concern is keeping storage unit with all tools and resources, which has a lease expiring the end of December 2013, as well as acquiring welder and people to help as a one man development unit will probably be fruitless. Feel free to e-mail me if you are a potential collaborator/contributor for the Boston/New England area.<br />
==December 2012==<br />
===12.20.12===<br />
Have been very busy lately with work, family, etc. Quite possibly found a collaborator, and/ or someone to buy a welder off of. A Millermatic 251 for $1000, hoping I can barter and set up some sort of agreement as this seems to be a good sized MIG, capable of aluminum, etc. Will get back to it after Christmas. Need to get job in NH moving, will be working more on AutoDesk once caught up in regular work. Hopefully gathering collaborators and resources over the next two weeks as well as working on mixer<br />
<br />
===12.16.12===<br />
Worked on job in NH, large stone wall. Laid out close to 125 feet of foundation. Took pictures of wall/ staging, also of cement mixer on job and all its parts. Will upload those later as they are on my iPhone. Which is dead. As well as my car which died suddenly after I had the lights shining on the wall as I worked into the night. Waited over an hour for a jump, AAA was too late, a kid stopped and offered a jump, thank god,I was freezing! Currently at new apartment, doing more AutoDesk. Will try to get mixer pictures, separate parts online soon, as well as up to speed on AutoDesk to get the parts mapped out on there. Still in need of a welder and a generator. Job in NH would be a lot faster with a Bobcat/ machine of some sort. Unable to afford one, or to build OSE model. <br />
<br />
===12.15.12===<br />
Worked regular job in the morning, moved into new apartment at night before family Christmas Party! Fit in some AutoDesk, did part of a tutorial as it is a lot different than I remember!<br />
<br />
===12.14.12===<br />
Braced chimney to keep in line with bartering agreement for space to work on cars/ build OSE Cement Mixer, among other things. Took pictures of some of the tools/ resources I have available. They include an engine lift, stand, hand tools, etc.<br />
<br />
===12.13.12===<br />
Looking more into cement/ cement mixer. Possibly may contact "refmin@verizon.net" Refractory Minerals Inc, referenced in Cement, to see what their takes are on some sort of alternative to lime, depending on region, to mixing a sustainable material that holds and (a)bodes well (pun intended!). Seems Refractory Minerals has changed to Phosphate Bonds, and nfo@phosphatebonds.com. <br />
Looking for best CAD software for Cement Mixer. Familiar with first iterations of Google Sketchup. Will try to get familiar with it to get cement mixer mapped out and in CAD files by 1/12/13. <br />
<br />
===12.12.12===<br />
Continued finding members for OSE and open source electronics hardware stuff. Generally just trying to create momentum about open source stuff, a DIY attitude, through social media sites, mainly facebook. A lot of people interested, so far I have a former electronic engineer classmate, a mechanical engineer friend/ previous classmate, a metalworker, and a distant relative who is from P.E.I. who seems to be interested. An excellent remote collaborator, all friends local very resourceful.<br />
<br />
Got the Bill of Materials laid out basically for the [[Cement Mixer]]<br />
Updated Research and Development [age of Cement Mixer, specifically Research and Overview, in which I mapped out Project Status and Schedule under Overview, as not to overlap someone else's work in the project status/ schedule. <br />
<br />
<br />
===12.11.12===<br />
Filled in more information on my template. Added my resume, also added my picture that is the same associated with my Google+ account. Just had déjà-vu a to people looking back at "what people did back in that time,before such simple things were open source, and common knowledge". Read the rules of the Wiki, checked out the cement mixer, read what was there, checked the history for the page to be sure nobody currently owned the project. Started my ideas, overflowed late into yesterday morning with cement mixer/ DIY thoughts fling through my head, watched Marcin's Ted talk/ Dedicated visit part, paused on the "Open source software/ hardware" part, I have worked with a lot of the open source software stuff to a degree.<br />
<br />
I then proceeded to check out RepRap, Lasersaur, etc, got pretty pumped as I have not been back to hardware stuff in almost two years, it has come very far!</div>James Prayhttps://wiki.opensourceecology.org/index.php?title=James_K._Pray&diff=105075James K. Pray2013-08-21T03:36:23Z<p>James Pray: </p>
<hr />
<div>[[Image:James_Pray_Headshot.jpg|thumb| James K. Pray]]<br />
<br />
==Team Culturing Information==<br />
<br />
==='''WHO''' are you?===<br />
*''Resume/CV'' - [[File:James_Pray_Resume.pdf]]<br />
*[[James_Log]]<br />
<br />
==='''WHY''' are you motivated to support/develop this work?===<br />
<br />
I like making things, and find a challenge enjoyable, if I can do this while possibly helping others, that would bring me great personal satisfaction and a sense of accomplishment.<br />
<br />
*''Do you endorse open source culture?''<br />
<br />
I do endorse open source culture, because I believe it brings costs down and boosts innovation, in a manner not associated with bullying one another!<br />
<br />
*''Why are you interested in collaborating with us?''<br />
<br />
The very fabric of the idea, to start with basic things around you and make industrial grade, reliable, community-worthy tools is not only amazing for the GVCS and a ground-up economy, but also in-the-gutter, fixer-upper. I know a lot of people that can utilize the passion they have, a decent amount of time, and get back on their feet, as well as helping others in the process, and we will.<br />
<br />
*''How do you think that the GVCS can address pressing world issues?''<br />
<br />
Putting valuable tools at an arms length is great incentive, the sky is the limit (except not really).<br />
<br />
*''What should happen so that you become more involved with the project?''<br />
<br />
I will help find information as well as hopefully develop some of the GVCS items! -Remote Collaboration Support- is something I am working on. <br />
<br />
*''What is missing in the project?''<br />
<br />
Just people with the time and willingness to put in, they are out there! The word just needs to be spread, and I know remote support is vital to OSE, FeF, and GVCS all being successful. I'd like to contribute to the remote, on that note!<br />
<br />
*''What are your suggestions for improvement of the project?''<br />
<br />
Endorse people outside of FeF to develop products, allow people to make their own shops and back them as if they were at FeF! This would strengthen the veins of the OSE heart at FeF! Once we get pumping it will strengthen FeF, and in turn FeF will thrive outwards. Hopefully at least, right?<br />
<br />
==='''WHAT''' are your skills?===<br />
<br />
*'''List all of your skills in these areas: Communications - Organizational - Computer Support - Finances - Design - Natural Building - Electronics - Automation - Metallurgy - Engineering - Fabrication - Agriculture - Energy - Architecture - Video/Graphics/Art - PR/Marketing - Education - Construction - Industry - CNC - Chemistry - Product Design - Other'''<br />
<br />
*''Communications''<br />
<br />
Able to educate people well, to show them the value of what I believe in, and allow them to make their own decisions, also capable of bringing people and resources together for a common good.<br />
<br />
*''Organizational''<br />
<br />
Capable of bringing people together, bartering for shop area, pooling resources,etc<br />
<br />
*''Computer Support''<br />
<br />
Previous IT experience, ranging from building Macbook Pro's, setting user permissions, remote desktop, troubleshooting a range of things, helpdesk, GIT, GIT repositories, MYSQL, networking, etc.<br />
<br />
*''Finances''<br />
<br />
Have raised money for fundraisers, pretty decent in excel and MS access, can work with online spreadsheet programs, etc.<br />
<br />
*''Design''<br />
<br />
Depends on what! Anything and everything really.<br />
<br />
*''Natural Building''<br />
Licensed Mason contractor in MA, stonework, brickwork, fireplaces, chimneys, [www.NewEnglandMasonryandSon.com New England Masonry and Son], have ideas and previous small projects on farms, would like to make an "off the grid" home/ homes/ community- all aspects from electricity to water and food I could probably build from scratch with basic components around me. <br />
<br />
*''Electronics''<br />
Some electronics design, handy with oscilloscope, multimeter, also have both. Have electronics tools, have before and still can wire a car, house, etc.<br />
<br />
*''Automation''<br />
Depends on what.<br />
<br />
*''Metallurgy''<br />
Some metal working experience, body work on cars, etc.<br />
<br />
*''Engineering''<br />
Knowledgeable of electronic engineering and software engineering.<br />
<br />
*''Fabrication''<br />
Electronics fabrication to some degree, familiar with breadboard design/ prototyping. <br />
<br />
*''Agriculture''<br />
Knowledgeable of basics, have worked small patches of farm work by hand and grown a decent amount of food from corn, potatoes, tomatoes, pumpkins, etc. Grew up farming small back yard gardens, etc. Have built raised beds, etc.<br />
<br />
*''Construction''<br />
**Electrical- Can pull wire, wire a box, wire a panel, wire anything in a house basically, possibly on a larger scale.<br />
**Plumbing- Can do most plumbing except design, can sweat pipes,basic plumbing and fixing, etc.<br />
**Masonry- Anything and everything.<br />
**Carpentry- Experience with but not limited to Framing, cabinets, restoration, water damage repair (and prevention) etc.<br />
<br />
All sorts of construction, contact me for more information.<br />
<br />
<br />
*''How have you already contributed to the project?''<br />
<br />
Sharing it online through social media, getting others to watch the video on Vimeo, as well as vote. Acquired area to temporarily use to possibly develop GVCS items, now looking to start a Boston OSE arm, which could become quite large and extremely helpful to FeF.<br />
<br />
===HOW can you help?===<br />
<br />
*''How are you interested in contributing to the work of GVCS development?''<br />
<br />
Remotely supporting OSE, possibly creating the cement mixer, as well as maybe a car. I currently am swapping an engine on an 84 Mustang that I have worked on, and completely rebuilding a 68 Mustang. All I need is a welder and I can go all out building stuff! <br />
<br />
Computer support is possible, I could also possibly work on a mobile app/ reference. Mobile support is crucial to OSE. If people have a phone, they should still be able to see the GVCS in its entirety! I do not have access to a Mac right now, however iOS is 100% on the map for me, for OSE, if it is not already in the works, as it very well may be! An iPad, a solar charger, and the GVCS downloaded onto the iPad could quite possibly be a civilization starter in your hands!<br />
<br />
I would also love to work on the Arduino Due, I am not too familiar with the UNO, but I know I could make some of the awesome things on the Arduino that are already out there, like the small helicopters for some sort of communication, or the 3-d printer. All would be amazing. I will add more as I get more time in on here!<br />
<br />
*''Can you volunteer to work with us, and if so, how many hours per week?''<br />
<br />
Yes, currently I am thinking 15 hours a week is what I can put in until I am more settled in, in my shop space and new apartment. My living situation is obviously quite vital to my work as well as what I can offer OSE, the better I do at work, the more I can give 100% to OSE!<br />
<br />
*''Are you interested in working with us for pay? If so, what services can you offer, and what is your hourly or per-project rate?''<br />
<br />
Yes, depends on work!<br />
<br />
---> Things I could easily do: Construction Project Manager, Project Manager, Power Engineer, Remote Collaboration Support<br />
<br />
---> Things I could do with a bit of work: Fabrication Manager, Machine Designer, OSE Fabricators.<br />
<br />
*''Are you interested in a [[Dedicated Project Visit]]?<br />
<br />
Quite possibly!<br />
<br />
<br />
*''Are you interested in purchasing equipment from us to help bootstrap development?''<br />
<br />
Sure! I actually am in desperate need of a bobcat of some sort. New England Masonry & Son has a large job underway and the customer is being a big unreasonable with a large wall we are doing. It is about 300 feet long and 20 feet high, and we need a machine, as someone took off with ours!<br />
<br />
<br />
*''Are you interested in bidding for consulting/design/prototyping work?''<br />
<br />
Sure, if I can hold a candle to the other bidders!<br />
<br />
<br />
*''Are you a [[True Fans|True Fan]]? If not, why not?''<br />
<br />
Currently due to obligations with my own shop area that I am setting up. It is a bit far away and time consuming, bartering masonry work for barn space. Looking into buying land around Massachusetts/ Boston, it is very expensive. But the turn around in talent if the land is available, would be very very great. People would love to come together and there are very bright individuals around here. I know if I can acquire land I can get a large support group in Boston.<br />
<br />
<br />
*''Would you like to see yourself working with us on a full-time basis?''<br />
<br />
Absolutely! I currently run a small construction company, and do some consulting for other fields here and there, but would love to mold a career out of lifelong education and hands on work (which together accelerates my learning and working abilities!)<br />
<br />
<br />
*''Are you interested in being part of the world's first, open source, resilient community? The GVCS is the preparatory step for the OSE Village Experiment – a 2 year, immersion experiment (2013-2014) for testing whether a real, thriving, modern-day prototype community of 200 people can be built on 200 acres using local resources and open access to information? We are looking for approximately 200 people to fill a diverse array of roles, according to the Social Contract that is being developed. This may be the boldest social experiment on earth - a pioneering community whose goal is to extend the index of possibilities regarding harmonious existence of humans, ecology, and technology.''<br />
<br />
Previously unable to, I believe I would now be able to do something like this.<br />
<br />
[[Category: Team Culturing]]</div>James Prayhttps://wiki.opensourceecology.org/index.php?title=James_Pray_Log&diff=105074James Pray Log2013-08-21T03:15:19Z<p>James Pray: </p>
<hr />
<div>Looking for Template to "Log"<br />
==August 2013==<br />
===8.20.13===<br />
Was in a bad car accident in January 2013. Looking to get back onto cement mixer project, still looking to acquire welder as well as ramp up with CAD, now using AutoCAD trial as no longer have access to Windows machine or AutoDesk, and am using a Macbook Pro. Main concern is keeping storage unit with all tools and resources, which has a lease expiring the end of December 2013, as well as acquiring welder and people to help as a one man development unit will probably be fruitless. Feel free to e-mail me if you are a potential collaborator/contributor for the Boston/New England area.<br />
==December 2012==<br />
===12.20.12===<br />
Have been very busy lately with work, family, etc. Quite possibly found a collaborator, and/ or someone to buy a welder off of. A Millermatic 251 for $1000, hoping I can barter and set up some sort of agreement as this seems to be a good sized MIG, capable of aluminum, etc. Will get back to it after Christmas. Need to get job in NH moving, will be working more on AutoDesk once caught up in regular work. Hopefully gathering collaborators and resources over the next two weeks as well as working on mixer<br />
<br />
===12.16.12===<br />
Worked on job in NH, large stone wall. Laid out close to 125 feet of foundation. Took pictures of wall/ staging, also of cement mixer on job and all its parts. Will upload those later as they are on my iPhone. Which is dead. As well as my car which died suddenly after I had the lights shining on the wall as I worked into the night. Waited over an hour for a jump, AAA was too late, a kid stopped and offered a jump, thank god,I was freezing! Currently at new apartment, doing more AutoDesk. Will try to get mixer pictures, separate parts online soon, as well as up to speed on AutoDesk to get the parts mapped out on there. Still in need of a welder and a generator. Job in NH would be a lot faster with a Bobcat/ machine of some sort. Unable to afford one, or to build OSE model. <br />
<br />
===12.15.12===<br />
Worked regular job in the morning, moved into new apartment at night before family Christmas Party! Fit in some AutoDesk, did part of a tutorial as it is a lot different than I remember!<br />
<br />
===12.14.12===<br />
Braced chimney to keep in line with bartering agreement for space to work on cars/ build OSE Cement Mixer, among other things. Took pictures of some of the tools/ resources I have available. They include an engine lift, stand, hand tools, etc.<br />
<br />
===12.13.12===<br />
Looking more into cement/ cement mixer. Possibly may contact "refmin@verizon.net" Refractory Minerals Inc, referenced in Cement, to see what their takes are on some sort of alternative to lime, depending on region, to mixing a sustainable material that holds and (a)bodes well (pun intended!). Seems Refractory Minerals has changed to Phosphate Bonds, and nfo@phosphatebonds.com. <br />
Looking for best CAD software for Cement Mixer. Familiar with first iterations of Google Sketchup. Will try to get familiar with it to get cement mixer mapped out and in CAD files by 1/12/13. <br />
<br />
===12.12.12===<br />
Continued finding members for OSE and open source electronics hardware stuff. Generally just trying to create momentum about open source stuff, a DIY attitude, through social media sites, mainly facebook. A lot of people interested, so far I have a former electronic engineer classmate, a mechanical engineer friend/ previous classmate, a metalworker, and a distant relative who is from P.E.I. who seems to be interested. An excellent remote collaborator, all friends local very resourceful.<br />
<br />
Got the Bill of Materials laid out basically for the [[Cement Mixer]]<br />
Updated Research and Development [age of Cement Mixer, specifically Research and Overview, in which I mapped out Project Status and Schedule under Overview, as not to overlap someone else's work in the project status/ schedule. <br />
<br />
<br />
===12.11.12===<br />
Filled in more information on my template. Added my resume, also added my picture that is the same associated with my Google+ account. Just had déjà-vu a to people looking back at "what people did back in that time,before such simple things were open source, and common knowledge". Read the rules of the Wiki, checked out the cement mixer, read what was there, checked the history for the page to be sure nobody currently owned the project. Started my ideas, overflowed late into yesterday morning with cement mixer/ DIY thoughts fling through my head, watched Marcin's Ted talk/ Dedicated visit part, paused on the "Open source software/ hardware" part, I have worked with a lot of the open source software stuff to a degree.<br />
<br />
I then proceeded to check out RepRap, Lasersaur, etc, got pretty pumped as I have not been back to hardware stuff in almost two years, it has come very far!</div>James Prayhttps://wiki.opensourceecology.org/index.php?title=Cement_Mixer/Research_Development&diff=86613Cement Mixer/Research Development2013-01-13T05:06:58Z<p>James Pray: </p>
<hr />
<div>{{ToolTemplate|ToolName=Cement Mixer}}<br />
<br />
=Overview=<br />
<br />
A basic cement mixer, for pouring slabs for smaller foundations, is an excellent place to start. <br />
<br />
A drum on a frame, with a lever that rotates the drum 180 degrees, with the drum connected to two gears (or one gear with teeth that turn female parts on exterior of drum) connected to a motor, is all that is necessary to get a basic mixer running. <br />
<br />
As of 12/12/12, I (James K. Pray) am set out to make a basic cement mixer, based on one currently in use on a job in Salem, NH, by 5/1/13<br />
<br />
By...<br />
<br />
*1/12/13- Get Pictures of current mixer to be used as a model, a generic, no name (quite possibly a DIY!)- Take measurements of it and get general requirements and a bill of materials. <br />
- UPDATE: Have pictures, will upload by 1/12/13. However due to having AutoCAD will now be going at it a better way! Still looking to acquire parts, welder, etc in the allotted time frame, but instead of having acquired parts by 2/12 will be researching materials and working in AutoCAD. Thanks Aidan!!!! Pretty excited about the next few months!<br />
1/13/13- Still getting used to AutoCAD, in need of a welder.<br />
<br />
<br />
*2/12/13- Have acquired parts necessary to build.<br />
<br />
<br />
*3/12/13- Have acquired a welder.<br />
<br />
*4/12/13- Have built and used/ tested, updating Wiki and new suggestions/ more industrial model in the making.<br />
<br />
=Research=<br />
<br />
For jobs from $100- $100,000 a basic mixer does it, all the same. No hopper, no automatic water feeder, etc. I have done masonry for over 10 years, my father for over 40, and a basic run of the mill mixer has always done the job! <br />
<br />
*It is best to separate your materials- sand, mortar, portland (cement), and water...which is not exactly separate, just in a large barrel next to the mixer! None of that all in one bag add water stuff, it is a lot cheaper to get the stuff separately! <br />
<br />
*The ratio for decent mortar is 1 shovel mortar for every 12 shovels sand (fine if it is brick, stone, etc), and for every 12 shovels sand and mortar - 1 shovel portland cement (which usually constitutes a "batch", sometimes x2 all of that depending on mixer barrel size). This mix can change with what you want, usually for stronger mortar- add more portland, you want cement, you don't use mortar, just more portland cement, you want concrete- you add pebbles or whatever decent sized aggregate you have, quarter stone, etc.<br />
<br />
That all being said, I will upload pictures of jobs accordingly to show that a small mixer does any size job, you just cant kill the mixer with too much stuff (you must add it accordingly in a decent ratio to water, and you must ALWAYS CLEAN THE MIXER AFTER USE).<br />
<br />
==Consultation==<br />
"To optimize the ability to produce concrete on a small scale, a self-loading mixer with weight-batching of ingredients is desirable."<br />
<br />
This covers the design for the concrete mixer with batching hopper. The document says "proprietary/confidential" on it, referring to the combination of the weighing system with the batch loading hopper, but I'll happily open-source it now:<br />
<br />
[[File:weighbatch.pdf]] <br />
<br />
The tilting batch hopper goes back at least to the 40s in Australia, via Lightburn (biggest Aus. manufacturer of portable mixers) and BritStand (British Standard, also Australia). It was developed as a simplified way to obtain the advantages of machines with power-operated loading hoppers, [http://www.gspaik.com/ConcreteMixerMachineWithDalaHopperLift.html such as the following]:<br />
<br />
[[Image:britstand.jpg|thumb|right|400px|BritStand]] <br />
<br />
That one is still made in India (there are a number of manufacturers in India with equivalent products), and is almost an exact copy of the highly popular Jaeger 4-S machine from the 1920s in the US, right down to the "flat spots" on the bottom of the mixing drum (a Jaeger patented feature of their drums at the time).<br />
<br />
The weigh-batching feature on portable mixers goes back at least to Benford (UK) in the 1960s, superseded by Winget (UK) who [http://winget.co.uk/productRangeOverview.aspx?CategoryId=1 produce the most advanced machines of this type]. <br />
<br />
(Middle photo is a hydraulic version of the self-loading tilting-drum mixer; bottom photo is the self-loading horizontal reversing-drum mixer with the weighing device, a splendid piece of equipment but at a cost of about $50k. Both have automatic measuring water tanks. [http://winget.co.uk/index.aspx Go here] for larger photos on their homepage that cycle between the various machines.)<br />
<br />
My innovation here consists of: <br><br />
a) adding a load cell under a hand-operated batch hopper, and <br><br />
b) an outboard system for measuring water, and then <br><br />
c) a microprocessor-controlled totalizer to get the ingredient weights correct. <br><br />
<br />
To turn this into a design that can be built, I think will require empirical testing to determine what kind of mountings are necessary a) for the load cell to work accurately, and b) to prevent the weight of the load in the batch hopper from unbalancing the mixer on the ground. Lightburn and BritStand got the tilting batch hopper to work with a standard mixer mounting, subtly modified to offset the drum & frame slightly to the right (as seen in the photo) relative to its position on a normal mixer without the loading hopper. The CAD work can come up with a blueprint but it should still be built & tested empirically. <br />
<br />
Note, the mixer drum discharge levers (two levers acting together) shown on the machine BritStand photo are per Australian standards; in the US & elsewhere, a single lever or a wheel & gear assembly is used.<br />
<br />
These things could be built in various sizes. For concrete batch size of 2 cubic feet and above, 2-wheeled concrete carts would be needed, for example the Gar-Bro unit (these are still being made, and are made in the US). <br />
<br />
[[Image:garbro.jpg|thumb|400 px|Gar-Bro]]<br />
<br />
I would suggest the following: <br><br />
a) Build a sub-frame with its own feet (to handle the weight distribution issue) for permanent attachment (by welding onto the mixer frame) with Stone and equivalent contractor's grade mixers, or <br><br />
b) build a self-contained portable frame that could be bolted or clamped onto smaller mixers such as the common Gilson or Red Lion mixers (the ones that use A-frames at each end of the drum (when seen from the end) as the mounting for the unit). <br />
<br />
The above is one entire design approach for weigh-batching. Another is the "micro-batcher" system I've designed, which is in another set of documents that are in AppleWorks .cwk format, and need to be converted to PDFs, and editing is needed in the texts to do a complete job of it.</div>James Prayhttps://wiki.opensourceecology.org/index.php?title=Cement_Mixer/Research_Development&diff=86242Cement Mixer/Research Development2013-01-09T06:29:43Z<p>James Pray: </p>
<hr />
<div>{{ToolTemplate|ToolName=Cement Mixer}}<br />
<br />
=Overview=<br />
<br />
A basic cement mixer, for pouring slabs for smaller foundations, is an excellent place to start. <br />
<br />
A drum on a frame, with a lever that rotates the drum 180 degrees, with the drum connected to two gears connected to a motor, is all that is necessary to get a basic mixer running. <br />
<br />
As of 12/12/12, I (James K. Pray) am set out to make a basic cement mixer, based on one currently in use on a job in Salem, NH, by 5/1/13<br />
<br />
By...<br />
<br />
*1/12/13- Get Pictures of current mixer to be used as a model, a generic, no name (quite possibly a DIY!)- Take measurements of it and get general requirements and a bill of materials. <br />
- UPDATE: Have pictures, will upload by 1/12/13. However due to having AutoCAD will now be going at it a better way! Still looking to acquire parts, welder, etc in the allotted time frame, but instead of having acquired parts by 2/12 will be researching materials and working in AutoCAD. Thanks Aidan!!!! Pretty excited about the next few months!<br />
<br />
<br />
*2/12/13- Have acquired parts necessary to build.<br />
<br />
*3/12/13- Have acquired a welder.<br />
<br />
*4/12/13- Have built and used/ tested, updating Wiki and new suggestions/ more industrial model in the making.<br />
<br />
=Research=<br />
<br />
For jobs from $100- $100,000 a basic mixer does it, all the same. No hopper, no automatic water feeder, etc. I have done masonry for over 10 years, my father for over 40, and a basic run of the mill mixer has always done the job! <br />
<br />
*It is best to separate your materials- sand, mortar, portland (cement), and water...which is not exactly separate, just in a large barrel next to the mixer! None of that all in one bag add water stuff, it is a lot cheaper to get the stuff separately! <br />
<br />
*The ratio for decent mortar is 1 shovel mortar for every 12 shovels sand (fine if it is brick, stone, etc), and for every 12 shovels sand and mortar - 1 shovel portland cement (which usually constitutes a "batch", sometimes x2 all of that depending on mixer barrel size). This mix can change with what you want, usually for stronger mortar- add more portland, you want cement, you don't use mortar, just more portland cement, you want concrete- you add pebbles or whatever decent sized aggregate you have, quarter stone, etc.<br />
<br />
That all being said, I will upload pictures of jobs accordingly to show that a small mixer does any size job, you just cant kill the mixer with too much stuff (you must add it accordingly in a decent ratio to water, and you must ALWAYS CLEAN THE MIXER AFTER USE).<br />
<br />
==Consultation==<br />
"To optimize the ability to produce concrete on a small scale, a self-loading mixer with weight-batching of ingredients is desirable."<br />
<br />
This covers the design for the concrete mixer with batching hopper. The document says "proprietary/confidential" on it, referring to the combination of the weighing system with the batch loading hopper, but I'll happily open-source it now:<br />
<br />
[[File:weighbatch.pdf]] <br />
<br />
The tilting batch hopper goes back at least to the 40s in Australia, via Lightburn (biggest Aus. manufacturer of portable mixers) and BritStand (British Standard, also Australia). It was developed as a simplified way to obtain the advantages of machines with power-operated loading hoppers, [http://www.gspaik.com/ConcreteMixerMachineWithDalaHopperLift.html such as the following]:<br />
<br />
[[Image:britstand.jpg|thumb|right|400px|BritStand]] <br />
<br />
That one is still made in India (there are a number of manufacturers in India with equivalent products), and is almost an exact copy of the highly popular Jaeger 4-S machine from the 1920s in the US, right down to the "flat spots" on the bottom of the mixing drum (a Jaeger patented feature of their drums at the time).<br />
<br />
The weigh-batching feature on portable mixers goes back at least to Benford (UK) in the 1960s, superseded by Winget (UK) who [http://winget.co.uk/productRangeOverview.aspx?CategoryId=1 produce the most advanced machines of this type]. <br />
<br />
(Middle photo is a hydraulic version of the self-loading tilting-drum mixer; bottom photo is the self-loading horizontal reversing-drum mixer with the weighing device, a splendid piece of equipment but at a cost of about $50k. Both have automatic measuring water tanks. [http://winget.co.uk/index.aspx Go here] for larger photos on their homepage that cycle between the various machines.)<br />
<br />
My innovation here consists of: <br><br />
a) adding a load cell under a hand-operated batch hopper, and <br><br />
b) an outboard system for measuring water, and then <br><br />
c) a microprocessor-controlled totalizer to get the ingredient weights correct. <br><br />
<br />
To turn this into a design that can be built, I think will require empirical testing to determine what kind of mountings are necessary a) for the load cell to work accurately, and b) to prevent the weight of the load in the batch hopper from unbalancing the mixer on the ground. Lightburn and BritStand got the tilting batch hopper to work with a standard mixer mounting, subtly modified to offset the drum & frame slightly to the right (as seen in the photo) relative to its position on a normal mixer without the loading hopper. The CAD work can come up with a blueprint but it should still be built & tested empirically. <br />
<br />
Note, the mixer drum discharge levers (two levers acting together) shown on the machine BritStand photo are per Australian standards; in the US & elsewhere, a single lever or a wheel & gear assembly is used.<br />
<br />
These things could be built in various sizes. For concrete batch size of 2 cubic feet and above, 2-wheeled concrete carts would be needed, for example the Gar-Bro unit (these are still being made, and are made in the US). <br />
<br />
[[Image:garbro.jpg|thumb|400 px|Gar-Bro]]<br />
<br />
I would suggest the following: <br><br />
a) Build a sub-frame with its own feet (to handle the weight distribution issue) for permanent attachment (by welding onto the mixer frame) with Stone and equivalent contractor's grade mixers, or <br><br />
b) build a self-contained portable frame that could be bolted or clamped onto smaller mixers such as the common Gilson or Red Lion mixers (the ones that use A-frames at each end of the drum (when seen from the end) as the mounting for the unit). <br />
<br />
The above is one entire design approach for weigh-batching. Another is the "micro-batcher" system I've designed, which is in another set of documents that are in AppleWorks .cwk format, and need to be converted to PDFs, and editing is needed in the texts to do a complete job of it.</div>James Prayhttps://wiki.opensourceecology.org/index.php?title=Boston_Fab_Lab&diff=86241Boston Fab Lab2013-01-09T06:25:33Z<p>James Pray: </p>
<hr />
<div>'''Welcome!!!'''<br />
<br />
This is the Boston Fab Lab home page. Ideally this will be just the starting point for a New England <br />
& Northeast OSE branch for people making things on their own, boosting the economy by helping us all create products that we can sell and/ or just use to help one another!<br />
<br />
Currently working on a cement mixer I am in need of <br />
1- Collaborators!<br />
2- Resources including but not limited to: MIG welder, land/ workspace that is more permanent (mine is a bit temporary)!!!!<br />
3- Ideas! I am open to building more than things for the GVCS, but I would still like to make my main focus (other than work!), the GVCS. however at the Boston Fab Lab, and hopefully the New England & Northeast OSE, ideally we keep our eyes open for things that would be of use to any and all of us.<br />
<br />
<br />
Below is the space, and some of the stuff that I have and am willing to use such as: <br />
Engine Stand, Engine Lift, Mechanics Tools, Car(s) to help people get familiar with cars?(both being built or rebuilt), and quite a bit more...with more to come!<br />
<br />
<br />
[[File:302 heads 1.JPG|left|thumb|250px]]<br />
[[File:Barn 1.JPG|left|thumb|250px]]<br />
[[File:Barn 2.JPG|left|thumb|250px]]<br />
[[File:E lift 2.JPG|left|thumb|250px]]<br />
[[File:E lift 1.JPG|left|thumb|250px]]<br />
[[File:Toolcart 1.JPG|left|thumb|250px]]<br />
[[File:Car parts 2.JPG|left|thumb|250px]]<br />
[[File:Car parts 3.JPG|left|thumb|250px]]<br />
[[File:Car 1.JPG|left|thumb|250px]]<br />
[[File:Car parts 1.JPG|left|thumb|250px]]</div>James Prayhttps://wiki.opensourceecology.org/index.php?title=Boston_Fab_Lab&diff=86240Boston Fab Lab2013-01-09T06:24:41Z<p>James Pray: </p>
<hr />
<div>'''Welcome!!!'''<br />
<br />
This is the Boston Fab Lab home page. Ideally this will be just the starting point for a New England <br />
& Northeast OSE branch for people making things on their own, boosting the economy by helping us all create products that we can sell and/ or just use to help one another!<br />
<br />
Currently working on a cement mixer I am in need of <br />
1- Collaborators!<br />
2- Resources including but not limited to: MIG welder, land/ workspace that is more permanent (mine is a bit temporary)!!!!<br />
3- Ideas! I am open to building more than things for the GVCS, but I would still like to make my main focus (other than work!), the GVCS. however at the Boston Fab Lab, and hopefully the New England & Northeast OSE, ideally we keep our eyes open for things that would be of use to any and all of us.<br />
<br />
<br />
Below is the space, and some of the stuff that I have and am willing to use<br />
Engine Stand, Engine Lift, Mechanics Tools<br />
<br />
<br />
[[File:302 heads 1.JPG|left|thumb|250px]]<br />
[[File:Barn 1.JPG|left|thumb|250px]]<br />
[[File:Barn 2.JPG|left|thumb|250px]]<br />
[[File:E lift 2.JPG|left|thumb|250px]]<br />
[[File:E lift 1.JPG|left|thumb|250px]]<br />
[[File:Toolcart 1.JPG|left|thumb|250px]]<br />
[[File:Car parts 2.JPG|left|thumb|250px]]<br />
[[File:Car parts 3.JPG|left|thumb|250px]]<br />
[[File:Car 1.JPG|left|thumb|250px]]<br />
[[File:Car parts 1.JPG|left|thumb|250px]]</div>James Prayhttps://wiki.opensourceecology.org/index.php?title=Boston_Fab_Lab&diff=86239Boston Fab Lab2013-01-09T06:17:41Z<p>James Pray: </p>
<hr />
<div>'''Welcome!!!'''<br />
<br />
This is the Boston Fab Lab home page. Ideally this will be just the starting point for a New England <br />
& Northeast OSE branch for people making things on their own, boosting the economy by helping us all create products that we can sell and/ or just use to help one another!<br />
<br />
Currently working on a cement mixer I am in need of <br />
1- Collaborators!<br />
2- Resources including but not limited to: MIG welder, land/ workspace that is more permanent (mine is a bit temporary)!!!!<br />
3- Ideas! I am open to building more than things for the GVCS, but I would still like to make my main focus (other than work!), the GVCS. however at the Boston Fab Lab, and hopefully the New England & Northeast OSE, ideally we keep our eyes open for things that would be of use to any and all of us.<br />
<br />
<br />
Below is the space, and some of the stuff that I have and am willing to use<br />
Engine Stand, Engine Lift, Mechanics Tools<br />
<br />
<br />
[[File:302 heads 1.JPG|left|thumb|200px]]</div>James Prayhttps://wiki.opensourceecology.org/index.php?title=File:Car_parts_3.JPG&diff=86238File:Car parts 3.JPG2013-01-09T06:12:23Z<p>James Pray: Oops looks like the last one was the power steering reservoir..this is quite a few things...alternator, ac condenser maybe? Anyways..a lot of useful things actually!</p>
<hr />
<div>Oops looks like the last one was the power steering reservoir..this is quite a few things...alternator, ac condenser maybe? Anyways..a lot of useful things actually!</div>James Prayhttps://wiki.opensourceecology.org/index.php?title=File:Car_parts_2.JPG&diff=86237File:Car parts 2.JPG2013-01-09T06:11:18Z<p>James Pray: More car parts...upper intake, alternator, wiring harness, etc.</p>
<hr />
<div>More car parts...upper intake, alternator, wiring harness, etc.</div>James Prayhttps://wiki.opensourceecology.org/index.php?title=File:Toolcart_1.JPG&diff=86236File:Toolcart 1.JPG2013-01-09T06:10:38Z<p>James Pray: Toolcart I have, with some mechanics tools on there, and a chainsaw that is non functioning..but will be!</p>
<hr />
<div>Toolcart I have, with some mechanics tools on there, and a chainsaw that is non functioning..but will be!</div>James Prayhttps://wiki.opensourceecology.org/index.php?title=File:E_lift_2.JPG&diff=86235File:E lift 2.JPG2013-01-09T06:09:46Z<p>James Pray: Again the engine lift, with a 351 engine on the chain</p>
<hr />
<div>Again the engine lift, with a 351 engine on the chain</div>James Prayhttps://wiki.opensourceecology.org/index.php?title=File:E_lift_1.JPG&diff=86234File:E lift 1.JPG2013-01-09T06:08:56Z<p>James Pray: Engine lift that can be used for whatever we need, this could be good for even holding up things on the cement mixer we are working on while in progress.</p>
<hr />
<div>Engine lift that can be used for whatever we need, this could be good for even holding up things on the cement mixer we are working on while in progress.</div>James Prayhttps://wiki.opensourceecology.org/index.php?title=File:Car_parts_1.JPG&diff=86233File:Car parts 1.JPG2013-01-09T06:07:51Z<p>James Pray: Random car parts, mostly for a 5.0 foxbody mustang- weatherstripping, engine head covers, etc</p>
<hr />
<div>Random car parts, mostly for a 5.0 foxbody mustang- weatherstripping, engine head covers, etc</div>James Prayhttps://wiki.opensourceecology.org/index.php?title=File:Car_1.JPG&diff=86232File:Car 1.JPG2013-01-09T06:07:02Z<p>James Pray: 68 Mustang, all new panels, just needs a few more welded on, then a rear end and it can actually be used as project car for OSE! This would be good because it is already stripped. In my opinion the best way to make a car, even for OSE is to find a use...</p>
<hr />
<div>68 Mustang, all new panels, just needs a few more welded on, then a rear end and it can actually be used as project car for OSE! This would be good because it is already stripped. In my opinion the best way to make a car, even for OSE is to find a used one, fix it up, or just strip one to the body and start with fresh wiring, engine, etc. Hopefully we can get to the point where we have such modular engines and components we can drop the different pieces in here and off we go!</div>James Prayhttps://wiki.opensourceecology.org/index.php?title=File:Barn_2.JPG&diff=86231File:Barn 2.JPG2013-01-09T06:05:04Z<p>James Pray: Picture of outside the barn</p>
<hr />
<div>Picture of outside the barn</div>James Prayhttps://wiki.opensourceecology.org/index.php?title=File:Barn_1.JPG&diff=86230File:Barn 1.JPG2013-01-09T06:04:34Z<p>James Pray: Barn to be used!</p>
<hr />
<div>Barn to be used!</div>James Prayhttps://wiki.opensourceecology.org/index.php?title=File:302_heads_1.JPG&diff=86229File:302 heads 1.JPG2013-01-09T06:03:49Z<p>James Pray: 302 engine heads</p>
<hr />
<div>302 engine heads</div>James Prayhttps://wiki.opensourceecology.org/index.php?title=Boston_Fab_Lab&diff=86228Boston Fab Lab2013-01-09T05:55:14Z<p>James Pray: </p>
<hr />
<div>'''Welcome!!!'''<br />
<br />
This is the Boston Fab Lab home page. Ideally this will be just the starting point for a New England <br />
& Northeast OSE branch for people making things on their own, boosting the economy by helping us all create products that we can sell and/ or just use to help one another!<br />
<br />
Currently working on a cement mixer I am in need of <br />
1- Collaborators!<br />
2- Resources including but not limited to: MIG welder, land/ workspace that is more permanent (mine is a bit temporary)!!!!<br />
3- Ideas! I am open to building more than things for the GVCS, but I would still like to make my main focus (other than work!), the GVCS. however at the Boston Fab Lab, and hopefully the New England & Northeast OSE, ideally we keep our eyes open for things that would be of use to any and all of us.<br />
<br />
<br />
Below is the space, and some of the stuff that I have and am willing to use<br />
Engine Stand, Engine Lift, Mechanics Tools</div>James Prayhttps://wiki.opensourceecology.org/index.php?title=Boston_Fab_Lab&diff=86227Boston Fab Lab2013-01-09T05:42:15Z<p>James Pray: Created page with "'''Welcome!!!''' This is the Boston Fab Lab home page. Ideally this will be just the starting point for a New England & Northeast OSE branch for people making things on thei..."</p>
<hr />
<div>'''Welcome!!!'''<br />
<br />
This is the Boston Fab Lab home page. Ideally this will be just the starting point for a New England <br />
& Northeast OSE branch for people making things on their own, boosting the economy by helping us all create products that we can sell and/ or just use to help one another!<br />
<br />
Currently working on a cement mixer I am in need of <br />
1- Collaborators!<br />
2- Resources including but not limited to: MIG welder, land/ workspace that is more permanent (mine is a bit temporary)!!!!<br />
3- Ideas! I am open to building more than things for the GVCS, but I would still like to make my main focus (other than work!), the GVCS. however at the Boston Fab Lab, and hopefully the New England & Northeast OSE, ideally we keep our eyes open for things that would be of use to any and all of us.</div>James Prayhttps://wiki.opensourceecology.org/index.php?title=User_talk:James_Pray&diff=86226User talk:James Pray2013-01-09T05:35:54Z<p>James Pray: /* Boston */ new section</p>
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<div>== Boston ==<br />
<br />
Boston Group<br />
<br />
Please feel free to join this group, or talk about a North East area you would like to make, I am hoping to take the lead in the North East, especially Boston. Any and all help/ resources is much appreciated!!!</div>James Prayhttps://wiki.opensourceecology.org/index.php?title=James_Log&diff=84693James Log2012-12-21T09:33:53Z<p>James Pray: </p>
<hr />
<div>Looking for Template to "Log"<br />
==December 2012==<br />
===12.20.13===<br />
Have been very busy lately with work, family, etc. Quite possibly found a collaborator, and/ or someone to buy a welder off of. A Millermatic 251 for $1000, hoping I can barter and set up some sort of agreement as this seems to be a good sized MIG, capable of aluminum, etc. Will get back to it after Christmas. Need to get job in NH moving, will be working more on AutoCAD once caught up in regular work. Hopefully gathering collaborators and resources over the next two weeks as well as working on mixer<br />
<br />
===12.16.13===<br />
Worked on job in NH, large stone wall. Laid out close to 125 feet of foundation. Took pictures of wall/ staging, also of cement mixer on job and all its parts. Will upload those later as they are on my iPhone. Which is dead. As well as my car which died suddenly after I had the lights shining on the wall as I worked into the night. Waited over an hour for a jump, AAA was too late, a kid stopped and offered a jump, thank god,I was freezing! Currently at new apartment, doing more AutoCAD. Will try to get mixer pictures, separate parts online soon, as well as up to speed on AutoCAD to get the parts mapped out on there. Still in need of a welder and a generator. Job in NH would be a lot faster with a Bobcat/ machine of some sort. Unable to afford one, or to build OSE model. <br />
<br />
===12.15.13===<br />
Worked regular job in the morning, moved into new apartment at night before family Christmas Party! Fit in some AutoCAD, did part of a tutorial as it is a lot different than I remember!<br />
<br />
===12.14.13===<br />
Braced chimney to keep in line with bartering agreement for space to work on cars/ build OSE Cement Mixer, among other things. Took pictures of some of the tools/ resources I have available. They include an engine lift, stand, hand tools, etc.<br />
<br />
===12.13.13===<br />
Looking more into cement/ cement mixer. Possibly may contact "refmin@verizon.net" Refractory Minerals Inc, referenced in Cement, to see what their takes are on some sort of alternative to lime, depending on region, to mixing a sustainable material that holds and (a)bodes well (pun intended!). Seems Refractory Minerals has changed to Phosphate Bonds, and nfo@phosphatebonds.com. <br />
Looking for best CAD software for Cement Mixer. Familiar with first iterations of Google Sketchup. Will try to get familiar with it to get cement mixer mapped out and in CAD files by 1/12/13. <br />
<br />
===12.12.12===<br />
Continued finding members for OSE and open source electronics hardware stuff. Generally just trying to create momentum about open source stuff, a DIY attitude, through social media sites, mainly facebook. A lot of people interested, so far I have a former electronic engineer classmate, a mechanical engineer friend/ previous classmate, a metalworker, and a distant relative who is from P.E.I. who seems to be interested. An excellent remote collaborator, all friends local very resourceful.<br />
<br />
Got the Bill of Materials laid out basically for the [[Cement Mixer]]<br />
Updated Research and Development [age of Cement Mixer, specifically Research and Overview, in which I mapped out Project Status and Schedule under Overview, as not to overlap someone else's work in the project status/ schedule. <br />
<br />
<br />
===12.11.12===<br />
Filled in more information on my template. Added my resume, also added my picture that is the same associated with my Google+ account. Just had déjà-vu a to people looking back at "what people did back in that time,before such simple things were open source, and common knowledge". Read the rules of the Wiki, checked out the cement mixer, read what was there, checked the history for the page to be sure nobody currently owned the project. Started my ideas, overflowed late into yesterday morning with cement mixer/ DIY thoughts fling through my head, watched Marcin's Ted talk/ Dedicated visit part, paused on the "Open source software/ hardware" part, I have worked with a lot of the open source software stuff to a degree.<br />
<br />
I then proceeded to check out RepRap, Lasersaur, etc, got pretty pumped as I have not been back to hardware stuff in almost two years, it has come very far!</div>James Prayhttps://wiki.opensourceecology.org/index.php?title=James_Log&diff=84381James Log2012-12-17T04:59:00Z<p>James Pray: </p>
<hr />
<div>Looking for Template to "Log"<br />
==December 2012==<br />
===12.16.13===<br />
Worked on job in NH, large stone wall. Laid out close to 125 feet of foundation. Took pictures of wall/ staging, also of cement mixer on job and all its parts. Will upload those later as they are on my iPhone. Which is dead. As well as my car which died suddenly after I had the lights shining on the wall as I worked into the night. Waited over an hour for a jump, AAA was too late, a kid stopped and offered a jump, thank god,I was freezing! Currently at new apartment, doing more AutoCAD. Will try to get mixer pictures, separate parts online soon, as well as up to speed on AutoCAD to get the parts mapped out on there. Still in need of a welder and a generator. Job in NH would be a lot faster with a Bobcat/ machine of some sort. Unable to afford one, or to build OSE model. <br />
<br />
===12.15.13===<br />
Worked regular job in the morning, moved into new apartment at night before family Christmas Party! Fit in some AutoCAD, did part of a tutorial as it is a lot different than I remember!<br />
<br />
===12.14.13===<br />
Braced chimney to keep in line with bartering agreement for space to work on cars/ build OSE Cement Mixer, among other things. Took pictures of some of the tools/ resources I have available. They include an engine lift, stand, hand tools, etc.<br />
<br />
===12.13.13===<br />
Looking more into cement/ cement mixer. Possibly may contact "refmin@verizon.net" Refractory Minerals Inc, referenced in Cement, to see what their takes are on some sort of alternative to lime, depending on region, to mixing a sustainable material that holds and (a)bodes well (pun intended!). Seems Refractory Minerals has changed to Phosphate Bonds, and nfo@phosphatebonds.com. <br />
Looking for best CAD software for Cement Mixer. Familiar with first iterations of Google Sketchup. Will try to get familiar with it to get cement mixer mapped out and in CAD files by 1/12/13. <br />
<br />
===12.12.12===<br />
Continued finding members for OSE and open source electronics hardware stuff. Generally just trying to create momentum about open source stuff, a DIY attitude, through social media sites, mainly facebook. A lot of people interested, so far I have a former electronic engineer classmate, a mechanical engineer friend/ previous classmate, a metalworker, and a distant relative who is from P.E.I. who seems to be interested. An excellent remote collaborator, all friends local very resourceful.<br />
<br />
Got the Bill of Materials laid out basically for the [[Cement Mixer]]<br />
Updated Research and Development [age of Cement Mixer, specifically Research and Overview, in which I mapped out Project Status and Schedule under Overview, as not to overlap someone else's work in the project status/ schedule. <br />
<br />
<br />
===12.11.12===<br />
Filled in more information on my template. Added my resume, also added my picture that is the same associated with my Google+ account. Just had déjà-vu a to people looking back at "what people did back in that time,before such simple things were open source, and common knowledge". Read the rules of the Wiki, checked out the cement mixer, read what was there, checked the history for the page to be sure nobody currently owned the project. Started my ideas, overflowed late into yesterday morning with cement mixer/ DIY thoughts fling through my head, watched Marcin's Ted talk/ Dedicated visit part, paused on the "Open source software/ hardware" part, I have worked with a lot of the open source software stuff to a degree.<br />
<br />
I then proceeded to check out RepRap, Lasersaur, etc, got pretty pumped as I have not been back to hardware stuff in almost two years, it has come very far!</div>James Prayhttps://wiki.opensourceecology.org/index.php?title=CAD_Current_Work&diff=83818CAD Current Work2012-12-13T08:20:23Z<p>James Pray: </p>
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<div>{{CADTemplate}}<br />
[[Category:CAD]]<br />
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=GVCS Projects - CAD Status=<br />
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!scope="row"|CEB Press<br />
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=CAD Team Current Work=<br />
It is encouraged for the CAD team members to keep their latest work noted in this section. Keep only the latest 5 entries.<br />
==[[Mike Apostol]]==<br />
You can follow what I'm doing at Factor e Farm via [[Mike Log|my log]] or just see my CAD updates below.<br />
<br />
'''2011-12-17''' - Working on drawings of the Pulverizer and uploaded a dwg and dwt sheet format templates.<br />
<br />
'''2011-12-12''' - A bit of redesign on the Pulverizer, but basically done now. Just need to do the hydraulics like the CEB Press. Also made fab drawings for the loader arm redesign for them to retrofit the existing LifeTrac to one with a bent loader arm to bring the weight of the picked up load closer to the vehicle.<br />
<br />
'''2011-12-09''' - Final touches on the CEB Press today! Still just a bit of the hydraulic fittings to do. Sheet title block design is now complete. Will need conversion into other formats though.<br />
<br />
'''2011-12-07''' - Did some quick sketches to get approximate sizes on hoses for the LifeTrac IV with the new bent loading arm.<br />
<br />
'''2011-12-06''' - I'm currently working on the piece part and assembly models for the Soil Pulverizer, CEB Press, and the Life Trac III loader arm redesign. I'm also working on revamping the entire CAD section of this Wiki<br />
<br />
==[[Rob Beddingfield]]==<br />
<br />
2011-12-10 - 2011-12-11 - Import of ceb drawer assembly and drawing for dxf title block<br />
<br />
2011-12-05 - 3d model for a few solenoid valve components<br />
<br />
==[[James K. Pray]]==<br />
I am Remote, in Boston. Not exactly 100% apart of any team, or anything, I'd like to be but immersing myself is the best way to see if it will work! Therefore, follow my log at James Log, or checkout James K. Pray, or the Cement Mixer to see updates, any help is appreciated!<br />
<br />
2012-12-13 Currently looking at CAD options. Something simple as I am working on a cement mixer, nothing genius!</div>James Prayhttps://wiki.opensourceecology.org/index.php?title=James_Log&diff=83813James Log2012-12-13T08:05:06Z<p>James Pray: Created page with "Looking for Template to "Log" 12.13.13 Looking more into cement/ cement mixer. Possibly may contact "refmin@verizon.net" Refractory Minerals Inc, referenced in Cement, to see wh..."</p>
<hr />
<div>Looking for Template to "Log"<br />
<br />
12.13.13<br />
Looking more into cement/ cement mixer. Possibly may contact "refmin@verizon.net" Refractory Minerals Inc, referenced in Cement, to see what their takes are on some sort of alternative to lime, depending on region, to mixing a sustainable material that holds and (a)bodes well (pun intended!). Seems Refractory Minerals has changed to Phosphate Bonds, and nfo@phosphatebonds.com. <br />
Looking for best CAD software for Cement Mixer. Familiar with first iterations of Google Sketchup. Will try to get familiar with it to get cement mixer mapped out and in CAD files by 1/12/13. <br />
<br />
12.12.12<br />
Continued finding members for OSE and open source electronics hardware stuff. Generally just trying to create momentum about open source stuff, a DIY attitude, through social media sites, mainly facebook. A lot of people interested, so far I have a former electronic engineer classmate, a mechanical engineer friend/ previous classmate, a metalworker, and a distant relative who is from P.E.I. who seems to be interested. An excellent remote collaborator, all friends local very resourceful.<br />
<br />
Got the Bill of Materials laid out basically for the [[Cement Mixer]]<br />
Updated Research and Development [age of Cement Mixer, specifically Research and Overview, in which I mapped out Project Status and Schedule under Overview, as not to overlap someone else's work in the project status/ schedule. <br />
<br />
<br />
12.11.12<br />
Filled in more information on my template. Added my resume, also added my picture that is the same associated with my Google+ account. Just had déjà-vu a to people looking back at "what people did back in that time,before such simple things were open source, and common knowledge". Read the rules of the Wiki, checked out the cement mixer, read what was there, checked the history for the page to be sure nobody currently owned the project. Started my ideas, overflowed late into yesterday morning with cement mixer/ DIY thoughts fling through my head, watched Marcin's Ted talk/ Dedicated visit part, paused on the "Open source software/ hardware" part, I have worked with a lot of the open source software stuff to a degree.<br />
<br />
I then proceeded to check out RepRap, Lasersaur, etc, got pretty pumped as I have not been back to hardware stuff in almost two years, it has come very far!</div>James Prayhttps://wiki.opensourceecology.org/index.php?title=Cement_Mixer/Research_Development&diff=83511Cement Mixer/Research Development2012-12-12T06:19:46Z<p>James Pray: /* Research */</p>
<hr />
<div>{{ToolTemplate|ToolName=Cement Mixer}}<br />
<br />
=Overview=<br />
<br />
A basic cement mixer, for pouring slabs for smaller foundations, is an excellent place to start. <br />
<br />
A drum on a frame, with a lever that rotates the drum 180 degrees, with the drum connected to two gears connected to a motor, is all that is necessary to get a basic mixer running. <br />
<br />
As of 12/12/12, I (James K. Pray) am set out to make a basic cement mixer, based on one currently in use on a job in Salem, NH, by 5/1/13<br />
<br />
By...<br />
<br />
*1/12/13- Get Pictures of current mixer to be used as a model, a generic, no name (quite possibly a DIY!)- Take measurements of it and get general requirements and a bill of materials. <br />
<br />
*2/12/13- Have acquired parts necessary to build.<br />
<br />
*3/12/13- Have acquired a welder.<br />
<br />
*4/12/13- Have built and used/ tested, updating Wiki and new suggestions/ more industrial model in the making.<br />
<br />
=Research=<br />
<br />
For jobs from $100- $100,000 a basic mixer does it, all the same. No hopper, no automatic water feeder, etc. I have done masonry for over 10 years, my father for over 40, and a basic run of the mill mixer has always done the job! <br />
<br />
*It is best to separate your materials- sand, mortar, portland (cement), and water...which is not exactly separate, just in a large barrel next to the mixer! None of that all in one bag add water stuff, it is a lot cheaper to get the stuff separately! <br />
<br />
*The ratio for decent mortar is 1 shovel mortar for every 12 shovels sand (fine if it is brick, stone, etc), and for every 12 shovels sand and mortar - 1 shovel portland cement (which usually constitutes a "batch", sometimes x2 all of that depending on mixer barrel size). This mix can change with what you want, usually for stronger mortar- add more portland, you want cement, you don't use mortar, just more portland cement, you want concrete- you add pebbles or whatever decent sized aggregate you have, quarter stone, etc.<br />
<br />
That all being said, I will upload pictures of jobs accordingly to show that a small mixer does any size job, you just cant kill the mixer with too much stuff (you must add it accordingly in a decent ratio to water, and you must ALWAYS CLEAN THE MIXER AFTER USE).<br />
<br />
==Consultation==<br />
"To optimize the ability to produce concrete on a small scale, a self-loading mixer with weight-batching of ingredients is desirable."<br />
<br />
This covers the design for the concrete mixer with batching hopper. The document says "proprietary/confidential" on it, referring to the combination of the weighing system with the batch loading hopper, but I'll happily open-source it now:<br />
<br />
[[File:weighbatch.pdf]] <br />
<br />
The tilting batch hopper goes back at least to the 40s in Australia, via Lightburn (biggest Aus. manufacturer of portable mixers) and BritStand (British Standard, also Australia). It was developed as a simplified way to obtain the advantages of machines with power-operated loading hoppers, [http://www.gspaik.com/ConcreteMixerMachineWithDalaHopperLift.html such as the following]:<br />
<br />
[[Image:britstand.jpg|thumb|right|400px|BritStand]] <br />
<br />
That one is still made in India (there are a number of manufacturers in India with equivalent products), and is almost an exact copy of the highly popular Jaeger 4-S machine from the 1920s in the US, right down to the "flat spots" on the bottom of the mixing drum (a Jaeger patented feature of their drums at the time).<br />
<br />
The weigh-batching feature on portable mixers goes back at least to Benford (UK) in the 1960s, superseded by Winget (UK) who [http://winget.co.uk/productRangeOverview.aspx?CategoryId=1 produce the most advanced machines of this type]. <br />
<br />
(Middle photo is a hydraulic version of the self-loading tilting-drum mixer; bottom photo is the self-loading horizontal reversing-drum mixer with the weighing device, a splendid piece of equipment but at a cost of about $50k. Both have automatic measuring water tanks. [http://winget.co.uk/index.aspx Go here] for larger photos on their homepage that cycle between the various machines.)<br />
<br />
My innovation here consists of: <br><br />
a) adding a load cell under a hand-operated batch hopper, and <br><br />
b) an outboard system for measuring water, and then <br><br />
c) a microprocessor-controlled totalizer to get the ingredient weights correct. <br><br />
<br />
To turn this into a design that can be built, I think will require empirical testing to determine what kind of mountings are necessary a) for the load cell to work accurately, and b) to prevent the weight of the load in the batch hopper from unbalancing the mixer on the ground. Lightburn and BritStand got the tilting batch hopper to work with a standard mixer mounting, subtly modified to offset the drum & frame slightly to the right (as seen in the photo) relative to its position on a normal mixer without the loading hopper. The CAD work can come up with a blueprint but it should still be built & tested empirically. <br />
<br />
Note, the mixer drum discharge levers (two levers acting together) shown on the machine BritStand photo are per Australian standards; in the US & elsewhere, a single lever or a wheel & gear assembly is used.<br />
<br />
These things could be built in various sizes. For concrete batch size of 2 cubic feet and above, 2-wheeled concrete carts would be needed, for example the Gar-Bro unit (these are still being made, and are made in the US). <br />
<br />
[[Image:garbro.jpg|thumb|400 px|Gar-Bro]]<br />
<br />
I would suggest the following: <br><br />
a) Build a sub-frame with its own feet (to handle the weight distribution issue) for permanent attachment (by welding onto the mixer frame) with Stone and equivalent contractor's grade mixers, or <br><br />
b) build a self-contained portable frame that could be bolted or clamped onto smaller mixers such as the common Gilson or Red Lion mixers (the ones that use A-frames at each end of the drum (when seen from the end) as the mounting for the unit). <br />
<br />
The above is one entire design approach for weigh-batching. Another is the "micro-batcher" system I've designed, which is in another set of documents that are in AppleWorks .cwk format, and need to be converted to PDFs, and editing is needed in the texts to do a complete job of it.</div>James Prayhttps://wiki.opensourceecology.org/index.php?title=Cement_Mixer/Research_Development&diff=83510Cement Mixer/Research Development2012-12-12T06:18:36Z<p>James Pray: /* Research */</p>
<hr />
<div>{{ToolTemplate|ToolName=Cement Mixer}}<br />
<br />
=Overview=<br />
<br />
A basic cement mixer, for pouring slabs for smaller foundations, is an excellent place to start. <br />
<br />
A drum on a frame, with a lever that rotates the drum 180 degrees, with the drum connected to two gears connected to a motor, is all that is necessary to get a basic mixer running. <br />
<br />
As of 12/12/12, I (James K. Pray) am set out to make a basic cement mixer, based on one currently in use on a job in Salem, NH, by 5/1/13<br />
<br />
By...<br />
<br />
*1/12/13- Get Pictures of current mixer to be used as a model, a generic, no name (quite possibly a DIY!)- Take measurements of it and get general requirements and a bill of materials. <br />
<br />
*2/12/13- Have acquired parts necessary to build.<br />
<br />
*3/12/13- Have acquired a welder.<br />
<br />
*4/12/13- Have built and used/ tested, updating Wiki and new suggestions/ more industrial model in the making.<br />
<br />
=Research=<br />
<br />
For jobs from $100- $100,000 a basic mixer does it, all the same. No hopper, no automatic water feeder, etc. I have done masonry for over 10 years, my father for over 40, and a basic run of the mill mixer has always done the job! <br />
<br />
*It is best to separate your materials- sand, mortar, portland (cement), and water...which is not exactly separate, just in a large barrel next to the mixer! None of that all in one bag add water stuff, it is a lot cheaper to get the stuff separately! <br />
<br />
*The ratio for decent mortar is 1 shovel mortar for every 12 shovels sand (fine if it is brick, stone, etc), and for every 12 shovels sand and mortar - 1 shovel portland cement (which usually constitutes a "batch", sometimes x2 all of that depending on mixer barrel size. This mix can change with what you want, usually for stronger mortar- add more portland, you want cement, you don't use mortar, just more portland cement, you want concrete- you add pebbles or whatever decent sized aggregate you have, quarter stone, etc.<br />
<br />
That all being said, I will upload pictures of jobs accordingly to show that a small mixer does any size job, you just cant kill the mixer with too much stuff (you must add it accordingly in a decent ratio to water, and you must ALWAYS CLEAN THE MIXER AFTER USE).<br />
<br />
==Consultation==<br />
"To optimize the ability to produce concrete on a small scale, a self-loading mixer with weight-batching of ingredients is desirable."<br />
<br />
This covers the design for the concrete mixer with batching hopper. The document says "proprietary/confidential" on it, referring to the combination of the weighing system with the batch loading hopper, but I'll happily open-source it now:<br />
<br />
[[File:weighbatch.pdf]] <br />
<br />
The tilting batch hopper goes back at least to the 40s in Australia, via Lightburn (biggest Aus. manufacturer of portable mixers) and BritStand (British Standard, also Australia). It was developed as a simplified way to obtain the advantages of machines with power-operated loading hoppers, [http://www.gspaik.com/ConcreteMixerMachineWithDalaHopperLift.html such as the following]:<br />
<br />
[[Image:britstand.jpg|thumb|right|400px|BritStand]] <br />
<br />
That one is still made in India (there are a number of manufacturers in India with equivalent products), and is almost an exact copy of the highly popular Jaeger 4-S machine from the 1920s in the US, right down to the "flat spots" on the bottom of the mixing drum (a Jaeger patented feature of their drums at the time).<br />
<br />
The weigh-batching feature on portable mixers goes back at least to Benford (UK) in the 1960s, superseded by Winget (UK) who [http://winget.co.uk/productRangeOverview.aspx?CategoryId=1 produce the most advanced machines of this type]. <br />
<br />
(Middle photo is a hydraulic version of the self-loading tilting-drum mixer; bottom photo is the self-loading horizontal reversing-drum mixer with the weighing device, a splendid piece of equipment but at a cost of about $50k. Both have automatic measuring water tanks. [http://winget.co.uk/index.aspx Go here] for larger photos on their homepage that cycle between the various machines.)<br />
<br />
My innovation here consists of: <br><br />
a) adding a load cell under a hand-operated batch hopper, and <br><br />
b) an outboard system for measuring water, and then <br><br />
c) a microprocessor-controlled totalizer to get the ingredient weights correct. <br><br />
<br />
To turn this into a design that can be built, I think will require empirical testing to determine what kind of mountings are necessary a) for the load cell to work accurately, and b) to prevent the weight of the load in the batch hopper from unbalancing the mixer on the ground. Lightburn and BritStand got the tilting batch hopper to work with a standard mixer mounting, subtly modified to offset the drum & frame slightly to the right (as seen in the photo) relative to its position on a normal mixer without the loading hopper. The CAD work can come up with a blueprint but it should still be built & tested empirically. <br />
<br />
Note, the mixer drum discharge levers (two levers acting together) shown on the machine BritStand photo are per Australian standards; in the US & elsewhere, a single lever or a wheel & gear assembly is used.<br />
<br />
These things could be built in various sizes. For concrete batch size of 2 cubic feet and above, 2-wheeled concrete carts would be needed, for example the Gar-Bro unit (these are still being made, and are made in the US). <br />
<br />
[[Image:garbro.jpg|thumb|400 px|Gar-Bro]]<br />
<br />
I would suggest the following: <br><br />
a) Build a sub-frame with its own feet (to handle the weight distribution issue) for permanent attachment (by welding onto the mixer frame) with Stone and equivalent contractor's grade mixers, or <br><br />
b) build a self-contained portable frame that could be bolted or clamped onto smaller mixers such as the common Gilson or Red Lion mixers (the ones that use A-frames at each end of the drum (when seen from the end) as the mounting for the unit). <br />
<br />
The above is one entire design approach for weigh-batching. Another is the "micro-batcher" system I've designed, which is in another set of documents that are in AppleWorks .cwk format, and need to be converted to PDFs, and editing is needed in the texts to do a complete job of it.</div>James Prayhttps://wiki.opensourceecology.org/index.php?title=Cement_Mixer/Research_Development&diff=83509Cement Mixer/Research Development2012-12-12T06:02:42Z<p>James Pray: /* Overview */</p>
<hr />
<div>{{ToolTemplate|ToolName=Cement Mixer}}<br />
<br />
=Overview=<br />
<br />
A basic cement mixer, for pouring slabs for smaller foundations, is an excellent place to start. <br />
<br />
A drum on a frame, with a lever that rotates the drum 180 degrees, with the drum connected to two gears connected to a motor, is all that is necessary to get a basic mixer running. <br />
<br />
As of 12/12/12, I (James K. Pray) am set out to make a basic cement mixer, based on one currently in use on a job in Salem, NH, by 5/1/13<br />
<br />
By...<br />
<br />
*1/12/13- Get Pictures of current mixer to be used as a model, a generic, no name (quite possibly a DIY!)- Take measurements of it and get general requirements and a bill of materials. <br />
<br />
*2/12/13- Have acquired parts necessary to build.<br />
<br />
*3/12/13- Have acquired a welder.<br />
<br />
*4/12/13- Have built and used/ tested, updating Wiki and new suggestions/ more industrial model in the making.<br />
<br />
=Research=<br />
<br />
==Consultation==<br />
"To optimize the ability to produce concrete on a small scale, a self-loading mixer with weight-batching of ingredients is desirable."<br />
<br />
This covers the design for the concrete mixer with batching hopper. The document says "proprietary/confidential" on it, referring to the combination of the weighing system with the batch loading hopper, but I'll happily open-source it now:<br />
<br />
[[File:weighbatch.pdf]] <br />
<br />
The tilting batch hopper goes back at least to the 40s in Australia, via Lightburn (biggest Aus. manufacturer of portable mixers) and BritStand (British Standard, also Australia). It was developed as a simplified way to obtain the advantages of machines with power-operated loading hoppers, [http://www.gspaik.com/ConcreteMixerMachineWithDalaHopperLift.html such as the following]:<br />
<br />
[[Image:britstand.jpg|thumb|right|400px|BritStand]] <br />
<br />
That one is still made in India (there are a number of manufacturers in India with equivalent products), and is almost an exact copy of the highly popular Jaeger 4-S machine from the 1920s in the US, right down to the "flat spots" on the bottom of the mixing drum (a Jaeger patented feature of their drums at the time).<br />
<br />
The weigh-batching feature on portable mixers goes back at least to Benford (UK) in the 1960s, superseded by Winget (UK) who [http://winget.co.uk/productRangeOverview.aspx?CategoryId=1 produce the most advanced machines of this type]. <br />
<br />
(Middle photo is a hydraulic version of the self-loading tilting-drum mixer; bottom photo is the self-loading horizontal reversing-drum mixer with the weighing device, a splendid piece of equipment but at a cost of about $50k. Both have automatic measuring water tanks. [http://winget.co.uk/index.aspx Go here] for larger photos on their homepage that cycle between the various machines.)<br />
<br />
My innovation here consists of: <br><br />
a) adding a load cell under a hand-operated batch hopper, and <br><br />
b) an outboard system for measuring water, and then <br><br />
c) a microprocessor-controlled totalizer to get the ingredient weights correct. <br><br />
<br />
To turn this into a design that can be built, I think will require empirical testing to determine what kind of mountings are necessary a) for the load cell to work accurately, and b) to prevent the weight of the load in the batch hopper from unbalancing the mixer on the ground. Lightburn and BritStand got the tilting batch hopper to work with a standard mixer mounting, subtly modified to offset the drum & frame slightly to the right (as seen in the photo) relative to its position on a normal mixer without the loading hopper. The CAD work can come up with a blueprint but it should still be built & tested empirically. <br />
<br />
Note, the mixer drum discharge levers (two levers acting together) shown on the machine BritStand photo are per Australian standards; in the US & elsewhere, a single lever or a wheel & gear assembly is used.<br />
<br />
These things could be built in various sizes. For concrete batch size of 2 cubic feet and above, 2-wheeled concrete carts would be needed, for example the Gar-Bro unit (these are still being made, and are made in the US). <br />
<br />
[[Image:garbro.jpg|thumb|400 px|Gar-Bro]]<br />
<br />
I would suggest the following: <br><br />
a) Build a sub-frame with its own feet (to handle the weight distribution issue) for permanent attachment (by welding onto the mixer frame) with Stone and equivalent contractor's grade mixers, or <br><br />
b) build a self-contained portable frame that could be bolted or clamped onto smaller mixers such as the common Gilson or Red Lion mixers (the ones that use A-frames at each end of the drum (when seen from the end) as the mounting for the unit). <br />
<br />
The above is one entire design approach for weigh-batching. Another is the "micro-batcher" system I've designed, which is in another set of documents that are in AppleWorks .cwk format, and need to be converted to PDFs, and editing is needed in the texts to do a complete job of it.</div>James Prayhttps://wiki.opensourceecology.org/index.php?title=Cement_Mixer/Research_Development&diff=83508Cement Mixer/Research Development2012-12-12T05:59:52Z<p>James Pray: /* Overview */</p>
<hr />
<div>{{ToolTemplate|ToolName=Cement Mixer}}<br />
<br />
=Overview=<br />
<br />
A basic cement mixer, for pouring slabs for smaller foundations, is an excellent place to start. <br />
<br />
A drum on a frame, with a lever that rotates the drum 180 degrees, with the drum connected to two gears connected to a motor, is all that is necessary to get a basic mixer running. <br />
<br />
As of 12/12/12, I am hoping to get a basic cement mixer made, based on one currently in use on a job in Salem, NH, by 5/1/13<br />
<br />
By...<br />
<br />
1/12/13- Get Pictures of current mixer to be used as a model, a generic, no name (quite possibly a DIY!)<br />
<br />
Take measurements of it and get general requirements and a bill of materials. <br />
<br />
2/12/13- Have acquired parts necessary to build.<br />
<br />
3/12/13- Have acquired a welder.<br />
<br />
4/12/13- Have built and used/ tested, updating Wiki and new suggestions/ more industrial model in the making.<br />
<br />
=Research=<br />
<br />
==Consultation==<br />
"To optimize the ability to produce concrete on a small scale, a self-loading mixer with weight-batching of ingredients is desirable."<br />
<br />
This covers the design for the concrete mixer with batching hopper. The document says "proprietary/confidential" on it, referring to the combination of the weighing system with the batch loading hopper, but I'll happily open-source it now:<br />
<br />
[[File:weighbatch.pdf]] <br />
<br />
The tilting batch hopper goes back at least to the 40s in Australia, via Lightburn (biggest Aus. manufacturer of portable mixers) and BritStand (British Standard, also Australia). It was developed as a simplified way to obtain the advantages of machines with power-operated loading hoppers, [http://www.gspaik.com/ConcreteMixerMachineWithDalaHopperLift.html such as the following]:<br />
<br />
[[Image:britstand.jpg|thumb|right|400px|BritStand]] <br />
<br />
That one is still made in India (there are a number of manufacturers in India with equivalent products), and is almost an exact copy of the highly popular Jaeger 4-S machine from the 1920s in the US, right down to the "flat spots" on the bottom of the mixing drum (a Jaeger patented feature of their drums at the time).<br />
<br />
The weigh-batching feature on portable mixers goes back at least to Benford (UK) in the 1960s, superseded by Winget (UK) who [http://winget.co.uk/productRangeOverview.aspx?CategoryId=1 produce the most advanced machines of this type]. <br />
<br />
(Middle photo is a hydraulic version of the self-loading tilting-drum mixer; bottom photo is the self-loading horizontal reversing-drum mixer with the weighing device, a splendid piece of equipment but at a cost of about $50k. Both have automatic measuring water tanks. [http://winget.co.uk/index.aspx Go here] for larger photos on their homepage that cycle between the various machines.)<br />
<br />
My innovation here consists of: <br><br />
a) adding a load cell under a hand-operated batch hopper, and <br><br />
b) an outboard system for measuring water, and then <br><br />
c) a microprocessor-controlled totalizer to get the ingredient weights correct. <br><br />
<br />
To turn this into a design that can be built, I think will require empirical testing to determine what kind of mountings are necessary a) for the load cell to work accurately, and b) to prevent the weight of the load in the batch hopper from unbalancing the mixer on the ground. Lightburn and BritStand got the tilting batch hopper to work with a standard mixer mounting, subtly modified to offset the drum & frame slightly to the right (as seen in the photo) relative to its position on a normal mixer without the loading hopper. The CAD work can come up with a blueprint but it should still be built & tested empirically. <br />
<br />
Note, the mixer drum discharge levers (two levers acting together) shown on the machine BritStand photo are per Australian standards; in the US & elsewhere, a single lever or a wheel & gear assembly is used.<br />
<br />
These things could be built in various sizes. For concrete batch size of 2 cubic feet and above, 2-wheeled concrete carts would be needed, for example the Gar-Bro unit (these are still being made, and are made in the US). <br />
<br />
[[Image:garbro.jpg|thumb|400 px|Gar-Bro]]<br />
<br />
I would suggest the following: <br><br />
a) Build a sub-frame with its own feet (to handle the weight distribution issue) for permanent attachment (by welding onto the mixer frame) with Stone and equivalent contractor's grade mixers, or <br><br />
b) build a self-contained portable frame that could be bolted or clamped onto smaller mixers such as the common Gilson or Red Lion mixers (the ones that use A-frames at each end of the drum (when seen from the end) as the mounting for the unit). <br />
<br />
The above is one entire design approach for weigh-batching. Another is the "micro-batcher" system I've designed, which is in another set of documents that are in AppleWorks .cwk format, and need to be converted to PDFs, and editing is needed in the texts to do a complete job of it.</div>James Prayhttps://wiki.opensourceecology.org/index.php?title=Cement_Mixer/Bill_of_Materials&diff=83507Cement Mixer/Bill of Materials2012-12-12T05:51:02Z<p>James Pray: </p>
<hr />
<div>{{GVCS Header}}<br />
===Basic Bill of Materials===<br />
*Drum<br />
*Frame<br />
*Motor<br />
*Lever (for tilting drum from the load position to the pour position)<br />
*Gears (to change direction of rotation from horizontal to vertical)<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
{{GVCS Footer}}</div>James Prayhttps://wiki.opensourceecology.org/index.php?title=Cement_Mixer/Bill_of_Materials&diff=83506Cement Mixer/Bill of Materials2012-12-12T05:50:17Z<p>James Pray: </p>
<hr />
<div>{{GVCS Header}}<br />
<br />
*Drum<br />
*Frame<br />
*Motor<br />
*Lever (for tilting drum from the load position to the pour position)<br />
*Gears (to change direction of rotation from horizontal to vertical)<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
{{GVCS Footer}}</div>James Prayhttps://wiki.opensourceecology.org/index.php?title=Cement_Mixer/Bill_of_Materials&diff=83505Cement Mixer/Bill of Materials2012-12-12T05:47:50Z<p>James Pray: </p>
<hr />
<div>{{GVCS Header}}<br />
<br />
Drum<br />
Frame<br />
Motor<br />
Lever (for tilting drum from the load position to the pour position)<br />
Gears (to change direction of rotation from horizontal to vertical)<br />
<br />
{{GVCS Footer}}</div>James Prayhttps://wiki.opensourceecology.org/index.php?title=James_K._Pray&diff=83504James K. Pray2012-12-12T05:24:20Z<p>James Pray: /* HOW can you help? */</p>
<hr />
<div>[[Image:James_Pray_Headshot.jpg|thumb| James K. Pray]]<br />
<br />
==Team Culturing Information==<br />
<br />
==='''WHO''' are you?===<br />
*''Resume/CV'' - [[File:James_Pray_Resume.pdf]]<br />
<br />
==='''WHY''' are you motivated to support/develop this work?===<br />
<br />
I like making things, and find a challenge enjoyable, if I can do this while possibly helping others, that would bring me great personal satisfaction and a sense of accomplishment.<br />
<br />
*''Do you endorse open source culture?''<br />
<br />
I do endorse open source culture, because I believe it brings costs down and boosts innovation, in a manner not associated with bullying one another!<br />
<br />
*''Why are you interested in collaborating with us?''<br />
<br />
The very fabric of the idea, to start with basic things around you and make industrial grade, reliable, community-worthy tools is not only amazing for the GVCS and a ground-up economy, but also in-the-gutter, fixer-upper. I know a lot of people that can utilize the passion they have, a decent amount of time, and get back on their feet, as well as helping others in the process, and we will.<br />
<br />
*''How do you think that the GVCS can address pressing world issues?''<br />
<br />
Putting valuable tools at an arms length is great incentive, the sky is the limit.<br />
<br />
*''What should happen so that you become more involved with the project?''<br />
<br />
I will help find information as well as hopefully develop some of the GVCS items! -Remote Collaboration Support- is something I am working on. <br />
<br />
*''What is missing in the project?''<br />
<br />
Just people with the time and willingness to put in, they are out there! The word just needs to be spread, and I know remote support is vital to OSE, FeF, and GVCS all being successful. I'd like to contribute to the remote, on that note!<br />
<br />
*''What are your suggestions for improvement of the project?''<br />
<br />
Endorse people outside of FeF to develop products, allow people to make their own shops and back them as if they were at FeF! This would strengthen the veins of the OSE heart at FeF! Once we get pumping it will strengthen FeF, and in turn FeF will thrive outwards. Hopefully at least, right?<br />
<br />
==='''WHAT''' are your skills?===<br />
<br />
*'''List all of your skills in these areas: Communications - Organizational - Computer Support - Finances - Design - Natural Building - Electronics - Automation - Metallurgy - Engineering - Fabrication - Agriculture - Energy - Architecture - Video/Graphics/Art - PR/Marketing - Education - Construction - Industry - CNC - Chemistry - Product Design - Other'''<br />
<br />
*''Communications''<br />
<br />
Able to educate people well, to show them the value of what I believe in, and allow them to make their own decisions, also capable of bringing people and resources together for a common good.<br />
<br />
*''Organizational''<br />
<br />
Capable of bringing people together, bartering for shop area, pooling resources,etc<br />
<br />
*''Computer Support''<br />
<br />
Previous IT experience, ranging from building Macbook Pro's, setting user permissions, remote desktop, troubleshooting a range of things, helpdesk, GIT, GIT repositories, MYSQL, etc.<br />
<br />
*''Finances''<br />
<br />
Have raised money for fundraisers, pretty decent in excel and MS access, can work with online spreadsheet programs, etc.<br />
<br />
*''Design''<br />
<br />
Depends on what!<br />
<br />
*''Natural Building''<br />
Licensed Mason contractor in MA, stonework, brickwork, fireplaces, chimneys, [www.NewEnglandMasonryandSon.com New England Masonry and Son]<br />
<br />
*''Electronics''<br />
Some electronics design, handy with oscilloscope, multimeter, also have both. Have electronics tools, have before and still can wire a car, house, etc.<br />
<br />
*''Automation''<br />
Depends on what.<br />
<br />
*''Metallurgy''<br />
Some metal working experience, body work on cars, etc.<br />
<br />
*''Engineering''<br />
Knowledgeable of electronic engineering and software engineering.<br />
<br />
*''Fabrication''<br />
Electronics fabrication to some degree, familiar with breadboard design/ prototyping. <br />
<br />
*''Agriculture''<br />
Knowledgeable of basics, have worked small patches of farm work by hand and grown a decent amount of food from corn, potatoes, tomatoes, pumpkins, etc. Grew up farming small back yard gardens, etc. Have built raised beds, etc.<br />
<br />
*''Construction''<br />
**Electrical- Can pull wire, wire a box, wire a panel, wire anything in a house basically, possibly on a larger scale.<br />
**Plumbing- Can do most plumbing except design, can sweat pipes,basic plumbing and fixing, etc.<br />
**Masonry- Anything and everything.<br />
**Carpentry- Framing, etc.<br />
<br />
All sorts of construction, contact me for more information.<br />
<br />
<br />
*''How have you already contributed to the project?''<br />
<br />
Sharing it online through social media, getting others to watch the video on Vimeo, as well as vote. Acquired area to temporarily use to possibly develop GVCS items.<br />
<br />
===HOW can you help?===<br />
<br />
*''How are you interested in contributing to the work of GVCS development?''<br />
<br />
Remotely supporting OSE, possibly creating the cement mixer, as well as maybe a car. I currently am swapping an engine on an 84 Mustang that I have worked on, and completely rebuilding a 68 Mustang. All I need is a welder and I can go all out building stuff! <br />
<br />
Computer support is possible, I could also possibly work on a mobile app/ reference. Mobile support is crucial to OSE. If people have a phone, they should still be able to see the GVCS in its entirety! I do not have access to a Mac right now, however iOS is 100% on the map for me, for OSE, if it is not already in the works, as it very well may be! An iPad, a solar charger, and the GVCS downloaded onto the iPad could quite possibly be a civilization starter in your hands!<br />
<br />
I would also love to work on the Arduino Due, I am not too familiar with the UNO, but I know I could make some of the awesome things on the Arduino that are already out there, like the small helicopters for some sort of communication, or the 3-d printer. All would be amazing. I will add more as I get more time in on here!<br />
<br />
*''Can you volunteer to work with us, and if so, how many hours per week?''<br />
<br />
Yes, currently I am thinking 15 hours a week is what I can put in until I am more settled in, in my shop space and new apartment. My living situation is obviously quite vital to my work as well as what I can offer OSE, the better I do at work, the more I can give 100% to OSE!<br />
<br />
*''Are you interested in working with us for pay? If so, what services can you offer, and what is your hourly or per-project rate?''<br />
<br />
Yes, depends on work!<br />
<br />
---> Things I could easily do: Construction Project Manager, Project Manager, Power Engineer, Remote Collaboration Support<br />
<br />
---> Things I could do with a bit of work: Fabrication Manager, Machine Designer, OSE Fabricators.<br />
<br />
*''Are you interested in a [[Dedicated Project Visit]]?<br />
<br />
Quite possibly!<br />
<br />
<br />
*''Are you interested in purchasing equipment from us to help bootstrap development?''<br />
<br />
Sure! I actually am in desperate need of a bobcat of some sort. New England Masonry & Son has a large job underway and the customer is being a big unreasonable with a large wall we are doing. It is about 300 feet long and 20 feet high, and we need a machine, as someone took off with ours!<br />
<br />
<br />
*''Are you interested in bidding for consulting/design/prototyping work?''<br />
<br />
Sure, if I can hold a candle to the other bidders!<br />
<br />
<br />
*''Are you a [[True Fans|True Fan]]? If not, why not?''<br />
<br />
Currently due to obligations with my own shop area that I am setting up. It is a bit far away and time consuming, bartering masonry work for barn space. Looking into buying land around Massachusetts/ Boston, it is very expensive. But the turn around in talent if the land is available, would be very very great. People would love to come together and their are very bright individuals around here. I know if I can acquire land I can get a large support group in Boston.<br />
<br />
<br />
*''Would you like to see yourself working with us on a full-time basis?''<br />
<br />
Absolutely! I currently have position I enjoy very, very much, but I believe the role at OSE could create a very symbiotic relationship with my current place of work (not NEM & Son)<br />
<br />
<br />
*''Are you interested in being part of the world's first, open source, resilient community? The GVCS is the preparatory step for the OSE Village Experiment – a 2 year, immersion experiment (2013-2014) for testing whether a real, thriving, modern-day prototype community of 200 people can be built on 200 acres using local resources and open access to information? We are looking for approximately 200 people to fill a diverse array of roles, according to the Social Contract that is being developed. This may be the boldest social experiment on earth - a pioneering community whose goal is to extend the index of possibilities regarding harmonious existence of humans, ecology, and technology.''<br />
<br />
Currently pursuing a degree I would be unable to. I can give as much support as you would like remotely however!<br />
<br />
[[Category: Team Culturing]]</div>James Prayhttps://wiki.opensourceecology.org/index.php?title=James_K._Pray&diff=83503James K. Pray2012-12-12T05:23:48Z<p>James Pray: /* HOW can you help? */</p>
<hr />
<div>[[Image:James_Pray_Headshot.jpg|thumb| James K. Pray]]<br />
<br />
==Team Culturing Information==<br />
<br />
==='''WHO''' are you?===<br />
*''Resume/CV'' - [[File:James_Pray_Resume.pdf]]<br />
<br />
==='''WHY''' are you motivated to support/develop this work?===<br />
<br />
I like making things, and find a challenge enjoyable, if I can do this while possibly helping others, that would bring me great personal satisfaction and a sense of accomplishment.<br />
<br />
*''Do you endorse open source culture?''<br />
<br />
I do endorse open source culture, because I believe it brings costs down and boosts innovation, in a manner not associated with bullying one another!<br />
<br />
*''Why are you interested in collaborating with us?''<br />
<br />
The very fabric of the idea, to start with basic things around you and make industrial grade, reliable, community-worthy tools is not only amazing for the GVCS and a ground-up economy, but also in-the-gutter, fixer-upper. I know a lot of people that can utilize the passion they have, a decent amount of time, and get back on their feet, as well as helping others in the process, and we will.<br />
<br />
*''How do you think that the GVCS can address pressing world issues?''<br />
<br />
Putting valuable tools at an arms length is great incentive, the sky is the limit.<br />
<br />
*''What should happen so that you become more involved with the project?''<br />
<br />
I will help find information as well as hopefully develop some of the GVCS items! -Remote Collaboration Support- is something I am working on. <br />
<br />
*''What is missing in the project?''<br />
<br />
Just people with the time and willingness to put in, they are out there! The word just needs to be spread, and I know remote support is vital to OSE, FeF, and GVCS all being successful. I'd like to contribute to the remote, on that note!<br />
<br />
*''What are your suggestions for improvement of the project?''<br />
<br />
Endorse people outside of FeF to develop products, allow people to make their own shops and back them as if they were at FeF! This would strengthen the veins of the OSE heart at FeF! Once we get pumping it will strengthen FeF, and in turn FeF will thrive outwards. Hopefully at least, right?<br />
<br />
==='''WHAT''' are your skills?===<br />
<br />
*'''List all of your skills in these areas: Communications - Organizational - Computer Support - Finances - Design - Natural Building - Electronics - Automation - Metallurgy - Engineering - Fabrication - Agriculture - Energy - Architecture - Video/Graphics/Art - PR/Marketing - Education - Construction - Industry - CNC - Chemistry - Product Design - Other'''<br />
<br />
*''Communications''<br />
<br />
Able to educate people well, to show them the value of what I believe in, and allow them to make their own decisions, also capable of bringing people and resources together for a common good.<br />
<br />
*''Organizational''<br />
<br />
Capable of bringing people together, bartering for shop area, pooling resources,etc<br />
<br />
*''Computer Support''<br />
<br />
Previous IT experience, ranging from building Macbook Pro's, setting user permissions, remote desktop, troubleshooting a range of things, helpdesk, GIT, GIT repositories, MYSQL, etc.<br />
<br />
*''Finances''<br />
<br />
Have raised money for fundraisers, pretty decent in excel and MS access, can work with online spreadsheet programs, etc.<br />
<br />
*''Design''<br />
<br />
Depends on what!<br />
<br />
*''Natural Building''<br />
Licensed Mason contractor in MA, stonework, brickwork, fireplaces, chimneys, [www.NewEnglandMasonryandSon.com New England Masonry and Son]<br />
<br />
*''Electronics''<br />
Some electronics design, handy with oscilloscope, multimeter, also have both. Have electronics tools, have before and still can wire a car, house, etc.<br />
<br />
*''Automation''<br />
Depends on what.<br />
<br />
*''Metallurgy''<br />
Some metal working experience, body work on cars, etc.<br />
<br />
*''Engineering''<br />
Knowledgeable of electronic engineering and software engineering.<br />
<br />
*''Fabrication''<br />
Electronics fabrication to some degree, familiar with breadboard design/ prototyping. <br />
<br />
*''Agriculture''<br />
Knowledgeable of basics, have worked small patches of farm work by hand and grown a decent amount of food from corn, potatoes, tomatoes, pumpkins, etc. Grew up farming small back yard gardens, etc. Have built raised beds, etc.<br />
<br />
*''Construction''<br />
**Electrical- Can pull wire, wire a box, wire a panel, wire anything in a house basically, possibly on a larger scale.<br />
**Plumbing- Can do most plumbing except design, can sweat pipes,basic plumbing and fixing, etc.<br />
**Masonry- Anything and everything.<br />
**Carpentry- Framing, etc.<br />
<br />
All sorts of construction, contact me for more information.<br />
<br />
<br />
*''How have you already contributed to the project?''<br />
<br />
Sharing it online through social media, getting others to watch the video on Vimeo, as well as vote. Acquired area to temporarily use to possibly develop GVCS items.<br />
<br />
===HOW can you help?===<br />
<br />
*''How are you interested in contributing to the work of GVCS development?''<br />
<br />
Remotely supporting OSE, possibly creating the cement mixer, as well as maybe a car. I currently am swapping an engine on an 84 Mustang that I have worked on, and completely rebuilding a 68 Mustang. All I need is a welder and I can go all out building stuff! <br />
<br />
Computer support is possible, I could also possibly work on a mobile app/ reference. Mobile support is crucial to OSE. If people have a phone, they should still be able to see the GVCS in its entirety! I do not have access to a Mac right now, however iOS is 100% on the map for me, for OSE, if it is not already in the works, as it very well may be! An iPad, a solar charger, and the GVCS downloaded onto the iPad could quite possibly be a civilization starter in your hands!<br />
<br />
I would also love to work on the Arduino Due, I am not too familiar with the UNO, but I know I could make some of the awesome things on the Arduino that are already out there, like the small helicopters for some sort of communication, or the 3-d printer. All would be amazing. I will add more as I get more time in on here!<br />
<br />
*''Can you volunteer to work with us, and if so, how many hours per week?''<br />
<br />
Yes, currently I am thinking 15 hours a week is what I can put in until I am more settled in, in my shop space and new apartment. My living situation is obviously quite vital to my work as well as what I can offer OSE, the better I do at work, the more I can give 100% to OSE!<br />
<br />
*''Are you interested in working with us for pay? If so, what services can you offer, and what is your hourly or per-project rate?''<br />
<br />
Yes, depends on work!<br />
<br />
---> Things I could easily do: Project Manager, Project Manager, Power Engineer, Remote Collaboration Support<br />
<br />
---> Things I could do with a bit of work: Fabrication Manager, Machine Designer, OSE Fabricators.<br />
<br />
*''Are you interested in a [[Dedicated Project Visit]]?<br />
<br />
Quite possibly!<br />
<br />
<br />
*''Are you interested in purchasing equipment from us to help bootstrap development?''<br />
<br />
Sure! I actually am in desperate need of a bobcat of some sort. New England Masonry & Son has a large job underway and the customer is being a big unreasonable with a large wall we are doing. It is about 300 feet long and 20 feet high, and we need a machine, as someone took off with ours!<br />
<br />
<br />
*''Are you interested in bidding for consulting/design/prototyping work?''<br />
<br />
Sure, if I can hold a candle to the other bidders!<br />
<br />
<br />
*''Are you a [[True Fans|True Fan]]? If not, why not?''<br />
<br />
Currently due to obligations with my own shop area that I am setting up. It is a bit far away and time consuming, bartering masonry work for barn space. Looking into buying land around Massachusetts/ Boston, it is very expensive. But the turn around in talent if the land is available, would be very very great. People would love to come together and their are very bright individuals around here. I know if I can acquire land I can get a large support group in Boston.<br />
<br />
<br />
*''Would you like to see yourself working with us on a full-time basis?''<br />
<br />
Absolutely! I currently have position I enjoy very, very much, but I believe the role at OSE could create a very symbiotic relationship with my current place of work (not NEM & Son)<br />
<br />
<br />
*''Are you interested in being part of the world's first, open source, resilient community? The GVCS is the preparatory step for the OSE Village Experiment – a 2 year, immersion experiment (2013-2014) for testing whether a real, thriving, modern-day prototype community of 200 people can be built on 200 acres using local resources and open access to information? We are looking for approximately 200 people to fill a diverse array of roles, according to the Social Contract that is being developed. This may be the boldest social experiment on earth - a pioneering community whose goal is to extend the index of possibilities regarding harmonious existence of humans, ecology, and technology.''<br />
<br />
Currently pursuing a degree I would be unable to. I can give as much support as you would like remotely however!<br />
<br />
[[Category: Team Culturing]]</div>James Prayhttps://wiki.opensourceecology.org/index.php?title=James_K._Pray&diff=83502James K. Pray2012-12-12T05:21:28Z<p>James Pray: /* WHY are you motivated to support/develop this work? */</p>
<hr />
<div>[[Image:James_Pray_Headshot.jpg|thumb| James K. Pray]]<br />
<br />
==Team Culturing Information==<br />
<br />
==='''WHO''' are you?===<br />
*''Resume/CV'' - [[File:James_Pray_Resume.pdf]]<br />
<br />
==='''WHY''' are you motivated to support/develop this work?===<br />
<br />
I like making things, and find a challenge enjoyable, if I can do this while possibly helping others, that would bring me great personal satisfaction and a sense of accomplishment.<br />
<br />
*''Do you endorse open source culture?''<br />
<br />
I do endorse open source culture, because I believe it brings costs down and boosts innovation, in a manner not associated with bullying one another!<br />
<br />
*''Why are you interested in collaborating with us?''<br />
<br />
The very fabric of the idea, to start with basic things around you and make industrial grade, reliable, community-worthy tools is not only amazing for the GVCS and a ground-up economy, but also in-the-gutter, fixer-upper. I know a lot of people that can utilize the passion they have, a decent amount of time, and get back on their feet, as well as helping others in the process, and we will.<br />
<br />
*''How do you think that the GVCS can address pressing world issues?''<br />
<br />
Putting valuable tools at an arms length is great incentive, the sky is the limit.<br />
<br />
*''What should happen so that you become more involved with the project?''<br />
<br />
I will help find information as well as hopefully develop some of the GVCS items! -Remote Collaboration Support- is something I am working on. <br />
<br />
*''What is missing in the project?''<br />
<br />
Just people with the time and willingness to put in, they are out there! The word just needs to be spread, and I know remote support is vital to OSE, FeF, and GVCS all being successful. I'd like to contribute to the remote, on that note!<br />
<br />
*''What are your suggestions for improvement of the project?''<br />
<br />
Endorse people outside of FeF to develop products, allow people to make their own shops and back them as if they were at FeF! This would strengthen the veins of the OSE heart at FeF! Once we get pumping it will strengthen FeF, and in turn FeF will thrive outwards. Hopefully at least, right?<br />
<br />
==='''WHAT''' are your skills?===<br />
<br />
*'''List all of your skills in these areas: Communications - Organizational - Computer Support - Finances - Design - Natural Building - Electronics - Automation - Metallurgy - Engineering - Fabrication - Agriculture - Energy - Architecture - Video/Graphics/Art - PR/Marketing - Education - Construction - Industry - CNC - Chemistry - Product Design - Other'''<br />
<br />
*''Communications''<br />
<br />
Able to educate people well, to show them the value of what I believe in, and allow them to make their own decisions, also capable of bringing people and resources together for a common good.<br />
<br />
*''Organizational''<br />
<br />
Capable of bringing people together, bartering for shop area, pooling resources,etc<br />
<br />
*''Computer Support''<br />
<br />
Previous IT experience, ranging from building Macbook Pro's, setting user permissions, remote desktop, troubleshooting a range of things, helpdesk, GIT, GIT repositories, MYSQL, etc.<br />
<br />
*''Finances''<br />
<br />
Have raised money for fundraisers, pretty decent in excel and MS access, can work with online spreadsheet programs, etc.<br />
<br />
*''Design''<br />
<br />
Depends on what!<br />
<br />
*''Natural Building''<br />
Licensed Mason contractor in MA, stonework, brickwork, fireplaces, chimneys, [www.NewEnglandMasonryandSon.com New England Masonry and Son]<br />
<br />
*''Electronics''<br />
Some electronics design, handy with oscilloscope, multimeter, also have both. Have electronics tools, have before and still can wire a car, house, etc.<br />
<br />
*''Automation''<br />
Depends on what.<br />
<br />
*''Metallurgy''<br />
Some metal working experience, body work on cars, etc.<br />
<br />
*''Engineering''<br />
Knowledgeable of electronic engineering and software engineering.<br />
<br />
*''Fabrication''<br />
Electronics fabrication to some degree, familiar with breadboard design/ prototyping. <br />
<br />
*''Agriculture''<br />
Knowledgeable of basics, have worked small patches of farm work by hand and grown a decent amount of food from corn, potatoes, tomatoes, pumpkins, etc. Grew up farming small back yard gardens, etc. Have built raised beds, etc.<br />
<br />
*''Construction''<br />
**Electrical- Can pull wire, wire a box, wire a panel, wire anything in a house basically, possibly on a larger scale.<br />
**Plumbing- Can do most plumbing except design, can sweat pipes,basic plumbing and fixing, etc.<br />
**Masonry- Anything and everything.<br />
**Carpentry- Framing, etc.<br />
<br />
All sorts of construction, contact me for more information.<br />
<br />
<br />
*''How have you already contributed to the project?''<br />
<br />
Sharing it online through social media, getting others to watch the video on Vimeo, as well as vote. Acquired area to temporarily use to possibly develop GVCS items.<br />
<br />
===HOW can you help?===<br />
<br />
*''How are you interested in contributing to the work of GVCS development?''<br />
<br />
Remotely supporting OSE, possibly creating the cement mixer, as well as maybe a car. I currently am swapping an engine on an 84 Mustang that I have worked on, and completely rebuilding a 68 Mustang. All I need is a welder and I can go all out building stuff! <br />
<br />
Computer support is possible, I could also possibly work on a mobile app/ reference. Mobile support is crucial to OSE. If people have a phone, they should still be able to see the GVCS in its entirety! I do not have access to a Mac right now, however iOS is 100% on the map for me, for OSE, if it is not already in the works, as it very well may be! An iPad, a solar charger, and the GVCS downloaded onto the iPad could quite possibly be a civilization starter in your hands!<br />
<br />
I would also love to work on the Arduino Due, I am not too familiar with the UNO, but I know I could make some of the awesome things on the Arduino that are already out there, like the small helicopters for some sort of communication, or the 3-d printer. All would be amazing. I will add more as I get more time in on here!<br />
<br />
*''Can you volunteer to work with us, and if so, how many hours per week?''<br />
<br />
Yes, currently I am thinking 15 hours a week is what I can put in until I am more settled in, in my shop space and new apartment. My living situation is obviously quite vital to my work as well as what I can offer OSE, the better I do at work, the more I can give 100% to OSE!<br />
<br />
*''Are you interested in working with us for pay? If so, what services can you offer, and what is your hourly or per-project rate?''<br />
<br />
Yes, depends on work!<br />
<br />
*''Are you interested in a [[Dedicated Project Visit]]?<br />
<br />
Quite possibly!<br />
<br />
<br />
*''Are you interested in purchasing equipment from us to help bootstrap development?''<br />
<br />
Sure! I actually am in desperate need of a bobcat of some sort. New England Masonry & Son has a large job underway and the customer is being a big unreasonable with a large wall we are doing. It is about 300 feet long and 20 feet high, and we need a machine, as someone took off with ours!<br />
<br />
<br />
*''Are you interested in bidding for consulting/design/prototyping work?''<br />
<br />
Sure, if I can hold a candle to the other bidders!<br />
<br />
<br />
*''Are you a [[True Fans|True Fan]]? If not, why not?''<br />
<br />
Currently due to obligations with my own shop area that I am setting up. It is a bit far away and time consuming, bartering masonry work for barn space. Looking into buying land around Massachusetts/ Boston, it is very expensive. But the turn around in talent if the land is available, would be very very great. People would love to come together and their are very bright individuals around here. I know if I can acquire land I can get a large support group in Boston.<br />
<br />
<br />
*''Would you like to see yourself working with us on a full-time basis?''<br />
<br />
Absolutely! I currently have position I enjoy very, very much, but I believe the role at OSE could create a very symbiotic relationship with my current place of work (not NEM & Son)<br />
<br />
<br />
*''Are you interested in being part of the world's first, open source, resilient community? The GVCS is the preparatory step for the OSE Village Experiment – a 2 year, immersion experiment (2013-2014) for testing whether a real, thriving, modern-day prototype community of 200 people can be built on 200 acres using local resources and open access to information? We are looking for approximately 200 people to fill a diverse array of roles, according to the Social Contract that is being developed. This may be the boldest social experiment on earth - a pioneering community whose goal is to extend the index of possibilities regarding harmonious existence of humans, ecology, and technology.''<br />
<br />
Currently pursuing a degree I would be unable to. I can give as much support as you would like remotely however!<br />
<br />
[[Category: Team Culturing]]</div>James Prayhttps://wiki.opensourceecology.org/index.php?title=File:James_Pray_Resume.pdf&diff=83501File:James Pray Resume.pdf2012-12-12T05:06:03Z<p>James Pray: </p>
<hr />
<div></div>James Prayhttps://wiki.opensourceecology.org/index.php?title=File:James_Pray_Headshot.jpg&diff=83500File:James Pray Headshot.jpg2012-12-12T04:44:05Z<p>James Pray: </p>
<hr />
<div></div>James Prayhttps://wiki.opensourceecology.org/index.php?title=James_K._Pray&diff=83494James K. Pray2012-12-12T03:23:13Z<p>James Pray: </p>
<hr />
<div>[[Image:James_Pray_Headshot.jpg|thumb| James K. Pray]]<br />
<br />
==Team Culturing Information==<br />
<br />
==='''WHO''' are you?===<br />
*''Resume/CV'' - [[File:James_Pray_Resume.pdf]]<br />
<br />
==='''WHY''' are you motivated to support/develop this work?===<br />
<br />
I like making things, and find a challenge enjoyable, if I can do this while possibly helping others, that would bring me great personal satisfaction and a sense of accomplishment.<br />
<br />
*''Do you endorse open source culture?''<br />
<br />
I do endorse open source culture, because I believe it brings costs down and boosts innovation, in a manner not associated with bullying one another!<br />
<br />
*''Why are you interested in collaborating with us?''<br />
<br />
The very fabric of the idea, to start with basic things around you and make industrial grade, reliable, community-worthy tools is not only amazing for the GVCS and a ground-up economy, but also in-the-gutter, fixer-upper. I know a lot of people that can utilize the passion they have, a decent amount of time, and get back on their feet, as well as helping others in the process, and we will.<br />
<br />
*''How do you think that the GVCS can address pressing world issues?''<br />
<br />
Putting valuable tools at an arms length is great incentive, the sky is the limit.<br />
<br />
*''What should happen so that you become more involved with the project?''<br />
<br />
I will help find information as well as hopefully develop some of the GVCS items!<br />
<br />
*''What is missing in the project?''<br />
<br />
Just people with the time and willingness to put in, they are out there! The word just needs to be spread.<br />
<br />
*''What are your suggestions for improvement of the project?''<br />
<br />
Endorse people outside of FeF to develop products, allow people to make their own shops and back them as if they were at FeF!<br />
<br />
<br />
==='''WHAT''' are your skills?===<br />
<br />
*'''List all of your skills in these areas: Communications - Organizational - Computer Support - Finances - Design - Natural Building - Electronics - Automation - Metallurgy - Engineering - Fabrication - Agriculture - Energy - Architecture - Video/Graphics/Art - PR/Marketing - Education - Construction - Industry - CNC - Chemistry - Product Design - Other'''<br />
<br />
*''Communications''<br />
<br />
Able to educate people well, to show them the value of what I believe in, and allow them to make their own decisions, also capable of bringing people and resources together for a common good.<br />
<br />
*''Organizational''<br />
<br />
Capable of bringing people together, bartering for shop area, pooling resources,etc<br />
<br />
*''Computer Support''<br />
<br />
Previous IT experience, ranging from building Macbook Pro's, setting user permissions, remote desktop, troubleshooting a range of things, helpdesk, GIT, GIT repositories, MYSQL, etc.<br />
<br />
*''Finances''<br />
<br />
Have raised money for fundraisers, pretty decent in excel and MS access, can work with online spreadsheet programs, etc.<br />
<br />
*''Design''<br />
<br />
Depends on what!<br />
<br />
*''Natural Building''<br />
Licensed Mason contractor in MA, stonework, brickwork, fireplaces, chimneys, [www.NewEnglandMasonryandSon.com New England Masonry and Son]<br />
<br />
*''Electronics''<br />
Some electronics design, handy with oscilloscope, multimeter, also have both. Have electronics tools, have before and still can wire a car, house, etc.<br />
<br />
*''Automation''<br />
Depends on what.<br />
<br />
*''Metallurgy''<br />
Some metal working experience, body work on cars, etc.<br />
<br />
*''Engineering''<br />
Knowledgeable of electronic engineering and software engineering.<br />
<br />
*''Fabrication''<br />
Electronics fabrication to some degree, familiar with breadboard design/ prototyping. <br />
<br />
*''Agriculture''<br />
Knowledgeable of basics, have worked small patches of farm work by hand and grown a decent amount of food from corn, potatoes, tomatoes, pumpkins, etc. Grew up farming small back yard gardens, etc. Have built raised beds, etc.<br />
<br />
*''Construction''<br />
**Electrical- Can pull wire, wire a box, wire a panel, wire anything in a house basically, possibly on a larger scale.<br />
**Plumbing- Can do most plumbing except design, can sweat pipes,basic plumbing and fixing, etc.<br />
**Masonry- Anything and everything.<br />
**Carpentry- Framing, etc.<br />
<br />
All sorts of construction, contact me for more information.<br />
<br />
<br />
*''How have you already contributed to the project?''<br />
<br />
Sharing it online through social media, getting others to watch the video on Vimeo, as well as vote. Acquired area to temporarily use to possibly develop GVCS items.<br />
<br />
===HOW can you help?===<br />
<br />
*''How are you interested in contributing to the work of GVCS development?''<br />
<br />
Remotely supporting OSE, possibly creating the cement mixer, as well as maybe a car. I currently am swapping an engine on an 84 Mustang that I have worked on, and completely rebuilding a 68 Mustang. All I need is a welder and I can go all out building stuff! <br />
<br />
Computer support is possible, I could also possibly work on a mobile app/ reference. Mobile support is crucial to OSE. If people have a phone, they should still be able to see the GVCS in its entirety! I do not have access to a Mac right now, however iOS is 100% on the map for me, for OSE, if it is not already in the works, as it very well may be! An iPad, a solar charger, and the GVCS downloaded onto the iPad could quite possibly be a civilization starter in your hands!<br />
<br />
I would also love to work on the Arduino Due, I am not too familiar with the UNO, but I know I could make some of the awesome things on the Arduino that are already out there, like the small helicopters for some sort of communication, or the 3-d printer. All would be amazing. I will add more as I get more time in on here!<br />
<br />
*''Can you volunteer to work with us, and if so, how many hours per week?''<br />
<br />
Yes, currently I am thinking 15 hours a week is what I can put in until I am more settled in, in my shop space and new apartment. My living situation is obviously quite vital to my work as well as what I can offer OSE, the better I do at work, the more I can give 100% to OSE!<br />
<br />
*''Are you interested in working with us for pay? If so, what services can you offer, and what is your hourly or per-project rate?''<br />
<br />
Yes, depends on work!<br />
<br />
*''Are you interested in a [[Dedicated Project Visit]]?<br />
<br />
Quite possibly!<br />
<br />
<br />
*''Are you interested in purchasing equipment from us to help bootstrap development?''<br />
<br />
Sure! I actually am in desperate need of a bobcat of some sort. New England Masonry & Son has a large job underway and the customer is being a big unreasonable with a large wall we are doing. It is about 300 feet long and 20 feet high, and we need a machine, as someone took off with ours!<br />
<br />
<br />
*''Are you interested in bidding for consulting/design/prototyping work?''<br />
<br />
Sure, if I can hold a candle to the other bidders!<br />
<br />
<br />
*''Are you a [[True Fans|True Fan]]? If not, why not?''<br />
<br />
Currently due to obligations with my own shop area that I am setting up. It is a bit far away and time consuming, bartering masonry work for barn space. Looking into buying land around Massachusetts/ Boston, it is very expensive. But the turn around in talent if the land is available, would be very very great. People would love to come together and their are very bright individuals around here. I know if I can acquire land I can get a large support group in Boston.<br />
<br />
<br />
*''Would you like to see yourself working with us on a full-time basis?''<br />
<br />
Absolutely! I currently have position I enjoy very, very much, but I believe the role at OSE could create a very symbiotic relationship with my current place of work (not NEM & Son)<br />
<br />
<br />
*''Are you interested in being part of the world's first, open source, resilient community? The GVCS is the preparatory step for the OSE Village Experiment – a 2 year, immersion experiment (2013-2014) for testing whether a real, thriving, modern-day prototype community of 200 people can be built on 200 acres using local resources and open access to information? We are looking for approximately 200 people to fill a diverse array of roles, according to the Social Contract that is being developed. This may be the boldest social experiment on earth - a pioneering community whose goal is to extend the index of possibilities regarding harmonious existence of humans, ecology, and technology.''<br />
<br />
Currently pursuing a degree I would be unable to. I can give as much support as you would like remotely however!<br />
<br />
[[Category: Team Culturing]]</div>James Prayhttps://wiki.opensourceecology.org/index.php?title=James_K._Pray&diff=83360James K. Pray2012-12-11T02:23:30Z<p>James Pray: </p>
<hr />
<div>WHO are you?<br />
Resume/CV - To be attached<br />
<br />
WHY are you motivated to support/develop this work?<br />
<br />
I like making things, and find a challenge enjoyable, if I can do this while possibly helping others, that would bring me great personal satisfaction and a sense of accomplishment.<br />
<br />
Do you endorse open source culture?<br />
<br />
I do endorse open source culture, because I believe it brings costs down and boosts innovation, in a manner not associated with bullying one another!<br />
<br />
Why are you interested in collaborating with us?<br />
<br />
The very fabric of the idea, to start with basic things around you and make industrial grade, reliable, community-worthy tools is not only amazing for the GVCS and a ground-up economy, but also in-the-gutter, fixer-upper. I know a lot of people that can utilize the passion they have, a decent amount of time, and get back on their feet, as well as helping others in the process, and we will. <br />
<br />
<br />
How do you think that the GVCS can address pressing world issues?<br />
Putting valuable tools at an arms length is great incentive, the sky is the limit.<br />
<br />
What should happen so that you become more involved with the project?<br />
I will help find information as well as hopefully develop some of the GVCS items!<br />
<br />
What is missing in the project?<br />
Just people with the time and willingness to put in, they are out there! The word just needs to be spread.<br />
<br />
What are your suggestions for improvement of the project?<br />
Endorse people outside of FeF to develop products, allow people to make their own shops and back them as if they were at FeF!<br />
<br />
'''WHAT are your skills?'''<br />
List all of your skills in these areas: <br />
'''Communications''' -<br />
Able to educate people well, to show them the value of what I believe in, and allow them to make their own decisions, also capable of bringing people and resources together for a common good.<br />
<br />
'''Organizational'''<br />
Capable of bringing people together, bartering for shop area, pooling resources,etc<br />
<br />
'''Computer Support'''<br />
Previous IT experience, ranging from building Macbook Pro's, setting user permissions, remote desktop, troubleshooting a range of things, helpdesk, etc.<br />
<br />
''' Finances'''<br />
Have raised money for fundraisers, pretty decent in excel and MS access, can work with online spreadsheet programs, etc.<br />
<br />
'''Design'''<br />
Depends on what!<br />
<br />
'''Natural Building'''<br />
Licensed Mason contractor in MA, stonework, brickwork, fireplaces, chimneys, WWW.NewEnglandMasonryandSon.Com<br />
<br />
'''Electronics'''<br />
Some electronics design, handy with oscilloscope, multimeter, also have both. Have electronics tools, have before and still can wire a car, house, etc.<br />
<br />
'''Automation'''<br />
Depends on what. <br />
<br />
'''Metallurgy'''<br />
Some metal working experience, body work on cars, etc.<br />
<br />
'''Engineering'''<br />
Knoweldgeable of electronic engineering and sofware engineering.<br />
<br />
'''Fabrication'''<br />
Electronics fabrication to some degree.<br />
<br />
'''Agriculture'''<br />
Knowledgeable of basics, have worked small patches of farm work by hand and grown a decent amount of food from corn, potatoes, tomatoes, pumpkins, etc. Grew up farming small back yard gardens, etc. Have built raised beds, etc. <br />
<br />
<br />
'''Energy'''<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Architecture'''<br />
<br />
'''Video/Graphics/Art'''<br />
<br />
'''PR/Marketing'''<br />
<br />
'''Education'''<br />
<br />
'''Construction'''<br />
Electrical- Can pull wire, wire a box, wire a panel, wire anything in a house basically, possibly on a larger scale. <br />
Plumbing- Can do most plumbing except design, can sweat pipes,basic plumbing and fixing, etc.<br />
Masonry- Anything and everything.<br />
Carpentry- Framing, etc.<br />
All sorts of construction, contact me for more information.<br />
<br />
'''Industry'''<br />
<br />
'''CNC'''<br />
<br />
'''Chemistry'''<br />
<br />
Product Design - Other<br />
<br />
How have you already contributed to the project?<br />
<br />
Sharing it online through social media, getting others to watch the video on Vimeo, as well as vote. Acquired area to temporarily use to possibly develop GVCS items.<br />
<br />
[edit]HOW can you help?<br />
How are you interested in contributing to the work of GVCS development?<br />
<br />
Can you volunteer to work with us, and if so, how many hours per week?<br />
Yes, tbd.<br />
<br />
Are you interested in working with us for pay? If so, what services can you offer, and what is your hourly or per-project rate?<br />
Yes, depends on work!<br />
<br />
Are you interested in a Dedicated Project Visit?<br />
<br />
Are you interested in purchasing equipment from us to help bootstrap development?<br />
<br />
Are you interested in bidding for consulting/design/prototyping work?<br />
<br />
Are you a True Fan? If not, why not?<br />
<br />
Would you like to see yourself working with us on a full-time basis?<br />
<br />
Are you interested in being part of the world's first, open source, resilient community? The GVCS is the preparatory step for the OSE Village Experiment – a 2 year, immersion experiment (2013-2014) for testing whether a real, thriving, modern-day prototype community of 200 people can be built on 200 acres using local resources and open access to information? We are looking for approximately 200 people to fill a diverse array of roles, according to the Social Contract that is being developed. This may be the boldest social experiment on earth - a pioneering community whose goal is to extend the index of possibilities regarding harmonious existence of humans, ecology, and technology.</div>James Prayhttps://wiki.opensourceecology.org/index.php?title=James_K._Pray&diff=82794James K. Pray2012-12-06T06:15:29Z<p>James Pray: Created page with "WHO are you? Resume/CV - To be attached WHY are you motivated to support/develop this work? Do you endorse open source culture? I endorse open source culture because I believe..."</p>
<hr />
<div>WHO are you?<br />
Resume/CV - To be attached<br />
<br />
WHY are you motivated to support/develop this work?<br />
<br />
Do you endorse open source culture?<br />
<br />
I endorse open source culture because I believe it brings costs down and boosts innovation, in a manner not associated with bullying one another!<br />
<br />
Why are you interested in collaborating with us?<br />
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The very fabric of the idea, to start with basic things around you and make industrial grade, reliable, community-worthy tools is not only amazing for the GVCS and a ground-up economy, but also in-the-gutter, fixer-upper. I know a lot of people that can utilize the passion they have, a decent amount of time, and get back on their feet, as well as helping others in the process, and we will. <br />
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How do you think that the GVCS can address pressing world issues?<br />
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What should happen so that you become more involved with the project?<br />
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What is missing in the project?<br />
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What are your suggestions for improvement of the project?<br />
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[edit]WHAT are your skills?<br />
List all of your skills in these areas: Communications - Organizational - Computer Support - Finances - Design - Natural Building - Electronics - Automation - Metallurgy - Engineering - Fabrication - Agriculture - Energy - Architecture - Video/Graphics/Art - PR/Marketing - Education - Construction - Industry - CNC - Chemistry - Product Design - Other<br />
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How have you already contributed to the project?<br />
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[edit]HOW can you help?<br />
How are you interested in contributing to the work of GVCS development?<br />
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Can you volunteer to work with us, and if so, how many hours per week?<br />
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Are you interested in working with us for pay? If so, what services can you offer, and what is your hourly or per-project rate?<br />
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Are you interested in a Dedicated Project Visit?<br />
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Are you interested in purchasing equipment from us to help bootstrap development?<br />
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Are you interested in bidding for consulting/design/prototyping work?<br />
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Are you a True Fan? If not, why not?<br />
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Would you like to see yourself working with us on a full-time basis?<br />
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Are you interested in being part of the world's first, open source, resilient community? The GVCS is the preparatory step for the OSE Village Experiment – a 2 year, immersion experiment (2013-2014) for testing whether a real, thriving, modern-day prototype community of 200 people can be built on 200 acres using local resources and open access to information? We are looking for approximately 200 people to fill a diverse array of roles, according to the Social Contract that is being developed. This may be the boldest social experiment on earth - a pioneering community whose goal is to extend the index of possibilities regarding harmonious existence of humans, ecology, and technology.</div>James Pray