Open Source Ecology - User contributions [en]

PivotalTracker

2011-08-31T22:52:03Z

Marshall Smith: Redirected page to Pivotal Task Tracker

#REDIRECT [[Pivotal Task Tracker]]

Logs

2011-08-30T22:37:58Z

Marshall Smith:

{{Com}}

==Overview==

In the interest in maintaining public transparency, we'll be keeping logs/blogs of activity here at Factor e Farm. [[SCRUM]] Meetings.

Also see

[[Blogs]]

[[FeF to do list]]

==Logs==
*[[Brianna Log]]
*[[Marcin Log]]
*[[Shonda Log]]
*[[Chris Log]]
*[[Adam Log]]
*[[Crack Of Dawn Meetings]]

==Category==
[[Category:Logs]]

Bettermeans

2011-08-30T22:01:28Z

Marshall Smith:

[http://bettermeans.com Bettermeans] is an online project management system. Currently in beta, it is available for non-profit use free of charge. It is based on an "Open Enterprise" model which is a decentralized meritocratic community-based process for managing projects [http://www.youtube.com/v/IdcAxGGRafc&hl=en_US] unlike other tools which are based on a command and control environment. It provides task tracking, participation tracking, forums for discussion, document storage, and project news. All information can be easily exported into a variety of formats including csv.

==How to Participate on a Bettermeans Project==
To get started, all you have to do is go to the workstream for the project you want to contribute to and login with your Google or other OpenID credential (just like this wiki). You will be able to see open and completed items, add items to the queue, start working on items, and providing input via the voting mechanism. See [http://help.bettermeans.com/membership help.bettermeans.com/membership] for more information on membership/contributor levels and how they affect the decision making process.

==Overview/How to Use==
See [http://help.bettermeans.com/ help.bettermeans.com] for detailed information. The following video explains key concepts and workflows:
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==Use of Bettermeans in OSE==
The following projects use Bettermeans for coordination:
*Wiki Reorg [https://secure.bettermeans.com/projects/2187 (workstream)]
*Volunteer Coordination System [https://secure.bettermeans.com/projects/2252 (workstream)]

[[Category:Software]]
[[Category:IT Infrastructure]]

Logs/Conference Calls

2011-08-30T21:58:51Z

Marshall Smith:

==Monday, 8/29/2011 2PM CDT==
In attendence:
*[[User:Ryan Lutz]]
*[[User:Chris F]]
*[[User:Marshall Smith]]

*Called to order
*talked about how much we like logs
*Discussing templates and previous work
*3D Models thingisverse
*page content
*getting involved Dozuki make projects
*GVCS chart

===Work to be Done===

[https://secure.bettermeans.com/projects/2187/dashboard see Bettermeans dashboard for the most up-to-date tasks]

*Marshall to change FeF category to Factor e Farm
*Chris to check with Marcin regarding Ryan's blog post
*Ryan to rewrite blog post with
**[[Bettermeans]]
**Required Reading/other new templates
**Filling in 'wanted' templates
*Obvious link to Requests Category page and Bettermeans dashboard
*'More' section on OSE Req'd Reading

Project Management Software

2011-08-30T21:58:28Z

Marshall Smith:

*Asana - http://asana.com/
**Critique - is there a repository?
*[[Bettermeans]] - https://secure.bettermeans.com/
**Strength - great on decision-making
**Critique - documents are separate from platform

General critique: it does not appear that the above solutions are consistent with infinite scalability, even if that scalability

Conclusions: Link recording of communications (civiCRM with emailing functionality) with openly-editable data (wiki). CiviCRM has databasing; wiki has content; JomSocial could add email and phone communications for the interaction side. It seems that the best solution for today for OSE project management is CiviCRM, with simple manual recording of transactions, and searching by topic. If CiviCRM tags appropriately (by project name) then we could manage infinite complexity. This would do until a complete custom solution is created for OSE.

[[Category: Software]]

Bettermeans

2011-08-30T21:57:21Z

Marshall Smith:

Bettermeans

2011-08-30T21:56:23Z

Marshall Smith: Created page with "[http://bettermeans.com Bettermeans] is an online project management system. Currently in beta, it is available for non-profit use free of charge. It is based on an "Open Enter..."

Factor e Farm

2011-08-30T21:21:59Z

Marshall Smith: /* Climate */

=Introduction=
The [[Factor e Farm]] '''(FeF)''' experiment aims to take everything that civilization has learned to date, to create a working blueprint for communities that work. Starting with 30 acres of raw land in rural Missouri, we are building a path to [[Evolve to freedom]].

'''Name'''
Factor e Farm is not a [http://www.sustainabletable.org/issues/factoryfarming/ factory farm]. But a place where we create the technology for ecology.

*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Factor Factor] => Enabling action.
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/E_(mathematical_constant) e] => The transcendental number.
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Farm Farm] => Where we begin.

Those coming for [[Dedicated Project Visits]] are advised to be aware of the [[Factor e Farm Participation Standards]].

==Infrastructure==
[[Image:Cordwood_Structure.jpg|thumb|Cordwood structure]]
[[image:Outside_Hexayurt.JPG|thumb|Hexayurt]]
[[image:Hexacube1.jpg|thumb|Hexacube]]

*Shelter
**Workshop
**Tents
**[[Hexayurt]]
**[[Earthbag hut]]
**[[Cordwood hut]]

*Workshops
**Main Workshop
**Lathe Workshop

*[[Greenhouse]]

*''In progress''
**[[Hab Lab]]
**[[Shop]]

*Utilities
*Water
**Rainwater catchment
**1000 Gallon tank
**Pressurized tank.
**Shower
*Sanitation
*[[Composting Toilet|composting toilets]]
*3 compost bins
*Heating/Cooling
**Wood stoves
**Thermal mass earth roofs.
*Kitchen
**Stove
**Sink
*Electricity
**[[Solar Panels at Factor e Farm|Solar Panels]] - 1.4 kW peak
**Generators
**[[Power Cubes]] - 20 kW
**Inverter Chargers
**Forklift Battery
*Communications
**3 bar cell phone signal
**Wireless Internet

*Food
**400 tree fruit, nut, and berry orchard (still growing)
**Grapes, tomatoes
**Free-range chickens - [[Incubator | eggs]];
**We buy food that we don't grow on the farm
**We try to eat together

==Policies==
[[Rules of Conduct]]

==Finances==
*Finances and food are handled individually.
*[[1000 True Fans]] campaign provides ongoing funding.
**We have 360 supporters as of May 2011.

==Governance==
*Priorities of the [[Global Village Construction Set]] determine direction, time investment and funding allocation.

==Legal==
*Legal structure and land tenure is discussed at [[Transparency]]

==Learning==
*We are a learning community, and we are all expected to help each other grow in practical, mental, emotional, and spiritual techniques.

==Tool Use==
*Tools
**Bring your own
**demonstrate proficiency in using Factor e Farm tools.
**[[OSE Spec | Build new tools]] and teach others to use them!

==Location==

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==Climate==
[http://www.wunderground.com/weatherstation/WXDailyHistory.asp?ID=KMOMAYSV2 Nearby weather station]

See also [[Temperature]]

==What to Bring==
Think "Camping with Power Tools".

*Safety
**Safety Glasses
**Ear Plugs
**Workshop clothing (jeans, long sleeves, steel-toed boots)

*Clothing
**Pack appropriately for the season.
***Temperatures [http://www.wunderground.com/weatherstation/WXDailyHistory.asp?ID=KMOMAYSV2 can vary wildly],
***Summers are hot and humid.
***Winters are freezing.

*Electronics
**Camera
**Laptop (low-power if possible)
**Flashlight

*Tools

*Food
**Favor stove-cooked, dry goods, and non-GMO organic.
**2011, hiring full time chef and a farmer!

==See also==
[[Factor E Farm Site Plan]]
[[History]]

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*http://www.youtube.com/p/FF0B396794CE6CDE&hl=en
*http://www.youtube.com/p/8222E33C29B683CE&hl=en

=More Information=
See the [http://openfarmtech.org/weblog/ weblog] for the latest updates.

You can view videos from Factor e Farm on our [http://www.youtube.com/user/marcinose Youtube Channel.]

[http://www.flickr.com/photos/11113094@N03/ Pictures] from Factor e Farm.

[[Category:Factor e Farm]]
[[Category: Resilient Communities]]

Bens Ideas

2011-08-30T21:20:46Z

Marshall Smith:

[[Category:Factor e Farm]]
[[Category:Agriculture]]
Opportunity abounds at Factor e

From my initial survey I would estimate an ideal population of this site to be about 20-30 people.

Rules of thumb for estimation go at 5 people per intensively cultivated acre, in practice the number is higher but that's good for a rough estimate. It's always better to estimate low if you're analyzing sustainability.

On that rule alone this 20 acres theoretically could support 150 people, however that is a maximum outside figure as I find people need more outside space, natural areas, and privacy to be comfortable. And in my experience it is water, not food, that determines your maximum population.

Aside from general contribution activities, general activities could be pursued to produce income at this site. Starter activities that could be pursued at this moment: shitaki and other mushroom cultivation, goats, fowl, and salad green gardening.

Mushrooms: This would be carried out in the shady woods to the north of the shops, where there is ample opportunity to make ponds for soaking the logs. Spawn run time for shitaki is approx 1 year, so if one were to start now one would be harvesting mushrooms next pring. A cool season shitaki would probably be best and there are many other species possible for this site. See [http://www.fungi.com Fungi Perfecti].

Goats: There are already a number of goats on site, and lots of available pasture. A dairy goat operation would be most successful here, and given capital for fencing there would always be fresh paddock in rotation. Goats require a significantly higher level of commitment than do mushrooms, especially in a dairy operation.

Fowl: There are already many chickens here, about 15, they produce more eggs than 2-3 people can eat at this time. The number of species of fowl could be increased drastically and operated on the same space as the goats. Fowl require very little care which would free the operator to pursue other activities, perhaps in the shop or gardens.

Salad greens: There is much space here available for cut greens. gourmet varieties could be sold to restaurants in KC nearby twice weekly. This is the fastest operation to begin generating a return.

At this moment there is existing housing for 2-5 additional people, unless you'd like to bring your own tent or other accommodation (mobile home, building a cubicle, etc). Considering that additional housing is already one of the technologies that we have already completed ([[CEB]]), our ability to produce new housing is great.

If you have ever been interested in working on an organic farm and/or working to change the world now is a great time to start here. Please review policies ([[Rules of Conduct]]) and get in touch with us if you are interested.

Many years have I spent pursuing and, sometimes, carrying out, projects. Many people in the 'movement' are nothing but talk, 'waiting for money' before they take action. These guys are NOT that. Their project is well underway, they have structures built, fruit trees planted, and space to expand. It is clear from their progress thus far that they are DOERS.

GVCS Projects

2011-08-30T21:01:22Z

Marshall Smith: Redirected page to Global Village Construction Set

#REDIRECT [[Global Village Construction Set]]

Nickel-Iron Battery

2011-08-30T20:02:54Z

Marshall Smith:

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[[Category:GVCS]]
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==Overview==

A '''Nickel-Iron Battery''' is an energy source made from the elements Nickel and Iron.

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==Solution Statement==

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==Product Ecology==

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See [[Product Ecologies]] for more information.

==Components==

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==OSE Project Status/Schedule==

[[Category: Energy]]
{{GVCS List}}
[[Category:GVCS]]

Welder

2011-08-30T20:02:23Z

Marshall Smith:

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==Overview==

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==Detailed Description==

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==Solution Statement==

{{wanted|What solution does this Tool provide for solving problems?}}

==Product Ecology==

{{wanted|How it Relates to Other GVCS Tools}}
{{wanted|use [[Product Ecologies]]}}
See [[Product Ecologies]] for more information.

==Components==

{{wanted|Brief description of each of the major parts of the Welder}}

==Specifications==

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==OSE Project Status/Schedule==

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{{GVCS_List}}
[[Category:GVCS]]

Plasma Cutter

2011-08-30T20:02:04Z

Marshall Smith:

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A '''Plasma Cutter''' is used to cut metals and other materials. An inert gas or compressed air is exposed to an electrical arc and blown at high speed from a nozzle. Some of the gas ionizes to plasma form, which has a temperature high enough to melt metal. The plasma stream moves quickly enough to blow molten metal away from the points it is melting, creating cuts in material. See [http://www.plasmacam.com/archive/cnchow.htm how a plasma cutter works].

[[User:Lawrence|Lawrence Kincheloe]] used a commercial plasma cutter with his [[Torch Table Build]] as part of his [[One Month Project-Based Visits|project based visits]] to [[Factor e Farm]].

===Plans===
*DIY plasma cutter on [http://www.instructables.com/id/HOMEMADE_PLASMA_CUTTER/ Instructables]
*DIY plasma cutter schematic on [http://www.cnczone.com/forums/showthread.php?t=48631 CNCzone]


===Product Ecology===

The plasma cutter is used with the [[Torch Table]] to cut metals and other materials. To read about this integration, see:
*[[Torch Table Build#Plasma Cutter Interference Problems|Plasma Cutter Interference Problems]]
*[[Torch Table Build#Plasma Cutter PC Interface|Plasma Cutter PC Interface]]
{{GVCS_List}}
[[Category:GVCS]]

Steam Engine

2011-08-30T20:01:45Z

Marshall Smith:

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[[Category:Steam Engine]]

[[Steam Engine/Index]] - topical index to all steam engine pages.

The Open Source Ecology project seeks to develop a modular, scalable, open source steam engine capable of converting steam generated by a solar collector or boiler into power that can be used to generate electricity or drive machines found in the [[Global Village Construction Set]].

Steam engines take energy available as high pressure, high temperature steam and convert it into reciprocal motion. This motion can then be turned into rotational motion using a crankshaft. At the start of the twentieth century, steam engines provided power for farms, factories, and transportation. They were largely replaced by internal combustion engines. The Open Source Ecology project is interested in reviving steam technology to develop a modern steam engine to provide alternatives to engines driven by gasoline or diesel - which are becoming increasingly more expensive as our world passes the point of peak oil production.

[[Image:Design-7-A.png|thumb|Current conceptual view]]
=Steam Engine Projects=

Several attempts have been made to design an OSE steam engine. These include:

* An early design attempt: [[Steam Engine Design/2009]]
* An electronic design using solenoids: [[Steam Engine Design/Solenoid]]
* The arrowhead bump valve design: [[Steam Engine Design]] - this is the current design under development.
* A rotating valve design using stepper motors: [[Steam Engine Design/Rotating Valve]]
* A proposed ball bump valve design: TBD

See [[Steam Engine Intro]] if you are interested in the current OSE steam engine project.

* [[Steam Engine Concept]] - a conceptual description of steam engines
* [[Steam Engine Breakdown]] -
* [[Steam Engine Specifications]]
* [[Steam Engine Specifications/Geometry]]
* [[Steam Engine/Terminology]] - terms used in steam engine technology

= Joining the Steam Engine Team=

OSE policies on GVCS projects specify that only active, contributing people are considered part of the project team. While we are always looking for people to help out, we need people who are committed to making real contributions. We do not need people who want to talk about building steam engines, we need people who want to design and actually build them. If you are such a person, please fill out the [[Team Culturing Survey]] and get yourself set up with accounts on the forum and wiki. All Steam Engine documentation is publicly posted on the OSE wiki.

After joining OSE, have a look at [[Steam Engine/Things To Do]] and the Steam Engine Pivotal Project [https://www.pivotaltracker.com/projects/300681#]. Pivotal is a project management tool that allows us to track tasks that need to be done. Figure out what you are interested and what matches your skills and experiences. Then get in touch with the Steam Engine Project Manager (Mark Norton - markjnorton (at) earthlink (dot) net).

You will be given one or two tasks to complete before being invited as a full project participant. To some degree, this is a test of your commitment. More than that, it is a way of building trust in your ability to make a meaningful contribution. OSE GVCS Project teams are deliberately lean and agile. The pace can be fast at times and we need you to adapt to the current rate of development.

=Research=

The following links contain theory, general information, and research into steam engines and related sub-systems.

* Theory
** [[Steam Engine Research/Carnot Cycle]]
** [[Steam Engine Research/Books]]
* Engine Elements
** [[Steam Engine Research/Lubrication]]
** [[Steam Engine Research/Condenser]]
** [[Steam Engine Research/Oil Separator]]
* Design Notes
** [[Steam Engine Research/Engine Design Notes]]
** [[Steam Engine Research/Valve Design Notes]]
** [[Steam Engines]]
** [[Steam Engine Design/Historic]]
** [[Steam Engine Design/Gregor]]
* Installations
** White Cliffs Solar Power Station
*** [[Steam Engine Design/White Cliffs]]
*** [[Steam Engine Design/White Cliffs Report]]
*** [[Steam Engine Research/Power Kinetics]]

[[Category:Steam Engine]]
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[[Category:GVCS]]

GVCSTool/Bill of Materials

2011-08-30T20:00:16Z

Marshall Smith:

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==GVCSTool Bill of Materials==

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===Material 1 (i.e. Metal)===

To be sourced from any metal shop:

''embedded Google spreadsheet:''

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==Previous version==

previous embedded code here, etc.

GVCSTool

2011-08-30T20:00:00Z

Marshall Smith:

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[[Category:GVCS]]
[[File:GVCSToolpic.jpg|right|314px]]

==Overview==

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==Detailed Description==

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==Solution Statement==

{{wanted|What solution does this Tool provide for solving problems?}}

==Product Ecology==

{{wanted|How it Relates to Other GVCS Tools}}
{{wanted|use [[Product Ecologies]]}}
See [[Product Ecologies]] for more information.

==Components==

{{wanted|Brief description of each of the major parts of the GVCSTool}}

==Specifications==

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==OSE Project Status/Schedule==

{{wanted|Versioning, milestones met, future goals}}
{{GVCS_List}}

CEB Press

2011-08-30T19:59:27Z

Marshall Smith:

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[[File:Machine.jpg|right|400px|thumb|CEB Press (aka "The Liberator")]]
==Overview==
[[File:Liberator_bricks.JPG|right|400px|thumb|Bricks pressed on [[The Liberator]]]]
The '''"Liberator" Compressed Earth Block Press''' is a machine that makes compressed earth blocks ('''CEB'''s).

[[CEB Press/Videos]]

==Detailed Description==

The [[CEB Press]] takes earth/dirt/soil and squeezes it really hard to make solid blocks which can be used for building. Compressed earth blocks have many advantages as a building material: by making the building materials from the ground on the site, they eliminate the need to cart them in from elsewhere. This cuts down the costs and environmental impact of transport. Compressed earth blocks are very strong and insulate well against both heat and sound. This makes for a very energy-efficient building. Best of all, there is no charge for using dirt; it is literally a dirt-cheap way of building! See the wiki page on [[Compressed Earth Blocks]] and the [[:Category:CEB|CEB category]] for more details on building with CEBs.

The Liberator has been fully designed and tested by the Open Ecology team. You can now follow the instructions to build your own, or contact ''opensourceecology[at]gmail[dot]com'' if you want to buy a kit or a finished machine.

Building a machine yourself might seem scary, but every step of the process is fully documented and the OSE community is available on our [http://openfarmtech.org/forum/ discussion forums] if you need help, advice, or a little hand-holding.

With the Liberator, two people can build a 6 foot high (1.83m) round wall, 20 feet (6.1m) in diameter, 1 foot (30cm) thick, in one 8 hour day - though construction time will vary somewhat depending on other factors: preparation time, what equipment is available (tractor etc.) and the quality of the soil. The bigger the block size, the faster a wall is erected. And obviously, the bigger the block size, the heavier the block. Blocks from ''The Liberator'' will average 25 pounds (11.3kg).

The [[CNC Torch Table|torch table]] will be used to automate the fabrication of the CEB machine, reducing fabrication time by an estimated 20 hours and thus reducing the cost of the final product.

==Components==
The Liberator consists of -<br>
*A '''[[CEB Press/Manufacturing Instructions/Hopper|Hopper]]''' at the top which you fill with loose dirt. This is made from welded steel. We made the hopper six feet wide, so it can hold a lot of dirt.
*'''Grate and grate shaker''' - the grate is at the bottom of the hopper. The grate shaker shakes it so that soil falls through into the compression chamber, while large stones and things like that are caught in the grate.
*A '''frame''' that bolts together for easy assembly and disassembly.
**A '''compression chamber''' where the bricks are actually pressed. This is a metal box with a nylon liner bolted on the inside. The liner gives the bricks a smoother finish. It will have to be replaced every hundred thousand bricks or so.*'''Hydraulic cylinders''' - These are the muscles of the machine; they apply the pressure to the dirt. They are readily removable with pins. There are two hydraulic cylinders:
**The '''soil drawer''' - this moves from left to right and performs the dual function of loading soil into the compression chamber and ejecting blocks from the machine
**The '''main cylinder''', which moves up and down and compresses the blocks
*'''Tractor mount''' - this is where an external hydraulic power source can be attached to the hydraulic cylinders.
*'''Pressure gauge'''
*'''[[CEB Press/Manufacturing Instructions/Controller Box|Controller Box]]''' controls the timing and sequence of operations.

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==Product Ecology==
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File:4b-Constructioneco.png|Construction Map
File:6b-Powercubeeco.png|Power to the CEB Press
</gallery>
See [[Product Ecologies]] for more information.

==Solution Statement==

The CEB Press provides a solution for using soil as a viable building construction material.

==Specifications==
{| cellpadding="6" cellspacing="2" border="1" align="center"
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! Bricks per minute output
! 16

|-align="center"
! Brick size
! 12x6x6 inches (30.5x15.3x10.2 cm)

|-align="center"
! People operating machine
! 1-2

|-align="center"
! Power source
! Tractor hydraulics or any hydraulic power source with 6 gallon per minute capacity (22.71 liters per minute)

|-align="center"
! Machine mounting
! tractor 3 point hitch or stand-alone foot

|-align="center"
! Hydraulic pressure
! 2000psi / 137.90 bar

|-align="center"
! Hydraulic cylinder
! 5 inch diameter, 19.6 inch area; 2.5 inch rod

|-align="center"
! Pressing cylinder pressure
! 39,250 lb pushing force (~18 tons)

|-align="center"
! Controls
! 2 spool, manual, hydraulic valve; automatic version forthcoming.

|-align="center"
! Compressive strength of bricks
! 795psi (54.81 bar) using plain earth. <br>1200psi (82.74 bar) with 10% Portland cement.<br>Strong enough to build a 60-story building [http://openfarmtech.org/weblog/2010/06/ceb-compressive-strength-test-results/]

|-align="center"
! Materials:
! Structural cold rolled steel construction throughout

|-align="center"
! Height:
! 6 foot 11 inches/ 210.82 cm

|-align="center"
! Machine lifetime goals:
! 1 million bricks before repairs; liner may be replaced every 100,000 bricks

|-align="center"
! Fabrication time requirement for optimized production:
! 3-5 days, about 20 hours of direct fabrication

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! Manual fabrication tooling requirements:
! drill press, welder, acetylene torch

|-align="center"
! Optimal fabrication tooling:
! XYZ table with torch, MIG welder, hoist

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! Material costs:
! $1000-1350

|}

==Status==

Currently the CEB is at product release status and is being actively manufactured at Factor e Farm. The presses will be used heavily as a part of the [[Factor e Farm Infrastructure Buildout 2011]].

See: [[Brianna Log]] for production run status updates

The CEB documentation is being actively upgraded to meet [[Fabrication_Procedure_Standards]] with the goal of serving as a reference implementation for [[GVCS]] documentation.

{{GVCS_List}}
[[Category:CEB Press]]
[[Category:GVCS]]

Cement Mixer

2011-08-30T19:58:41Z

Marshall Smith:

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[[Category:GVCS]]
[[File:Cement Mixerpic.jpg|right|314px]]

==Overview==

A '''Cement Mixer''' "is a device that homogeneously combines cement, aggregate such as sand or gravel, and water to form concrete" (Wikipedia, 2011)

==Detailed Description==

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==Solution Statement==

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==Product Ecology==

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==Components==

*Drum
*Frame
*Electric motor

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2011-08-30T19:30:27Z

Marshall Smith: LifeTrac!

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[[LifeTrac]] is a low-cost, multipurpose open source tractor. It serves as a workhorse backbone for many of GVCS technologies.

Featuring a modular design and detachable [[PowerCube]] units, it has the ability to rapidly switch between a variety of GVCS machines via the [[QA Plate]]. The machine is overbuilt with a focus on lifetime design and easy of repair.

Four hydraulic motors provide skid steer power to the wheels, and a unique chain tread system enables navigation of fairly extreme terrain. '''({{LinkLang|LifeTrac|more...}})'''

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2011-08-30T19:26:46Z

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* [[GVCS Rollout Plan]] - latest update.
* Wiki reorganization under way: Check [[Wikinames]] for the complete GVCS 50 and how to name files organized under them
* Updated instructions: [[Wiki instructions#Searching|cross-referencing other wikis to avoid reinventing the wheel]]
* Help us translate some pages - [[Translation#Wiki_Translation_Priorities|see the priorities]]
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2011-08-30T02:16:29Z

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20kW ST Generator

2011-08-30T02:14:16Z

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We are using this 20kW generator for welders, plasma cutters, and other industrial power applications:

http://www.centralgagenerator.com/generators/brush/st/st2bearing/st.php

The specs are:

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Winter 2010

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[[Category:Factor e Farm]]

Solar Village 2010

2011-08-30T02:11:58Z

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=Steps For Building a Solar Structure=

Review of concept to date:

*CEB walls
*Straw bale infill between 2 wall cavities
*House-integrated CEB stove
*Thermaclear or Solexx glazing
*Structure similar to [[Image:Nicesolar.jpg|100px]] but solar cover extends from green roof
*Greenspace
*Green roof
*Trellis for solar shade in summer
**Trellis is covered partly with roofing material with solar angle to allow for solar gain only in winter
**Rest of trellis will be growing grapes
*Composting toilet
*CEB floor
*Side space covered for rooftop rainwater catchment and CEB water cistern
*Planter in front and sides - zone 0 plantings in planter
**Keyhole garden

=Steps=
#Site prep - flatten site with front loader and blade
##Build blade
##Build LifeTrac II
##Build sawmill
#Building material prep
##Rollers
##Sawmilling in July
##Truss preparation
##Test stabilized bricks
##Test reject lime-cement bricks
##Air-powered water pump

Summary: May will be heavy equipment building time, and June-July will be shakedown of all the building equipment, techniques, water system and site prep, and production of materials (lumber, brick, mortar). August 1 - house is going up.

'''Uniqueness summary: LifeTrac II, Sawmill, Air powered water pump, CEB stove, CEB floor, OS blade, PowerCube II, CEB-Straw Bale hybrid
'''

=Timeline=

*August 1-30 - Complete and deploy [[LifeTrac II]]
*August 1-30 - Build [[The Liberator]], [[Power Cube II]], [[Soil Pulverizer II]]

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Solar Village

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http://openfarmtech.org/weblog/?p=632

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Solar Panels at Factor e Farm

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{{Category=Solar Power}}
(Also see [[Solar Cells]])

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=Basic Design=

1. Cell specifications
*Ersol Manufacture [http://www.ersol.de/en]
*E 6+ BluePower, 300 pieces of 3.65Wp and 200 pieces of 3.50Wp [http://www.ersol.de/en/products/solarcells/multicrystallinecells/solarcelle6bluepower/]
*156 mm square cells ('''6.14 inch''')

2. Panel plans
*4x9 cell panels, total of 36 cells per panel
*Estimated 17-21 Volts per panel will account for voltage drops due to heat and travel through wires; A voltage regulator is recommended in this case. See Hurley pg 17-18)
*dimensions – 29”x56” for each panel
*112 designer watts
*we have enough solar cells for 15 panels

''look @ pg. 43 of hurley for an example layout of the panels. The example is 4x8 as well, though the cells are larger than in the example, about 6.14 in^2. These sound fairly large, about 2.5'x4.5'. If we are working on two at a time with a small team of people, we will need significant table space.''

=Parts=

==Mechanical==

#1/4” Plexiglas – Lowes/Menards (L/M) – '''Not at L? according to website'''

What to use? Acrylic, polycarbonate... What are the differences btwn all those brand names? Although not all questions are answered, this website [http://www.ez2cy.com/other_enclosures/m_printable.html] gives the best discussion on yellowing and durability of different types of plastics and brands that I have seen to date.

[http://www.regalplastic.com/products.html] Regal Plastic, KC MO:
XL-10 (UV stabilized Polycarbonate) 4'x8'x3/32" $112; 4x8x3/16 $189;
UF-5 (Acrylic with some UV protection) 4x8x1/8 $158
Lexan (non-stabilized Polylcarbonate) 4x8x1/16 $53.50; 4x8x3/16 $158

McM - 1/4" plexiglas substantially more expensive than 1/4" polycarbonate for less impact resistance. Using UV resistant type, we can reduce cost. However, the sizes it comes in will be difficult to work with, as 48" x 96", the largest size, might be wasteful given that the panels will be 2.5' x 4.6', roughly. 3x10' sheets would be wonderful yet are not available. sigh.

We have been debating whether to get Acrylic (Plexiglas) or UV stabilized Polycarbonate for the panel cover. Both are have nearly the same transparency: (92%- Acrylic and 89% Polycarbonate). Comparatively, Acrylic handles UV rays much better than non-stabilized polycarbonate. However, UV-stabilized Polycarbonate reduces the yellowing-effect of the sun. I did not find comparative data on how UV=stabilized Polycarbonate compares to Acrylic. But, let's assume, until proven otherwise, that they are comparable. So, the main differences left are price and strength. Polycarbonate is generally more expensive. For example, at McMaster-Carr, a 4'x8'x .236" thick sheet of UV-stabilized Polycarbonate is $213. A similar sheet of Acrylic would cost $139.

However, the price factor is negated when strength is compared. Polycarbonate is considerably stronger than Acrylic. I found the following figures: Izod impact of 1/8" Polycarbonate is 13-16 lb-ft/in while that of Acrylic is .4-.9 lb-ft/in. These figures can be found in many places, including here: [http://www.machinist-materials.com/comparison_table_for_plastics.htm] Furthermore, acrylic looses 50% of its strength when temperatures are lowered from 60 degrees F to 9 degrees F. Polycarbonate on the other hand only looses 15% of its strength.

So, without exact data, I think it would be safe to use .118" thick polycarbonate. A 4x8 sheet of said thickness is $106. Cheaper than Acrylic. That seems to be the way to go.

The remaining question is, however, does thickness matter? And if so, how much does it matter? As far as we can estimate, hail is the biggest possible culprit. What is the impact power of hail? Is it a concern in our area? [http://www.google.com/search?q=cache:Ix42E1YBApcJ:www.jdkoontz.com/articles/simulated.pdf+impact+of+hail&hl=en&ct=clnk&cd=8&gl=us&client=firefox-a]
According to the above link, a 1" diameter piece of hail creates an impact of less than one ft-lb. A 1 1/4" diameter hail has an impact of 4 ft-lbs. The Izod impact strength test says the acrylic would break and polycarbonate would not.

Are we at risk for such hail near Kansas City? [www.riskmeter.com/RiskMeter/White%20Papers/Hail_white_page.pdf]
The map from this pdf document shows that we are indeed a highly hit zone. Areas such as the northeast and west of the rocky mountains are low-risk areas and one might consider an acrylic covered panel without fear of premature destruction.

Next question: Can we find a cheaper/local source of Polycarbonate? Can we get it in the size we need?

#Cutter for plexiglas -
#case backing, aluminum – McMaster Carr or local sheet metal shop
#1” by 1/4” aluminum bar< ''72.5'W+140'L-5'for corners= 207.5' good thing you don't have to worry about saltwater spray. imagine ordering this much stainless steel! This might be a bit much for local stores, we shall see'' '''Not at L'''
#u-channel for edges (will we do clips or do full bars and drill? One will require more drilling, the other more cutting?? the difference will necessitate only about 5' additional. pg 96)'''Not at L'''
#stainless steel screws - assuming 18 per panel, at least 270, on pg 132, SS pan head slotted machine screw 10-24 1.5"L (or up to 2") '''L only has 1/4" decking screws, only 1/3 threaded. Inappropriate for the application'''
#stainless steel machine screw nuts - at least270 Stainless Steel Machine Screw nut 10-24 screw size, 3/8" width, 1/8" height. '''Not at L'''
#stainless steel 18-8 large OD flat washer 10 screw size 13/64" ID, 1/2" OD, .033" -.047" thick.'''Not at L'''
#GE Silicone II sealant, clear (needed for junction boxes) '''[http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=productDetail&productId=47970-72643-GE5000&lpage=none L selection]
#Clear plastic pony beads 1/4" Craft store 8 per panel, 120 Total
#Silicone rubber strip 3/32" thick, 2" width 36" long - wont the bar be 1" wide? what is the need for 2" unless you intend to cut it? '''Possibly at L'''
#window screen – L/M - suggests fiberglass insect screening medium. Must evaluate pros and cons of using metal or fiberglass. Cannot use metal, the purpose of this screen is to prevent conduction with aluminum backing, which would cause massive loss of voltage, thus a very fine screen made of nonconductive material would work best. '''[http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=productList&N=0&Ntk=i_products&Ntt=fiberglass%20screen Lowes Selection]'''

==Electrical==

#'''Heat Shrink''' – Shrink tube for wire exits @ junction boxes, 1/4”x1” x 45 (about 15 panels, 3 per panel - 3" per panel - about 50" needed - [http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/items/4NU28 Grainger] $11 for aver 12 feet [http://www.hmcelectronics.com/cgi-bin/scripts/product/4440-0081/], enough for 16 panels
#'''Flux Pen''' - $1.25 at [http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/items/6W279 Grainger] 2 and $4.50 at - [http://www.hmcelectronics.com/cgi-bin/scripts/product/4800-0039/ HMC Electronics] - 3 per panel, need about 45 pens. Get 56 to be sure.
#'''Tabbing Ribbon''' – 2 mm wide to match the front contact
##Exact length requirement: 6.14" for the cell length, 0.25" for crimp allowance (crimp itself is .125"), 0.25 for intercell spacing, and 6.14 for the tab
##Total: 12.78 per cell, times 2 for 2 contacts per cell, times 490 cells, is 1044 feet
##This is an underestimate - the first and last cell in a column (70 columns total) requires a small extra distance under 1/2" to the bus bar. This requires an extra 70 inches, or about 6 feet.''' Total: 1040 feet'''.
##'''Bus Ribbon''' - 6 mm or 1/4" wide for a '''Total of 80'''' - which is the total length of the 5 sheets of 4x8 that were used for framing - times 2 for both top and bottom.
##I got: these 3 products: Total of 1170 feet of 0.0059"x0.0757" tab ribbon, items [http://cgi.ebay.com/10-SOLAR-PANEL-CELL-TAB-RIBBONS-0059-X-0787-X90_W0QQitemZ380044210385QQihZ025QQcategoryZ41981QQtcZphotoQQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1742.m153.l1262] and [http://cgi.ebay.com/3-SOLAR-PANEL-CELL-TAB-RIBBON-0059-X-0787-X90_W0QQitemZ380044682552QQihZ025QQcategoryZ41981QQtcZphotoQQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1742.m153.l1262]. Total of 100 feet of 0.008"x0.197" bus ribbon - [http://cgi.ebay.com/10-SOLAR-PANEL-CELL-BUS-RIBBONS-0080-X-197-X10_W0QQitemZ160258804391QQihZ006QQcategoryZ41981QQtcZphotoQQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1742.m153.l1262]
#GE RTV 615 optically clear silicone Circuit Specialists RTV615-1P 1 pint (for 4 panels of his, our panels are 1.6 times bigger) - need 6 pints - $1620 for 6 pints at [http://www.alliedelec.com/Search/SearchResults.aspx?N=0&Ntk=Primary&Ntt=6615013&Source=&sid=11B133961387], $1290 at [http://www.mouser.com/Search/Refine.aspx?Ntt=590-RTV615-1P]
##Pint to ml conversion table - [http://curezone.com/conversions.asp]
#Xylene (xylol) solvent Hardware store 1 pint (for 4 panels) - 1 gal '''Not at L'''
#'''Silver solder''' - recommended for silver contacts on solar cells - [http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/items/2C225 Grainger, $10/lb]
#4-wire terminal - to accommodate blocking and bypass diodes as well; 300 VAC/VDC terminal block
##Need 9 of these (7 plus 2 for partial panel) - every other panel needs a blocking diode (2 panels in series give 24V in our system)m part 7527K84 at McMaster Carr - $2.61 each, $23.49 total
#3-wire terminal - to accommodate bypass diode, and no blocking diode
##Need 7 of these, part 7527K83 at McMaster - 2.15 each, $ 15.05 total
#wire for panel connection - assuming 1.5' per panel, 22.5'... what kind? '''Not sure what kind'''
#'''junction box''' - 15x Plastic case, 4.7” x 2.6” x 1.5” - [http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2062279&cp=&sr=1&origkw=plastic+box&kw=plastic+box&parentPage=search $2.29 at Radio Shack]
#epoxy for junction box - needed to withstand at least 400*F temps (suggested J-B Weld Epoxy, Max temp. 500°F or similar, 2 oz. tube '''Not at L'''
#14 bypass Schottky diodes (shottky are a bit more, but 0.3 V drop instead of 0.7 V is important) - DO-201AD package -
#7 blocking diodes -
#Rubber grommets for junction boxes (3 per panel) to fit 9/32” hole exactly (Rubber grommets, 8" ID, 11/ 32 OD, groove diameter 4", groove width 1/16", 3/16" thick suggested). [http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=46724 $4 at Harbor Freight]
#Template Sheet for soldering cells and transferring them to panel structure

=Tools=

==For Mechanical==
#Plexiglas "plastic sheet" cutters - L/M prob. '''Not at L'''
#Metal Rulers, Tsquare (Tsquare not absolutely necessary, I have a nice 1.5' metal ruler) '''[http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=productList&N=0&Ntk=i_products&Ntt=Tsquare Choices available at Lowes]'''

==For Electrical==
#'''Controllable temp soldering iron''' - got 3 from Harbor Freight for $36 - [http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=96375]
##3 soldering irons on loan from [http://www.ece.missouri.edu/ EE dept @ Mizzou] - 2 variable temp and 1 regular
#'''needle nose pliers''' - $2 at [http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=40696 Harborfreight] '''L = [http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=productList&N=0&Ntk=i_products&Ntt=needle%20nose%20pliers selection and price list].'''
#Reamer bit - ? '''Not at L'''
#7/32 drill bit (might want an extra or two?) L/M. '''L=4.69 for cobalt, 4.97 for titanium'''
#Two brushes for encapsulant, addl. brushes for silicone. is foam okay for these applications?
#Multimeter - [http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=90899 $5 at Harbor Freight]

=Outstanding Items - 7.15.08=
*Xylene - available at Menards
*Tiny brushes for encapsulant - Menards
*'''Junction boxes''' - Radio Shack
*'''Schottky diodes''' - Grainger or HMC or All Electronics
**[http://sma-www.cfa.harvard.edu/private/file_view/parts_lib/index2.html Electronic package types] . We need DO-201AD axial lead package
*'''Wire terminal''' -
*Rubber grommets - box from Harbor Freight, see above
*Needle nose pliers - Harbor Freight, see above
*Wire requirements for 8 amp current - [http://www.windsun.com/Hardware/Wire_Table.htm]
**Wire runs from solar cells will be either 150 feet or 50 feet, depending on location of battery bank.

=Work Plan=

Hope to have 4 people total. Lots of cutting, soldering, silicone and epoxy brushing to do. Split into two teams, rotating duties,

Duty 1: Soldering and wiring,
Duty 2: Panel assemblage.

Since panels can be prepared before the cells are soldered together, these two tasks can be done simultaneously, saving time. Cutting will be taxing, so this will require lots of rotation, and will also require proper safety equipment. Cutting of U channel, aluminum bar, plexiglas, possible precutting of Tab and Bus? Having to cut as you go might slow down the process.

Will necessitate refreshments, possible gas reimbursement (its expensive these days!). Might have to have a beer or two at the end of the day...

possible schedule (who am I to set a schedule?)
saturday: 8:00 wake up, work at 9:00, break at noon or one for lunch, continue til 7:00? 8hrs x 4ppl= 32 human hours
Sunday: 8:00 wake up, work at 9:00, break at noon or one for lunch, continue til whenever we need to leave.

During the process, we need to be documenting it all with video and picture. Might want to borrow an extra camera.

I have Hurley's book printed and in a binder, so it will serve us well in shop. Might want another? We will see. Might be able to seperate cells and panel work sections.

=Participants:=
Still have to figure out who all is going. Vince says maybe, he is wigged out on working two jobs and can barely think right now. He will finish up MSA on saturday and probably spend two days sleeping. Sri, a friend from here in columbia, very scientifically minded med student and sustainability enthusiast says she really wants to go. Everyone wants the weekend of the 11th because the weekend I have been proposing contains independence day. What about grid independence day! We will see what happens. There are several more interested parties, including mike. We could end up with as many as 6 participants. I might try to come down the weekend before that as well, as sitting around watching fireworks doesn't seem to be an appropriate celebration of independence for me. A friend of mine from natural resources (spec. soil science) has also spoken of coming out the weekend of the 11th, pending his new job schedule.

=Work Flow for 9.11.08 and 9.18.08=

Mike, Richard,

We are getting ready for building the solar panels. Here's an update.

'''We have so far picked up:'''

1. 1/8" polycarbonate - total of 5 8x4 sheets, cut to size

2. Insect screen - 2 rolls, 4x5 feet each

3. 3 hack saws for cutting side bar

4. Scissors and exacto knives for cutting screen

5. 24 cans of white spray paint

6. sand paper

7. Pony beads - 720, 6mm tall

8. Side bar - 200 feet coming in today

9. Metal backing - 5 8x4 sheets coming in today - will get it cut to size today with plasma cutter

10. GE Silicone II sealant, 12 tubes

11. 1 caulk gun

12. 16 one inch C-clamps

13. Stainless steel screws, washers, and nuts, 1" long

14. Silicone rubber - we're ordering it today from McMaster Carr

Does the above list cove all that we need? Let me know if we missed something.The work flow that I propose is as follows, please comment:

'''Step 1: Prepare materials'''

1. spray paint front and back of metal backing

2. Cut screen to size

3. Cut side bar to size

4. Attach screen to backing

5. Attach pony beads to screen

6. Caulk the side bars to the backing

'''Step 2: Drill holes, assemble panels'''

1. Mark hole locations

2. Sandwich and clamp backing-sidebar-glazing together, using 2 c-clamps on each side

3. Drill holes in the clamped sandwich

4. Use 2 screws on each side to hold finished product together, stack and wait until the solar cells will be soldered the week after

These two steps give us panels - ready to be filled with solar cells. Note that we are not caulking the glazing yet - we'll do that after the panels are in. Step 1 could accommodate up to 10 people working side by side. Step 2 can accommodate 4 people to mark holes, 2 people to do the sandwiching, and 1 person on drill press to actually drill. 1 person could screw the finished product together and stack it up. The workflow could go directly from Step 1 to step 2, as soon as materials are prepared. Because paint drying is the limiting step, we could consider painting the working side first, and painting the back at the end - so that we minimize the paint drying time in order to move on to the next step. 30 minutes should be more than enough for the spray paint to dry, with 5 minutes between coats. We need 2-3 light coats of spraypaint.

'''Several prep steps for you guys:'''

1. Richard, can you pass on Richard Hurley's book onto the others so they can read through it prior to coming? The more the people are prepared, the more solar panels we will complete. We estimate that it will take 3 hours per panel for a skilled person, and 6 hours for novices. Taking that we are all basically novices, it may take a total of 6 hours per panel. In two days, we expect to produce 12 panels with 6 people working diligently for 6 hours per day. We may be able to finish all 15 if we work 8 hours each day. I would hope that we can achieve this goal - with 6 people as a good working limit for the number of people and workstations that can fit in the silo.

2. Mike, can you set up a Google group for Factor e Farm Work Days? Sign us all up. '''DONE'''

3. Mike, let me know ASAP how many professional quality soldering irons you can come up with from the University.

4. Mike, remember to see if you can grab a 5 gallon bucket of flyash from Dr. Liu for CEB testing.

5. Mike, let me know if your father has spare 16" tires for LifeTrac. We need 4 more for dually configuration.

6. Can you guys bring any folding tables? We need a significant amount of good working surface. We can use the drums and plywood that we have here for work tables.

7. Richard, remember to snag some paint for us if you have it.

8. On the way up to our place, you guys should lead a discussion in your van on how you will see the workflow happen, given the above discussion on work flow and the number of people that will be working. On our side, Britany, myself, and Jessica (WOOFer), and Brittany's mom and brethren if needed. Getting a good work flow will take the largest amount of time - so streamlining this will be key to getting everything done on Saturday and Sunday. The first order of business is to set up the workspaces and get people working effectively. The greatest amount of time will be needed for spray painting and marking holes/drilling. I think we should have no problem getting everything done this weekend - and if we don't finished, the Factor e Team will be there - including Jessica and Brittany's bro, who is coming Tuesday. We should be all set for the following weekend - where it appears that we'll be more pressured for time for the actual soldering - as that is a relatively slow process.

Talk to you soon. Things are picking up. Today I will order the electrical components for soldering and connections.

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Solar Panels at Factor e Farm

2011-08-30T02:10:08Z

Marshall Smith:

Sanitation at Factor e Farm

2011-08-30T02:09:49Z

Marshall Smith:

=Human waste=
We have a humanure bucket. http://www.weblife.org/humanure/index.html

The plants need water.

=Cleaning=
We have a sink in the cordwood now.
We have a shower in the greenhouse.

==Water==
Water can be obtained from the [[hand pump]] on the well, the rain barrels in the greenhouse, and the streams nearby.

==Bacteria and water==
Stagnant water with food in it is bad because it helps bacteria grow. Without water, bacteria cannot grow on small amounts of dried food. If there is too much food then the water cannot evaporate fast enough, and bacteria can grow. Eating utensils and containers should be thoroughly licked clean, so that any water left can evaporate quickly so bacteria cannot grow. This also helps reduce wasted food. Dried food can then be scraped and washed away fairly easily.



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Propagation Calendar and Available Stock at Factor e Farm

2011-08-30T02:09:11Z

Marshall Smith:

{{Category=Growing plants}}
=Introduction=

This page describes the living stock available at Factor e Farm.

=Abundant=

*Raspberries - we have a few hundred raspberry plants, which can be propagated into thousands more via root cuttings.
**Status - abundant
**Timing - root cuttings may be taken and planted as soon as the ground becomes workable

=In Development=

*We planted a number of peaches, plums, apricots, and plums as rootstocks. We have about 100 of these
**Status - limited
**We are growing out myrobalan plum for seed stock
**We are growing out prunus persica peach stock for seed
*Grapes - Several types available, all being grown out.
**Need to get quality cuttings from many sources
*Chickens - if we engage in ongoing incubation, the numbers can rise to self-sustaining levels.
*Worms - abundant in several tubs
*Bees - organic cultivation bee hives - need to install a number of swarm catchers

=Development Strategies=

*We have about 10 apple rootstocks that we are growing out for cuttings. These are to be rooted at a later date.
**We should acquire additional suckers or plants for

*Hazelnut - we should acquire a large number of stock from propagated suckers from quality plants

*Oikos Tree Crops has a significant number of wild-type apricots and plums that we should plant out for rootstock seed.

=Collaboration=

We need a dedicated person to document all our stock, to make GIS maps thereof, and to solicit further stock from various sources.

We need major contour swaling/manuring/seeding clover to create better habitat for plants

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Permafacture and Blog

2011-08-30T02:08:49Z

Marshall Smith:

Though it would have been nice to stop by the e farm, The traveling has been so hampered by my quantity of gear (guitar, bike, camping backpack half filled with books) that I am glad i didn't try to sqeeze in a visit on this move. Let me know when the next solar convergance is and I will be by.

Its been a long, slow process getting from Northern California to Austin (texas) where I plan to make my home for a while. I've had lots of time to think and scrutinize my intentions. So much time that I decided to make a website to help focus my intention and share it with others who might be interested. Marcin has always been asking me if I've been posting my ideas anywhere. Finally there is a place for that.

My website is www.permafacture.org and specifically, the blog at www.permafacture.org/weblog/ will keep track of my ideas and research in a public forum.

Though I dream about fancy technology, the place to begin is with something simple and useful, with something that will open up possibilities and enable more complex contraptions. The simplest and most useful piece of technology I can think of is a methane digester. Kitchen scraps, live stock poop (not from people yet though), and non-liginous garden waste become cooking gas to displace imported natural gas, propane or (heaven forbid) an electric stove top. The gas is stored over water in an upsidedown barrel, and pressure regulation for your stove is handled by heavy rocks. I helped my good friend Arvo with this at his haven in northern new mexico (www.solarark.org)

There are many places this can go. First in my mind is using a molecular sieve or pressure swing adsorbtion to remove the carbon dioxide and get higher quality gas. These two closely related technologies are simple, useful and highly effective in a wide variety of situations. PSA is commonly used industrially to give %95 pure oxygen with %5 argon, and it is a simple process. And from there, I expect to refine the digestion process, incorporating fungus and/or dilute acids (produced on site from combustion) to increase the yield and range of useable feedstocks.

The excess carbon dioxide, conviently clinging to the adsorbant, then can likely be fed to algae. Perhaps in a closed system, the algae's oxygen will enrich the adsorbant in place of carbon dioxide, and the adsorbant can enrich some combustion air before being returned to the methane tank. Just educated speculation. Then press the algae for oil and return the carcases to the methane digester. Or, perhaps experimenting with oxidative coupling of the methane to form higher carbon chains and eventually liquid fuels will be more interesting than algae tanks.

Depending on what is interesting and useful to the community, there are many routes. And the community in Austin is interested. Of all the towns I've been to, Austin has the most vibrant and active radical community I've seen. From a handful of anarchist communes who have put me up for months to the radical urban sustainability of the rhizome collective (www.rhizomecollective.org), who are now driven from their warehouse by the feds and into 7 acres of reclaimed land in east austin. Also, accion zapatista got their start there and the yellow bike project (www.austinyellowbike.org) is in full swing, helping people build/maintain bicycles and bicycle based machinery on a scale I haven't seen anywhere else. I ran into someone from www.mayapedal.org there and a wandering freegan jesus like character on his way to south america.

I look forward to developing something I can share with the factor e farm community, the community of austin, and concerned communites elsewhere.

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Permaculture Plantout at Factor e Farm

2011-08-30T02:05:43Z

Marshall Smith:

{{Category=Permaculture}}

=Introduction=

Factor e Farm will become a world heritage site with 20 acres of permaculture plantings. We are planning a 15 acre orchard plantout, to add to the 3 acres of existing orchard. The permaculture plan involves tree plantings, followed by intercropping with other edibles, herbs, flowers, and a diversity of other plants, animals, fungi, and fish.

=15 Acre Orchard Planting, 2009=

We plan on obtaining seeds for rootstock (apple, pear, peach plum cherry etc) in October of 2008, and we will stratify them in November for 3 months. In September-October we will visit chestnut, hazelnut, and pecan sources for seed acquisition.

In early spring, 2009 - we will have to prepare soil, or buy soil. We can do CEB growing beds and pots in the greenhouse. We have to sterilize soil, and pots, if we use our own soil. We are considering a solar oven soil sterilizer, for obtaining better germination.

On March 1 we plan on seeding rootstock seeds in the greenhouse. We need to plant about 10000 seeds - which at 1/4 success rate plants out about 15 acres of orchard. This should take 2 days with 4-6 people to complete, if the soil and pots are already available.

From March 1 - June 1, we'll prepare the 15 acres with [[LifeTrac]] - holes prepped with composted manure and mulch, so that when we're ready to plant - we just go out with the seedling and bury it in about 1 minute of work per plant. That assumes that the soil is well-prepared, which we will work on in the March 1-June 1 period. With 1 plant per minute, it will take 4 people one hour to do one acre of plantout. Fifteen acres could thus be done with a 4 person team in two days of work.

==Preparatory Work: Mulch and Manure==

The challenge to the above is soil preparation: trucking in manure, augering planting holes and mixing in manure with LifeTrac, followed by mulching of the future planing area. The trucking in of manure and mulch are the main challenges - because of the large volumes required. 15 acres at 200 trees per acre means 3000 plants - and one bag of manure (40 lb) mixed in per tree to make it grow really well, less if we plan on fertilizing later. We could also use about 40 lb of mulch per plant so that we do it once and don't have to worry about weeds the rest of the year. This makes for a total of 60 tons. Wood chips can be obtained from recycling centers. Plus, there's a sawmill relatively close-by, so we may also try sawdust for mulch. Sawdust may decompose too readily, though.

60 tons of manure and 60 tons of mulch total means 30 trips each with our present trailer. The manure source is local - 10 miles away - so this is doable with 1 person and 1 trailer working full time for 30 work days. Woodchips are not local - but about 30 miles away. The best mulching strategy is to use a thick layer of local hay mulch. This requires availability of a sickle mower, rake, and baler. The integrated strategy thus includes large round bales, sawdust, and freshly baled material from onsite and surrounding areas.

==Plantout, Protection, and Grafting==

After rootstocks are planted out, many of them may be grafted the same year. For example, we have seen [http://openfarmtech.org/index.php?title=Nursery#Peach peach rootstock] attain sufficient size for budding the same summer . We are seeing the same this year with apricot rootstocks, and potentially with Myrobalan plum and apple rootstocks as well.

The key to successful growth is water. Water may be conserved with adequate soil preparation and mulch.

Tree protectors must be used against rabbits, mice, and deer. We have used 1/4" hardware cloth wraps successfully for this purpose.

=References=

Ben DeVries - http://www.worknets.org/wiki.cgi?GrowersResources
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Nursery Year 1

2011-08-30T02:05:23Z

Marshall Smith:

==Highlights==
#Stark Brother's Nursery of Missouri donated 300 fruit and nut tree, grapes and raspberries 6/07.
#Spring 2007 we grafted mature black walnuts on our property. Four "Emma K" improved black walnuts took and grew 6 feet in one year.
#Spring 2007 we grafted apple scion wood to Emla 11 root stocks.
#Spring 2007 we planted various tree seeds for root stock and other purposes. The most notable achievement was 1.1" thick peach seedlings after one season of growth. Successful seedlings were:
##Peach and apricot did well
##Siberian pea shrub
##Chinese chestnuts
##Blight resistant hazelnuts
##Grape and raspberry propagation

==Pictures==
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March 21, 2009 - Heavy Hoe workshop

2011-08-30T02:05:09Z

Marshall Smith:

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=Introduction=

Heavy hoes are a versatile tool in agriculture. See many uses described on our [http://openfarmtech.org/weblog/?p=547 blog post].

Learn to fabricate a heavy hoe. In this workshop, we will fabricate heavy hoes for you, and you get to take one home if you like. You will see how they are made from scrap metal, by torch cutting and a little welding, followed by sharpening and tempering. In this workshop, you will see our open source tractor, [[LifeTrac]], in action, powering the welder.

=Details=

*'''Time:''' Noon to 3 PM, Saturday, March 21, 2009
*'''Place:''' [[Factor e Farm]] in Maysville, Missouri, 1 hour north of Kansas City
*'''Admission:''' Free to True Fans - see blog post about the [http://openfarmtech.org/weblog/?p=458 1000 True Fans - 1000 Global Villages Campaign]. $55 admission for others. '''Note''': you may sign up to be a True Fan any time prior to the workshop to obtain free admission. True Fans pay only for materials, or $10, if they want to take a heavy hoe home with them. Also, discounts are offered to supporters and other friends of Factor e Farm on a case-by-case basis, such that the economic barrier is eliminated for those who are interested in the workshop.

=Signing Up=

To sign up, email us at ''opensourceecology at gmail dot com''. Tell us your name and that you're interested in the Heavy Hoe Workshop. You may also call us at 206.202.3387 and leave a message with your name and best time to call. We require payment in advance for people who are not members of the True Fans group, in order to assure your commitment, and so we can prepare the correct amount of materials. You may send payment via PayPal by [http://openfarmtech.org/index.php?title=Open_Source_Ecology:Site_support going to our Donations page] and making a one-time donation, or by check or money order. We must receive payment prior to the workshop. You may also sign up to the 1000 True Fans campaign at the same page. If you are signing up to the 1000 True Fans campaign, please send us a separate email to let us know that you'd like to attend the workshop. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to [mailto:opensourceecology@gmail.com email us].

=More Information=

See the [http://openfarmtech.org/weblog/?p=506 blog post regarding our other work in agriculture and appropriate technology].

Excerpt from our blog:

"Next, we move on to low-tech agriculture. We’ve built 3 heavy hoes already.

These are Made in the USA - as Factor e Productions - blade of which I torched from flat scrap. They are the next best farm tool outside of LifeTrac or MicroTrac. We love them around here because we’ve already used our heavy-duty versions for brush clearing, stump ousting, tilling, weeding, digging, trenching, and floor leveling. That’s the most important hand tool you can have on a farm - and given the choice between this and a shovel, I’d grab the heavy hoe immediately. Greg Baka from easydigging.com, of Columbia, Missouri, also imports these from Brazil, but he may be getting into actual fabrication, as he is friendly to developing local productive enterprise. Greg gave us a heavy hoe when we met him at our Columbia lecture one year ago - and we immediately found the tool to be extremely useful. We broke the handle quickly, per heavy duty use and operator malfunction at Factor e Farm, and that’s why we’re making ours all out of metal, with a lifetime warranty.

We’re offering a workshop where you can learn to fabricate the heavy hoe. The workshop is free to True Fans, and $55 for others, and you can take the tool home with you. This workshop is in a little less than 2 weeks from now - Saturday, March 21, from Noon to 3 PM, so sign up now and pass this on to others. Email us for more information. A heavy hoe is for every food producer."

http://openfarmtech.org/weblog/?p=547

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First Year at Factor e Farm

2011-08-30T02:04:54Z

Marshall Smith:

This is a brief visual tour of [[Factor e Farm]] in the first year, Fall 2006-Fall 2007.

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Factor e Farm is our living laboratory for Open Source Ecology.

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Step into our vegetable oil-powered Suburban for a ride.

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We started with a clean slate. 30 acres of former soybean fields were cut bare and left all up to us.

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We brought some life with us to repopulate the land:

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We drank milk, straight from the goat's teat.

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The goats multiplied.

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So did the ducks.

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We split 2 beehives from friends, and added Piglet to the show.

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We added a bit of hydroponic crops, but insects ate those.

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We planted rootstocks for fruit trees from seed, plus many other perennial edibles. See [[Nursery Year 1]] for the rest of Year 1's nursery work.

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We began drilling a well with our own rig. We used 30 drums for rainwater catchment from the newly built greenhouse. Redworms were busy eating poo. That was the daily grind at Factor e.

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We built some non-engineered structures.

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The cordwood addition took quite a bit of time. It cost $2/sq foot to build this 200 square foot structure - if we don't consider labor - which leads me to say that I wouldn't like to do that again.

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So we looked for better ways, and designed, built, and tested a Compressed Earth Block press. Here's our first brick. We can now rebuild civilization.

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On the energy front, we produced biodiesel. In winter, when it's cold, it turns to biobutter.

[[Image:factore_16.jpg]]

We generated electricity with a 1-cylinder, Lister diesel engine - and are now upgrading to solar concentrator electric power with a turbine. That's all for now. Stay tuned.

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Feb. 28 - 2009, Saturday - Plant Propagation Workshop

2011-08-30T02:04:31Z

Marshall Smith:

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Image: v-grafted apples starting to leaf out at Factor e Farm, spring, 2007. Graft was performed on March 1.

=Introduction=

Factor e Farm is offering its first plant propagation workshop. This is a half-day workshop where you will learn how to propagate raspberries from root cuttings, as well as to graft apple, pear, peach, and plum fruit trees on rootstocks. We provide the materials, you bring an open mind. We will also demonstrate how to make an open source v-grafting tool, which you can take home with you. You can also take the propagated plants home with you, or leave them for us to plant out at Factor e Farm.

Picture of a professional grafting tool:

[[Image:v-grafttoo.jpg]]

Our tool will be a simplified version made out of wood, with a v-cutting blade.

=Details=

*'''Time:''' Noon to 4 PM, Saturday, February 28, 2009
*'''Place:''' Factor e Farm in Maysville, Missouri, 1 hour north of Kansas City
*'''Admission:''' Free to True Fans - see blog post about the [http://openfarmtech.org/weblog/?p=458 1000 True Fans - 1000 Global Villages Campaign]. $40 admission for others. '''Note''': you may sign up to be a True Fan any time prior to the workshop to obtain free admission. Also, iscounts are offered to supporters and other friends of Factor e Farm on a case-by-case basis, such that the economic barrier is eliminated for those who are interested in the workshop.

=Signing Up=

To sign up, email us at ''opensourceecology at gmail dot com''. Tell us your name and that you're interested in the Plaant Propagation Workshop. You may also call us at 206.202.3387 and leave a message with your name and best time to call. We require payment in advance for people who are not members of the True Fans group, in order to assure your commitment, and so we can prepare the correct amount of materials. You may send payment via PayPal by [http://openfarmtech.org/index.php?title=Open_Source_Ecology:Site_support going to our Donations page] and making a one-time donation, or by check or money order. We must receive payment prior to the workshop. You may also sign up to the 1000 True Fans campaign at the same page. If you are signing up to the 1000 True Fans campaign, please send us a separate email to let us know that you'd like to attend the workshop. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to [mailto:opensourceecology@gmail.com email us].

=More Information=

See the [http://openfarmtech.org/weblog/?p=506 blog post regarding our work on local food systems].

=Open Source Grafting Tool=

One can pay about $60 for the [http://www.growersupply.com/3tez3in1grto.html grafting tool], or one can fabricate an equivalent.

One way to do it is to fabricate the blade, and attach it to a drill press mounted holder, and come up with ready grafting capacity for a couple of dollars in materials. (Video forthcoming a few days from 2.22.09)

Why? The grafting tool above is very effective, and it beats a knife in terms of success. We got about 95% success for 50 apple grafts two years ago using the tool.

If one can't fabricate the blades, one can purchase them from any place that sells the [http://www.growersupply.com/3tez3in1grto.html grafting tool] for about $20.

=Signed Up=

*Sarah S
*Steve Mann
*Toby Grotz and Kate Bradley
(4 above are coming together)
*Tom Lindsey - True Fan
*Ted John - True Fan
*John and Lisa Winter

=Team Picture=

[[Image:Propagationcrowd.jpg]]

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Factor e Team

2011-08-30T02:04:17Z

Marshall Smith:

Factor e Home Team Campaign

=Why we need volunteers=
We need people to work on [[GVCS]] projects.

Joseph example, people and project acceleration.

You are part of a bigger project.

=BYOH=
BYOH means either bring your own home (a mobile home/camper/van/SUV/car/etc) or build your own home.

Why do you need to bring or build your own home?

We need infrastructure technology to build homes, and we need people to build the infrastructure, but people need homes to live in while developing the infrastructure.

Don't have a camper?

Bring your own camper.

Local campers you can buy and we will move it here.

=Volunteer economic model=

=Volunteer Psychology=

=Social Ecology=
This is an experiment with a very serious goal: demonstrate the quality of life. a culture of documentation. Live off the land, or work related to GVCS development. Or transition into these. Keep it clean. Everyone cooks, everyone learns how to cook. Everyone learns agriculture. Ongoing program of computer and technological literacy.

=Sponsorship Program=

Sponsor a goat, chinampa, chickens, etc.

=What it's like at Factor e=

=Who is already at Factor e=
See the [http://openfarmtech.org/index.php?title=Category:Core_Team_Members Core Team Members category].

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Factor e Farm in 5 Minutes

2011-08-30T02:03:12Z

Marshall Smith:

http://d.scribd.com/ScribdViewer.swf?document_id=12745753&access_key=key-2dh0ahuycz3iprxc30gq&page=1&version=1&viewMode=

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