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GAIA Cornell Daily Log

2026-05-05T05:44:31Z

NikoR:

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|header1 = Specifications
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|label2 = Product Ecology
|data2 = [[Workbench]], [[Power Supply]], [[Battery System]], [[CNC Torch Table]]
|header3 =
|label3 = License
|data3 = [[OSHWA]] and [[OSI]] compliant. CC-BY-SA-4.0 International, GPLv3, [[DIN SPEC 3105]].
|header4 =
|label4 = Motor Module
|data4 = 20V brushless DC motor; supports variable speed via PWM trigger
|header5 =
|label5 = Gearbox Module
|data5 = 2-speed planetary gearbox; 3/8" keyless chuck
|header6 =
|label6 = Key Specification
|data6 = 18V Li-ion, 400 in-lbs torque, 0–1500 / 0–400 RPM dual speed
|header7 =
|label7 = Construction
|data7 = 3D-printed housing (PETG/PLA); off-the-shelf motor, gearbox, and trigger components
|header8 =
|label8 = Productivity
|data8 = Replaces a $80–150 commercial drill; fabricable in a village workshop with basic tools
|header9 = Completion Status
|label9 =
|data9 =
|header10 =
|label10 =
|data10 = Prototype assembled Mar 2026; motor bench-tested Jun 2026. See [[Genealogy]] and [[Status of Completion]].

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|below = Do you want more of this? [[Get Involved]]
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== Sun May 3, 2026 ==
=== Meeting Summary ===
* EOY Social

=== TODO ===
* Niko- Camp out the printers

== Sun Apr 26, 2026 ==
=== Meeting Summary ===
* Created final CAD model for the housing. Printed sizing tests for motor gearbox construction

=== TODO ===
* Build construction to keep the motor and gearbox together outside of the housing
* Find printing time.

== Sun Apr 19, 2026 ==
=== Meeting Summary ===
* Printed first draft of the entire housing. The PCB we have is too big for the current design and the wires get really crossed.

=== TODO ===
* Decide on how to screw housing together
* Printing time has been contentious so keep an eye on possible times to print.

== Sun Apr 12, 2026 ==
=== Meeting Summary ===
* Printed first draft of the trigger housing, sizing needs work. Assembled all electrical parts, drill is now running.

=== TODO ===
* Build housing

== Mar 28 - Apr 5 2026 ==
Break

== Sun Mar 22, 2026 ==

=== Meeting Summary ===
* CAD practice for those who need it. Worked on creating design for directional switch. Worked on housing.

=== Completed Tasks ===
* Printed first draft of directional switch

=== TODO ===
* Continue printing

== Sun Mar 15, 2026 ==

=== Meeting Summary ===
Jumping in hard on design work. Split into teams to work on different design aspects. The electrical team worked on battery needs and wiring. Mechanical team split into teams working on direction control switch, motor/gearbox housing, and handle/pcb housing.

=== Completed Tasks ===
* Ordered remaining electrical parts

=== TODO ===
* Continue design work
* Make rapid prototypes (Print! Print! Print!)

=== Related Pages ===
* [[Drill Initial Design Research]]

== Sun Mar 8, 2026 ==

=== Meeting Summary ===
Motor components arrived and were tested on the lab bench.

=== Completed Tasks ===
* Research battery and energy constraints

=== TODO ===
* Purchase battery and an initial adapter for rapid prototyping
* Design and build a proper adapter later

=== Related Pages ===
* [[Drill Battery Research]]

== Sun Mar 1, 2026 ==

=== Meeting Summary ===
First meeting with the full team. We researched design constraints and began assembling a **bill of materials** for the prototype.

=== Completed Tasks ===
Purchases for:
* Motor ✓
* Trigger ✓
* Gearbox ✓
* Chuck ✓

=== TODO ===
* Find and purchase initial parts for testing
* Break into more concrete subteams:
** Mechanical
** Electrical
** CAD

=== Related Pages ===
* [[Initial Part Research]]
* [[Drill Bill of Materials]]

Drill Initial Design Research

2026-03-18T22:53:10Z

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GAIA Cornell Daily Log

2026-03-18T22:52:51Z

NikoR:

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|label2 = Product Ecology
|data2 = [[Workbench]], [[Power Supply]], [[Battery System]], [[CNC Torch Table]]
|header3 =
|label3 = License
|data3 = [[OSHWA]] and [[OSI]] compliant. CC-BY-SA-4.0 International, GPLv3, [[DIN SPEC 3105]].
|header4 =
|label4 = Motor Module
|data4 = 20V brushless DC motor; supports variable speed via PWM trigger
|header5 =
|label5 = Gearbox Module
|data5 = 2-speed planetary gearbox; 3/8" keyless chuck
|header6 =
|label6 = Key Specification
|data6 = 18V Li-ion, 400 in-lbs torque, 0–1500 / 0–400 RPM dual speed
|header7 =
|label7 = Construction
|data7 = 3D-printed housing (PETG/PLA); off-the-shelf motor, gearbox, and trigger components
|header8 =
|label8 = Productivity
|data8 = Replaces a $80–150 commercial drill; fabricable in a village workshop with basic tools
|header9 = Completion Status
|label9 =
|data9 =
|header10 =
|label10 =
|data10 = Prototype assembled Mar 2026; motor bench-tested Jun 2026. See [[Genealogy]] and [[Status of Completion]].

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|below = Do you want more of this? [[Get Involved]]
}}
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== Sun Jun 15, 2026 ==

=== Meeting Summary ===
Jumping in hard on design work. Split into teams to work on different design aspects. The electrical team worked on battery needs and wiring. Mechanical team split into teams working on direction control switch, motor/gearbox housing, and handle/pcb housing.

=== Completed Tasks ===
* Ordered remaining electrical parts

=== TODO ===
* Continue design work
* Make rapid prototypes (Print! Print! Print!)

=== Related Pages ===
* [[Drill Initial Design Research]]

== Sun Jun 8, 2026 ==

=== Meeting Summary ===
Motor components arrived and were tested on the lab bench.

=== Completed Tasks ===
* Research battery and energy constraints

=== TODO ===
* Purchase battery and an initial adapter for rapid prototyping
* Design and build a proper adapter later

=== Related Pages ===
* [[Drill Battery Research]]

== Sun Mar 1, 2026 ==

=== Meeting Summary ===
First meeting with the full team. We researched design constraints and began assembling a **bill of materials** for the prototype.

=== Completed Tasks ===
Purchases for:
* Motor ✓
* Trigger ✓
* Gearbox ✓
* Chuck ✓

=== TODO ===
* Find and purchase initial parts for testing
* Break into more concrete subteams:
** Mechanical
** Electrical
** CAD

=== Related Pages ===
* [[Initial Part Research]]
* [[Drill Bill of Materials]]

GAIA Cornell Daily Log

2026-03-09T17:03:32Z

NikoR:

GAIA Cornell Daily Log

2026-03-09T17:02:50Z

NikoR:

Drill Bill of Materials

2026-03-09T17:00:20Z

NikoR:

Drill Bill of Materials

2026-03-09T16:59:31Z

NikoR:

Drill Bill of Materials

2026-03-09T16:57:57Z

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GAIA Cornell Daily Log

2026-03-09T16:57:44Z

NikoR:

GAIA Cornell Daily Log

2026-03-09T16:39:29Z

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GAIA Cornell Daily Log

2026-03-09T16:38:57Z

NikoR:

GAIA Cornell Daily Log

2026-03-09T16:38:20Z

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Initial Part Research

2026-03-09T16:37:03Z

NikoR:

Drill Battery Research

2026-03-09T16:37:01Z

NikoR:

Initial Part Research

2026-03-09T16:36:26Z

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Drill Battery Research

2026-03-09T16:35:07Z

NikoR:

Drill Battery Research

2026-03-09T16:34:34Z

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GAIA Cornell Daily Log

2026-03-09T16:15:01Z

NikoR:

GAIA Cornell Daily Log

2026-03-09T16:07:34Z

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GAIA Cornell Daily Log

2026-03-09T16:05:49Z

NikoR: /* Development */

GAIA Open Source Cordless Drill Industry Standards

2026-03-04T05:19:24Z

NikoR:

=Industry Standards=

*18/20v
*Brushless Motor
*Z Corp. Is this a functional drill or a model? [https://www.flickr.com/photos/32406038@N02/5790890500/in/photostream/]
*Formlabs Fuse 3D printed drill (scroll down) - [https://3dprintingindustry.com/news/3d-printing-industry-experts-comment-on-impact-of-trade-war-tariffs-on-additive-manufacturing-135793/]
*'''[[3D Printed Screwdriver]] on Hackaday'''
*Super tiny drill - [https://3dprint.com/51677/3d-printed-smallest-drill/]
*Stratasys - [http://www.pcworld.idg.com.au/slideshow/527874/pictures-18-supercool-objects-made-3d-printers]
*Taking a DC motor out of a cordless drill -@[http://m.instructables.com/id/Hacking-Drills-CheapPowerful-GearboxMotors-for-/?ALLSTEPS]
*Alibaba cordless drill motors - [http://m.alibaba.com/showroom/dc-motor-for-cordless-drill.html]

GAIA Open Source Cordless Drill Industry Standards

2026-03-04T05:18:02Z

NikoR: Created page with "=Industry Standards= *Z Corp. Is this a functional drill or a model? [https://www.flickr.com/photos/32406038@N02/5790890500/in/photostream/] *Formlabs Fuse 3D printed drill (scroll down) - [https://3dprintingindustry.com/news/3d-printing-industry-experts-comment-on-impact-of-trade-war-tariffs-on-additive-manufacturing-135793/] *'''3D Printed Screwdriver on Hackaday''' *Super tiny drill - [https://3dprint.com/51677/3d-printed-smallest-drill/] *Stratasys - [http://www...."

=Industry Standards=
*Z Corp. Is this a functional drill or a model? [https://www.flickr.com/photos/32406038@N02/5790890500/in/photostream/]
*Formlabs Fuse 3D printed drill (scroll down) - [https://3dprintingindustry.com/news/3d-printing-industry-experts-comment-on-impact-of-trade-war-tariffs-on-additive-manufacturing-135793/]
*'''[[3D Printed Screwdriver]] on Hackaday'''
*Super tiny drill - [https://3dprint.com/51677/3d-printed-smallest-drill/]
*Stratasys - [http://www.pcworld.idg.com.au/slideshow/527874/pictures-18-supercool-objects-made-3d-printers]
*Taking a DC motor out of a cordless drill -@[http://m.instructables.com/id/Hacking-Drills-CheapPowerful-GearboxMotors-for-/?ALLSTEPS]
*Alibaba cordless drill motors - [http://m.alibaba.com/showroom/dc-motor-for-cordless-drill.html]

GAIA Cornell Daily Log

2026-03-04T05:11:39Z

NikoR: Created page with "{{Subst:dev+|GAIA Open Source Cordless Drill}}"

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|data2 = What other GVCS tools does this use?
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|label3 = License
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|data4 = Describe features of Module 1
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|label5 = Module 2
|data5 = Describe features of Module 2
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|data6 = Key spec data point
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|header9 = Completion Status
|label9 =
|data9 =
|header10 =
|label10 =
|data10 = Describe whether built, prototyped, etc. Link to relevant [[Genealogy]] and [[Status of Completion]].

|belowstyle = background:#ddf;
|below = Do you want more of this? [[Get Involved]]
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=Development=

{| class="wikitable"
|+ Development Template
!
! Description
! Link to Work Product
! %

|-
! scope=row |
| '''DESIGN''' || ||

|-
! scope=row | 1
| [[Requirements + Value Proposition]] || [[GAIA Open Source Cordless Drill Requirements + Value Proposition]] || 0

|-
! scope=row | 2
| [[Industry_Standards]] || [[GAIA Open Source Cordless Drill Industry Standards]] || 0

|-
! scope=row | 3
| [[Conceptual Design]] || [[GAIA Open Source Cordless Drill Conceptual Design]] || 0

|-
! scope=row | 4
| [[Module Breakdown]] || [[GAIA Open Source Cordless Drill Module Breakdown]] || 0

|-
! scope=row | 5
| [[Design Guide]] || [[GAIA Open Source Cordless Drill Design Guide]] || 0

|-
! scope=row |
| '''TECHNICAL DESIGN''' || ||

|-
! scope=row | 6
| [[3D CAD]] || [[GAIA Open Source Cordless Drill 3D CAD]] || 0

|-
! scope=row | 7
| [[Basic Calculations|Calculations]] || [[GAIA Open Source Cordless Drill Calculations]] || 0

|-
! scope=row | 8
| [[Electronics Design]] || [[GAIA Open Source Cordless Drill Electronics Design]] || 0

|-
! scope=row | 9
| [[Wiring and Plumbing]] || [[GAIA Open Source Cordless Drill Wiring and Plumbing]] || 0

|-
! scope=row | 10
| [[Software]] || [[GAIA Open Source Cordless Drill Software]] || 0

|-
! scope=row |
| '''BILL OF MATERIALS || ||

|-
! scope=row | 11
| [[Proper BOM|BOM]] || [[GAIA Open Source Cordless Drill BOM]] || 0

|-
! scope=row | 12
| [[vBOM]] || [[GAIA Open Source Cordless Drill vBOM]] || 0

|-
! scope=row | 13
| [[CAM Files]] || [[GAIA Open Source Cordless Drill CAM Files]] || 0

|-
! scope=row | 14
| [[Cut List]] || [[GAIA Open Source Cordless Drill Cut List]] || 0

|-
! scope=row |
| '''BUILD''' || ||

|-
! scope=row | 15
| [[Build Instructions]] || [[GAIA Open Source Cordless Drill Build Instructions]] || 0

|-
! scope=row | 16
| [[Fabrication Drawings]] || [[GAIA Open Source Cordless Drill Fabrication Drawings]] || 0

|-
! scope=row | 17
| [[Exploded Part Diagram]] || [[GAIA Open Source Cordless Drill Exploded Part Diagram]] || 0

|-
! scope=row | 18
| [[Production Engineering]] || [[GAIA Open Source Cordless Drill Production Engineering]] || 0

|-
! scope=row |
| '''LIFECYCLE DESIGN''' || ||

|-
! scope=row | 19
| [[Build Pictures and Video]] || [[GAIA Open Source Cordless Drill Build Pictures and Video]] || 0

|-
! scope=row | 20
| [[Data Collection]] || [[GAIA Open Source Cordless Drill Data Collection]] || 0

|-
! scope=row | 21
| [[Change Log + Future Work]] || [[GAIA Open Source Cordless Drill Change Log + Future Work]] || 0

|-
! scope=row | 22
| [[Troubleshooting and Repair]] || [[GAIA Open Source Cordless Drill Troubleshooting and Repair]] || 0

|}