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CNC Machine

2017-03-09T10:57:08Z

SebastianoPistore: added GVCS template (to complete)

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=Links=

[[Material Suppliers]]

=Introduction=

[[File:Milling machine (Vertical, Manual) NT.PNG|thumb|upright=0.72|right|'''Vertical''' milling machine. 1: milling cutter 2: spindle 3: top slide or overarm 4: column 5: table 6: Y-axis slide 7: knee 8: base]]

[[File:Milling machine diagram.svg|thumb|upright=0.72|right|'''Horizontal''' milling machine. 1: base 2: column 3: knee 4 & 5: table (x-axis slide is integral) 6: overarm 7: arbor (attached to spindle)]]

'''CNC Bed Mill with [[ATC]]'''

Notice how the following commercial vertical machining center connects the Z axis support frame to the Y axis frame, as well as how the Y axis frame rests on the table.

[[File: vmcmounting.png|300px]]

=Mechanical Assembly Concept=

[http://opensourceecology.org/wiki/Precision_Machine_Design Precision Machine Design Tips]

[[File: cnccmmech.svg|500x500px]]

=Product Ecology=
{{Product Ecology

|Product={{CNC Machine}}

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=Rotary Module=

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<iframe width="420" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed//0murq8pASJA" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

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[[Spindle]]

=Linear Guide=

[[Boxed Way]]

=Tooling Plate and Accessories=

[[File: toolingplate1.jpg|300px]]

[[Tooling Plate]]

[[Board Mount]]

=Electronics Assembly=

[[CNC Electronics]]

=Software Toolchain=

[[File: cnctoolchain.svg|500px]]

[[CNC]]

=EDA (Electronic Design Automation)=

[http://www.gpleda.org/index.html gpleda]

[http://opensourceecology.org/wiki/KiCAD Schematic and Layout Design: KiCAD]

=Old Info=

[http://opensourceecology.org/wiki/CNCCM V1 and Old V2 Prep]

=Links=
*5 ton CNC machine center with [[ATC]]- [http://www.willismachinery.com/cncbedmillsrtmseries.html#features]
*CNC Programming and Machinining manual on Scribd - [http://www.scribd.com/doc/61351615/30/AUTOMATIC-PALLET-CHANGER-APC]
*[[Precision Machining Construction Set]]

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=Links=
*Open Source Machine Tools - spinoff of Multimachine website - [http://opensourcemachinetools.org/]

[[Category:GVCS]][[Category:CNC Machine]][[Category:CNC]][[Category:Product Ecology]]

Universal Power Supply

2017-03-09T10:54:39Z

SebastianoPistore: added LANG template

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[[Image:UPS.png|400px|thumb|Universal Power Supply]]
{{Category=Power quality}}

=Overview=
A Universal Power Supply forms the backbone of an [[off-grid]] electrical system.

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=Definition/Concept=
This is a combination inverter, converter, pulse-width modulation current controller, and high frequency power supply for applications from off-grid power, charge controllers, to power supplies for [[welders]], [[induction furnaces]], and [[plasma cutters]].

A large range of power electronic devices is desirable within the infrastructure of communities. Having an individual power supply for each is redundant and expensive. A modular UPS construction kit is desirable as an analogue to the 'industrial-strength Lego' that we have already demonstrated for heavy mechanical hardware infrastructures.

===Rectifiers===
[[Image:FET_Diode_Comparison_Chart.JPG|400px|thumb|Rectifyer power dissipation as a function of current]]
Rectification is the conversion of AC to DC. A universal power supply would require one or two rectifying stages: one at the AC input to provide DC for the voltage converter, and another if the voltage converter is a proper Active PFC converter, which produces PWM shaped output.

Rectifiers can be either passive schottky diode bridges, or active (IC-controlled) MOSFET H-bridges. Passive ones are cheaper, and ultimately more efficient for very high currents, while active ones are superior for low-medium-and-maybe-high currents yet more expensive. This design choice affects price, producability and simplicity.

In either case a rectifier stage requires power packaged components and a heat sink. The size of the heat sink is a function of the current, which is higher at low voltages for a given output power. Questions for the specification is how much power the device should be able to deliver from a 12V source (first rectifier in the case of voltage up-conversion) and to a load at 12V DC output (second rectifier if present).

===Voltage Converters===

===Inverters===
An [[inverter]] is an electrical device that converts DC voltage from batteries to AC voltage for off-shelf electrical tools and appliances.

Off-the-shelf inverters have about a 2 year lifetime, and 5-10 year lifetime for higher quality models. Lifetime design inverters with plug-in replacement components are required for sustainable communities which use battery storage as a component of their electricity infrastructure. One of the few other feasible, non-battery, non-fuel energy storage may be via heat storage coupled to thermoelectric generators, or possibly thermal storage via phase-change salts and heat engines.

=Product Ecology=
[[Image:Electricalpowereco.png|thumb|600px|[[Product Ecology]]]]

{{Product Ecology

|Product={{UPS}}

|From=
*{{Circuit Mill}}
*{{3D Printer}}
*{{Wire Mill}}

|Uses=
*{{Battery}}
*{{Power Cube}}

|Creates=
*[[Electricity]]

|Enables=
*{{Electric Motor}}
*{{Welders}}
*{{Induction Furnace}}
*{{Plasma Cutter}}
*{{Industrial Robot}}

|Components=
*[[Wires]]
*[[Casing]]
*[[Circuits]]

}}

=Status=
OSE is recruiting [[subject matter experts]] with experience in [[inverter]] design. Those with relevant experience are encouraged to [[Contact Us]]

=See Also=
*[[Uninterrupted Power Supply Concept|Concept]]
*[[Inverter]]
*[[Electricity]]
*[[Charge Controller]]
*[[Problem Statement for a Universal Power Supply|Problem Statement]]
*[[Power Electronics Construction Set]]
*http://preciodelorohoy.wordpress.com/ - Information about power supply

[[Category: Electronics]]

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Chipper Hammermill

2017-03-09T10:54:10Z

SebastianoPistore: added LANG template

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[[Image:Chipper.png|400px|thumb|Chipper]]

==Overview==
The '''Chipper Hammermill''' is a combination device that chips and hammers [[biomass]] into a uniform size useful for processing in the [[Pelletizer]].

{{Video}}

==Details==

==Product Ecology==
'''Made with'''
*{{Furnace}} - Steel
*{{Torch Table}} - Parts

'''Uses'''
*{{Power Cube}} - Power
*{{Hydraulic Motor}} - Actuation

'''Input'''
*{{Sawmill}} - [[Sawdust]]
*{{Baler}} - [[Straw]]

'''Creates'''
*Uniform [[Biomass]] for {{Pelletizer}}
*Insulation for [[Hab Lab]]

See [[Product Ecologies]] for more information.

==Components==

*Frame
*Hopper
*Feeder
*Chipper
*Hammer
*Shaft

==Status==
The Hammermill is currently in the [[Chipper Hammermill/Research Development|research phase of development]].

See [[GVCS Rollout Plan]] for more information.

==See Also==

* [[Steam Powered Wood Chipper]]
* [http://www.desertharvesters.org/ Desert Harvesters]

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Plasma Cutter

2017-03-09T10:53:32Z

SebastianoPistore: added LANG template

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==Overview==
[[Image:PlasmaCutter.png|400px|thumb|Plasma Cutter]]

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].

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==Product Ecology==
'''Created with'''
*{{Induction Furnace}} - Casing
*{{Bioplastic Extruder}} - Handle

'''Used by'''
*{{Torch Table}}

'''Uses'''
*{{Universal Power Supply}} - Power
*[[Oxygen]]

==Components==

==Status==
The Plasma Cutter is currently in the [[Plasma Cutter/Research Development|Research Phase of product development]]

==See Also==
*[[Torch Table Build#Plasma Cutter PC Interface|Plasma Cutter PC Interface]]
*[http://www.instructables.com/id/HOMEMADE_PLASMA_CUTTER/ Instructables: DIY Plasma Cutter]
*[http://www.cnczone.com/forums/showthread.php?t=48631 CNCzone: Plasma Cutter Schematic]
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plasma_cutter Wikipedia: Plasma Cutting]

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Pelletizer

2017-03-09T10:52:55Z

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[[Image:Pelletizer.png|right|400px|Pelletizer]]

==Overview==

The '''Pelletizer''', also called pellet mill, creates fuel pellets out of biomass. It can make pellets from various raw materials, such as wood shavings, saw dust, crop straw, etc. There are pelletizer for small and large scale production.

Pelletizer was firstly invented for making feed pellets from animal cultication, late from 1970s, it began used for making fuel pellets because of the raising price of oil and gas.

==Details==

Biomass can be pellitized by first passing it through a [[Hammer Mill]] for uniformity, then feeding it to a press that has holes of uniform size. In this process, there is a marked increase in temperature, causing the lignin to plastify.

The [[pellets]] can be burned efficiently for energy.

==Product Ecology==

[[Image:3b-Solarenergyeco.png|600px|right]]

{{Product Ecology

|Product={{Pelletizer}}
|From=
*{{Furnace}}
*{{Welder}}
*{{Multimachine}}

|Uses=
*{{Sawmill}}
*{{Baler}}
*{{Hammermill}}
*{{Powercube}}
*[[Hay]]
*[[Kiln]]
*[[Sawdust]]

|Creates=
*[[Pellets]]
*[[Animal Feed]]

|Enables=
*{{Gasifier}}

|Components=
*[[Steel]]
*Hopper
*Die
*Roller
*Feeder
*Shaft
*[[Hydraulic Motor]]
*Outlet

}}

==Status==
The Pelletizer is currently in the [[Pelletizer/Research Development|research phase of development]].
:There is a [[Pelletizer Log]].

==Other Videos==

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[[File:WoodPellets01.jpg|450px|thumb|right|Wood pellets are the most common type of pellet fuel and are generally made from compacted sawdust and related industrial wastes from the milling of lumber, manufacture of wood products and furniture, and construction.]]

==See Also==
*[[Biomass to Fuel]]

*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pelletizing Wikipedia: Pelletizing]
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Torrefaction Wikipedia: Torrefaction]
*[http://www.biomassmagazine.com/articles/2465/the-art-of-biomass-pelletizing/ The Art of Biomass Pelletizing]
*[http://www.biofuelmachines.com/Small-Pellet-Mill.html Small Wood Pellet Press]

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Electric Motor Generator

2017-03-09T10:52:25Z

SebastianoPistore: added LANG template

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{{Category=Energy}}

'' see also: [[Hydraulic Motor]]''

[[File:ElectricMotorGenerator.png|thumb|right|400px|Electric Motor Generator]]

==Overview==
The '''Electric Motor''' serves the function of converting electrical energy into mechanical energy and vice-versa.

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==Detailed Description==
Most electric motors operate through the interaction of magnetic fields and current-carrying conductors to generate force. The reverse process, producing electrical energy from mechanical energy, is done by generators such as an alternator or a dynamo; some electric motors can also be used as generators.

The ideal [[GVCS]] motor is one that meets [[OSE Spec]] for appropriate scale and ease of fabrication.

While many heavy-duty GVCS technologies are powered by [[Hydraulic Motors]], many of the smaller, more precision actuation is left to Electrical Motors.

==Product Ecology==

{{Product Ecology

|Product={{Electric Motor}}

|From=
*{{Battery}}
*{{UPS}}
*[[Charge Controller]]
*{{3D Printer}} - Insulator parts
*{{Wire Mill}} - Copper wires

|Uses=
*{{Wind Turbine}}
*{{Steam Engine}}

|Creates=
*[[Electricity]]
*[[Power]]

|Enables=
*{{3D Printer}}
*{{CNC Circuit Mill}}
*{{Lathe}}
*{{Torch Table}}
*{{Laser Cutter}}
*{{Industrial Robot}}
*{{Welder}}
*{{Solar Panel}}
*{{Multimachine}}
*{{Car}}
*[[CNC]]

|Components=
*Housing
*[[Wiring]]
*Magnets
*[[Power]]
*[[Controller]]
*[[Stepper]]

}}

==Status==

The '''Electric Motor Generator''' is currently in the [[Electric_Motor_Generator/Research_Development|Research Phase of product design]].

==See Also==
*[[Stepper Motor]]
*[[Appropedia: Comparison of electrical motors]] - types and applications, 3D models.
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electric_motor Wikipedia: Electric Motor]
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electric_generator Wikipedia: Electrical Generator]

*[[Electricity]]

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Industrial Robot

2017-03-09T10:51:54Z

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==Overview==
[[Image:IndustrialRobot.jpg|thumb|400px|Industrial Robot Arm]]

The industrial robot is an automated machine that perform a wide variety of functions, (including [[welding]], assembly, and [[CAM]], etc...), all depending on which tools its hand is equipped with.

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This is the [http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=FvRTHynk9KA#t=37s kind of thing] you can do with a top-of-the-line industrial robot.

==Detailed Description==

The industrial robot is a rotating multi-axis machine that can hold various modules (called end-effectors) for performing different tasks such as welding and cutting. These tasks can be done in repetition (through proper "teaching") and with precision (based on the robot's repeatability, which is a measure of how far the robot deviates from a certain position when going there multiple times). The volume in which the robotic arm can travel is called the working envelope (rear of robot is typically restricted), and the axes of rotation are called degrees of freedom (6 or more for higher-end flexibility). A versatile industrial robot can significantly improve the accuracy, precision, and completion times of multiple production tasks while significantly reducing the need for operator involvement.

The industrial robot is task versatile, multi-way programmable, repeatably accurate, and modular with scalable reach and payload. The industrial robot serves a universal function mimicking a human arm, so can fill in (after being programmed) for any repetitive operation not better done by humans; other times, the industrial robot can be directly operator-controlled to act as a mega-arm machine where the high reach, payload, and working envelope are advantaged.

==Product Ecology==
[[Image:2b-Genfabecology.png|right|600px|Industrial Robot [[Product Ecology]]]]

{{Product Ecology

|Product ={{Industrial Robot}}

|From=
*{{Induction Furnace}}
*{{Motors}}
*{{Welder}}
*{{Torch}}

|Uses=
*[[Electricity]]
*[[Power]]

|Creates=
*[[Welding]]
*[[Painting]]

|Enables=
*{{Car}}
*{{Truck}}

|Components=

}}

==Status==

The '''Industrial Robot''' is currently entering the [[Industrial_Robot/Research_Development|prototype phase of production.]]

==See Also==
*[[3D Printed Robotic Arm]]
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Industrial_robot Wikipedia: Industrial Robot]
*[https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ufactory/uarm-put-a-miniature-industrial-robot-arm-on-your Open source 4 axis robot]

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Press Forge

2017-03-09T10:51:31Z

SebastianoPistore: added LANG template

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[[Image:PressForge.png|thumb|400px|Press Forge]]
[[Image:PressForgeDetail.jpg|thumb|400px|Press Forge Closeup]]

==Overview==

The Press Forge takes molten steel fresh from the [[Induction Furnace]] and presses it into useful forms.

{{Video}}

==Product Ecology==

'''Uses'''
*{{Induction Furnace}} - Steel
*{{Hydraulic Motor}} - Press
*{{Power Cube}} - Power

See [[Product Ecologies]] for more information.

==Components==
*Press
*Die
*Feeder
*Roller
*[[Control Box]]

==Status==
Currently in the [[Press Forge/Research Development|Research Phase of product development]]. Prototyping is dependent upon development of the [[Induction Furnace]].

=See Also=
*[http://www.coulter-forge.com/photogallery/Press5.html Coulter Forge]
*[[Foundry]]

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Welder

2017-03-09T10:51:04Z

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==Overview==
[[Image:Welderpic.png|thumb|400px|Welder]]

The '''Welder''' enables all the wonders of welding, a fabrication process that joins metal pieces together.

{{Video}}

==Details==
Welding is often done by melting the workpieces and adding a filler material to form a pool of molten material (the weld pool) that cools to become a strong joint, with pressure sometimes used in conjunction with heat, or by itself, to produce the weld. This is in contrast with soldering and brazing, which involve melting a lower-melting-point material between the workpieces to form a bond between them, without melting the workpieces.

==Product Ecology==
[[Image:2b-Genfabecology.png|thumb|600px|Welder [[Product Ecology]]]]

'''Uses'''
*{{UPS}} - Power
*{{Wire Mill}} - Welding Wire

'''Used by'''
*{{Industrial Robot}}

See [[Product Ecologies]] for more information.

==Components==

*Wire Feed
*Spooler
*Tensioner
*Transformer
*Welding Wire
*Control Box
*Handle
*Nozzle
*Sleeve
*Case

==Status==

The Welder project is currently in the [[Welder/Research Development|Research Phase of product development.]]

==See Also==
* [[Welding]]

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Baler

2017-03-09T10:50:36Z

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=Overview=
[[Image:Baler.png|thumb|400px|Baler]]

A Baler compresses hay and other light and dispersed materials into more compact bales.

<html><iframe width="420" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed//1Bxaw6LvqeA" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></html>

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==Detail==
A Baler is a piece of farm machinery used to compress a cut and raked crop (such as hay, cotton, straw, or silage) into compact bales that are easy to handle, transport and store. Several different types of balers are commonly used, each producing a different type of bales – rectangular or cylindrical, of various sizes, bound with twine, strapping, netting, or wire.

==Product Ecology==
[[Image:5b-agricultureeco.png|thumb|600px|[[Product Ecology]]]]

'''Uses'''
*{{Furnace}} - Steel
*{{Torch Table}} - Parts

'''Works with'''
*{{Tractor}} - Mounting
*{{PowerCube}} - Power
*{{Pelletizer}} - Pellets

*{{Hay Rake}}
*{{Hay Cutter}}

'''Creates'''
*Bales

==Components==
*Frame
*Roller
*[[Hydraulic Motor]]

==Status==
About to enter the prototyping phase as a part of the [[GVCS Rollout Plan]], the Baler is soon to be reverse engineered and upgraded to meet [[OSE Spec]].

==See Also==
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baler Wikipedia: Baler]
*[[Baler Knotter]]

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Hay Cutter

2017-03-09T10:50:05Z

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[[Image:HayCutter.png|400px|thumb|Hay Cutter]]

=Overview=
A hay cutter is a device that cuts grass, hay, straw, or other light biomass. It is part of haying equipment, haybines, silage equipment, mowers, and agricultural combines.

This should really be called a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mower mower]. More specifically, a reciprocating mower, sickle mower, or finger-bar mower. A "hay cutter" can be mistaken for something more like a wood chipper that chews up biomass and spits it out a chute.

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=Details=
A cutter has a number of moving parts and is subject to failure. Open source, modular hay cutters solve the need for easy self-maintenance and adaptation to many devices, from combines to balers, reducing infrastructure costs. The goal is a machine that fully meets [[OSE Spec]]

=Product Ecology=
[[Image:5b-agricultureeco.png|thumb|600px|[[Product Ecology]]]]

'''Made with'''
*{{Induction Furnace}} - Steel
*{{Torch Table}} - Cut parts

'''Uses'''
*{{Power Cube}}

'''Creates'''
*Hay

=Components=
*[[QA Plate]]
*Mounting Frame
*Blades
*Hinge

=Study of Industry Standards=
OSE hay cutter is studying the industry standards with this hydraulic-retrofit of a hay cutter:

[[Image:fefhaycutter.jpg]]

=See Also=

*[[Hay Baler]]
*[[Hay Rake]]
[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mower Wikipedia:Mower]

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Well-Drilling Rig

2017-03-09T10:49:34Z

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{{Category=Water}}

==Overview==

[[Image:Well-Drilling Rigpic.png|thumb|400px|Well-Drilling Rig]]

The '''Well Drilling Rig''' enables the construction of [[water]] wells. Water is crucial for human and animal consumption, washing, irrigation, and industrial processes. Access to clean [[drinking water]] is one of the key challenges facing many countries today. Addressing this need with the [[GVCS]] has the potential for far reaching impact.

If this machine plans are changed little to "General Drilling Rig" it can be used also mining purposes,
to drill & blast caves, make bolt holes, drill water and geothermal wells etc. There can be two
changeable drill heads. One for bigger holes (compressed air driven) and second hydraulic driven
(fast) for smaller holes. And modified [[LifeTrac]] may carry them. Modified [[Backhoe]] offer enough
movement for drill head tool.

{{Video}}

==Description==
Well drilling can be broken down into three basic phases:

#breaking up the rock/soil in the well column
#removing the cuttings from the well column
#stabilising the well column and preparing it for production.

'''Breaking'''
Breaking of rock/soil to produce cuttings is achieved by a cutting tool, either a rotating drill bit or a raised and dropped 'chisel-like' device; for the ''GVCS well drilling rig'' we will likely employ the rotating bit design as it is a much more common method of well preparation. The bit is rotated by attaching it to the end of a long series of pipes connected together called the drill string, turning the drill string turns the cutting bit.

'''Pumping'''
Once the bit has cut up the rock/dirt it needs to be lifted up out of the well. The most common way of doing this is to pump water/mud down the center of the piping that makes up the drill string, and letting it flow out the end of the bit. By continuously pumping more drilling mud into the well, it eventually fills up and the only place left for the mud to go is to be pushed up to the top of the well and spill over the side, carrying the cuttings along with it. This flow of mud and broken up rock spills over the top of the well and is sent to a small settling pond where the rocks and sand settle out of it. After some time in the settling pond the mud is recycled by the mud pump and pushed back down the well again to pick up and remove more cuttings allowing the well to be contiuously drilled deeper and deeper, stopping only to add new sections of drill string.

'''Stabilizing'''
After the well is drilled to the desired depth it must be finished and put into production. The drill string is withrawn from the well, but the well is left full of water/drilling mud to prevent the sides from caving in until the well is finished. After the drill string is out the casing pipe is slid into the well to prevent caving in of the sides. Once this is done, the drilling mud is removed from the well column leaving it empty. At this point a water bucket or temporary well pump is placed in the well and as much water as possible is drawn up for a test period of 1 to 3 days to clean out any remaining drilling mud and stabilize the aquifer for production. Also during this time the water extraction rate is measured to verify that it is worth continuing to finish the well (poor producing wells may have the casing withdrawn and be re-drilled at a more favorable location). Once the well is shown to be a producing well it is capped with a cement cap, and the water pump is installed making the well operational.

==Product Ecology==
[[Image:4b-Constructioneco.png|thumb|600px|[[Product Ecology]]]]

'''Made with'''
*{{Induction Furnace}} - Steel
*{{Torch Table}} - Parts
*{{Power Cube}} - Power
*{{Hydraulic Motor}} - Drill, Ram, Vacuum Pump

'''Uses'''
*{{Hydraulic Motor}} - Pump
*{{Power Cube}} - Power
*{{Cement Mixer}} - Cement Cap

'''Creates'''
*[[Water]] Wells

==Components==
*Steel
*Drill
*Pipe Casing
*Drill String
*Hoses
*Mud Pump
*Vacuum

==Status==
The [[Well Drilling Rig]] is currently in [http://opensourceecology.org/wiki/Well-Drilling_Rig/Research_Development the research phase of product development].

==Links==
*[http://opensourceecology.org/wiki/Well-Drilling_Rig/Research_Development| GVCS Research]
*[http://www.hydromissions.com/products.htm HydroMissions - Products]
*[http://www.practicafoundation.org/services/publications/ Practica Foundation - Publications]
*[http://drillingfab.com/ Drilling Fab]
*[http://www.lifewater.org/technical-library Life Water - Technical Library]
*[http://vimeo.com/emas/videos EMAS - Vimeo: Well Drilling Videos]

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Wind Turbine

2017-03-09T10:48:55Z

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=Overview=
[[Image:WindTurbine.png|thumb|400px|Wind Turbine]]

The '''Wind Turbine''' is a machine that converts mechanical kinetic energy of the wind into electrical energy. As a part of the [[GVCS]] it enables the generation of clean, renewable power.

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==Details==

Small wind turbines are currently the main class being considered as a community-scale solution for power. These turbines may be as small as a fifty watt generator for boat, caravan, or miniature refrigeration unit. Small units often have direct drive generators, direct current output, aeroelastic blades, lifetime bearings and use a vane to point into the wind.

==Product Ecology==
{{Product Ecology
|Product = {{Wind Turbine}}

|From=
*{{Furnace}}
*{{CNC Multimachine}}
*{{Generator}}
*{{Battery}}

|Uses=
*[[Wind]]

|Creates=
*[[Electricity]]

|Enables=

|Components=
*Blades
*Tail
*Hub
*[[DC generator]]
*[[Battery]]
*Diode
*Sensors
*Mount
*Wires
*Tower
**Base
**Pole
**Guy-wires
*Bearings
}}

==Status==

[[Open Source Ecology Europe]] and -[[Germany]] are working on a prototype VAWT design: [[Germany/Wind_Turbine]]. Research and development is currently concentrated at [[TiVA]], a tiny wind turbine prototyping platform. With this very small turbine, we can easily change parts, try out new ideas and increase the quality of the design on a small scale in a fast and inexpensive way.

The wind turbine is currently in the [[Wind_Turbine/Research_Development| Research phase]] of product development.

There are a wide number of Open Hardware turbines, that are currently under consideration for adoption/consideration as a part of the [[GVCS]].

portable wind turbine that can fit in a tube; wind lens.

== OS Projects==
* [[AirEnergy 3D]] [https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/43717383/airenergy-3d-a-3d-printed-opensource-mobile-wind-t]- A 3D printed, opensource, mobile wind turbine.
* [[SolarFlower]] [http://www.treehugger.com/wind-technology/build-diy-wind-turbine-30.html]
* [[Zoetrope]] [http://www.applied-sciences.net/library/data/zoetrope-wind-turbine.pdf]

== See also ==
* [[Turbine]]
* [[Wind Power Conversation]]
* [[Geothermal Energy]]
* [[Solar Power]]
=== Wikipedia===
* [[Wikipedia:Wind turbine|Wikipedia: Wind turbine]]
* [[Wikipedia:Wind turbine design|Wikipedia: Wind turbine design]]
* [[Wikipedia:Small wind turbine|Wikipedia: Small wind turbine]]
* [[Wikipedia:Open design|Wikipedia: Open design]]

== External links==
* [http://onawi.org/ Onawi ]

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Solar Concentrator

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==Overview==
[[Image:SolarConcentrator.png|right|400px|Solar Concentrator]]

Concentrated solar power (CSP) systems, are systems that use mirrors or lenses to concentrate a large area of sunlight, or solar thermal energy, onto a small area. Electrical power is produced when the concentrated light is converted to heat which drives a heat engine (usually a steam turbine) connected to an electrical power generator.

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==Details==

'''Solar Concentrators'''
* [[Solar Concentrators]]
** [[Solar Concentrator Tracking]]
** [[Solar Concentrator Resources]]
** [[Solar Concentrator Links]]
** [[Solar Concentrator Reviews]]
** [[Solar Concentrator Resource Map]]
** [[Solar Concentrator Red Pages]]

'''Categories'''
*[[:Category:Solar Power]]
*[[:Category:Solar Turbine]]

==Product Ecology==
[[Image:3b-Solarenergyeco.png|right|600px]]
[[Image:SolarEconomy.jpg|right|400px]]

{{Product Ecology
|From=
* {{Induction Furnace}}
* {{Electric Motor}}
* {{Bioplastic Extruder}}

|Uses=
* [[Sunlight]]
* [[Heat]]
* [[Heat Transfer Fluid]]

|Creates=
* [[Steam]]
* [[Power]]
* [[Heat]]

|Enables=
* {{Steam Generator}}
* {{Steam Engine}}
* {{UPS}}
* [[Sintering]]
* [[CHP]]

|Components=
* [[Mirrors]]
* [[Pipe]]
* [[Fluid]]
}}

==Components==
*Mirrors
*Tubes
*Boiler
*Turbine

==Status==

The Solar Concentrator is currently in the [[Solar Concentrator/Research Development|research phase of product development.]]

==See Also (OSE Wiki)==
*[[Zenman Energy]]
*[[Solar Fire]]
*[[Solar Collector Calculations]]
*[[Large Solar Basket]]
*[[100 miles on each side]]

==External Links==
*[http://wiki.osefrance.org/doku.php?id=wiki:concentrateursolaire| OSE France Solar Concentrator LFR]
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solar_concentrator Wikipedia: Solar Concentrator]
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solar_thermal_energy Wikipedia: Solar Thermal Energy]

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Rod and Wire Mill

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==Overview==

[[Image:Rod and Wire Mill.png|thumb|400px|Rod and Wire Mill]]

A Rod and Wire Mill draws out molten metal into useful rods and wires. This is a subset of [[metal rolling]], used to make shafts, rebar, thin rods, down to wire. Thin wire can then be produced by wire drawing through a die.

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==Details==

==Product Ecology==

'''Made with'''
*{{Induction Furnace}} - Steel
*{{Torch Table}} - Parts

'''Uses'''
*{{Induction Furnace}} - Metal Feed
*{{Power Cube}} - Power

'''Creates'''
*Rod
*Bars
*Wire

See [[Product Ecologies]] for more information.

==Components==
*Steel
*Rollers
*Hydraulics
*[[Controller Box]]
*Feeder
*Die
*Sensor

==Status==
Currently in the research phases. Prototyping is expected to begin after completion of the [[Induction Furnace]]

Subject Matter Experts are encouraged to [[Contact Us]].

=See Also=
*[http://books.google.com/books/about/Rod_and_bar_rolling.html?id=ua_m3_sKOwYC Rod and Bar Rolling: Theory and Applications]
*[http://farmaciasolyluz.com/blog Blog Post]

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Laser Cutter

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[[Image:Laser Cutterpic.png|thumb|400px|Laser Cutter]]

==Overview==

A laser cutter enables CNC cutting and engraving of metal, wood, and other materials.
Laser cutting works by directing the output of a high-power laser, by computer, at the material to be cut. The material then either melts, burns, vaporizes away, or is blown away by a jet of gas, leaving an edge with a high-quality surface finish. Industrial laser cutters are used to cut flat-sheet material as well as structural and piping materials.

==Details==

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==Product Ecology==

'''Uses'''
*{{Induction Furnace}} - Structural Metal
*{{Multimachine}} -
*{{CNC Circuit Mill}} - Controller
*{{Motors}}
*[[Power]]

'''Creates'''
*{{3D Printer}} - Structural

==Components==
*[[Laser]]
*[[XYZ Table]]
*[[Controller]]

See [[Product Ecologies]] for more information.

==Status==

The Laser Cutter is currently in the Development phase by [[Lasersaur]], and will be a part of the [[GVCS]] when complete.

[[File:Lasersaur.jpg|right|thumb|220px]]

==Videos==

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==See Also==

* [[CO2 Laser]]
* [[High Power Diode Laser]]
* [[Laser Printed Circuit Board Prototyper]]

* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laser_cutter Wikipedia: Laser Cutter]
* [http://labs.nortd.com/lasersaur/ Lasersaur]

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Microcombine

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[[Image:Microcombine.png|right|400px|Microcombine]]

=Overview=
Agricultural Microcombine (Combine) - a combine is a complex device that cuts, threshes, and winnows grains and field crops of all sorts.

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==Details==
Modern combines are huge devices today, and a smaller one is desirable for a small farm. This is not to say that this design should not be scaleable to larger size, as required to feed larger populations effectively. We propose a hybrid combine, with all parts driven by separate, infinitely speed controllable motors. This eliminates all pulleys and complexity of a single power source powering the entire modern combine. The key here is availability of cost-effective motors and controls, where today, motor controls are prohibitively expensive for such a proposition. OS changes this. With a microcombine under the control of the operator, expensive maintenance is avoided, and full food sufficiency becomes feasible on the tens-of-acres scale.

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*{{Torch Table}}
*{{Multimachine}}
*{{Hydraulic Motor}}

|Uses=
*{{Power Cube}}
*{{Tractor}}
*[[QA Plate]]

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|Enables=
*[[Bread]]

}}

==Status==
Current work includes getting information from grain and bean farmers about their needs for a microcombine, the operation modes they'd like, etc. and surveying any commercial equipment available that is similar in scope/scale.

=See Also=
*[[Microcombine/Research_Development|Research]]
*[[Grain Thresher]]
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Combine_harvester Wikipedia: Combine Harvester]
*[http://www.librosgratispdf.es/ More info]
*[[Combine Research Paper]]

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Spader

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=Overview=

[[Image:Spader.png|right|400px|Spader]]

The spader is set of mechanical shovels that prepare soil for planting without causing a hardpan typical of rototiller tilling. Also called a "rotary spader".

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==Details==
Agricultural Spader - This is the most advanced, but least affordable, method of soil preparation for planting. The spader is the mechanized equivalent of several digging shovels. It is operated by the power take off (PTO) behind a tractor. It operates like a rototiller, but with reciprocating spades. It is a superior method of soil preparation for planting - because, unlike a rototiller, it leaves better soil structure without creating a hardpan underneath the tilling layer. Moreover, the spader is capable of deeper tilling. This is the state of art in soil preparation, but few farmers are privy to it because of high cost - $5k for used machines. Our version will be driven by tractor hydraulics, eliminating costly gearing. The fabrication is not straightforward like a rototiller, as the spader spades ride on cams that are offset from a rotating axle. Effective fabrication strategy must be developed. Overall, this would help improve farmers' efficiency. The spader (and rototiller) are a one step soil preparation method - unlike plowing - which is typically followed by multiple disking or disking and harrowing.

They do not leave a "hardpan" due to the somewhat random action of the spades. Spaders are very expensive in north America as they are all made in Italy/Holland etc. (see links below). Inventing an open source spader would be a great achievment. They are a one pass type of implement, allowing easy working in of cover crops into the soil. Towing the spader behind LifeTrac would be easy as spaders are not a real load on the tractor/machine. All that is needed is a slow hydrostatic drive, but we have that covered.

==Research==
*The embedded video, showing a Celli spader with "shovels", is from a University of Vermont DVD (available [http://www.uvm.edu/vtvegandberry/Videos/covercropvideo.html here]).

*[http://www.ferrari-tractors.com/products/spader.htm Spader setup and operation] - note 3rd pic down: it's the soil "pulverizer" after the spades. Spades dig first, "pulverizer" breaks up the clods and makes seed bed. Imants use a roller with curved tines instead. Does it all in one operation. Looks almost exactly like your tines on soil pulverizer.

*[http://www.winebusiness.com/wbm/?go=getArticle&dataId=47243 "Product Review: Spaders - These must-have machines help preserve soil structure"]. At the bottom of that page a reader suggests Imants spaders from Holland: "Imants produces a spader that achieves the same results based on a different mechanical approach". The Imants use circular "arms". They supposedly will leave a hardpan like a tiller (eventually). I'm sure they run smoother/longer though.

*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ycadZjZ1Vnw Good spader video], shows the Imants final roller with tines. He discusses the mechanism up close.

* Another [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rgXUQVjtIm8 Imant in action].

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==Product Ecology==
'''Uses'''
*{{Furnace}} - Steel
*{{Torch Table}} - Structure

'''Works with'''
*{{Lifetrac}} - Mounting
*{{PowerCube}} - Power

[[Image:5b-agricultureeco.png|thumb|600px|Spader [[Product Ecology]]]]

See [[Product Ecologies]] for more information.

=See Also=
*[[Steam Weeder]]
*[[Agrokuh]]
*[http://anubisseguridad.blogspot.com/p/pictogramas-de-seguridad.html Pictogramas]
*[http://www.ferrari-tractors.com/spade_article.htm Spader History]

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Hay Rake

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[[Image:HayRake.png|thumb|400px|Hay Rake]]

==Overview==

The '''Hay Rake''' is an agricultural rake used to collect cut hay or straw into windrows for later collection (e.g. by a baler or a loader wagon). It is also designed to fluff up the hay and turn it over so that it may dry. It is also used in the evening to protect the hay of the dew. The next day a tedder is used to spread it again, so that the hay dries more quickly.

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==Details==

==Product Ecology==
[[Image:5b-agricultureeco.png|thumb|600px|[[Product Ecology]]]]

'''Made with'''
*{{Induction Furnace}} - Steel
*{{Torch Table}} - Parts

'''Uses'''
*{{Tractor}}
*{{Powercube}}
*{{Rotor}}

'''Works With'''
*{{Baler}}
*{{Hay Cutter}}

'''Creates'''
*[[Hay]]

See [[Product Ecologies]] for more information.

==Components==
*[[QA Plate]]
*Frame
*Rake

==Status==
The Hay Rake is currently in the Research phase of product development.

==See Also==
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hay_rake Wikipedia: Hay Rake]
*[http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&nord=1&q=rotary+rake&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.r_cp.&ion=1&biw=1600&bih=775&um=1&ie=UTF-8&tbm=isch&source=og&sa=N&tab=wi Google Images: Rotary Rake]

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Truck

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=Intro=
{{RightTOC}}
A truck is a transportation machine that you can drive in order to move yourself, others, and stuff to wherever you can get with wheels. The difference between a truck and car is that trucks are stronger and have more dedicated space for stuff on the vehicle.

[[Image:Truck.png|400px]]

=Documentation=

If you're new to mechanical things, check out
[[Mechanical Intro]]

=Alternative Body Styles=

Depending on the function of the truck, it could have a smaller body style. (Unless, it is intended for hauling large amounts of agricultural goods.)
If it is going to be used as a standard farm pickup, then a more efficient size might be better. Such as the Ute, common to Australia and New Zealand, or the Mini Truck from Japan that is becoming more common in the United States.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ute_(vehicle)#/media/File:MHV_Ford_AU_Falcon_XL_Supercab_01.jpg

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kei_truck#/media/File:Mitsubishi_Minicab_2000.jpg

=Concepts=

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=More Concepts=

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=Concepta=

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=Maintenance Concept Text=

'''Pneumatic'''

Tire Air Pressure

'''Hydraulic'''

Engine Oil

Coolant

Transmission Fluid

Brake Fluid

Windshield Washer Fluid

'''Mechanical'''

Tires

Brake Pads

Windshield Wipers

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http://www.carbibles.com/maintenancetips.html

Engines have a lot of moving parts that rub against each other and create friction. The friction generates a lot of heat. When plastics get hotter and hotter, they get softer and eventually melt. When metals get hot, they get softer, which accelerates wear, and if hot enough, metals melt too. So cooling the engine is important. The engine is essentially a complex hulk of metal, so pumping water through it will cool it down. But water boils and freezes too easily- if the water turns into a gas, then it loses a lot of cooling ability- in other cases, a lot of pressure (from gaseous expansion or ice formation) will crack and break the solid parts of the cooling system (and the engine). So adding substances (like antifreeze) keeps the coolant system working in hot and cold conditions.

Another way to solve the heat problem is to stop friction in the first place. Lubricants are substances that have very low coefficients of friction so they generate very little thermal energy when rubbed together. By applying lubricants to the moving parts of an engine, less heat will be generated.

[http://www.youtube.com/user/scottykilmer?feature=watch Car Maintenance - Scotty Kilmer's Youtube Channel]

=Maintenance Concept Videos=

[[Vehicle Fluid Maintenance]]

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=More Concepts 3=

'''Gear Dimensions and Terminology''' [[File: geardimterm.pdf]]

[http://www.engineersedge.com/gears/gear_types.htm Gear Types from Engineer's Edge]

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4 Wheel Drive

[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Four-wheel_drive 4 Wheel Drive Explanation at Wikipedia]

Leaf Suspension vs Coil Spring

[http://www.jpmagazine.com/techarticles/suspension/154_1204_leaf_springs_vs_multi_link_suspension/viewall.html Leaf vs Coil Comparison at JP Magazine]

[http://www.ehow.com/about_5585159_coil-vs_-leaf-springs.html Leaf vs Coil Comparison at eHow]

Cargo Bed Size and Payload

Towing Interface and Capacity

Manual vs Automatic Transmission

Ground Clearance

Fuel Efficiency

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Auto_maintenance

Fuel for regular operation

Engine oil for lubricating

Oil Filter Replacement

Coolant for cooling

[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vEdtHZwLKZ8 Filling Radiator Fluid, Video at Youtube]

Coolant Filter Replacement

Brake Pad Replacement

Tire Replacement

==Overview==

http://opensourceecology.org/wiki/Truck/Research_Development

The '''Open Source Truck''' is a heavy off-road vehicle capable of equipping many pieces of equipment used on the [[Tractor]], and transporting heavy loads long distance. The Open Source Truck project is currently in the research phase.

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==Detailed Description==
Goal specifications
: [[Open Source Truck Concept]] - similar to [[Mercedes Unimog]]:
* Top speed of 60 mph
* Equipped with suspension
* Capable of handling extreme off-road conditions
* Equipped with front and rear power take-off, hydraulic take-off, and quick attach mounting plate for hydraulic heavy and rotary equipment such as backhoe, loader, power generator, hammermill, pelletizer, and any agricultural, utility, and construction equipment that is already avialable for the [[Tractor]] or [[Microtractor]]
* Dual utility for agricultural and transportation uses
* Hydraulic drive
* Quick attach [[Power Cube]]
* 27-270 hp models
* Eventually powered with [[Modern Steam Engine]]

==Product Ecology==

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|From=
* {{3D Printer}}
* {{Induction Furnace}}
* {{Rod Mill}}
* {{Multimachine}}
* {{Hydraulic Motors}}
* {{Robotic Arm}}
* {{Welder}}

|Uses=
* {{Power Cube}}
* [[Biodiseal]]
* {{Steam Engine}}

|Creates=
* [[Transportation]]

|Enables=

|Components=
* [[Steel]]
* Frame
* Axles
* [[Wheels]]
* [[Plastic]] Inserts
* Engine
* Winch
* [[QA Plate]]
}}

==Status==
The Open Source Truck is currently in the [[Open Source Truck/Research Development| Research phase of product development]].

==See Also==
* [[Car]]
* [[Open Source Truck Concept]]
* [[Mercedes Unimog]]
* [[Aerial Ropeways]]
* [[Modular Vehicles]]

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Bioplastic Extruder

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==Overview==

[[Image:PlasticExtruder.png|thumb|400px|BioPlastic Extruder]]

The Bioplastic Extruder enables plastics production.

''"Plastics extrusion is a high volume manufacturing process in which raw plastic material is melted and formed into a continuous profile. Extrusion produces items such as pipe/tubing, weather stripping, fence, deck railing, window frames, adhesive tape and wire insulation."'' - ([http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plastics_extrusion wikipedia])

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==Detailed Description==
We aim to develop computer-controlled tools that can make plastic parts of any shape.
'Extrusion' means squeezing out a long shape; extruding a circle gives you a cylinder. Extruded plastic forms include sheets, tubes, and others. Greenhouse glazing made of polycarbonate, or UV-stabilized polyethylene, water pipes for plumbing and irrigation, plastic shapes and sheets are all doable with slight modifications of a basic extruder. The key may be a ram extruder (simple design) with inductive heating, to which various dies are adapted for profiles (extrusion), or molds for shapes (injection molding), or blowers and molds (blow molding).

With these tools, cheap feedstocks can produce very expensive products. For instance, polyethylene resin costs less than 15 cents/lb (at a density of 50 lb/cubic ft (800g/l)). When extruded into panes of Solexx glass, the end product costs $1/square foot ($10.76/m2). This makes the end product about 20 times more valuable than the feedstock. If an extruder is available - combined with the know-how - then localized production of such glazing could probably yield cost predictions of something marginally higher than material costs, under the DIY-flexible enterprise scenario.

The challenge is procuring the know-how for extruder fabrication and material extrusion. The material costs are expected to be around $5k for the machine - structure, hydraulic ram, inductive heating, and die.

====Bioplastics====

Bioplastics are the perfect addition to an integrated farm and forestry operation. An effective open-source method of producing bioplastics will allow communities to be self-sufficient in the raw materials for many modern comforts. Bioplastics promise to replace the many useful products we currently extract from oil.
Combined with plastic extrusion and molding machines such as RepRap, bioplastics enable a local manufacturing process that starts with food waste or soil and creates computer and phone casings, car and machine parts, toys and tools, screws and sculptures.

==Product Ecology==
{{Product Ecology

|Product={{Bioplastic Extruder}}

|From=
*{{Induction Furnace}}
*{{Torch Table}}
*{{Electric Motor}}

|Uses=
*[[Electricity]]

|Creates=
*[[Plastic]]

|Enables=
*{{3D Printer}}

|Components=
*Ram Extruder
*Feeder
*Inductive heater
*Dies (extrusion)
*Molds (injection)
*Blowers (blow molding)
*Controller

}}

==OSE Project Status/Schedule==

The bioplastic extruder project is currently in research phase. Subject matter experts are encouraged to contact us.
See also the [[Open source bioplastic 2012 update]]

==See Also==
*[[Bioplastics]]
*[[Plastic Extrusion & Molding]]
*[[5-Hydroxymethylfurfural]]

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Heat Exchanger

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Last updated Sep, 2015. See [[Heat Exchanger Development]] for current work.

=Overview=

[[Image:Steam_Generator.png|thumb|400px|Steam Generator]]

The '''Steam Generator''' is a device used to create steam by applying heat energy to water.

==Details==
It can be used to power devices such as [[steam engines]] and [[steam turbines]]. Both of these machines convert expanding steam into rotational power, power that can be used to drive other GVCS tools or generate electric power. Excess or vented steam can also be used to heat a home or greenhouse.

'''Steam Generator Pages'''
* [[Steam Engine Design/Boiler]]
* [[Flash Steam Generator]]
* [[CHP Stove Heat Exchanger]]
* [[Solar Concentrators]]
** [[Solar Concentrator Tracking]]
** [[Solar Concentrator Resources]]
** [[Solar Concentrator Links]]
** [[Solar Concentrator Reviews]]
** [[Solar Concentrator Resource Map]]
** [[Solar Concentrator Red Pages]]

==Product Ecology==
[[File:Steam-Engine-Product-Ecology.png|600px|right]]

{{Product Ecology
|Product = {{Steam Generator}}

|From=
*{{Induction Furnace}}
*[[Steel]]

|Uses=
*[[Water]]

|Creates=
*[[Steam]]

|Enables=
*{{Steam Engine}}
*{{Power Cube}}
*[[Solar Turbine]]
*[[Greenhouse]]

|Components=
*Tubes
*[[Turbine]]

}}

==Status==
The Steam Generator is currently the [[Steam Generator/Research Development|Research Phase of Product Development.]]

==See Also==
* [[Geo-thermal Power]]
* [[Natural Steam Sources]]

*[http://www.tinytechindia.com/steampowerplan.htm Tiny Tech India - Steam Generator]
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boiler_(steam_generator) Wikipedia: Boiler Steam Generator]

[[Category:Solar Turbine]]
[[Category:GVCS]]
[[Category:Steam Generator]]

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Gasifier Burner

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[[Image:GasifierBurner.png|thumb|400px|Gasifier Burner]]

See [[Developent Spreadsheet for Gasifier Burner]]

==Overview==
The '''Gasifier Burner''' converts biomass fuel into power and useful chemicals.

See [[Gasifier Development Template]] for 2015 Development.

{{video}}

==Details==
This is achieved by reacting the material at high temperatures (>700°C), without combustion, with a controlled amount of oxygen and/or steam, breaking down the biomass into carbon monoxide, hydrogen, carbon dioxide and methane. The resulting gas mixture is a fuel called [[syngas]]. If Air is used in place of oxygen the gas also contains inert nitrogen and is called producer gas.

==Product Ecology==
{{Product Ecology

|Product = {{Gasifier Burner}}

|From=
*{{Induction Furnace}}
*{{Torch Table}}

|Uses=
*{{Baler}}
*{{Pelletizer}}
*[[Biomass]]
*[[Steam]]

|Creates=
*[[Heat]]
*[[Fly Ash]]
*[[Syngas]]
*[[Biofuel]]
*[[Biochar]]

|Enables=
*{{Steam Generator}}
*{{Steam Engine}}
*{{Cement Mixer}}
*{{Power Cube}}
*{{Truck}}
*{{Car}}
*[[Kiln]]

|Components=
*Frame
*Burner
*Mixer
*Pipes

}}

==Status==
The gasifier burner is currently in the [[Gasifier Burner/Research Development|Research phase of development.]]

Join the conversation here: https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/ose-gasifier-burner-development

==See Also==
*[[Troy Martz Gasifier‎]]
*[[Compressed Fuel Gas]]
*[[Pyrolysis Oil]]
*[[Fischer-Tropsch]]
*[[Biochar]]
*[[Babington Burner]]

*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gasification Wikipedia: Gasification]
*[http://www.fluidynenz.250x.com/index.html Fluidyne Gasification Research Library]

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3D Scanner

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==Overview==
[[Image:Kinect.jpg|thumb|400px|Kinect 3D Scanner]]

3D Scanners enable near-instantaneous input of spatial data into digital systems.
The technology is currently undergoing a massive flourishing of innovation as the underlying hardware becomes ubiquitous. As a part of the GVCS 50, it enables a suite of powerful applications.

'''Applications'''
*[[CAD]]
*[[Rapid Prototyping]]
*[[Workshop]] Control
*Automation Programming
*[[Robotic Systems]]
*Training

==Details==

==Product Ecology==
{{Product Ecology

|From=
*{{3D Printer}}
*{{Circuit Mill}}

|Uses=
*{{UPS}}
*[[Computer]]

|Creates=
*{{CAD}}

|Enables=
*{{3D Printer}}
*{{Sawmill}}
*{{Tractor}}
*{{Industrial Robot}}
*[[Digital Fabrication]]

|Components=
*{{Electric Motor}}
*Case
*[[Camera]]
*[[Laser]]

}}

=See Also=
*[[3D Printer]]
*[http://www.KinectHacks.net Kinect Hacks ]

[[Category:RepLab]]

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Metal Roller

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==Overview==
[[Image:Metal Roller.png|thumb|400px|Metal Roller]]

The metal roller sends sheet metal and plate through gaps between cylinders to roll-bend them; this operation is used for producing cylindrical or conical components as well as wiring cylindrical edges.

This roll-bending operation ability is particularly useful for producing standard shapes of metal that would be time-consuming or impossible to form otherwise.

{{Video}}

=Description=
Metal rolling is a centralized industrial process that is done in large-scale (kiloton per day) steel mills. We aim to open-source this technology for use in small-scale (ton per day) flexible fabrication facilities which allow local communities to produce virgin metal from scrap feedstocks.

=Description=

One type of metal roller uses a pinch rolling operations (lightly grips and moves sheet metal through the machine with a "free" roller to "set" the required bend radius) and pyramid rolling operations (moves plate metal through the machine to "set" the required bend radius). A hydraulically power-driven universal metal roller can be used for all required roll-bending operations.

==Solution Statement==

The metal roller allows the operator to perform roll-bending operations with ease.

==Product Ecology==
'''Made with'''
*{{Induction Furnace}}
*{{Torch Table}}
*{{Welder}}

'''Uses'''
*{{Power Cube}} - Power
*{{Induction Furnace}} - Steel

'''Creates'''
*Rolled Steel

[[Image:2b-Genfabecology.png|thumb|600px|General Fabrication [[Product Ecology]]]]

See [[Product Ecology]] for more information.

==Components==

The principal elements of the metal roller include:

*'''Frame''': the ground-supported structure upon which the rest of the metal roller lies

*'''Couplers''': the mechanisms that convert rotary motion from the hydraulic motor to the cylinders

*'''Hydraulic Circuit''': the set of components that powers the hydraulic motor by sending pressurized fluid through its ports, hence producing rotary motion at the motor shaft

*'''Adjusters''': the mechanisms that allow cylinder movement for different placement configurations on the plane perpendicular to the axis of rotation

*'''Cylinders''': the components that make actual contact with the workpiece for roll-bending.

==Status==
The Metal Roller is [[Metal_Roller/Research_Development#Next_steps|currently in the research phase of development]]. Prototyping is planned for after product release of the [[Induction Furnace]].

=See Also=
*[[Metal Roller/Research Development | Research]]
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rolling_(metalworking) Wikipedia: Metal Rolling]
*[http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=metal+rolling&aq=f YouTube: Metal Rolling]

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Ironworker

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[[Image:Ironworker.jpg|thumb|right|400px|Ironworker]]

=Overview=

Ironworker machines can shear, punch holes and notch in steel plates.

=Versions=

==Ironworker 3==
Main page for the [[Ironworker 3]].

Under active development as of Oct 2013

==Ironworker 2==
Main page for the [[Ironworker 2]].

==Ironworker 1==
Main page for the [[Ironworker 1]].

=Details=

An Ironworker is a fundamental machine for working with many and is the backbone of many fabrication workshops. It generates tremendous force using hydraulic systems and mechanical leverage.

=Product Ecology=

'''Uses'''
*{{Furnace}} Steel
*{{Welder}} parts

'''Creates'''
*{{CEB}} arm holes
*{{LifeTrac}} treads and plate holes

See [[Product Ecologies]] for more information.

=See Also=

*[[Hole Puncher Die]]
*[[120 Ton Hole Puncher]]
*[http://blog.opensourceecology.org/2010/07/open-source-150-ton-hole-puncher/ Blog Announcement]

[[Category:RepLab]]
[[Category:Hole Puncher]]

Dairy Milker

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[[Category:Dairy Milker]]

==Overview==

[[Image:MilkingMachine.png|thumb|400px|Dairy Milker]]
[[Image:Cow.jpg|thumb|400px|Moo]]

The Dairy Milker yields [[milk]] and [[dairy]] products from dairy [[cows]].

The pulsator can use [[Solenoid Driver]]

==Detailed Description==

The dairy milker is comprised of 4 teatcups that attach onto the teats of the dairy cow. These teatcups connect via short milk tubes and short pulsation tubes to a claw (connection component that links the teatcups to the rest of the dairy milker). The claw is connected via a long milk tube and a long pulsation tube to the milkline (collection bucket), from which the collected milk is transported via airflow and pump to a bulk tank (central storage vat). The dairy milker yields milk from the teats of a cow by applying a continuous vacuum, thereby creating a pressure difference across the teat canal. Because the vacuum causes teat tissue congestion (problematic accumulation of blood and other fluids), air is pulsated to the teatcup liners at pre-determined intervals to ease tissue congestion.

==Solution Statement==

The agricultural pathway for dairy products necessitate the production of milk, for which the dairy milker provides an automated means to do so.

==Product Ecology==

'''Made with'''
*{{Furnace}} - Steel
*{{Welder}}
*{{Torch}}

'''To be used in conjunction with:'''
*Cow - Milk
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pasteurization#Pasteurization_of_milk Pasteurizer] (To increase shelf life and reduce the number of viable pathogens-[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pasteurization Wikipedia page])

'''Creates'''
*[[Dairy]]
*[[Milk]]
*[[Cheese]]
*Butter
*Keifer
*Yogurt
*Ghee

The dairy milker fulfills the role of producing milk from cows through automation.

[[Image:5b-agricultureeco.png|border|600px|Agriculture]]

==Components==

The major components of the dairy milker include:

*'''Claw''' - the intermediary part that connects the short milk and pulsation tubes from the teatcups to the long milk and pulsation tubes going to the collection bucket.
*'''Teatcups''' - the direct contact parts that gently clasp onto the teats of a dairy cow so that the applied vacuum yields milk.
*'''Collection Bucket''' - The minor receiver of extracted milk that connects to the bulk tank.
*'''Bulk Tank''' - The major receiver of extracted milk that can connect to multiple collection buckets.
*'''Pump and Airflow Circuit''' - the set of parts that create a pressure difference between the collection bucket and the bulk tank, thereby channelling extracted milk from the collection bucket to the bulk tank.
*'''Vacuum and Pulsation Circuit''' - the set of parts that produce the vacuum and air pulsation intervals for milk extraction and teat tissue relief, respectively.

=Status=
The Dairy Milker is currently in the [[Dairy_Milker/Research_Development|research phase]].

=Videos=

{{Video}}

=See Also=

*[[Animals]]
*[[Dairy]]
*[[Ruminants]]

*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Milk Wikipedia: Milk]
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dairy Wikipedia: Dairy]
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Milking_machines#Milking_machines Wikipedia: Milking Machines]
*[http://www.milkacademy.com/index_en.php3 Milk Academy]
*[http://20seoveinte.wordpress.com Seoveinte]

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Seeder

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==Overview==
[[Image:Seeder.png|thumb|400px|Seeder]]

A Seeder enables Tractor planting of any type of seed from small seeds like clover to large seeds such as potatoes.

==Details==

The goal is a general purpose workhorse device that meets [[OSE Spec]] for agricultural planting operations.

==Product Ecology==
'''Uses'''
*{{Furnace}} - Steel
*{{Torch Table}} - Steel

'''Works with'''
*{{Tractor}} - Mounting
*{{Power Cube}} - Power
*{{Spader}} - Agriculture

[[Image:5b-agricultureeco.png|600px|thumb|[[Product Ecology]]]]

See [[Product Ecologies]] for more information.

==Components==

*Hopper
*Wheels
*Rollers
*Feed
*Filter

==Status==
The Seeder is currently being researched.

=Videos=

{{Video}}

=See Also=

[[Agrokuh]]

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Cement Mixer

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[[Category:GVCS]]
[[Image:CementMixer.png|thumb|400px|Cement Mixer]]

==Overview==

A '''Cement Mixer''' (also commonly named a concrete mixer) is a device that homogeneously combines cement, aggregate such as sand or gravel, and water to form concrete. <ref name="Concrete Mixer">{{cite web |url=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Concrete_mixer |title=Cement Mixer |publisher=Wikimedia Foundation, Inc}}</ref>

{{Video}}

==Detailed Description==
A concrete mixer (also commonly called a cement mixer) is a device used to automate the preparation of cement by mixing it with other aggregates such as sand or gravel and water to form concrete. A typical concrete mixer uses a revolving drum in which the components are automatically mixed. The resulting mix is used as on of the most important elements on construction.

[[Concrete]] is used more than any other man-made material in the world. As a part of the [[GVCS]], it unlocks a range of building techniques and methods, depending on characteristics of the environment and type of structure to be built.

==Product Ecology==
{{Product Ecology
|Product={{Cement Mixer}}
|From=
*{{Lathe}}
*{{Motor}}
*{{LifeTrac}} - Mounting
*{{Furnace}} - Steel
*{{Torch Table}} - Cutting
*{{Ironworker}} - Holes

|Uses=
*{{Power Cube}}
*[[Lime]]

|Creates=
*[[Cement]]

|Enables=
*[[Workshop]]
*[[Greenhouse]]
*[[HabLab]]
*[[Foundations]]
*{{Multimachine}}
*[[Foundry]]

|Components=
*Drum
*Frame
*Motor
*Water Feed
*Hinge

}}

==OSE Project Status/Schedule==

The concrete mixer is currently in development and is undergoing CAD stages of design. It is considered a priority for the [[2011 Infrastructure Buildout]], as a part of the [[GVCS Rollout]]

==See Also==
*[[Cement]]
*[[Ferrocement]]
*[[Geopolymers]]
*[[Monolithic Dome]]
*[[Kiln]]

==Links==
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Concrete_mixer Concrete Mixer]
*[http://concretelathe.wikispaces.com/Concrete Concrete Lathe]

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Car

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[[Image:automobile.png|thumb|right|400px|OSCar Concept]]
The Open Source {{Car}} is an automobile designed for transporting passengers.

=Team Wikispeed=

Joe Justice and [[Team Wikispeed]] are awesome and we're planning a formal partnership!

[http://opensourceecology.org/wiki/Team_Wikispeed_Collaboration Team Wikispeed Collaboration]

The instructions for copying Team Wikispeed's SGT01 car design are currently being built. You can find them here [[Wikispeed_SGT01]]

=OSVehicle Tabby=
The [https://www.osvehicle.com/osv-platform/ OSVehicle Tabby]'s chassis, suspension, ... can be ordered from their website (see also [https://www.osvehicle.com/projects/ here]).
The vehicle can then be custom made by the person that ordered the parts.

=Custom mini moke=
A custom mini moke can be created for the purpose of creating a [[Eco Mechanics Races|community of green mechanics]] which also organise races (on regular karting tracks). The mini moke design will form the "glue" to create this community due to the fact that unlike with regular karts, no trailer is needed to transport the racing vehicle (instead, the mini car can be driven itself to the track, and even also prove useful for day to day activities, meaning it isn't just an expense done for hobby purposes). The design would hence make the step towards engaging in this hobby smaller, and help convince more people into doing it.

=Team Vélocar=
[[Vélocar]] joined the OSE movement. Vélocar is now the official OSE microcar
{{VC}}

==Overview==

The OS Car will be a lightweight and aerodynamic two passenger long range car that will be fueled with ethanol biodiesel. The current plan is for the car to have a reverse trike configuration: two front wheels and one rear wheel which is the only driven wheel. The two main benefits of the reverse trike design are lower cost and weight due to one less wheel, and lower wind drag due to the rain drop shape of the body. The construction of the car will be a steel space frame covered with non-structural polymer or composite panels. The proposed powertrain is a hybrid hydraulic system which includes a single cylinder engine that runs a hydraulic pump which directly powers a hydraulic wheel motor used to drive the car and which compresses a gas in an accumulator to store energy. Gas in the accumulator will also be compressed via regenerative braking when the hydraulic motor is run in reverse to slow the car down. Cost control and quick development will be maintained by using donor vehicle parts and off-the-shelf parts. Components that cannot be easily manufactured such as brake calipers, steering knuckles, and rims will be sourced from a donor vehicle and components such as instruments, wiring, and hydraulic components will be off-the-shelf components.

As the car design matures, some components from donor vehicles and off-the-shelf components can be replaced by scratch-built open source components. If desired, forks can be spawned from the original project for variants such a four or five passenger car, or perhaps a car with a hybrid electric powertrain.

'''Update - July, 2013 - See [[Yann Log]]

{{Video}}

=Product Ecology=
{{Product Ecology

|Product={{Car}}

|From=
*{{Furnace}}
*{{Industrial Robot}}
*{{Welder}}
*{{Torch Table}}
*{{3D Printer}}
*{{Multimachine}}
*{{Power Cube}}
*{{Hydraulic Motor}}

|Uses=
*{{Power Cube}}
* [[Roads]]

|Creates=
* [[Transportation]]

|Components=
*[[Wheels]]
*Windows
*Frame
*Engine
*Drivetrain
*Suspension
*Controls
*Steering Column
*AC
*Brakes
*Lights
}}

==Status==
The '''Open Source Car''' is currently in the [[Open_Source_Car/Research_Development|Research Phase of product development]].

==The Open Source Car in the media==
The '''Open Source Car''' has been covered in the following online media sources
* [http://blog.opensourceecology.org/2012/03/press-release-ose-wikispeed-collaboration/ Press Release OSE-Wikispeed Collaboration]
* [http://www.intelligentcarleasing.com/blog/car-technology-development-future-productions/ Car Technologies of the Future]
* [http://300mpg.org/2011/11/10/a-visit-to-the-open-source-ecology-project/ A Visit To the Open Source Ecology Project]
* [http://p2pfoundation.net/Open_Source_Ecology Open Source Ecology P2P Foundation]

==See Also==
*{{Truck}}
*[[Aerial Ropeways]]
*[[Modular Vehicles]]

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Aluminum Extractor

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{{Category=Materials}}
[[Category:Chemical_engineering_for_OSE_use]]

[[Image:AluminumExtractor.png|thumb|400px|Aluminum Extractor]]

=Overview=
The Aluminum Extractor extracts raw aluminum from alumina common clay (alumina silicate).

{{Video}}

=Detail=
Using a closed-loop cycle involving hydroflouric acid and a large amount of electricity, it is possible to extract raw aluminum directly from clay deposits. This is in contrast to the typical aluminum extraction technique from strategic bauxite mineral reserves.

There is posibility also to produce bauxite from very common feldspar mineral (sand) and carbon dioxide. This is natural process that produce clays, but it is posible to speed up usable level with increasing carbon dioxide partial pressure. Easy source for carbon dioxide are biogas reactors. Biogas cleaning produce large amounts pressurized carbon dioxide water solution. It is even posible to directly feed pressurized biogas through feldspar sand column and combine both process.

Alumium electrolyze process should be combined to localized power grid and its power consume should be tied to grid frequency after 50.5Hz or 60.5hz it should start itself and come full power until 51.0Hz or 61Hz so alumium making can be used to dump excess energy. Very useful combined with windpower.

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=Product Ecology=
{{Product Ecology|

|From=
* {{Induction Furnace}}
* {{Torch Table}}

|Uses=
* [[Power]]

|Creates=
* [[Aluminum]]

|Enables=
* {{Induction Furnace}}
}}

=Components=

=See Also=
*[http://blog.opensourceecology.org/2010/12/open-source-aluminum/ Blog Post]
*[[Aluminum Extraction From Clays]]
*[[Metal Refining]]
*[[Aluminosilicate chemistry]]

*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aluminium Wikipedia: Aluminum]
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clay Wikipedia: Clay]
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hydrofluoric_acid Wikipedia: Hydroflouric Acid]
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hall%E2%80%93H%C3%A9roult_process Wikipedia:Hall–Héroult process]

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Nickel-Iron Battery

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==Overview==
[[File:Nickel-Iron Batterypic.png|thumb|400px|Nickel Iron Battery]]

The '''Nickel Iron Battery''' is the primary electrical energy storage device for the [[GVCS]].

Advantages:
*Long lifetime of 50 years
*Open source design of electrodes
*Cells scalable: from 1 to 50kW hrs
*Nickel and iron obtained from scrap stream, reprocessed via [[Induction Furnace]]
*Completely closed loop material cycle ecology

{{Video}}
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K84PywMwjZg

==Detailed Description==

The '''nickel-iron battery''' (NiFe battery) or "edison cell" is a storage battery having a nickel oxide-hydroxide cathode and an iron anode, with an electrolyte of potassium hydroxide (lye can be used as a substitute).

The active materials are held in nickel-plated steel tubes or perforated pockets.

It is a very robust battery which is tolerant of abuse, (overcharge, overdischarge, and short-circuiting) and can have very long life even if so treated.

It is often used in backup situations where it can be continuously charged and can last for more than 20 years.

'''Nickel-iron batteries''' have ~50 year lifetimes, compared to a few-year lifetime of lead acid batteries. They are environmentally more benign, and lend themselves to local recycling and fabrication. They can have higher discharge rates and faster charge times than lead-acid batteries depending on mechanical design of the electrodes etc, so they lend themselves not only to off-grid power, but also to power electronics applications such as welding and heavy workshop power. In China a company by the name of changhong batteries makes a version of them for use in automotive starter batteries. Their energy density is half that of lead-acid batteries, but their long lifetime and deep discharge ability makes them highly relevant to the [[GVCS]], including to electric farming equipment as the next generation of [[LifeTrac]] infrastructure.

The [[Edison Battery]] was developed and promoted primarily by Thomas A Edison.

==Product Ecology==
[[Image:Electricalpowereco.png|600px|thumb|[[Product Ecology]]]]

{{Product Ecology

|Product={{Battery}}

|From=
*{{3D Printer}} - Casing
*[[Controller Box]] - Power
*{{Rod and Wire Mill}} - Wires, Tubes

|Creates=
*[[Electricity]]

|Uses=

|Enables=
*{{Universal Power Supply}} - Stores energy
*[[Charge Controller]]
*[[Inverter]]

|Components=

}}

==Components==
===Anode Compound===

* iron plate - low carbon, mild steel (demo)
* iron graphite compounded (Edison)
* iron oxide
**http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iron(II,III)_oxide

===node Construction===

* plain plate (demo)
* pocket plate with mesh inserts (Edison)

===Cathode Compounds===

* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nickel%28III%29_oxide-hydroxide Nickel(III) oxide-hydroxide]
:* [https://www.spectrumchemical.com/OA_HTML/chemical-products_NickelII-Chloride-Anhydrous-for-General-Organic-Chemistry_TCI-N0850.jsp?sitex=10020:22372:US&section=25807 Nickel (II) chloride]
:* [http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sodium_hypochlorite#section_3 bleach]
* nickel hydrate and pure nickel flake (Edison)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nickel%28II%29_hydroxide

Nickel(II) carbonate [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nickel%28II%29_carbonate can be combined with water to form Nickel(II) oxide], which can be used in cells. It generates Carbon Dioxide when mixed with water, which may affect Potassium Hydroxide in solution. Mix with water and allow to complete outgassing and dry before building the cell.

Nickel(III) hydroxide "Nickel Oxide Black" and Nickel(II) carbonate "Green" are used as clay/ceramic colorants and available cheaply from ceramic and pottery related websites ... and though the purity is considered lower, it is still usuable for experimentation at a much lower cost.

===Cathode Construction===

* plain plate (demo)
* pocket plate with mesh inserts (Edison)
* generally nickel-plated rather than pure nickel

* Nickel sponge
* Sintered nickel powder
* Nickel mesh/cloth

===Electrolyte===

* aqueous potassium hydroxide
:* [https://www.spectrumchemical.com/OA_HTML/chemical-products_Potassium-Hydroxide-Pellets-Reagent-ACS_P1315.jsp?sitex=10020:22372:US&section=15947 link]
:* Water (121g per 100ml)
* sodium hydroxide (alternate, lower voltage)
* lithium (modern additive)

===Cell Casing===

* nickel-plated steel box, rubber seals (Edison)
* plastic box (modern commercial)
* glass jars (demo projects)
* pvc cylinders (Ed's Workshop)

==Status==
The '''Nickel-Iron Battery''' is currently in the [[Nickel-Iron_Battery/Research_Development|research phase of development]].

==See Also==
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battery_(electricity) Wikipedia: Battery]
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nickel_iron_battery Wikipedia: Nickel Iron Battery]
* [http://www.beutilityfree.com/content/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=44&Itemid=129 Battery Lifetimes]

===Other Communities===

http://offgrid2.altervista.org/viewforum.php?f=7

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Steam Engine

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==Overview==
[[Image:Design-7-A.png|400px|thumb|Current conceptual view]]

[[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]].

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==Details==

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

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.

==Product Ecology==
[[Image:Steam-Engine-Product-Ecology.png|thumb|600px|0Steam Engine [[Product Ecology]]]]

{{Product Ecology

|Product={{Steam Engine}}

|From=
*{{Induction Furnace}}
*[[Steel]]

|Uses=
*{{Gasifier}}
*{{Steam Generator}}
*{{Solar Concentrator}}
*[[Heat]]
*[[Steam]]

|Creates=
*[[Electricity]]

|Enables=
*{{Electric Generator}}
*[[Greenhouse]]
*[[Aquaponics]]

}}

==Status==
The previous steam engine design is on hold pending evaluation of the [[Mounster Design]]. Marcin favors this design, but the intellectual property rights to it are unclear at this time.
[[Subject Matter Experts]] or fabricators interested in making prototypes are encouraged to contact [[Mark Norton]].

See also [[Hadden Engine]]

==See Also==
*[[Steam Engine Archive]]
*[[Solar Combined Heat Power System]]

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Drill Press

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=Overview=

[[Image:DrillPress.jpg|thumb|400px|Drill Press]]
A drill press (also known as pedestal drill, pillar drill, or bench drill) is a fixed style of drill that may be mounted on a stand or bolted to the floor or workbench. A drill press consists of a base, column (or pillar), table, spindle (or quill), and drill head, usually driven by an induction motor. The head has a set of handles (usually 3) radiating from a central hub that, when turned, move the spindle and chuck vertically, parallel to the axis of the column. The table can be adjusted vertically and is generally moved by a rack and pinion; however, some older models rely on the operator to lift and reclamp the table in position. The table may also be offset from the spindle's axis and in some cases rotated to a position perpendicular to the column.

[[Image:drillpressdxf.jpg|400px|thumb|Drill Press CAD. See [http://openpario.mime.oregonstate.edu/projects/drillpress/documents Open Pario ]]]
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==Details==

=Status=
The Drill Press is currently in the prototype phase of design.

=See Also=
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drill Wikipedia:Drill]
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drill#Drill_press Wikipedia: Drill Press]

[[Category:RepLab]]

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Bakery Oven

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[[Image:BakeryOver.png|right|400px]]

==Overview==

The bakery oven is a device for heating various forms of dough into breads and other baked goods.

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==Detailed Description==

The bakery oven provides a seal-contained volume in which various forms of dough can be placed for temperature-controlled and timed heating. The bakery oven accommodates trays for multi-level baking as well as accessibility for opening, cleaning, and performing maintenance.

==Solution Statement==
The bakery oven fulfills the role of expanding the food possibilities attained through grains, being the final step to a fully prepared, edible meal.

The bakery oven completes an agricultural pathway for food that involves the harvesting and use of grain.

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[[Image:5b-agricultureeco.png|right|600px|Agriculture]]
{{Product Ecology
|Product={{Bakery Oven}}

|From=
* {{Induction Furnace}}
* {{Torch Table}}

|Uses=
* {{UPS}}
* [[Heat]]
* [[Flour from Grains]]

|Creates=
* [[Bread]]
* [[Heat]]

|Enables=
* [[Food]]
* [[Dairy]]

|Components=
* Frame
* Electrical Circuit
* Heating Element
}}

<big>will need a mill too like: [http://opensourceecology.org/wiki/Open_Source_Flour_Mill link small mills]</big>

==Status==
The '''Bakery Oven''' is currently in the [[Bakery_Oven/Research_Development|research phase of product development]].

==See Also==
*[[Bakery]]
*[[Grain Thresher]]

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Hydraulic Motor

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[[Image:HydraulicMotor.png|thumb|400px|Hydraulic Motor]]
[[Image:HydraulicDiagram.png|thumb|400px|Exploded View]]
[[Image:HydraulicDiagramOverview.jpg|thumb|400px|Diagram]]

==Overview==

A hydraulic motor is a mechanical actuator that converts [[hydraulics|hydraulic]] pressure and flow into torque and rotation.

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==Detailed Description==

In the GVCS, the hydraulic motor forms the energy backbone powering much of the equipment. Hydraulic power [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hydraulic_machinery offers numerous advantages that make it an attractive] aspect in helping machine meet [[OSE Spec]]

See [[Power Cube]], [[CEB Press]], and [[Tractor]] for implementation examples.

==Product Ecology==
{{Product Ecology
|Product={{Hydraulic Motor}}

|From=
* {{Furnace}}
* {{Multimachine}}
* [[Hydraulic Hoses]]

|Uses=
* [[Hydraulic Fluid]]

|Creates=
* [[Hydraulic Pressure]]

|Enables=
* {{Industrial Robot}}
* {{Plastic Extruder}}
* {{Powercube}}
* {{CEB Press}}
* {{Cement Mixer}}
* {{Sawmill}}
* {{Tractor}}
* {{Bulldozer}}
* {{Seeder}}
* {{Hay Rake}}
* {{Backhoe}}
* {{Microtractor}}
* {{Rototiller}}
* {{Spader}}
* {{Hay Cutter}}
* {{Trencher}}
* {{Microcombine}}
* {{Baler}}
* {{Well Drilling Rig}}
* {{Multimachine}}
* {{Ironworker}}
* {{Metal Roller}}
* {{Rod and Wire Mill}}
* {{Press Forge}}
* {{Universal Rotor}}
* {{Drill Press}}
* {{Chipper}}
* {{Pelletizer}}
* {{Car}}
* {{Truck}}
* {{Power Cube}}

|Components=
*'''Components'''
*Gears
*Casing
*Bearings
*Bushings
*Shaft
*Seal

}}

==Status==
The Hydraulic Motor is currently in the research phases and is dependant on product release of precision equipment provided by [[Multimachine]].

See [[GVCS Rollout Plan]]

=See Also=

*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hydraulic_motor Wikipedia: Hydraulic Motor]
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hydraulic_machinery Wikipedia: Hydraulic Machinery]

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Induction Furnace

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==Overview==

[[Image:InductionFurnace.png|right|400px|[[Induction Furnace]]]]

An induction furnace is an electrical furnace in which the heat is applied by induction heating of metal.

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[[Image:2b-Genfabecology.png|600px|right]]

==Details==
The advantage of the induction furnace is a clean, energy-efficient and well-controllable melting process compared to most other means of metal melting. Most modern foundries use this type of furnace and now also more iron foundries are replacing cupolas with induction furnaces to melt cast iron, as the former emit lots of dust and other pollutants. Induction furnace capacities range from less than one kilogram to one hundred tonnes capacity and are used to melt iron and steel, copper, aluminium and precious metals. Since no arc or combustion is used, the temperature of the material is no higher than required to melt it; this can prevent loss of valuable alloying elements.[1] The one major drawback to induction furnace usage in a foundry is the lack of refining capacity; charge materials must be clean of oxidation products and of a known composition and some alloying elements may be lost due to oxidation (and must be re-added to the melt).

Operating frequencies range from utility frequency (50 or 60 Hz) to 400 kHz or higher, usually depending on the material being melted, the capacity (volume) of the furnace and the melting speed required. Generally, the smaller the volume of the melts, the higher the frequency of the furnace used; this is due to the skin depth which is a measure of the distance an alternating current can penetrate beneath the surface of a conductor. For the same conductivity, the higher frequencies have a shallow skin depth - that is less penetration into the melt. Lower frequencies can generate stirring or turbulence in the metal.
A preheated, 1-tonne furnace melting iron can melt cold charge to tapping readiness within an hour. Power supplies range from 10 kW to 15 MW, with melt sizes of 20 kg to 30 tonne of metal respectively.

An operating induction furnace usually emits a hum or whine (due to magnetostriction), the pitch of which can be used by operators to identify whether the furnace is operating correctly or at what power level.

==Development Notes==

Read a commercial description of an induction furnace [http://www.voltamptransformers.com/induction_furnace_trans.html from Voltamptransformers]

Read about 3-phase electrical power [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Three-phase_electric_power at its wikipage]

Read about 3-phase electrical standards in north America [http://www.control.com/thread/999290407 at control.com forums]

==Product Ecology==

'''Uses'''
*{{UPS}} - Power

'''Creates'''
*[[Steel]] - [[GVCS]] (pretty much every machine depends on this)

See [[Product Ecologies]] for more information.

==Components==
[[Image:InductionComponents.jpg|400px|right]]

*Induction Furnace Circuit
*Heat Dissipation System
*Coil
*Melt Chamber
*Feeder
*Crucible

==Status==
The '''Induction Furnace''' is currently in the [[Induction Furnace/Research Development|research phase of product development]].

==See Also==
*[[Spectrometer]]
*[[Foundry]]
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Induction_furnace Wikipedia: Induction Furnace]
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Investment_casting Wikipedia: Investment Casting]
[[Category:Induction Furnace]]
[[Category:Specifications]]
[[Category:Metalworks]]
[[Category:Digital Fabrication]]

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Universal Rotor

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=Overview=

[[Image:UniversalRotor.png|thumb|400px|Universal Rotor]]

The Universal Rotor(UR) is a standardized triple interface mount that allows for various tasks(work) to be accomplished by harnessing the high rotational torque and speeds generated by a [[hydraulic motor]](or electric motor, etc). This is a fundamental component for any GVCS machine that uses a motor. It provides modularity, redundancy, scalability and represents a significant cost reduction by being able to use only one motor to power many machines. Examples are: Attaching the wheels to [[Lifetrac]] and powering them; a mower, auger or slurry mixer for [[Lifetrac]]; the saw blades on the [[Saw Mill]]

=Details=

This triple interface that allows the UR to harness motor power has 3 interfaces which each have 2 sides to it. The following are the three interfaces with the 2 sides of each interface in parenthesis:

1) Anchor Interface: (Receiver & Attachment)

Is the stationary side of the interface and serves to 'anchor' the UR to a solid object. This is done by connecting/inserting the Attachment on the UR to the Receiver on the solid object.

-Allows the shaft(tool) to be mounted at multiple angles in relation to the machine. This makes the UR useful for vertical shaft applications like an earth auger or mower and horizontal shaft applications like a wheel trencher or wheel drive that powers the [[LifeTrac]]. This can be accomplished with a single square tube which is rotated 90 degrees and reattached.

-Another axis of rotation can be accomplished by adding multiple tubes to either the receiver side of the interface at angles to the primary one. It could also be accomplished by using an angle adapter tube.

2) Power Interface: (Motor & Mounting Plate)

Mounts the motor to the mounting plate which is part of the UR's structure. In addition to how the motor attaches, this interface also considers the space that various motors would need and ensures that the rest of the UR structure nor the machine it is attached to doesn't interfere with the space need for motors. Additionally, space for motor removal and the connection and protection of hydraulic lines needs consideration. There are four common motor mount styles: Face, Wheel Motor(body) Tail, Base. The focus of the UR will be face and wheel motor mounting for hydraulic motors. For face mounting the UR will utilize SAE hydraulic motor mounting dimensions since the GVCS [[hydraulic motor]] will likely adopt these and SAE motors are currently being used by OSE and readily available. Wheel Motor Mounting dimensions are less standardized. In either case by starting with one of the largest SAE face mounting patterns, adapter plates can be bolted to that pattern to accommodate smaller face mount and wheel motors.

3)Tool Interface: (shaft connection & tool connection)

Connects the rotating shaft of the motor to the tool to be rotated. There might be adapters for different applications. For example a tire rim on the [[LifeTrac]] might bolt to the same mount as an 8' diameter wheel trencher. But that might be to large mount for an auger or a 16” cold saw blade. The primary mount needs to be sufficient to handle the forces for all applications, and then smaller adapter mount attached to it. The primary mount should be as compact as possible but still quickly attachable, perfectly concentric and have zero slop. If a wheel style mount is used, there are two types, hub concentric(w/flat lug nuts) and stud centric(with tapered/cone lug nuts)

1,2&3) All three interfaces must individually be:

-Scalable in thickness or dimension for applications with higher forces

The Universal Rotor as a whole must be:

-Withstand extreme radial, axial and twisting(in relation to the motor shaft) generated by all the applications for which it will be used for.

-Light as possible to be managed by hand

-Compact

Other Considerations:

1) Accomodating for gearing and multiple motors

Because there may be a limit to the amount of power or speed that available motors produce, gearing or the use of multiple motors may be needed when the tool requires more power or speed. For gearing with a single motor this can be accomplished by breaking the direct connection between the motor shaft and the tool and routing the power flow thru a gear reduction (chain & sprockets) first. Or additional motors could be added by keeping a direct connection between the tool and motor but mounting a 2nd motor and connecting its shaft to the shaft of the primary motor via chain. However, if the speed and power of the motor is suitable for the application it is best to have a straight connection to the tool.

Decisions:

1) Wheel Motors(bearings built in) or Jack Shaft(with auxiliary bearing support structure)?

Due to the wide range of applications, the UR needs to handle high axial and radial forces. Wheel motors have larger bearings then standard hydraulic motors to resist these much higher forces. Wheel motors are available commercially that will handle the radial and axial loads of all current GVCS applications. However wheel motors are low speed. High speed motors don't usually have such large bearings. While generally you don't need large bearings while doing high speed operations, an accident, such as hitting a tree stump with a high speed mower blade may damage a motor with smaller bearings. Adding a separate shaft(jack shaft) that is supported by separate bearings between the motor shaft and tool effectively isolates the motor shaft and bearings from any radial forces, as well as axial forces if properly designed. This is the design currently being used on LifeTrac III and the MultiAuger. The current design on the LifeTrac is excessive in length and has some proven and suspected issues. A much shorter and simpler jack shaft setup should be possible that is more comparable to a wheel motor in size. If a jack shaft setup is chosen as the primary UR setup, it should be designed so that only wheel motor can be used instead with minimal variation(or none) for replicators who choose to do so.

The current quick connect wheel assembly with the jack shaft and auxilary bearings was a necessary component when the LifeTrac was powered by the original weaker drive motors. However during the redesign, new [[15,000 Inch Pound Motor]]s were purchased which are actually wheel motors that have a much higher carrying capicity which means the whole jack shaft assembly might not even be necessary as the motor is designed to handle up to 11,000 of radial load per the specs provided by the manufacturer. It has already been proposed by Marcin that the wheel connect be redesigned to address several issues, but in reality, it can actually be completely ommited without having to purchase additional motors.

Comparison:

Wheel Motor UR Advantages:

-Much more compact, lightweight, cheaper and very quick to build

-Sealed & lubricated bearings

-Industry Proven

-Less parts to break or wear out

Auxiliary Bearing UR Advantages:

-Can remove the motor with out disconnecting the tool(or the tire when used as wheel drive)

-More motor choices (especially rpm)

-Can use a gear reduction or multiple motors much easier

2) Tapered or Roller Bearings?

If a jack shaft with auxiliary bearings are to be used, will it use tapered bearings to resist axial thrust or just thrust washers? Thrust washers are not good, especially if the tool is hanging, being pushed on(ie. Auger) or anything with constant side loading. The only reason not to use tapered bearings is because they are harder to make and mount out of raw steel and if a suitable off-the-shelf setup might not be found in the mean time They also require preloading of the two opposed tapered bearings against each other by means of a threaded shaft or a press fit. One source might be preassembled “4x4 truck hubs” as found on ebay. A tapered bearing solution will almost always be more compact and robust.

Before spending much time on one particular design, it will help to imagine that design being used in each of the applications that the UR is to be used in.

Applications with the LifeTrac for the UR:

Other GVCS machines with UR applications:

=Product Ecology=

[[Image:Multiauger.jpg|400px|thumb|Auger Attachment]]

'''Uses'''
*{{Furnace}} - Steel
*{{Torch Table}} - Parts
*{{Tractor}} - Mounting
*{{PowerCube}} - Power
*{{Hydraulic Motor}} - Power

'''Mounts'''
*[http://blog.opensourceecology.org/?p=2170 String Trimmer],
*Tree Planting auger,
*[http://blog.opensourceecology.org/?p=1408 Lathe],
*[http://blog.opensourceecology.org/?p=2037 drill press],
*soil line cutting rotor,
*[http://blog.opensourceecology.org/?p=2091 honey extractor].
*[[Trencher]]

=Status=
The '''Universal Rotor''' is currently in the [[Universal Rotor/Research Development|prototyping phase of product development]].

The hydraulic motor is interchangeable, and so far, a 32 cu in and a 6 cu in motors have been used which have a quick mounting plate with 2 3/4" bolts for hold-down. The assembly can be mounted either horizontally or vertically by bolting to a back plate accordingly.

Future prototype designs aim to improve structural integrity, increased ease of mounting for LifeTrac, and improved interchangeability of motors.

Actions are logged in [[Universal Rotor Log]].

=Videos=

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=See Also=
*[[Modular Wheel Units]] - are one implementation of the Universal Rotor. Also used in track drive.
*[[Deka-kW VAWT Wind Turbine]] - another implementation of the Universal Rotor
*[http://blog.opensourceecology.org/?p=1304 Blog Post]
*[http://openpario.mime.oregonstate.edu/projects/unirotor/ CAD]
*[http://mycommunity.theiet.org/profile/545a40fc2336d Institution of Engineering and Technology]

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Trencher

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=Latest Work=
*2013 Development page at Dozuki - http://opensourceecology.dozuki.com/c/Trencher_-_Modules
*YouTube playlist - [http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6Jpysxw3Ty86Cw4ee5DwMgHV8tqyny4R]
*Images on Trovebox - [https://opensourceecology.trovebox.com/photos/album-n/list]
*Test Video -
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=2012, Prototype I=

[[Image: trencherv1.jpg|500px]]

[[Image: trencherbackv1.jpg|500px]]

A trencher is a piece of construction equipment used to dig trenches, typically for laying pipes or cables, or for drainage.

Think a chainsaw, but one that cuts into the earth.

[[Image:Trencher.png|thumb|right|400px|Off-shelf Trencher]]
[[Image:hydtrencher.jpg|thumb|right|400px|Hydraulic trencher design]]

==Prototype I==
<html><iframe src="//player.vimeo.com/video/53787538" width="500" height="281" frameborder="0" webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen allowfullscreen></iframe> <p><a href="http://vimeo.com/53787538">Open Source Trencher.</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/opensourceecology">Open Source Ecology</a> on <a href="https://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.</p></html>

[[Trencher Prototype I]]

==Product Ecology==

'''Created With'''
*{{Furnace}} Steel
*{{Torch Table}} Cutouts
*{{Welder}}

'''Used with'''
*{{Tractor}} - Mounting

'''Creates'''
*Trenches

[[Image:4b-Constructioneco.png|600px]]

See [[Product Ecologies]] for more information.

==Components==

*Motor
*Blade
*Teeth
*Housing

==Status==
The Trencher is currently in the [[Trencher/Research Development|Research Phase of Product Development]]

See [[GVCS Rollout Plan]]

See [[Trencher Log]]

==Videos==

{{Video}}

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Ntj0YLrcng Example of a ripper with pipe laying attachment]

==See Also==
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trencher_(machine) Wikipedia: Trencher]
*[[Rubble Trench Foundation]]
*[[Foundation]]

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Backhoe

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[[Image:Backhoe.png|thumb|right|400px|Backhoe]]

=Overview=

The '''Backhoe''' is a piece of excavating equipment used for digging holes and trenches.

=Versions=

==[[Backhoe 4]]==
No real plans for [[Backhoe 4]] as of Oct 2013. That's just a place to record ideas for a future version.

==[[Backhoe 3]]==
Main page for the [[Backhoe 3]].

Under active development as of Oct 2013

==[[Backhoe 2]]==

Plans and photos from the 6 in 60 campaign. See Cory Shenk Log for iterations of the design.

[[File:Backhoe full.PNG|x200px|July 22. 2013]]
* This is the most recent version of the backhoe that I have upon the end of 6 in 60: [[File:Backhoe deep dig.skp]]

*We were never able to completely build it but we did complete sections and components. Check Leandra's Log and Luca's Log for any other information. We spent a decent chunk of time working on these together.

===Bucket===

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*Parts for the body of the bucket. I used three pieces that were 4 inches wide as you can see in the photo. Two should be replaced with an 8 inch wide piece of the same length. It reduces the amount of welding required and adds strength to the bucket.

*You can see two pieces have already been welded. This should be cut out of one piece of steel.

*I allowed myself extra room on the pieces that I cut for the sides of the bucket. This allowed some wiggle room when assembling the entire thing.

*Step by Step in Photos

[[File:Fabrication 089.JPG|x200px]]
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*The connection points should be revisited for better attachment to the stick. See Stick Design.
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*There was often physical conflict where points attached that had square corners (in the case of the bucket and in other areas, usually cylinders). It might be a good practice to simply always notch them off or round the corners with the torch, or fabricate a rounded blade for the iron worker.
*The teeth of the bucket are bolted on so that they can easily be removed. This seems unnecessary, especially in a final version.
*I cannot determine how the shape of the bucket will affect its performance. This will need to looked into upon completion.

===Stick===

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[[File:Fabrication 141.JPG|x200px]]
*Although we never reached the point of assembling the entire Boom and Stick to the Pivot, my guess (based off of many experiences in that workshop) is that there would have been conflict with the bolts and cylinders within the range of motion.
*To limit the amount of times that this occurs it would be beneficial to draw very exact models of bolts, washers, nuts, etc. Included with these should also be cylinders of various sizes, especially the sizes that would be used frequently.
*One variable that would be tricky account for is the way that beams and plates fit together.
*Is it possible to create warehouse pieces that include variables like these?

*1[[File:Fabrication 155.JPG|x200px]]
*2[[File:Fabrication 156.JPG|x200px]]
*3[[File:Fabrication 157.JPG|x200px]]
*As you can see in photos 1, 2, and 3, the triangular design that allows greater range of motion for the bucket had to be made wide to clear the bolts. This resulted in a lot of side to side movement of these pieces which is not ideal, especially under load.
*One possible solution would be to weld the two beams instead of bolting. This would allow the triangular component to rotate along the side of the stick, reducing the play.
*4[[File:Fabrication 158.JPG|x200px]]
*If bolts are still used then the method of connecting the pieces needs to be addressed. We used threaded rod because we were in a rush and did not have the proper materials on hand. Threaded rod is decidedly weaker than a smooth rod. A tractor pin, or its equivalent, would be better, but it is still a great distance to span.
*5[[File:Fabrication 159.JPG|x200px]]
*This design employs 4 points of rotation. I was attempting to mimic the designs that I found in most commercial backhoes.
*6[[File:Fabrication 160.JPG|x200px]]
*7[[File:Fabrication 161.JPG|x200px]]

*Here are some photos that I referenced from a quick Google search:

[[File:Bucket and stick.jpg|x200px]]
[[File:Backhoe-quickhitch-3.jpg|x200px]]

===Pivot===
Cylinder - [https://www.surpluscenter.com/item.asp?item=9-5460-B&catname=hydraulic]

[[File:Tractor Build 001.JPG|x200px]]
[[File:Tractor Build 004.JPG|x200px]]
[[File:Tractor Build 005.JPG|x200px]]
[[File:Tractor Build 010.JPG|x200px]]
[[File:Tractor Build 011.JPG|x200px]]

*The greatest difficulty with the pivot (and every other component we tried to build) was that the holes did not line up which made assembly difficult. The pivot had many areas that required bolts to pass through along with two three inch pins. This exacerbated the problem.
*We found that the best way to assemble was to build the pivot plates AROUND the pin and then bolt the plates to the corresponding tubing.
*The collars cut for the pivot plate were slightly different in width. This caused an irregularity in plate width once they were welded in place.
*The greatest challenge that we had with the pivot was coming up with a design to make the pivot move from side to side. Commercial backhoes have a cylinder that runs in between the top and bottom of the pivot and connects to a "C" shaped piece. Due to lack of time we were not able to come up with anything that would mimic this in design or functionality.

===For the Future===

*make sure the holes align
*build around the pin
*streamline the pivot (it is very heavy)
*Design with side to side motion in mind

==[[Backhoe 1]]==
Main page for the [[Backhoe 1]].

[[Image:Backhoe.jpg|100px|none]]

=Details=

They are typically mounted on the back of a tractor or front loader, this one is mounted on a [[LifeTrac]]. It consists of a digging bucket on the end of a two-part articulated arm. The section of the arm closest to the vehicle is known as the boom, and the section which carries the bucket is known as the dipper or dipperstick (the terms "boom" and "dipper" having been used previously on steam shovels). The boom is attached to the vehicle through a pivot known as the kingpost, which allows the arm to slew left and right, usually through a total of around 200 degrees. Modern backhoes are powered by hydraulics.

The backhoe is one of the most basic dirt working tools and is a common attachment to many small tractor and skid-steer vehicles. It can be used for digging trenches for foundations, digging up material to make compressed earth blocks, digging waste pits, and many other common building/farming tasks. Furthermore, by attaching a chain to the bucket, the backhoe can be used to lift and transport heavy loads such as engine blocks, battery packs, long pieces of pipe, etc.

Commercially manufactured backhoes vary greatly in their size and capabilities and therefore vary significantly in price. A quick google search seems to indicate that relatively small, simple devices like the one we are considering range from 2 to 4 thousand dollars with more sophisticated attachments approaching 10 thousand dollars.

=Product Ecology=

'''Made with'''
*{{Induction Furnace}}
*{{Torch}}
*{{Torch Table}}
*{{Welder}}

'''Creates'''
*[[Earth Moving]]

=Videos=

{{Video}}

=See Also=

*[[wikipedia:Backhoe |Wikipedia: Backhoe]]

[[Category:Backhoe]]
[[Category:Earth moving]]
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Bulldozer

2017-03-09T10:22:14Z

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{{OrigLang}}

{{GVCS Header}}

=FreeCAD File Download=
[[Image:microtrac2015.jpg|thumb|Finally, MicroTrac 2015 in FreeCAD - download [[File:Microtrac_2015.FCStd]]. To get involved in Design, see [[OSE FreeCAD Instructionals]] and download the part libraries at [[OSE Part Library]]. By Alec Higgins.

'''Design Notes:'''<html><iframe src="https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1meNG3gaM6TywGse7i9j7CXE781x1uFtbg0W6KkXDVJM/embed?start=false&loop=false&delayms=3000" frameborder="0" width="320" height="220" allowfullscreen="true" mozallowfullscreen="true" webkitallowfullscreen="true"></iframe></html>

'''Calculations:''' <html><iframe src="https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1tB8kfA3sChpUEL0dQzfg9cUKoH3c-ooXWjsufW0bcDE/embed?start=false&loop=false&delayms=3000" frameborder="0" width="320" height="220" allowfullscreen="true" mozallowfullscreen="true" webkitallowfullscreen="true"></iframe></html>
]]

=Gallery=
<gallery perrow=3>
microtrac2015.jpg|. MicroTrac as built in 2015.
</gallery>

=Concept Design=

<html><iframe src="https://3dwarehouse.sketchup.com/embed.html?mid=u13d250f9-e581-45a5-b51f-1e10ee5592bc&width=580&height=326" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" width="580" height="326" allowfullscreen></iframe></html>

=Proof of Concept of MicroTrac Scalability=
The MicroTrac is overbuilt to 8000 lb of drive torque plus the ability to carry an extra 6000 lb of weight outside of its existing 2000 lb weight. With the structural Power Cube as the basis for other attachments, the MicroTrac can be scaled in size to build bulldozers by stacking 3 MictroTracs together for 24,000 lb of torque at the tracks. See initial testing of weight handling capacity, where the MicroTrac carries 6000 of dead weight, and is shown running in idle:

<html><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/MTeMFwVN6fY" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></html>

=Hackaday Documentation=
<html><iframe src="https://hackaday.io/project/7135-open-source-bulldozer" height=700 width=900></iframe></html>

=Loader Arms=
Here is a partial prototype of adding a Driver's Cab, second Power Cube, and loader arms to the base tracked platform consisting of tracks and power cube.

<html><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/26Fxcjj3yzY" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></html>

[[Image:freak.jpg|thumb|Proof of concept of bulldozer modules: tracks, stacked power cubes, cab, and arms.]]

=Modules=

<html><iframe src="https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1meNG3gaM6TywGse7i9j7CXE781x1uFtbg0W6KkXDVJM/embed?start=false&loop=false&delayms=3000" frameborder="0" width="480" height="299" allowfullscreen="true" mozallowfullscreen="true" webkitallowfullscreen="true"></iframe></html>

=Development Template=
<html><iframe src="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ckvfrIDBphlq8_ctbThF1JKV1D-acQVXv_5f925vm_I/pubhtml?widget=true&headers=false" height=500 width=500></iframe></html>

The condition of satisfaction for torque was idle -

[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ckvfrIDBphlq8_ctbThF1JKV1D-acQVXv_5f925vm_I/edit#gid=1 edit]

=Working Document=
<html><iframe src="https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1sBipRXQeSxL3bGcT5ZUQ9ZlEyqAQtQ5SS_l86l5KQfA/embed?start=false&loop=false&delayms=3000" frameborder="0" width="960" height="569" allowfullscreen="true" mozallowfullscreen="true" webkitallowfullscreen="true"></iframe></html>

=Overview=
[[Image:Bulldozer.png|400px|thumb|Bulldozer]]
[[Image:Bulldozer.jpg|400px|right]]

The '''Bulldozer''' is a high-traction, earth-moving machine indispensible to building ponds, berms, or other earth-moving tasks such as building roads or clearing land. See [[Bulldozer Specification]]

=Details=
Most often, bulldozers are large and powerful tracked heavy equipment. The tracks give them excellent ground hold and mobility through very rough terrain. Wide tracks help distribute the bulldozer's weight over a large area (decreasing pressure), thus preventing it from sinking in sandy or muddy ground. Extra wide tracks are known as 'swamp tracks'. Bulldozers have excellent ground hold and a torque divider designed to convert the engine's power into improved dragging ability. The Caterpillar D9, for example, can easily tow tanks that weigh more than 70 tons. Because of these attributes, bulldozers are used to clear areas of obstacles, shrubbery, burnt vehicles, and remains of structures.

The [[GVCS]] variant is being pursued as a [[Tractor]] bladed retrofit with lower torque, and additional weight

=Product Ecology=
'''Made with'''
*{{Induction Furnace}} - Steel
*{{Tractor}} - Base
*{{Torch Table}} - Parts
*{{Welder}} - Attachment
*{{Power Cube}} - Power

'''Creates'''
*[[Earth Moving]]

=Components=
*Hydraulics
*Blade
*Blade Lift
*Ripper
*Cab
*Tracks

=Status=
The '''Bulldozer''' is currently in the [[Bulldozer/Research_Development|Research Phase of Product Development.]]

=Videos=

{{Video}}

=See Also=
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bulldozer Wikipedia:Bulldozer]
*[http://www.madehow.com/Volume-3/Bulldozer.html How Things are Made: Bulldozer]

[[Category:Earth moving]]

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Sawmill

2017-03-09T10:21:23Z

SebastianoPistore: added LANG template

{{OrigLang}}

{{GVCS Header}}

==Overview==

A sawmill converts felled logs from trees into green wood lumbar. As a piece of the [[GVCS]], it unlocks a range of well-established wood construction techniques.

To convert the green wood into finished dried lumber the cut boards are either [[kiln| air-dried]] or fired in a [[kiln]].

==Detailed Description==
<html>
<iframe src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/28369397?title=0&byline=0&portrait=0" width="400" height="233" frameborder="0"></iframe>
</html>

==Product Ecology==
[[Image:4b-Constructioneco.png|600px|right]]

{{Product Ecology

|Product={{Sawmill}}

|From=
* {{Furnace}}
* {{Welder}}
* {{Multimachine}}
* {{Hydraulic Motor}}

|Uses=
* [[Wood]]
* {{PowerCube}}
* {{3D Scanner}}

|Creates=
* [[Sawdust]]
* [[Lumber]]

|Enables=
* {{Pelletizer}}
* {{Hammermill}}
* [[Kiln]]
* [[Workshop]]
* [[Greenhouse]]
* [[Hab Lab]]
* [[RepLab]]

|Components=
*Blade
*Structure
*Bed
*Gantry
*Bearings
*[[Hydraulic Hoses]]
*[[Control Box]]
}}

==Status==
[[Image:Sawmill2.jpg|right]]

The first Sawmill prototype is currently under construction as a part of the [[GVCS Rollout Plan]].

See [[Dimensional_Sawmill_Prototype_I]] for in-progress videos.

==Videos==

{{video}}

==See Also==

*[[Sawmill - Design Rationale]]
*[[Sawmill Design]]
*[[Sawmill Analysis]]
*[[Sawmill/Research_Development|Research]]
*[[Sawmill Archive]]
*[[Wood]]
*[[Forest]]
*[[Kiln]]

==Links==
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sawmill Wikipedia: Sawmill]
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portable_sawmill Wikipedia: Portable Sawmill]

===Theo's Github Repository===
https://github.com/Veradrix90/Dimensional-Sawmill

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CNC Machine

2017-03-09T09:56:45Z

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{{Lang|CNC Machine}}

=Links=

[[Material Suppliers]]

=Introduction=

[[File:Milling machine (Vertical, Manual) NT.PNG|thumb|upright=0.72|right|'''Vertical''' milling machine. 1: milling cutter 2: spindle 3: top slide or overarm 4: column 5: table 6: Y-axis slide 7: knee 8: base]]

[[File:Milling machine diagram.svg|thumb|upright=0.72|right|'''Horizontal''' milling machine. 1: base 2: column 3: knee 4 & 5: table (x-axis slide is integral) 6: overarm 7: arbor (attached to spindle)]]

'''CNC Bed Mill with [[ATC]]'''

Notice how the following commercial vertical machining center connects the Z axis support frame to the Y axis frame, as well as how the Y axis frame rests on the table.

[[File: vmcmounting.png|300px]]

=Mechanical Assembly Concept=

[http://opensourceecology.org/wiki/Precision_Machine_Design Precision Machine Design Tips]

[[File: cnccmmech.svg|500x500px]]

=Product Ecology=
{{Product Ecology

|Product={{CNC Machine}}

|From=

|Uses=

|Creates=

|Enables=

|Components=

}}

=Rotary Module=

<html>

<iframe width="420" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed//0murq8pASJA" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

</html>

[[Spindle]]

=Linear Guide=

[[Boxed Way]]

=Tooling Plate and Accessories=

[[File: toolingplate1.jpg|300px]]

[[Tooling Plate]]

[[Board Mount]]

=Electronics Assembly=

[[CNC Electronics]]

=Software Toolchain=

[[File: cnctoolchain.svg|500px]]

[[CNC]]

=EDA (Electronic Design Automation)=

[http://www.gpleda.org/index.html gpleda]

[http://opensourceecology.org/wiki/KiCAD Schematic and Layout Design: KiCAD]

=Old Info=

[http://opensourceecology.org/wiki/CNCCM V1 and Old V2 Prep]

=Links=
*5 ton CNC machine center with [[ATC]]- [http://www.willismachinery.com/cncbedmillsrtmseries.html#features]
*CNC Programming and Machinining manual on Scribd - [http://www.scribd.com/doc/61351615/30/AUTOMATIC-PALLET-CHANGER-APC]
*[[Precision Machining Construction Set]]

{{GVCS Footer}}

=Links=
*Open Source Machine Tools - spinoff of Multimachine website - [http://opensourcemachinetools.org/]

[[Category:GVCS]][[Category:CNC Machine]][[Category:CNC]][[Category:Product Ecology]]

CNC Torch Table

2017-03-09T09:55:21Z

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{{Lang|CNC Torch Table}}

[[Image:CNC Torch Tablepic.jpg|thumb|360px|CNC Torch Table Prototype I, used in [[2011 Production Run]] ]]

=Overview=

The '''CNC Torch Table''' (aka RepTab) is an enabling machine for any workshop. This machine enables creation of custom parts for fabrication or replacement of broken components. The CNC Torch/Plasma Table development is rebooting and building on some of the later versions, but starting with the replication of Koruza's Good Enough CNC Plasma Table. One the integrated designs is to go towards gas versus plasma, because of the dependencies of a plasma cutter and other devices that have not been fully open source. As well as the availability of gas production being a valuable option. The Version 3 iteration expects to build, source, and improve designs toward a 100% open source project and parts. The power supply, height controller, torch, and plasma cutter are items needing to be developed. In progress, the need for on-demand materials and supplies can be met with a functional and accurate CNC Torch/Plasma Table that will reduce manufacturing time and increase capacity. The Koruza Project does not a have table, therefore, building on previous versions maybe a possibility.

=2016 Update=

During the course of 2014/2015 workshops of metal fabrication, the CNC Torch Table/Plasma Table is essential for future builds. The MicroTractor and the World's First Open Source Bulldozer can be built with general metal working toolings, however, the CNC Torch Table is a major manufacturing component of the GCVS. Tom Griffing and Jonathan Kocurek find it a useful effort to focus on the CNC Torch Table for PowerCube replications and parts manufacturing. Marcin's introduction with the Koruza project is a feasible option, however, Marcin's concerns are that some propriety parts exists that will need to be open source and developed. Such as the height controller and power supply. Tentative plans and efforts to grow the CNC Torch/Plasma Table Team are forming for 2016.

=2014 Team Goals=

Current team goals as of June 5 2014 for the end of June 2014.

*Have the torch cutting steel, up to 1" thick, to a tolerance of 1/16" over 10 inches on all dimensions, and within 1/16 of a straight line re the waviness of the line. It is ok if it takes some manual intervention, or hand holding.
*The machine should be reasonably durable and not finicky or prone to breakage, or absurdly high wear and tear. For example, the wiring is currently prone to breakage. Also the arduino on the z control would probably stop working pretty fast from the stuff splattering on it.

This entails meeting milestone 1 in the torch table prototype 2 requirements document (see dev board through dozuki, overall module, requirements document).

*for the short term, make sure the documentation is at the point that someone can easily step in to Anthony's role in getting things working, and to operate the table for cutting.

*record why we made the system the way we have so far, rather than some other way. This is important to avoid the need to go over the same ground too many times.

=2016 Team Goals=
*Using [[3D Printer Construction Set]] instance for xyz drive.
*Off-shelf height controller tested, then replaced with open source version
*Open source version - done by a design challenge, such as heroX or simple crowd platform

=Versions=

==Version 3==

(pending)

See the latest [http://opensourceecology.org/wiki/CNC_Torch_Table_Development_Template CNC Torch Table Development Documentation]

==Version 2==

See the dev board linked to on the dozuki (the way to go as of June 5 2014)

Click [https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1xP9DPNJCCk1W5qAAmzd1gJPssEO_OroHMuQ-THP5GPg/edit?usp=sharing: here] to access set-up instructions (in-progress)

==Version 1==

There's a little bit of info at [[CNC Torch Table 1]].

=Details=

The CNC Torch Table allows workshops to create replacement parts on the fly for many of the components used in the GVCS. Additionally, the Torch Table gives workshops the ability to create many of the custom components used in the GVCS Machines. Many parts that make up the 50 GVCS Tools can be cut on the CNC Torch Table, making this machine valuable for replication.

==Documentation==
Much of the current documentation and raw data concerning

=Product Ecology=

[[Image:2b-Genfabecology.png|360px|thumb|General Fabrication [[Product Ecology]]]]
'''Made with'''
*{{Multimachine}} - Precision Guides, bearings
*{{Ironworker}}
'''Creates'''
*{{Lifetrac}} - Plates, holes
*{{CEB}} - Holes
*[[QA Plates]]

See [[Product Ecologies]] for more information.

=See Also=

*[[CNC Torch Table Crash Course]]
*[[CNC Torch Table/Research Development|Research & Development]]
*[[CNC Torch Table/Bill of Materials|Bill of Materials]]
*[[CNC Torch Table/Manufacturing Instructions|Manufacturing Instructions]]
*[[CNC Torch Table/User's Manual|User's Manual]]
*[https://github.com/OSE/CNC-Torch-Table-OSE CNC Torch Table Github Repo]
*[https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/ose-cnc-torch-table-development OSE CNC Torch Table Development Google Group / Mailing List]
*[http://opensourceecology.dozuki.com/c/CNC_Torch_and_Router_Table CNC Torch and Router Table on Dozuki]

[[Category:GVCS]][[Category:Product Ecology]][[Category:CNC Torch Table]]
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LifeTrac

2017-03-09T09:53:57Z

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{{Lang|LifeTrac}}

<html><iframe src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/49216792" width="500" height="281" frameborder="0" webkitAllowFullScreen mozallowfullscreen allowFullScreen></iframe> <p><a href="http://vimeo.com/49216792">The LifeTrac Story 2012.</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/opensourceecology">Open Source Ecology</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.</p></html>

Here is a YouTube video on crazy machinery, LifeTrac IV is at Minute 12:37:

<html><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/fPeinTcfwjU" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></html>

{{Header Parent|ToolParent=LifeTrac|ToolName=LifeTrac III|}}
[[Image:LiftTracWithTracks.jpg|thumb|right|400px|LifeTrac Tractor - Prototype III]]
[[Image:ltonfire.jpg|thumb|Night time photography on LifeTrac IV by Parker 2012]]
=Overview=
[[LifeTrac]] is a low-cost, multipurpose open source tractor. It serves as a workhorse backbone for many of GVCS technologies. Prototype III stage has been completed, and field testing determined the need for Prototype IV prior to product release.

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 ease of repair.

Four hydraulic motors provide skid steer power to the wheels, and a chain tread system enables navigation of extreme terrain.

==Details==
Latest version of LifeTrac as of Jan. 2013 is LifeTrac IV - with [[Quick Connect Wheels]] and [[Bent Loader Arms]], where III had straight arms and non-detachable wheel units.

==Versions==
See [[LifeTrac Genealogy]]

=Remote Repository=

[https://github.com/Amakaruk/OSELifeTrac Lifetrac Github Repository]

=Distributed Collaboration=

[[Distributed Collaboration]] is a way to manage the digital files that describe the machine in such a way that people all over the world can work together through the internet. The process is made up of three steps: definitions, projects and reports.

[[LifeTrac III Definitions]]
The definitions are any files that specify what the pieces of the machine are. An experience fabricator would be able to make all the pieces from just these files.

[[LifeTrac III Projects]]
The project(s) is a database that turns the definitions into steps which, if all accomplished, will result in a finished machine. At the moment, we're just using an existing project management program.

[[LifeTrac III Reports]]
The report(s) is a polished document that compiles all the definitions and project steps together in a way that is easy to follow. Additionally, the report includes background, context and any other piece of information that is relevant to the machine but is not strictly related to making it.

=Product Evolution=
Use the Product Evolution tree below to learn about the different versions of the LifeTrac and how far they got in product development (shown in italics). Follow the arrows to see where branching occurs. The dashed outlined represents the most complete documented version to date and tested at FeF.

{| style="text-align:center;"
! Major Design <br> Style

|-
| '''Articulated <br>Design'''
| [[File:LifeTrac.jpg|100px|link=LifeTrac I]]
|
| [[File:Arrow_right.jpg]]
|
| [[File:LifeTrac4_(v5)_snip2.PNG|100px|link=LifeTrac 5]]
|
| [[File:Arrow_right.jpg]]
|
| [[File:Lifetrac6.jpg|100px|link=LifeTrac_6]]
|
|-
|
|'''[[LifeTrac I]]''' <br> ''Prototype 1''
|
|
|
|'''[[LifeTrac 5]]'''
|
|
|
| '''[[LifeTrac_6|LifeTrac 6]]'''
|-
|
| [[File:Arrow_down.jpg]]
|
|
|
| [[File:Arrow_up.jpg]]

|-
| '''Skid Steer <br>Design'''
| [[File:LTIICompleted.jpg|100px|link=LifeTrac_II]]
| [[File:Arrow_right.jpg]]
| style="border:3px dashed green"|[[File:LiftTracWithTracks.jpg|100px|link=LifeTrac III]]
| [[File:Arrow_right.jpg]]
| [[File:LifeTracIII_bent_arms.PNG|100px|link=LifeTrac_IV]]

|-
|
| '''[[LifeTrac_II| LifeTrac II]]''' <br> ''Prototype 1''
|
| '''[[LifeTrac III| LifeTrac III]]''' <br> ''Documentation''
|
| '''[[LifeTrac IV| LifeTrac IV]]''' <br> ''Retrofit''

|-
|
|
|
| [[File:Arrow_down.jpg]]
|-
|
|
|
| [[File:LifeCat 1.0.png|100px|link=LifeCat 1.0]]
|-
|
|
|
|'''[[LifeCat 1.0| LifeCat 1.0]]''' <br> ''R&D''
|}

=Safety Concerns=
No structural engineering analysis has been performed on the LifeTrac III or IV. If you choose to replicate this product you are doing so at your own risk and with this understanding. We will be performing analysis soon and will post those results as we get them.

There is also [https://groups.google.com/group/ose-europe/browse_thread/thread/3d0fcd5477ea94a4 an email] to OSE Europe mailing list describing some concerns about LifeTrac safety of use, and points out possible issues with: Frame, Steering, Brakes and Roll-Over Protection.

=Product Ecology=
{{Product Ecology

|From=
*{{Power Cube}}
*{{Hydraulic Motor}}
*{{Induction Furnace}} Steel

|Uses=
*{{Power Cube}}

|Creates=

|Enables=
*{{CEB Press}}
*{{Rototiller}}
*{{Backhoe}}
*{{Universal Rotor}}
*{{Well Driller}}
*{{Trencher}}
*{{Baler}}
*{{Seeder}}
*{{Spader}}
*{{Rototiller}}
*{{Hay Rake}}
*{{Hay Cutter}}

}}

=Videos=
{{Video:Tractor}}

[[Category: Farm equipment]]
[[Category: Earth moving]]
[[Category:GVCS]]

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LifeTrac

2017-03-09T09:53:32Z

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{{Lang|LifeTrac)}}

<html><iframe src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/49216792" width="500" height="281" frameborder="0" webkitAllowFullScreen mozallowfullscreen allowFullScreen></iframe> <p><a href="http://vimeo.com/49216792">The LifeTrac Story 2012.</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/opensourceecology">Open Source Ecology</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.</p></html>

Here is a YouTube video on crazy machinery, LifeTrac IV is at Minute 12:37:

<html><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/fPeinTcfwjU" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></html>

{{Header Parent|ToolParent=LifeTrac|ToolName=LifeTrac III|}}
[[Image:LiftTracWithTracks.jpg|thumb|right|400px|LifeTrac Tractor - Prototype III]]
[[Image:ltonfire.jpg|thumb|Night time photography on LifeTrac IV by Parker 2012]]
=Overview=
[[LifeTrac]] is a low-cost, multipurpose open source tractor. It serves as a workhorse backbone for many of GVCS technologies. Prototype III stage has been completed, and field testing determined the need for Prototype IV prior to product release.

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 ease of repair.

Four hydraulic motors provide skid steer power to the wheels, and a chain tread system enables navigation of extreme terrain.

==Details==
Latest version of LifeTrac as of Jan. 2013 is LifeTrac IV - with [[Quick Connect Wheels]] and [[Bent Loader Arms]], where III had straight arms and non-detachable wheel units.

==Versions==
See [[LifeTrac Genealogy]]

=Remote Repository=

[https://github.com/Amakaruk/OSELifeTrac Lifetrac Github Repository]

=Distributed Collaboration=

[[Distributed Collaboration]] is a way to manage the digital files that describe the machine in such a way that people all over the world can work together through the internet. The process is made up of three steps: definitions, projects and reports.

[[LifeTrac III Definitions]]
The definitions are any files that specify what the pieces of the machine are. An experience fabricator would be able to make all the pieces from just these files.

[[LifeTrac III Projects]]
The project(s) is a database that turns the definitions into steps which, if all accomplished, will result in a finished machine. At the moment, we're just using an existing project management program.

[[LifeTrac III Reports]]
The report(s) is a polished document that compiles all the definitions and project steps together in a way that is easy to follow. Additionally, the report includes background, context and any other piece of information that is relevant to the machine but is not strictly related to making it.

=Product Evolution=
Use the Product Evolution tree below to learn about the different versions of the LifeTrac and how far they got in product development (shown in italics). Follow the arrows to see where branching occurs. The dashed outlined represents the most complete documented version to date and tested at FeF.

{| style="text-align:center;"
! Major Design <br> Style

|-
| '''Articulated <br>Design'''
| [[File:LifeTrac.jpg|100px|link=LifeTrac I]]
|
| [[File:Arrow_right.jpg]]
|
| [[File:LifeTrac4_(v5)_snip2.PNG|100px|link=LifeTrac 5]]
|
| [[File:Arrow_right.jpg]]
|
| [[File:Lifetrac6.jpg|100px|link=LifeTrac_6]]
|
|-
|
|'''[[LifeTrac I]]''' <br> ''Prototype 1''
|
|
|
|'''[[LifeTrac 5]]'''
|
|
|
| '''[[LifeTrac_6|LifeTrac 6]]'''
|-
|
| [[File:Arrow_down.jpg]]
|
|
|
| [[File:Arrow_up.jpg]]

|-
| '''Skid Steer <br>Design'''
| [[File:LTIICompleted.jpg|100px|link=LifeTrac_II]]
| [[File:Arrow_right.jpg]]
| style="border:3px dashed green"|[[File:LiftTracWithTracks.jpg|100px|link=LifeTrac III]]
| [[File:Arrow_right.jpg]]
| [[File:LifeTracIII_bent_arms.PNG|100px|link=LifeTrac_IV]]

|-
|
| '''[[LifeTrac_II| LifeTrac II]]''' <br> ''Prototype 1''
|
| '''[[LifeTrac III| LifeTrac III]]''' <br> ''Documentation''
|
| '''[[LifeTrac IV| LifeTrac IV]]''' <br> ''Retrofit''

|-
|
|
|
| [[File:Arrow_down.jpg]]
|-
|
|
|
| [[File:LifeCat 1.0.png|100px|link=LifeCat 1.0]]
|-
|
|
|
|'''[[LifeCat 1.0| LifeCat 1.0]]''' <br> ''R&D''
|}

=Safety Concerns=
No structural engineering analysis has been performed on the LifeTrac III or IV. If you choose to replicate this product you are doing so at your own risk and with this understanding. We will be performing analysis soon and will post those results as we get them.

There is also [https://groups.google.com/group/ose-europe/browse_thread/thread/3d0fcd5477ea94a4 an email] to OSE Europe mailing list describing some concerns about LifeTrac safety of use, and points out possible issues with: Frame, Steering, Brakes and Roll-Over Protection.

=Product Ecology=
{{Product Ecology

|From=
*{{Power Cube}}
*{{Hydraulic Motor}}
*{{Induction Furnace}} Steel

|Uses=
*{{Power Cube}}

|Creates=

|Enables=
*{{CEB Press}}
*{{Rototiller}}
*{{Backhoe}}
*{{Universal Rotor}}
*{{Well Driller}}
*{{Trencher}}
*{{Baler}}
*{{Seeder}}
*{{Spader}}
*{{Rototiller}}
*{{Hay Rake}}
*{{Hay Cutter}}

}}

=Videos=
{{Video:Tractor}}

[[Category: Farm equipment]]
[[Category: Earth moving]]
[[Category:GVCS]]

{{GVCS Footer}}

LifeTrac

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{{Lang|)}}

<html><iframe src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/49216792" width="500" height="281" frameborder="0" webkitAllowFullScreen mozallowfullscreen allowFullScreen></iframe> <p><a href="http://vimeo.com/49216792">The LifeTrac Story 2012.</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/opensourceecology">Open Source Ecology</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.</p></html>

Here is a YouTube video on crazy machinery, LifeTrac IV is at Minute 12:37:

<html><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/fPeinTcfwjU" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></html>

{{Header Parent|ToolParent=LifeTrac|ToolName=LifeTrac III|}}
[[Image:LiftTracWithTracks.jpg|thumb|right|400px|LifeTrac Tractor - Prototype III]]
[[Image:ltonfire.jpg|thumb|Night time photography on LifeTrac IV by Parker 2012]]
=Overview=
[[LifeTrac]] is a low-cost, multipurpose open source tractor. It serves as a workhorse backbone for many of GVCS technologies. Prototype III stage has been completed, and field testing determined the need for Prototype IV prior to product release.

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 ease of repair.

Four hydraulic motors provide skid steer power to the wheels, and a chain tread system enables navigation of extreme terrain.

==Details==
Latest version of LifeTrac as of Jan. 2013 is LifeTrac IV - with [[Quick Connect Wheels]] and [[Bent Loader Arms]], where III had straight arms and non-detachable wheel units.

==Versions==
See [[LifeTrac Genealogy]]

=Remote Repository=

[https://github.com/Amakaruk/OSELifeTrac Lifetrac Github Repository]

=Distributed Collaboration=

[[Distributed Collaboration]] is a way to manage the digital files that describe the machine in such a way that people all over the world can work together through the internet. The process is made up of three steps: definitions, projects and reports.

[[LifeTrac III Definitions]]
The definitions are any files that specify what the pieces of the machine are. An experience fabricator would be able to make all the pieces from just these files.

[[LifeTrac III Projects]]
The project(s) is a database that turns the definitions into steps which, if all accomplished, will result in a finished machine. At the moment, we're just using an existing project management program.

[[LifeTrac III Reports]]
The report(s) is a polished document that compiles all the definitions and project steps together in a way that is easy to follow. Additionally, the report includes background, context and any other piece of information that is relevant to the machine but is not strictly related to making it.

=Product Evolution=
Use the Product Evolution tree below to learn about the different versions of the LifeTrac and how far they got in product development (shown in italics). Follow the arrows to see where branching occurs. The dashed outlined represents the most complete documented version to date and tested at FeF.

{| style="text-align:center;"
! Major Design <br> Style

|-
| '''Articulated <br>Design'''
| [[File:LifeTrac.jpg|100px|link=LifeTrac I]]
|
| [[File:Arrow_right.jpg]]
|
| [[File:LifeTrac4_(v5)_snip2.PNG|100px|link=LifeTrac 5]]
|
| [[File:Arrow_right.jpg]]
|
| [[File:Lifetrac6.jpg|100px|link=LifeTrac_6]]
|
|-
|
|'''[[LifeTrac I]]''' <br> ''Prototype 1''
|
|
|
|'''[[LifeTrac 5]]'''
|
|
|
| '''[[LifeTrac_6|LifeTrac 6]]'''
|-
|
| [[File:Arrow_down.jpg]]
|
|
|
| [[File:Arrow_up.jpg]]

|-
| '''Skid Steer <br>Design'''
| [[File:LTIICompleted.jpg|100px|link=LifeTrac_II]]
| [[File:Arrow_right.jpg]]
| style="border:3px dashed green"|[[File:LiftTracWithTracks.jpg|100px|link=LifeTrac III]]
| [[File:Arrow_right.jpg]]
| [[File:LifeTracIII_bent_arms.PNG|100px|link=LifeTrac_IV]]

|-
|
| '''[[LifeTrac_II| LifeTrac II]]''' <br> ''Prototype 1''
|
| '''[[LifeTrac III| LifeTrac III]]''' <br> ''Documentation''
|
| '''[[LifeTrac IV| LifeTrac IV]]''' <br> ''Retrofit''

|-
|
|
|
| [[File:Arrow_down.jpg]]
|-
|
|
|
| [[File:LifeCat 1.0.png|100px|link=LifeCat 1.0]]
|-
|
|
|
|'''[[LifeCat 1.0| LifeCat 1.0]]''' <br> ''R&D''
|}

=Safety Concerns=
No structural engineering analysis has been performed on the LifeTrac III or IV. If you choose to replicate this product you are doing so at your own risk and with this understanding. We will be performing analysis soon and will post those results as we get them.

There is also [https://groups.google.com/group/ose-europe/browse_thread/thread/3d0fcd5477ea94a4 an email] to OSE Europe mailing list describing some concerns about LifeTrac safety of use, and points out possible issues with: Frame, Steering, Brakes and Roll-Over Protection.

=Product Ecology=
{{Product Ecology

|From=
*{{Power Cube}}
*{{Hydraulic Motor}}
*{{Induction Furnace}} Steel

|Uses=
*{{Power Cube}}

|Creates=

|Enables=
*{{CEB Press}}
*{{Rototiller}}
*{{Backhoe}}
*{{Universal Rotor}}
*{{Well Driller}}
*{{Trencher}}
*{{Baler}}
*{{Seeder}}
*{{Spader}}
*{{Rototiller}}
*{{Hay Rake}}
*{{Hay Cutter}}

}}

=Videos=
{{Video:Tractor}}

[[Category: Farm equipment]]
[[Category: Earth moving]]
[[Category:GVCS]]

{{GVCS Footer}}

CEB Press/it

2017-03-09T09:48:57Z

SebastianoPistore: modified lage title

{{Lang|Pressa CEB (CEB Press)}}

<html><iframe src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/49864277" width="500" height="281" frameborder="0" webkitAllowFullScreen mozallowfullscreen allowFullScreen></iframe> <p><a href="http://vimeo.com/49864277">La storia di CEB 2012.</a> Da <a href="http://vimeo.com/opensourceecology">Open Source Ecology</a> su <a href="http://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.</p></html>

{{GVCS Header}}

=Panoramica=
[[File:Liberator_bricks.JPG|right|400px|thumb|Mattoni pressati con [[The Liberator|il liberatore]]]]
Il Liberatore è il soprannome di un'automazione di OSE ad alto rendimento per produrre mattoni in terra pressata (in inglese CEB Press, Compressed Earth Brick Press). Prende il nome ''Il Liberatore'', perché è destinato a rendere le persone libere da ciò maggiormente influisce sui costi della vita: l'abitazione. Vedere {{LinkLang|Cost of Living|costo della vita}} e la {{LinkLang|GVCS Naming Convention|convenzione nei nomi}} del GVCS .

La [[CEB Press]] prende terra/polvere/suolo e comprime saldamente per farne blocchi solidi utili alla costruzione. I blocchi di terra compressa hanno molti vantaggi come materiale da costruzione: producono i materiali da costruzione dalla polvere facilmente disponibile in cantiere, eliminano la necessità di trasportare i mattoni da altre parte, riducendo i costi finanziari e l'impatto ambientale. I blocchi di terra compressa sono molto forti e sono buoni isolanti termici e acustici, rendendo un edificio ad alta efficienza energetica (in particolare in combinazione con i risparmi energetici per non aver bisogno di trasportarli da fuori sede). Ma Soprattutto, il materiale che usano è già sul posto ed è, letteralmente, a buon prezzo non avendo bisogno di essere acquistato. Vedere la pagina wiki sui {{LinkLang|Compressed Earth Blocks|mattoni in terra compressa}} e la {{LinkLang|CEB category|categoria CEB}} per maggiori dettagli sulla costruzione utilizzando CEB.

Il Liberatore è stato completamente progettato e testato dal team [[Open Source Ecology]]. Siccome è una tecnologia open source, si possono liberamente scaricare le istruzioni per costruirne uno partendo dai materiali realizzandolo in proprio, oppure contattare opensourceecology [at] gmail [dot] com per acquistare un kit di una macchina finita.

Costruire una macchina da soli potrebbe sembrare complicato, ma ogni fase del processo è completamente documentato e la comunità OSE è disponibile sul nostro [http://forum.opensourceecology.org/ forum di discussione], se hai bisogno di aiuto, consigli, o di una mano.

Utilizzando la CEB Press, due persone possono costruire una parete tonda alta 6 piedi (1,83 m), del diametro di 20 piedi (6,1 m), spessa 1 piede (30 centimetri), in un giornata di 8 ore, anche se il tempo di costruzione varia leggermente a seconda del tempo di preparazione, di quali attrezzature siano disponibili (es. un trattore per preparare il terreno e spostare i blocchi nel punto di utilizzo), la qualità del suolo e di altri fattori. Più grande è la dimensione del blocco, più velocemente un muro può essere eretto, ma come contropartita saranno più pesanti e scomodi da manovrare. I mattoni prodotti con ''Il libaratore'' pesano mediamente 25 libbre (11,3 kg).

Vedere {{CEB Design!Progettazione CEB}} per ulteriori informazioni.

[[File:Machine.jpg|right|400px|thumb|CEB Press (aka "Il Liberatore")]]

=Assemblaggio=

<html><iframe src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/57424944?color=ffffff" width="500" height="281" frameborder="0" webkitAllowFullScreen mozallowfullscreen allowFullScreen></iframe> <p><a href="http://vimeo.com/57424944">Assemblaggio del Liberatore v4 partendo da zero</a> da <a href="http://vimeo.com/opensourceecology">Open Source Ecology</a> su <a href="http://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.</p></html>

=Ecosistema dei prodotti=

[[Image:4b-Constructioneco.png|thumb|600px|center|Construction [[Ecosistema dei prodotti]]]]

{{Product Ecology
|Product={{CEB_Press}}
|From=
*{{Furnace}}
*{{Welder}}
*{{Torch Table}}
*{{Ironworker}}

|Uses=
*{{PowerCube}}
*{{Tractor}}
*[[Earth]]

|Creates=
*[[CEB Bricks]]

|Enables=
*[[Workshop]]
*[[Greenhouse]]
*[[HabLab]]

|Componenti=
*Hopper
*Grate
*Hopper shaker
*Frame
*Compression chamber
*Hydraulic Cylinders
*Solenoid controller
*Soil Drawer
*[[Controller Box]]
}}

=Status=
*Prototype IV built in a [[Collaborative Production Run]].
[[Image:creationreplication.jpg|thumb|James Slades' first independent replication of the CEB Press in process as of Sep. 2, 2011. Welding the soil loading drawer.]]
*Currently the CEB is at product release status and is being actively manufactured at Factor e Farm and in Texas. The presses will be used heavily as a part of the [[Factor e Farm Infrastructure Buildout 2011]].
*The CEB documentation is being actively upgraded to meet [[Fabrication_Procedure_Standards]] with the goal of serving as a reference implementation for [[GVCS]] documentation.
*Eventually 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, the cost to build the machine.
*The first independent replication is in process as of Sep. 2, 2011, by [[James Slade]] and Jason Smith in Texas.
* [[CEB 4 design planning]]
* [[CEB Press V]]

=Voci correlate=
*[[CEB Design]]
*[[Compressed Earth Blocks]]
*[[Cinva Ram]]
*[[CEB_FAQ]]
*[[CEB Press/Rollers]]
*[[CEB Press/ModularRollers]]
*[[Hablab]]
*[[Metric CEB Press]]
*[[CEB Press/Field Testing 2011|Field Testing 2011]]
*[[CEB Press/Videos]]

{{GVCS Footer}}

Documentation Team

2017-03-09T09:15:33Z

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(click on position title for more info)

=Basic Terms=

We are recruiting for the six positions below.

To apply, send an email to: '''recruiting at opensourceecology dot org'''

'''Basic Terms:'''

*Must live on-site at [[FeF|Factor e Farm]] (accommodations are provided) + stipend up to $2,000/month + full time commitment (no outside jobs or telecommuting unless specifically negotiated) + applicant covers travel to and from FeF + applicant covers their own insurance needs
*Daily Scrum Session from noon to 6 at the FeF workshop, with Daily Standup at noon.
*Daily vlogging requirement for updates, (ideally) 5 days per week
*Contributing to the Control Panel of the [[Flashy XM]] Platform daily.
*Semi-monthly blog posting on the [[Factor e Farm Blog]] according to [[FeF Blogging Standards]]
*6 month minimum commitment, extendable indefinitely. Goal is to build a [[Factor_e_Farm_Roles_and_Responsibilities|30 person development community]].

=Positions=

==[[Videographer]]==

'''Summary''': The key cameraman. The Factor e Farm Documenter produces video documentation of developments at OSE Headquarters - including progress updates, instructional videos that demonstrate how to fabricate and use GVCS machines, and longer-term documentaries. Recruits and trains interns and assistants for video production. Uploads media to the cloud for collaborative editing. Manages remote video editing collaboration in the form of Video Sprints. Produces high quality explainer videos bimonthly. Works with Media Director on messaging.

==[[Documentation Director]]==

'''Summary''': The Documentation Director sets standards for OSE documentation, and is responsible for organizational learning necessary for best practices to spread throughout the OSE development community. Assesses documentation for clarity and quality, and directs priorities of technical documentation. Specific tasks include development and management of the Flashy XM platform, and prioritization of development tasks in the XM platform. Collaborates with FeF Documenter, CAD Director, and Documentation Community Manager to set standards. Works with and guides remote collaborators in the production of documentation assets.

==[[Communications Director]]==

'''Summary''': This is the key disseminator of OSE culture. Journalist and blogger of OSE progress - documenting philosophical, organizational, and technical development of OSE and the Global Village Construction Set. This role involves creative writing, journalism, technical wiriting, script writing, preparing presentations, and assisting Founding Director in communicating the message.

==[[CAD Director]]==

'''Summary''': the CAD Director is responsible for assuring that CAD assets are generated for the GVCS. This includes creating 3D models of each GVCS machine, exploded part diagrams, 2D fabrication drawings in coordination with the Production Director, isometric assembly drawings, as well as other CAM/CAE assets. The job involves a high-degree of CAD proficiency as well as the ability to manage a team of remote collaborators in group CAD sessions - or CAD Sprints. This role also involves the development of a clear set of specifications for the open source CAD/CAM software package - as well as recruiting candidates for the full development of the open source CAD/CAM platform over the next 2 years.

==[[Documentation Community Manager]]==

'''Summary''': The Documentation Community Manager oversees the on-site and global community of developers with an emphasis on generating project documentation - including video, animations, CAD, technical writing, and other assets. In technology transfer - actively seeks, refactors, captures, and transfers documentation from collaborating projects. Role includes organizing and managing Book Sprints to generate documentation in a remixable format. Also responsible for maintaining an in-house, on-demand publishing infrastructure of hard copy manuals. Responsible for building and managing OSE social media platforms, and managing the OSE Documentation Forum. Works closely with Recruiter to create [[Factor_e_Farm_Roles_and_Responsibilities|Dream Team 30]]. Functional literacy in video, editing, design, and CAD required.

==[[Director of Learning]]==

'''Summary''': Works with other Documentation Team members to produce rapid learning materials on key topics of relevance to open source economic development. Collects a wide array of materials from industry, academia, social enterprise sector, open source community, and other practitioners - and distills these materials into rapid-learning format. Facilitates on-site cross-training sessions and remote education programs. Organizes on-site workshops.

[[Category:Recruiting]]

Volunteer Application

2017-03-09T09:10:07Z

SebastianoPistore: fix wikilink

=2017 Requirements and Overview=

The basic requirement for an [[OSE Developer|OSE developer]] is an open mind to learn new things and volunteering for 10 hours of time per week for 3 months of time:

*All team members are required to commit 10 hours of work per week on average
*Duration of commitment is 3 months, after which we do an Improvement Evaluation
*People accepted to the Engineering and Documentation Teams hold the official title of '''OSE Developer'''. Those individuals may request a positional email at the opensourceecology domain if their work is facilitated by a positional email.
*A Product Owner and Process Manager take on leadership of the Engineering Team.
*A minimum viable team to make for ''active development'' consists of 4 people: a [[Process Manager]], [[Product Owner]], and rest of the [[Engineering Team]] and [[Documentation Team]].
*For a team to be high performing (rapid development velocity) - there must be no less than 12 active members on the [[Engineering Team]] and [[Documentation Team]].
*The development team is posted at the OSE Developers wiki page. This page lists active and past developers.
*The HR Generalist is a critical team-building role at OSE.
*People who are not full OSE Devs are marked as OSE Contributors, and may engage in any ad-hoc development tasks as well as on development tasks from the formal OSE Roadmap. Any supporter may contribute to the OSE Wiki.

=2017 Invitation Video=

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=2017 Initial Volunteer Application=

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[https://docs.google.com/a/opensourceecology.org/forms/d/1-DVjGx9cuUTwmtDQTaWq9pTu8hSPEo194hT8kGbkN_s/edit?no_redirect=true edit]

[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/14B78Cl9FzlVsN8nU3vXVS0Yu_0BZPDjoxqDMDSAzFMQ/edit#gid=793617277 responses spreadsheet]

[https://docs.google.com/a/opensourceecology.org/forms/d/1-DVjGx9cuUTwmtDQTaWq9pTu8hSPEo194hT8kGbkN_s/edit?no_redirect=true#responses responses]

=Background=

OSE's social capital warrants Linux.org-scale contribution volume, yet this potential is almost entirely untapped (.1℅ at most). To address this, OSE is developing its HR towards a high professional standard - based on volunteers - encouraged by learnings from the [[Rare Genomics Institute]]'s HR department - a collaborator. OSE's first step is hiring an HR Generalist, with promotion track to VP of HR. Current recruiting goals include an Engineering Team and the Documentation Team, aimed at recruiting and training people to hold the official title of '''OSE Developer'''. To support these projects, Curriculum Development is required for generating training materials for all collaborators on open source culture and tool chains. Also, a documentation team is needed to support the project with [[Remote Extreme Build Documentation]], video production, graphics assets, and generation of CAD assets for existing projects. To bind the project with common culture and to build a [[Distributive Enterprise]] development community, we are developing a podcast to pump open economic culture through the internet.