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Friends/SolarFlower.org

2011-11-10T20:50:57Z

Sugarandfat: /* Future Goals */

[[OSE_Europe/Friends|Back - See other friends]]

=SolarFlower.org=
The Solarflower is an open source solar energy collector which can be made very easily from common recycled and salvaged materials, using basic tools and skills.

It tracks the sun automatically through a simple non-electrical mechanism, can be made almost anywhere, is portable, has no running costs or emissions, and can produce up to kilowatts of power per device.

Applications include electrical generation, water purification, cooking, bio-char and charcoal, heating, gasification, and whatever else heat can be used for.

Step by step animated tutorials are available at http://solarflower.org, as well as the discussion forum, blog, media, and other resources.

==Needs==
The project has no immediate needs in terms of financing or participation.

Ultimately it will come down to people to make and use the device as they see fit.

==Future Goals==
Finish and publish construction tutorials, currently about 80% complete.

Spam the internet and see what happens.

(Being more detailed and specific would I guess be helpful here, but once the project goes live it will be completely out of my hands how things turn out.)

=Website=
http://solarflower.org

=Connections=
* [[Daniel Connell]]

[[OSE_Europe/Friends|Back - See other friends]]

[[Category: European Friends]]

Friends/SolarFlower.org

2011-11-10T20:50:35Z

Sugarandfat: /* Needs */

[[OSE_Europe/Friends|Back - See other friends]]

=SolarFlower.org=
The Solarflower is an open source solar energy collector which can be made very easily from common recycled and salvaged materials, using basic tools and skills.

It tracks the sun automatically through a simple non-electrical mechanism, can be made almost anywhere, is portable, has no running costs or emissions, and can produce up to kilowatts of power per device.

Applications include electrical generation, water purification, cooking, bio-char and charcoal, heating, gasification, and whatever else heat can be used for.

Step by step animated tutorials are available at http://solarflower.org, as well as the discussion forum, blog, media, and other resources.

==Needs==
The project has no immediate needs in terms of financing or participation.

Ultimately it will come down to people to make and use the device as they see fit.

==Future Goals==
Finish and publish construction tutorials, currently about 80% complete.
Spam the internet and see what happens.

(Being more detailed and specific would I guess be helpful here, but once the project goes live it will be completely out of my hands how things turn out.)

=Website=
http://solarflower.org

=Connections=
* [[Daniel Connell]]

[[OSE_Europe/Friends|Back - See other friends]]

[[Category: European Friends]]

Friends/SolarFlower.org

2011-11-10T20:49:50Z

Sugarandfat: /* Future Goals */

[[OSE_Europe/Friends|Back - See other friends]]

=SolarFlower.org=
The Solarflower is an open source solar energy collector which can be made very easily from common recycled and salvaged materials, using basic tools and skills.

It tracks the sun automatically through a simple non-electrical mechanism, can be made almost anywhere, is portable, has no running costs or emissions, and can produce up to kilowatts of power per device.

Applications include electrical generation, water purification, cooking, bio-char and charcoal, heating, gasification, and whatever else heat can be used for.

Step by step animated tutorials are available at http://solarflower.org, as well as the discussion forum, blog, media, and other resources.

==Needs==
The project has no immediate needs in terms of financing or participation.
Ultimately it will come down to people to make and use the device as they see fit.

==Future Goals==
Finish and publish construction tutorials, currently about 80% complete.
Spam the internet and see what happens.

(Being more detailed and specific would I guess be helpful here, but once the project goes live it will be completely out of my hands how things turn out.)

=Website=
http://solarflower.org

=Connections=
* [[Daniel Connell]]

[[OSE_Europe/Friends|Back - See other friends]]

[[Category: European Friends]]

Friends/SolarFlower.org

2011-11-10T20:47:25Z

Sugarandfat: /* Needs */

[[OSE_Europe/Friends|Back - See other friends]]

=SolarFlower.org=
The Solarflower is an open source solar energy collector which can be made very easily from common recycled and salvaged materials, using basic tools and skills.

It tracks the sun automatically through a simple non-electrical mechanism, can be made almost anywhere, is portable, has no running costs or emissions, and can produce up to kilowatts of power per device.

Applications include electrical generation, water purification, cooking, bio-char and charcoal, heating, gasification, and whatever else heat can be used for.

Step by step animated tutorials are available at http://solarflower.org, as well as the discussion forum, blog, media, and other resources.

==Needs==
The project has no immediate needs in terms of financing or participation.
Ultimately it will come down to people to make and use the device as they see fit.

==Future Goals==

=Website=
http://solarflower.org

=Connections=
* [[Daniel Connell]]

[[OSE_Europe/Friends|Back - See other friends]]

[[Category: European Friends]]

Daniel Connell

2011-11-06T11:45:18Z

Sugarandfat:

[[Image:Daniel_Connell.jpg|thumb|Daniel Connell]]

=Team Culturing Information=

last updated: 2. July, 2011

==='''WHO''' are you?===
*''Name'' - Daniel Connell

*''Location (city, country)'' - Currently Leipzig, Germany, but this changes.

*''Contact Information (email, phone, Skype)'' -
sugarandfat (at) gmail (dot) com 
skype: sugarandfat

*''Introductory Video'' - http://youtu.be/Tef0mSGE464

*''Resume/CV'' -

==='''WHY''' are you motivated to support/develop this work?===
*''Do you endorse open source culture?''
Of course, it's not only currently the best way forward, it's possibly the only way forward.

*''Why are you interested in collaborating with us?''
I'm interested in collaborating with anyone who's doing good work and actually producing results.

*''How do you think that the GVCS can address pressing world issues?''
People need to be making their own things themselves, so designs and recipes need to be generated which can be easily followed and adapted by anyone anywhere. Improvements made then need to be fed back into the community.

*''What should happen so that you become more involved with the project?''
I'm currently pretty involved with this kind of stuff, becoming any more so might actually become a bit much...

*''What are you missing in the project?''
I haven't looked into it sufficiently deeply at this stage to say.It seems pretty comprehensive.

*''What are your suggestions for improvement of the project?''
As above. I guess it just needs to be picked up and run with, but that's not so much the responsibility of OSE as everyone else.

==='''What are your skills?'''===
*Communications - Scrap makable radio/wifi mesh dish: http://solarflower.blogspot.com/2011/07/chicken-mesh-and-plywood-radiowifi.html
*Organizational - Some experience in community collaboration, conflict resolution, working groups etc.
*Web Development - Basic web design skills.
*Video/Graphics/Art - Professional editing, 3D animation, photoshop.
*Natural Building - Basic cob building.
*Construction - Basic construction labouring, urban greenhouse design: http://urbangreenhouse.blogspot.com/2011/06/stick-fork-in-it-its-done.html
*Woodworking - Basic woodworking.
*CAD Design - Industrial level complex surface modelling, photogrammetry, surveying.
*Fabrication - Basic metal working.
*Energy - Tracking solar concentrator: http://solarflower.org , non electrical cooling system: http://urbangreenhouse.blogspot.com/2011_03_01_archive.html , currently designing for scrap makable horizontal axis wind turbine, non turbine wind strap, liquid piston magnetohydrodynamic steam generator.
*Chemistry - Basic materials science.
*Product Design - As with CAD Design.
''

==='''HOW''' can you help?''===
*How do you want to contribute?
Lots. Locate and help set up living/working locations and project space, design and build open source technologies, contribute what designs I already have, help build national, regional and international networks, provide free workshops wherever I am in various approtech.

*Can you volunteer to work with us, and if so, how many hours per week? Or do you have a free timeframe (week, month)?
All day every day.

*Are you interested in working with us for pay? If so, what services can you offer, and what is your hourly or per-project rate?
My time can be considered freely available.

*Are you interested in a Dedicated Project Visit in OSE Communities in Europe? If so in which country?
All. I'll be visiting Millares in December, and likely be there full time at least January and February 2012.

*Are you interested in being part of one of the OSE communities in Europe? If so in which country?
Anywhere I am at the time.

*Are you interested in building GVCS or other Open Source Hardware equipment in Europe? If so which ones?
Looking to work on Solarfire, but other than that I will probably end up working on slightly lower tech solutions. ie things that can be made from old bikes and other scrap without welding or electronics. But I am certainly open to doing some work on the GVCS.

*Are you an OSE True Fan? If not, why not?
No money me.

*Would you like to see yourself working with us on a full-time basis?
That's the plan.

*Do you own land which could be of interest to us to develop an OSE Community or an Open Enterprise?
Nope.

===''Your Friends and Community''===

*What friends, people, communities and organizations do you know who are already doing valuable work for a better future? For example: open source hardware/software, sustainable agriculture, natural building, renewable energy, abundance based economies, local production or others?
I've worked and stayed on several communities of various kinds the last couple years; Christiania, Traumschule in Germany, Rainbow Valley, Tui and Riverside in New Zealand, The Hollies in Ireland, as well as a few hackerspaces and mensheds. Through this have met a large number of people doing work in food production, building, energy etc, as well as the day to day of living communally. I think there is quite a population out there waiting to be mobilised by a proactive and effective movement forward.

*What are the technological (machines, tools, structures, ...) and biological (people, animals, plants, ...) needs of your community so that it becomes self-sufficient locally and globally connected?

*Are your friends and community doing valuable work for a better future? How can they become more involved in this process and share more with everyone?
Everyone seems to be treading water, getting on with what they can. There's a general lack of innovation and proactive network building. I don't think people really know what to do, and since energy, food, communication etc is still cheaply available there isn't a massive impetus for radical reforms. These things remain a bit of a luxury or hobby. As of very recently tho it seems this is starting to change, and with effective examples to lead by I suspect a lot of people would come online very quickly.
[[Category:Team Culturing]]

Daniel Connell

2011-11-06T11:32:49Z

Sugarandfat: /* HOW can you help? */

Daniel Connell

2011-11-06T11:23:52Z

Sugarandfat: /* What are your skills? */

[[Image:Daniel_Connell.jpg|thumb|Daniel Connell]]

=Team Culturing Information=

last updated: 2. July, 2011

==='''WHO''' are you?===
*''Name'' - Daniel Connell

*''Location (city, country)'' - Currently Leipzig, Germany, but this changes.

*''Contact Information (email, phone, Skype)'' -
sugarandfat (at) gmail (dot) com 
skype: sugarandfat

*''Introductory Video'' - http://youtu.be/Tef0mSGE464

*''Resume/CV'' -

==='''WHY''' are you motivated to support/develop this work?===
*''Do you endorse open source culture?''
Of course, it's not only currently the best way forward, it's possibly the only way forward.

*''Why are you interested in collaborating with us?''
I'm interested in collaborating with anyone who's doing good work and actually producing results.

*''How do you think that the GVCS can address pressing world issues?''
People need to be making their own things themselves, so designs and recipes need to be generated which can be easily followed and adapted by anyone anywhere. Improvements made then need to be fed back into the community.

*''What should happen so that you become more involved with the project?''
I'm currently pretty involved with this kind of stuff, becoming any more so might actually become a bit much...

*''What are you missing in the project?''
I haven't looked into it sufficiently deeply at this stage to say.It seems pretty comprehensive.

*''What are your suggestions for improvement of the project?''
As above. I guess it just needs to be picked up and run with, but that's not so much the responsibility of OSE as everyone else.

==='''What are your skills?'''===
*Communications - Scrap makable radio/wifi mesh dish: http://solarflower.blogspot.com/2011/07/chicken-mesh-and-plywood-radiowifi.html
*Organizational - Some experience in community collaboration, conflict resolution, working groups etc.
*Web Development - Basic web design skills.
*Video/Graphics/Art - Professional editing, 3D animation, photoshop.
*Natural Building - Basic cob building.
*Construction - Basic construction labouring, urban greenhouse design: http://urbangreenhouse.blogspot.com/2011/06/stick-fork-in-it-its-done.html
*Woodworking - Basic woodworking.
*CAD Design - Industrial level complex surface modelling, photogrammetry, surveying.
*Fabrication - Basic metal working.
*Energy - Tracking solar concentrator: http://solarflower.org , non electrical cooling system: http://urbangreenhouse.blogspot.com/2011_03_01_archive.html , currently designing for scrap makable horizontal axis wind turbine, non turbine wind strap, liquid piston magnetohydrodynamic steam generator.
*Chemistry - Basic materials science.
*Product Design - As with CAD Design.
''

==='''HOW''' can you help?''===
*''How are you interested in contributing to the work of GVCS development?''
I'm already doing similar stuff, makes sense to plug into other established communities. I'll have a look through what you're up to and see how I can join in.

*''Can you volunteer to work with us, and if so, how many hours per week?''
Only if you're were I am...But if so, sure. 10-20 hours per week.

*''Are you interested in working with us for pay? If so, what services can you offer, and what is your hourly or per-project rate?''
I'll happily keep money out of all this as much as possible, but won't turn down what's offered.

*''Are you interested in [http://openfarmtech.org/wiki/Dedicated_Project_Visit Dedicated Project Visit]?''
Sure, but geography is probably an issue...

*''Are you interested in purchasing equipment from us to help bootstrap development?''
Probably not.

*''Are you interested in bidding for consulting/design/prototyping work?''
Potentially, depending on the details.

*''Are you a [http://openfarmtech.org/wiki/True_Fans True Fan]? If not, why not?''
All my cash goes into what I'm building.

*''Would you like to see yourself working with us on a full-time basis?''
Possibly.

*''Are you interested in using the technologies that we are developing directly?''
Probably, tho I think I'm operating on a slightly lower level of tech than you guys. I mostly work in things like old bike parts and scrap wood, have yet to learn to weld. But no doubt there's stuff you've done which would be valuable to me.

*''Are you interested in being part of the world's first, open source, resilient community? The GVCS is the preparatory step for the OSE Village Experiment - a 2 year, immersion experiment (2013-2014) for testing whether a real, thriving, modern-day prototype community of 200 people can be built on 200 acres using local resources and open access to information? We are looking for approximately 200 people to fill a diverse array of roles, according to the Social Contract that is being developed. This may be the boldest social experiment on earth - a pioneering community whose goal is to extend the index of possibilities regarding harmonious existence of humans, ecology, and technology - as a beacon of light to benefit of all people on Earth.
Hells yeah, that sounds awesome. Have to see where I'm at at the time, but it'll probably be doing something along those lines anyway.

[[Category:Team Culturing]]

Daniel Connell

2011-11-06T11:10:01Z

Sugarandfat: /* WHAT */

[[Image:Daniel_Connell.jpg|thumb|Daniel Connell]]

=Team Culturing Information=

last updated: 2. July, 2011

==='''WHO''' are you?===
*''Name'' - Daniel Connell

*''Location (city, country)'' - Currently Leipzig, Germany, but this changes.

*''Contact Information (email, phone, Skype)'' -
sugarandfat (at) gmail (dot) com 
skype: sugarandfat

*''Introductory Video'' - http://youtu.be/Tef0mSGE464

*''Resume/CV'' -

==='''WHY''' are you motivated to support/develop this work?===
*''Do you endorse open source culture?''
Of course, it's not only currently the best way forward, it's possibly the only way forward.

*''Why are you interested in collaborating with us?''
I'm interested in collaborating with anyone who's doing good work and actually producing results.

*''How do you think that the GVCS can address pressing world issues?''
People need to be making their own things themselves, so designs and recipes need to be generated which can be easily followed and adapted by anyone anywhere. Improvements made then need to be fed back into the community.

*''What should happen so that you become more involved with the project?''
I'm currently pretty involved with this kind of stuff, becoming any more so might actually become a bit much...

*''What are you missing in the project?''
I haven't looked into it sufficiently deeply at this stage to say.It seems pretty comprehensive.

*''What are your suggestions for improvement of the project?''
As above. I guess it just needs to be picked up and run with, but that's not so much the responsibility of OSE as everyone else.

==='''What are your skills?'''===
*Communications -
*Organizational -
Fundraising -
Finances -
Public Relations/Marketing -
Web Development -
Video/Graphics/Art -
Natural Building -
Construction -
Architecture -
Agriculture and Food Production -
Woodworking -
Electronics -
Automation -
Metallurgy -
Engineering -
CAD Design -
Fabrication -
Energy -
CNC -
Chemistry -
Product Design -
''
Technology design and innovation. 
3D animation and design, systems simulation. 
Designed:Solar tracker concentrator,High volume ultra simple greenhouse,Non electrical temperature regulation system,Solar shower,Resonant wind generator (not yet prototyped). 
General making and building, tool use, etc.

*''How have you already contributed to the project?''
Been in contact with Marcin about the solar device, and also potentially a cash prize competition for the best/most appropriate way to generate electricity from heat.

==='''HOW''' can you help?''===
*''How are you interested in contributing to the work of GVCS development?''
I'm already doing similar stuff, makes sense to plug into other established communities. I'll have a look through what you're up to and see how I can join in.

*''Can you volunteer to work with us, and if so, how many hours per week?''
Only if you're were I am...But if so, sure. 10-20 hours per week.

*''Are you interested in working with us for pay? If so, what services can you offer, and what is your hourly or per-project rate?''
I'll happily keep money out of all this as much as possible, but won't turn down what's offered.

*''Are you interested in [http://openfarmtech.org/wiki/Dedicated_Project_Visit Dedicated Project Visit]?''
Sure, but geography is probably an issue...

*''Are you interested in purchasing equipment from us to help bootstrap development?''
Probably not.

*''Are you interested in bidding for consulting/design/prototyping work?''
Potentially, depending on the details.

*''Are you a [http://openfarmtech.org/wiki/True_Fans True Fan]? If not, why not?''
All my cash goes into what I'm building.

*''Would you like to see yourself working with us on a full-time basis?''
Possibly.

*''Are you interested in using the technologies that we are developing directly?''
Probably, tho I think I'm operating on a slightly lower level of tech than you guys. I mostly work in things like old bike parts and scrap wood, have yet to learn to weld. But no doubt there's stuff you've done which would be valuable to me.

*''Are you interested in being part of the world's first, open source, resilient community? The GVCS is the preparatory step for the OSE Village Experiment - a 2 year, immersion experiment (2013-2014) for testing whether a real, thriving, modern-day prototype community of 200 people can be built on 200 acres using local resources and open access to information? We are looking for approximately 200 people to fill a diverse array of roles, according to the Social Contract that is being developed. This may be the boldest social experiment on earth - a pioneering community whose goal is to extend the index of possibilities regarding harmonious existence of humans, ecology, and technology - as a beacon of light to benefit of all people on Earth.
Hells yeah, that sounds awesome. Have to see where I'm at at the time, but it'll probably be doing something along those lines anyway.

[[Category:Team Culturing]]

Daniel Connell

2011-11-06T11:09:02Z

Sugarandfat: /* WHAT */

[[Image:Daniel_Connell.jpg|thumb|Daniel Connell]]

=Team Culturing Information=

last updated: 2. July, 2011

==='''WHO''' are you?===
*''Name'' - Daniel Connell

*''Location (city, country)'' - Currently Leipzig, Germany, but this changes.

*''Contact Information (email, phone, Skype)'' -
sugarandfat (at) gmail (dot) com 
skype: sugarandfat

*''Introductory Video'' - http://youtu.be/Tef0mSGE464

*''Resume/CV'' -

==='''WHY''' are you motivated to support/develop this work?===
*''Do you endorse open source culture?''
Of course, it's not only currently the best way forward, it's possibly the only way forward.

*''Why are you interested in collaborating with us?''
I'm interested in collaborating with anyone who's doing good work and actually producing results.

*''How do you think that the GVCS can address pressing world issues?''
People need to be making their own things themselves, so designs and recipes need to be generated which can be easily followed and adapted by anyone anywhere. Improvements made then need to be fed back into the community.

*''What should happen so that you become more involved with the project?''
I'm currently pretty involved with this kind of stuff, becoming any more so might actually become a bit much...

*''What are you missing in the project?''
I haven't looked into it sufficiently deeply at this stage to say.It seems pretty comprehensive.

*''What are your suggestions for improvement of the project?''
As above. I guess it just needs to be picked up and run with, but that's not so much the responsibility of OSE as everyone else.

==='''WHAT'''===
*''
Communications -
Organizational -
Fundraising -
Finances -
Public Relations/Marketing -
Web Development -
Video/Graphics/Art -
Natural Building -
Construction -
Architecture -
Agriculture and Food Production -
Woodworking -
Electronics -
Automation -
Metallurgy -
Engineering -
CAD Design -
Fabrication -
Energy -
CNC -
Chemistry -
Product Design -
''
Technology design and innovation. 
3D animation and design, systems simulation. 
Designed:Solar tracker concentrator,High volume ultra simple greenhouse,Non electrical temperature regulation system,Solar shower,Resonant wind generator (not yet prototyped). 
General making and building, tool use, etc.

*''How have you already contributed to the project?''
Been in contact with Marcin about the solar device, and also potentially a cash prize competition for the best/most appropriate way to generate electricity from heat.

==='''HOW''' can you help?''===
*''How are you interested in contributing to the work of GVCS development?''
I'm already doing similar stuff, makes sense to plug into other established communities. I'll have a look through what you're up to and see how I can join in.

*''Can you volunteer to work with us, and if so, how many hours per week?''
Only if you're were I am...But if so, sure. 10-20 hours per week.

*''Are you interested in working with us for pay? If so, what services can you offer, and what is your hourly or per-project rate?''
I'll happily keep money out of all this as much as possible, but won't turn down what's offered.

*''Are you interested in [http://openfarmtech.org/wiki/Dedicated_Project_Visit Dedicated Project Visit]?''
Sure, but geography is probably an issue...

*''Are you interested in purchasing equipment from us to help bootstrap development?''
Probably not.

*''Are you interested in bidding for consulting/design/prototyping work?''
Potentially, depending on the details.

*''Are you a [http://openfarmtech.org/wiki/True_Fans True Fan]? If not, why not?''
All my cash goes into what I'm building.

*''Would you like to see yourself working with us on a full-time basis?''
Possibly.

*''Are you interested in using the technologies that we are developing directly?''
Probably, tho I think I'm operating on a slightly lower level of tech than you guys. I mostly work in things like old bike parts and scrap wood, have yet to learn to weld. But no doubt there's stuff you've done which would be valuable to me.

*''Are you interested in being part of the world's first, open source, resilient community? The GVCS is the preparatory step for the OSE Village Experiment - a 2 year, immersion experiment (2013-2014) for testing whether a real, thriving, modern-day prototype community of 200 people can be built on 200 acres using local resources and open access to information? We are looking for approximately 200 people to fill a diverse array of roles, according to the Social Contract that is being developed. This may be the boldest social experiment on earth - a pioneering community whose goal is to extend the index of possibilities regarding harmonious existence of humans, ecology, and technology - as a beacon of light to benefit of all people on Earth.
Hells yeah, that sounds awesome. Have to see where I'm at at the time, but it'll probably be doing something along those lines anyway.

[[Category:Team Culturing]]

Daniel Connell

2011-11-06T11:02:19Z

Sugarandfat: /* WHO are you? */

[[Image:Daniel_Connell.jpg|thumb|Daniel Connell]]

=Team Culturing Information=

last updated: 2. July, 2011

==='''WHO''' are you?===
*''Name'' - Daniel Connell

*''Location (city, country)'' - Currently Leipzig, Germany, but this changes.

*''Contact Information (email, phone, Skype)'' -
sugarandfat (at) gmail (dot) com 
skype: sugarandfat

*''Introductory Video'' - http://youtu.be/Tef0mSGE464

*''Resume/CV'' -

==='''WHY''' are you motivated to support/develop this work?===
*''Do you endorse open source culture?''
Of course, it's not only currently the best way forward, it's possibly the only way forward.

*''Why are you interested in collaborating with us?''
I'm interested in collaborating with anyone who's doing good work and actually producing results.

*''How do you think that the GVCS can address pressing world issues?''
People need to be making their own things themselves, so designs and recipes need to be generated which can be easily followed and adapted by anyone anywhere. Improvements made then need to be fed back into the community.

*''What should happen so that you become more involved with the project?''
I'm currently pretty involved with this kind of stuff, becoming any more so might actually become a bit much...

*''What are you missing in the project?''
I haven't looked into it sufficiently deeply at this stage to say.It seems pretty comprehensive.

*''What are your suggestions for improvement of the project?''
As above. I guess it just needs to be picked up and run with, but that's not so much the responsibility of OSE as everyone else.

==='''WHAT'''===
*''List all of your skills in these areas: Communications - Organizational - Computer Support - Finances - Design - Natural Building - Electronics - Automation - Metallurgy - Engineering - Fabrication - Agriculture - Energy - Architecture - Video/Graphics/Art - PR/Marketing - Education - Construction - Industry - CNC - Chemistry - Product Design - Other''
Technology design and innovation. 
3D animation and design, systems simulation. 
Designed:Solar tracker concentrator,High volume ultra simple greenhouse,Non electrical temperature regulation system,Solar shower,Resonant wind generator (not yet prototyped). 
General making and building, tool use, etc.

*''How have you already contributed to the project?''
Been in contact with Marcin about the solar device, and also potentially a cash prize competition for the best/most appropriate way to generate electricity from heat.

==='''HOW''' can you help?''===
*''How are you interested in contributing to the work of GVCS development?''
I'm already doing similar stuff, makes sense to plug into other established communities. I'll have a look through what you're up to and see how I can join in.

*''Can you volunteer to work with us, and if so, how many hours per week?''
Only if you're were I am...But if so, sure. 10-20 hours per week.

*''Are you interested in working with us for pay? If so, what services can you offer, and what is your hourly or per-project rate?''
I'll happily keep money out of all this as much as possible, but won't turn down what's offered.

*''Are you interested in [http://openfarmtech.org/wiki/Dedicated_Project_Visit Dedicated Project Visit]?''
Sure, but geography is probably an issue...

*''Are you interested in purchasing equipment from us to help bootstrap development?''
Probably not.

*''Are you interested in bidding for consulting/design/prototyping work?''
Potentially, depending on the details.

*''Are you a [http://openfarmtech.org/wiki/True_Fans True Fan]? If not, why not?''
All my cash goes into what I'm building.

*''Would you like to see yourself working with us on a full-time basis?''
Possibly.

*''Are you interested in using the technologies that we are developing directly?''
Probably, tho I think I'm operating on a slightly lower level of tech than you guys. I mostly work in things like old bike parts and scrap wood, have yet to learn to weld. But no doubt there's stuff you've done which would be valuable to me.

*''Are you interested in being part of the world's first, open source, resilient community? The GVCS is the preparatory step for the OSE Village Experiment - a 2 year, immersion experiment (2013-2014) for testing whether a real, thriving, modern-day prototype community of 200 people can be built on 200 acres using local resources and open access to information? We are looking for approximately 200 people to fill a diverse array of roles, according to the Social Contract that is being developed. This may be the boldest social experiment on earth - a pioneering community whose goal is to extend the index of possibilities regarding harmonious existence of humans, ecology, and technology - as a beacon of light to benefit of all people on Earth.
Hells yeah, that sounds awesome. Have to see where I'm at at the time, but it'll probably be doing something along those lines anyway.

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