OSE Incentive Challenge Equipment Infrastructure - Revision history

Marcin: /* Electric Motors */

2019-04-20T18:07:45Z

Electric Motors

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	==Electric Motors==		==Electric Motors==

			==CNC Torch==
			Not directly related to cordless drill, but necessary to make the machines involved in the business. Part of the Challenge is to get effective distibution of the technology - disseminating Microfactories far and wide at low cost.

	=Livelihood Incentive and Continued R&D=		=Livelihood Incentive and Continued R&D=

Marcin: /* Circuit Mill */

2019-04-20T18:05:52Z

Circuit Mill

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	Note that for the electronics to be closed loop materials - we would have to build them ourselves so we know how to recycle them. Thus, it's desirable to have the CNC circuit mill as part of the infrastructure. Thus, for low cost infrastructure - it makes sense		Note that for the electronics to be closed loop materials - we would have to build them ourselves so we know how to recycle them. Thus, it's desirable to have the CNC circuit mill as part of the infrastructure. Thus, for low cost infrastructure - it makes sense

			==Desktop Metal==

			==Electric Motors==

	=Livelihood Incentive and Continued R&D=		=Livelihood Incentive and Continued R&D=

Marcin: /* More Tools? */

2019-04-20T18:04:04Z

More Tools?

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	The electric motor production infrastructure involves both the stepper motors for the machines (see [[3D Printed Stepper Motor]]) and for the shredder. The CNC torch cuts out the blades for the shredder, and can produce steel frames for the machines. It is noteworthy that a 2x2' torch table would suffice - because we can use linear feedstock such as metal flats to make production parts. Thus, a 2x2' torch for light steel (up to 1/2" thick) can fit in a small room microfactory.		The electric motor production infrastructure involves both the stepper motors for the machines (see [[3D Printed Stepper Motor]]) and for the shredder. The CNC torch cuts out the blades for the shredder, and can produce steel frames for the machines. It is noteworthy that a 2x2' torch table would suffice - because we can use linear feedstock such as metal flats to make production parts. Thus, a 2x2' torch for light steel (up to 1/2" thick) can fit in a small room microfactory.

	Electric motor production infrastructure could address low cost motors for CNC drive, mill spindle, cordless drill, and grinder motor. Excellent prior art exists for the 3D printed stepper motor - [https://wiki.opensourceecology.org/wiki/Insulated_Heatbed]. There are many examples of [[3D Printed ~~Stepper~~ Motors]]		Electric motor production infrastructure could address low cost motors for CNC drive, mill spindle, cordless drill, and grinder motor. Excellent prior art exists for the 3D printed stepper motor - [https://wiki.opensourceecology.org/wiki/Insulated_Heatbed]. There are many examples of [[3D Printed Motors]]

	Small foundry is the ability to build [[ZA Alloy]] melting furnaces for use with lost PLA. This with MIG casting can produce steel parts.		Small foundry is the ability to build [[ZA Alloy]] melting furnaces for use with lost PLA. This with MIG casting can produce steel parts.

Marcin: /* More Tools? */

2019-04-20T18:03:29Z

More Tools?

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	The electric motor production infrastructure involves both the stepper motors for the machines (see [[3D Printed Stepper Motor]]) and for the shredder. The CNC torch cuts out the blades for the shredder, and can produce steel frames for the machines. It is noteworthy that a 2x2' torch table would suffice - because we can use linear feedstock such as metal flats to make production parts. Thus, a 2x2' torch for light steel (up to 1/2" thick) can fit in a small room microfactory.		The electric motor production infrastructure involves both the stepper motors for the machines (see [[3D Printed Stepper Motor]]) and for the shredder. The CNC torch cuts out the blades for the shredder, and can produce steel frames for the machines. It is noteworthy that a 2x2' torch table would suffice - because we can use linear feedstock such as metal flats to make production parts. Thus, a 2x2' torch for light steel (up to 1/2" thick) can fit in a small room microfactory.

	Electric motor production infrastructure could address low cost motors for CNC drive, mill spindle, and grinder motor. Excellent prior art exists for the 3D printed stepper motor - [https://wiki.opensourceecology.org/wiki/Insulated_Heatbed].		Electric motor production infrastructure could address low cost motors for CNC drive, mill spindle, cordless drill, and grinder motor. Excellent prior art exists for the 3D printed stepper motor - [https://wiki.opensourceecology.org/wiki/Insulated_Heatbed]. There are many examples of [[3D Printed Stepper Motors]]

	Small foundry is the ability to build [[ZA Alloy]] melting furnaces for use with lost PLA. This with MIG casting can produce steel parts.		Small foundry is the ability to build [[ZA Alloy]] melting furnaces for use with lost PLA. This with MIG casting can produce steel parts.

Marcin: /* More Tools? */

2019-04-20T18:02:34Z

More Tools?

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	The electric motor production infrastructure involves both the stepper motors for the machines (see [[3D Printed Stepper Motor]]) and for the shredder. The CNC torch cuts out the blades for the shredder, and can produce steel frames for the machines. It is noteworthy that a 2x2' torch table would suffice - because we can use linear feedstock such as metal flats to make production parts. Thus, a 2x2' torch for light steel (up to 1/2" thick) can fit in a small room microfactory.		The electric motor production infrastructure involves both the stepper motors for the machines (see [[3D Printed Stepper Motor]]) and for the shredder. The CNC torch cuts out the blades for the shredder, and can produce steel frames for the machines. It is noteworthy that a 2x2' torch table would suffice - because we can use linear feedstock such as metal flats to make production parts. Thus, a 2x2' torch for light steel (up to 1/2" thick) can fit in a small room microfactory.

			Electric motor production infrastructure could address low cost motors for CNC drive, mill spindle, and grinder motor. Excellent prior art exists for the 3D printed stepper motor - [https://wiki.opensourceecology.org/wiki/Insulated_Heatbed].

			Small foundry is the ability to build [[ZA Alloy]] melting furnaces for use with lost PLA. This with MIG casting can produce steel parts.

	==General==		==General==

Marcin: /* General */

2019-04-20T17:08:33Z

General

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	==General==		==General==
	3D printed frames are good - but we would need fire-retardant plastic for fire safety. Thus, it's important to include the torch to be able to access low cost frames.		3D printed frames are good - but we would need fire-retardant plastic for fire safety. Thus, it's important to include the torch to be able to access low cost frames. Printed plastic could be a good bootstrap option, with capitalization assistance consisting of pass-me-down frames for low-cost startup.

	==Circuit Mill==		==Circuit Mill==

Marcin: /* Scope of Equipment: Rationale */

2019-04-20T17:01:56Z

Scope of Equipment: Rationale

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	The practical outcome of low-cost 3d printing filament is that the organizing infrastructure of stackable bins for a microfactory becomes low cost - faciitating enterprise replication. This means that the 3D printing entrepreneur can diversify readily to many different products - including heavy products such as furniture and building materials. This translates into material security for communities - as plastic and wood composites can enter mainstream use - all using local, natural, and recycled materials. Now the development required to make this practical is significant - and is perfect material for an open source incentive challenge.		The practical outcome of low-cost 3d printing filament is that the organizing infrastructure of stackable bins for a microfactory becomes low cost - faciitating enterprise replication. This means that the 3D printing entrepreneur can diversify readily to many different products - including heavy products such as furniture and building materials. This translates into material security for communities - as plastic and wood composites can enter mainstream use - all using local, natural, and recycled materials. Now the development required to make this practical is significant - and is perfect material for an open source incentive challenge.



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	The electric motor production infrastructure involves both the stepper motors for the machines (see [[3D Printed Stepper Motor]]) and for the shredder. The CNC torch cuts out the blades for the shredder, and can produce steel frames for the machines. It is noteworthy that a 2x2' torch table would suffice - because we can use linear feedstock such as metal flats to make production parts. Thus, a 2x2' torch for light steel (up to 1/2" thick) can fit in a small room microfactory.		The electric motor production infrastructure involves both the stepper motors for the machines (see [[3D Printed Stepper Motor]]) and for the shredder. The CNC torch cuts out the blades for the shredder, and can produce steel frames for the machines. It is noteworthy that a 2x2' torch table would suffice - because we can use linear feedstock such as metal flats to make production parts. Thus, a 2x2' torch for light steel (up to 1/2" thick) can fit in a small room microfactory.

			==General==
			3D printed frames are good - but we would need fire-retardant plastic for fire safety. Thus, it's important to include the torch to be able to access low cost frames.

	==Circuit Mill==		==Circuit Mill==
	Note that our main proprietary competitor is Mostly Printed CNC - which means that they would have to go open source for this to be admissible infrastructure.		Note that our main proprietary competitor is [[Mostly Printed CNC]] - which means that they would have to go open source for this to be admissible infrastructure.

	Note that we would have to offer kits for ours to make it easy for others to use our toolchain.		Note that we would have to offer kits for ours to make it easy for others to use our toolchain.

	Note that for the electronics to be closed loop materials - we would have to build them ourselves so we know how to recycle them.		Note that for the electronics to be closed loop materials - we would have to build them ourselves so we know how to recycle them. Thus, it's desirable to have the CNC circuit mill as part of the infrastructure. Thus, for low cost infrastructure - it makes sense

	=Livelihood Incentive and Continued R&D=		=Livelihood Incentive and Continued R&D=

Marcin: /* Introduction */

2019-04-20T16:36:33Z

Introduction

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	The closed loop manufacturing incentive implies that we need to recycle electronic components (make out own boards with CNC circuit mill), melt aluminum alloy, recycle plastic. The steel is the only unaccounted item in the small infrastructure, as that is the next level of technology that requires a 4000 sf facility.		The closed loop manufacturing incentive implies that we need to recycle electronic components (make out own boards with CNC circuit mill), melt aluminum alloy, recycle plastic. The steel is the only unaccounted item in the small infrastructure, as that is the next level of technology that requires a 4000 sf facility.

			The challenge results in opensourcing - in an economically significant way - of circuit milling, simple metal melts, and possibly now buying the chucks unless MIG casting.

	=Scope of Equipment: Rationale=		=Scope of Equipment: Rationale=

Marcin: /* Introduction */

2019-04-20T16:17:51Z

Introduction

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	The cordless drill production and plastic recycling constitute a basic Open Source Microfactory. The scope of this must be defined clearly so that this is executable within the framework of an incentive challenge. 3D printing, small electronics, plastic shredding, and filament making are well within the scope of small scale, open source production. The cordless drill is strategic in this point.		The cordless drill production and plastic recycling constitute a basic Open Source Microfactory. The scope of this must be defined clearly so that this is executable within the framework of an incentive challenge. 3D printing, small electronics, plastic shredding, and filament making are well within the scope of small scale, open source production. The cordless drill is strategic in this point.

			The closed loop manufacturing incentive implies that we need to recycle electronic components (make out own boards with CNC circuit mill), melt aluminum alloy, recycle plastic. The steel is the only unaccounted item in the small infrastructure, as that is the next level of technology that requires a 4000 sf facility.

	=Scope of Equipment: Rationale=		=Scope of Equipment: Rationale=

Marcin: /* Circuit Mill */

2019-04-20T16:15:31Z

Circuit Mill

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	==Circuit Mill==		==Circuit Mill==
	Note that our main proprietary competitor is Mostly Printed CNC -		Note that our main proprietary competitor is Mostly Printed CNC - which means that they would have to go open source for this to be admissible infrastructure.

			Note that we would have to offer kits for ours to make it easy for others to use our toolchain.

			Note that for the electronics to be closed loop materials - we would have to build them ourselves so we know how to recycle them.

	=Livelihood Incentive and Continued R&D=		=Livelihood Incentive and Continued R&D=