Tom: Dallas Log - Revision history

Tom Griffing: /* August 10, 2014 */

2014-08-11T09:22:16Z

August 10, 2014

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	After the workshop concluded, I discussed the workshop results with the promoters and they were very happy with the results and said they were interested in doing more OSE workshops. They also mentioned special interest in designing and building a DIY log splitter soon, as they are very popular in Canada before the winter weather.		After the workshop concluded, I discussed the workshop results with the promoters and they were very happy with the results and said they were interested in doing more OSE workshops.

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			They also mentioned special interest in designing and building a DIY log splitter soon, as they are very popular in Canada before the winter weather.

	==July 27, 2013==		==July 27, 2013==

Tom Griffing: /* August 10, 2014 */

2014-08-11T09:17:58Z

August 10, 2014

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	The second day continued with the presentation, a Crash Course on MIG welding and fabricating the frames and the motor mounting plates~~. We also spent time measuring the three different motors and designing assemblies for mounting the motors using the 3D modeling tool "Sketchup". We then completed the motor assemblies~~.		The second day continued with the presentation, a Crash Course on MIG welding and fabricating the frames and the motor mounting plates.

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			We also spent time measuring the three different motors and designing assemblies for mounting the motors using the 3D modeling tool "Sketchup". We then completed the motor assemblies.

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	The third day started quickly by finishing the motor assemblies, mounting them to the frames, completing the wiring and testing the Micro Power Cubes by powering a log splitter. During the testing, there were some last minute hiccups with one motor smoking and the belts slipping off the pulleys. The participants eagerly jumped in with some last-minute design changes and fabricated some parts and made some changes. In the end, we successfully used the Micro Power Cubes to successfully drive the log splitter and split some logs.		The third day started quickly by finishing the motor assemblies, mounting them to the frames, completing the wiring and testing the Micro Power Cubes by powering a log splitter. During the testing, there were some last minute hiccups with one motor smoking and the belts slipping off the pulleys. The participants eagerly jumped in with some last-minute design changes and fabricated some parts and made some changes. In the end, we successfully used the Micro Power Cubes to successfully drive the log splitter and split some logs.

			[[image: splitting_log.jpg\|500px]]

	After the workshop concluded, I discussed the workshop results with the promoters and they were very happy with the results and said they were interested in doing more OSE workshops. They also mentioned special interest in designing and building a DIY log splitter soon, as they are very popular in Canada before the winter weather.		After the workshop concluded, I discussed the workshop results with the promoters and they were very happy with the results and said they were interested in doing more OSE workshops. They also mentioned special interest in designing and building a DIY log splitter soon, as they are very popular in Canada before the winter weather.

Tom Griffing: /* August 10, 2014 */

2014-08-11T09:10:09Z

August 10, 2014

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	* Completed my first independent Micro Power Cube workshop with participants from the University of Waterloo in the area of Toronto Canada. The facility used was "DIYode" - of a local maker community located in Guelph, Ontario.		* Completed my first independent Micro Power Cube workshop with participants from the University of Waterloo in the area of Toronto Canada. The facility used was "DIYode" - of a local maker community located in Guelph, Ontario.

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	The Workshop began on August 8th and concluded on August 10. The event was initiated by members of the University of Waterloo and 15 participants were in attendance - mostly from the University. Two of the attendants had PhD degrees in engineering. I brought materials for three Micro Power Cubes.		The Workshop began on August 8th and concluded on August 10. The event was initiated by members of the University of Waterloo and 15 participants were in attendance - mostly from the University. Two of the attendants had PhD degrees in engineering. I brought materials for three Micro Power Cubes.
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	The first day was spent with a presentation about OSE and the procedure for fabricating the Micro Power Cube. Everybody participated in the "hands on" Crash Courses in metalworking: cutting torch, band saw and angle grinder. We only one small band saw operational, but the blade frequently slipped off the pulleys and broke. The participants all tried their hand with the tools and left as time wore on and little progress was made due to band saw blade issues.		The first day was spent with a presentation about OSE and the procedure for fabricating the Micro Power Cube. Everybody participated in the "hands on" Crash Courses in metalworking: cutting torch, band saw and angle grinder. We only one small band saw operational, but the blade frequently slipped off the pulleys and broke. The participants all tried their hand with the tools and left as time wore on and little progress was made due to band saw blade issues.

	[[image: crashcourse_torch.jpg]]		[[image: crashcourse_torch.jpg\|500px]]

	The second day continued with the presentation, a Crash Course on MIG welding and fabricating the frames and the motor mounting plates. We also spent time measuring the three different motors and designing assemblies for mounting the motors using the 3D modeling tool "Sketchup". We then completed the motor assemblies.		The second day continued with the presentation, a Crash Course on MIG welding and fabricating the frames and the motor mounting plates. We also spent time measuring the three different motors and designing assemblies for mounting the motors using the 3D modeling tool "Sketchup". We then completed the motor assemblies.

	[[image: frame_fab.jpg]]		[[image: frame_fab.jpg\|500px]]

	The third day started quickly by finishing the motor assemblies, mounting them to the frames, completing the wiring and testing the Micro Power Cubes by powering a log splitter. During the testing, there were some last minute hiccups with one motor smoking and the belts slipping off the pulleys. The participants eagerly jumped in with some last-minute design changes and fabricated some parts and made some changes. In the end, we successfully used the Micro Power Cubes to successfully drive the log splitter and split some logs.		The third day started quickly by finishing the motor assemblies, mounting them to the frames, completing the wiring and testing the Micro Power Cubes by powering a log splitter. During the testing, there were some last minute hiccups with one motor smoking and the belts slipping off the pulleys. The participants eagerly jumped in with some last-minute design changes and fabricated some parts and made some changes. In the end, we successfully used the Micro Power Cubes to successfully drive the log splitter and split some logs.

Tom Griffing: /* August 10, 2014 */

2014-08-11T09:08:35Z

August 10, 2014

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	* Completed my first independent Micro Power Cube workshop with participants from the University of Waterloo in the area of Toronto Canada. The facility used was "DIYode" - of a local maker community located in Guelph, Ontario.		* Completed my first independent Micro Power Cube workshop with participants from the University of Waterloo in the area of Toronto Canada. The facility used was "DIYode" - of a local maker community located in Guelph, Ontario.

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	The Workshop began on August 8th and concluded on August 10. The event was initiated by members of the University of Waterloo and 15 participants were in attendance - mostly from the University. Two of the attendants had PhD degrees in engineering. I brought materials for three Micro Power Cubes.		The Workshop began on August 8th and concluded on August 10. The event was initiated by members of the University of Waterloo and 15 participants were in attendance - mostly from the University. Two of the attendants had PhD degrees in engineering. I brought materials for three Micro Power Cubes.

Tom Griffing: /* August 10, 2014 */

2014-08-11T09:06:23Z

August 10, 2014

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 * Completed my first independent Micro Power Cube workshop with participants from the University of Waterloo in the area of Toronto Canada.  The facility used was "DIYode" - of a local maker community located in Guelph, Ontario.
 ==July 27, 2013==

Tom Griffing: /* July 27, 2013 */

2014-08-11T08:14:15Z

July 27, 2013

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			==August 10, 2014==
			* Completed my first independent Micro Power Cube workshop with participants from the University of Waterloo in the area of Toronto Canada. The facility used was "DIYode" - of a local maker community located in Guelph, Ontario.

	==July 27, 2013==		==July 27, 2013==
	* Spoke with James, who said that after the arrival in New Orleans, the LifeTrac was unloaded and a few issues found and resolved. Otherwise, it was working well.		* Spoke with James, who said that after the arrival in New Orleans, the LifeTrac was unloaded and a few issues found and resolved. Otherwise, it was working well.

Tom Griffing: /* July 24, 2013 */

2013-07-28T20:53:28Z

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 * Today, James and I continued working on the Kubota Power Cube.  We got some supplies at Stuart Hose and Pipe and also met a really neat guy at Superior Cooling Services, Inc., named Mark Spence.  He gave us some hose to use to couple the engine and radiator.

Tom Griffing: /* Julu 24, 2013 */

2013-07-24T09:24:33Z

Julu 24, 2013

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 * Today, James and I continued working on the Kubota Power Cube.  We got some supplies at Stuart Hose and Pipe and also met a really neat guy at Superior Cooling Services, Inc., named Mark Spence.  He gave us some hose to use to couple the engine and radiator.
 * Afterwards, we drove to "the farm" and started work on the Power Cube.  It was hot - somewhere around 95 degrees!  We worked until 3:30 AM and made good progress, mounting the engine, fuel and hydraulic tanks, mounting the pump to the flywheel.
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 * One note: I am still uncomfortable with the pump / shaft / flywheel, as I have reservations about the shaft coupling alignment.  But there's nothing I can do at present due to time constraints.
 * Tomorrow, James will continue working on the Power Cube and I will make a run for more parts, then continue working on the Power Cube.
 ==Notes on My OSE Objectives==

Tom Griffing: /* Notes on My OSE Objectives */

2013-07-24T09:11:35Z

Notes on My OSE Objectives

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			==Julu 24, 2013==
			* Today, James and I continued working on the Kubota Power Cube. We got some supplies at Stuart Hose and Pipe and also met a really neat guy at Superior Cooling Services, Inc., named Mark Spence. He gave us some hose to use to couple the engine and radiator.
			* Afterwards, we drove to "the farm" and started work on the Power Cube. It was hot - somewhere around 95 degrees! We worked until 3:30 AM and made good progress, mounting the engine, fuel and hydraulic tanks, mounting the pump to the flywheel.
			* During this process, I noticed the 1", 18 tooth spline shaft on the front of the engine and after some consideration, thought this was a better place to mount the pump - the only caveat was no nearby mounting holes on the engine. Something to think about next time.
			* One note: I am still uncomfortable with the pump / shaft / flywheel, as I have reservations about the shaft coupling alignment. But there's nothing I can do at present due to time constraints.
			* Tomorrow, James will continue working on the Power Cube and I will make a run for more parts, then continue working on the Power Cube.

	==Notes on My OSE Objectives==		==Notes on My OSE Objectives==
	* First of all: I have a background in R&D hardware and software development. I also am highly interested in this line of work.		* First of all: I have a background in R&D hardware and software development. I also am highly interested in this line of work.

Donovan: /* Ordered Engine */

2012-11-30T22:43:49Z

Ordered Engine

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	*Next step: Order Power Cube parts and steel		*Next step: Order Power Cube parts and steel

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