GVCS 50/2/2

This is the log of an evolving strategic development plan for GVCS 50/2/2 - the goal of completing the GVCS in 2 years within a $2M budget. First, look at the GVCS 50 - the 50 tools of the Global Village Construction Set (GVCS). *See GVCS Tools Status for development status by prototype (1-3) and by 31 steps for completing each prototype.

General Strategy

We are currently finishing up reorganization of OSE with:

• advent of our new opensourceecology.org website
• completion of a Fiscal Sponsorship agreement with the 501(c)3 Terra Foundation
• beginning on resource development with Julia Valentine
• completion of a 750 square foot workship addition at Factor e Farm
• Strategic business advisory role - Adrian Hong joins the project

Proposed Timeline

• Production run at Factor e Farm - April 4, 2011 - May 31
  • Expected bootstrap funding of about $30k by June 1
• Kickstarter campaign for the Open Source Microfactory- April 14, 2011
  • Expected deliverables: $100k of funding by June 1
• Full Product Releases: Tractor, Pulverizer, and second prototype of Torch Table, by June 1, see Product Ecologies
• Prioritized order of development:
  • Microfactory Prototype Cycle - by Sep 1, 2011 - 13 ongoing prototypes (

• • Factor e Farm

Requirements

• There are 6 major project groups:
  • Open Source Microfactory - all of the fabrication tools
  • Open Source Tractor Infrastructure - mechanical infrastructure and implements
  • Steam Engine Infrastructure - Steam Engine, Steam Generator, Gasifier Burner, Pelletizer
  • Solar Concentrator - an advanced system integrating tracking, precision fabrication, and steam engine components
  • Extraction of Aluminum from Clay
• Current Budgets