Marcin Log

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Fri Jun 14, 2013

Looking into Google Fiber Beamed to FeF with the Free Network Foundation. Updated Video Backlog. Need OSE Workflow Infographic asap.

Thu Jun 13, 2013

From FellowUp - see video of Dan Whaley - The Revolution Will be Annotated 2013. Updated Champions of Change. Starting wiring up CNC Torch Table controller for Cool DRV open source stepper motor controller by Kliment, as part of Long Term Open Source Stepper Controller Development. Formalizing Developer Vetting Process. Talked to Matt Scully of Alohabet Energy about potential application of his silicon-based thermoelectric (TEG) innovation in the OSE Solar Concentrator Electric System. May provide sample TEG modules - interested in building open source applications of his propriatary semiconductors. Cost of semiconductor fab is a couple million, we can probably do it for $5 using CEB-block Class 1 Cleanroom. Sending in update and budget requests to Shuttleworth. Discussing Open Source Wireless Mesh Extenders with Paul Gardner-Stephen.

Wed Jun 12, 2013

Started Active Technical Contributors spreadsheet on wiki. Retreat Preparation. Email Responses. Point Recruiting Wishlist. Started Performance Metrics spreadsheet. Standard RFQ - request for quote. Revisiting Prototyping Plan 2013. Revisited OSE Status Brief. Beginning OSE Chapters Development based on OKFN work.

Tue Jun 11, 2013

Had 2 hour session with students on basic design principles of 6 in 60 Campaign. Added OS Stepper Drivers redirect. Conceptual Detail of Pivot Module Review. Branding. Talked to Danny Aranda. Began formulating One Day Design Challenge. DIY Laser Diode Projects. Started Wikispeed Frame Review. Rob talked to Wayne Tollefson - will build our Power Cube - and get next door neighbor on TIG Welding. Wikispeed Crash Testing Results. Dune Buggy. Beginning on OSE XL2. Beginning Modular Car Wheel Unit. Beginning to define Technical Advisory Board.

Mon Jun 10, 2013

Getting back into flow of things from Glimpses. Weekly plan and review: Last week was in Washington DC for Champions of Change and at Glimpses

Sat Jun 8, 2013

Awesome Glimpses conference. Talk was received very well. Found OSE Microhouse designer, and got access to Quid.

Fri Jun 7, 2013

Interesting time with Andy Walshe and Glimpses Human Potential event - discussed Open Sourcing Peak Performance. Sketchup Export to Blender. Began Video Script Backlog. OSE Status Brief. Announcing OSE Production Manager. Developing Rapid Prototyping Crash Training. Klout from Jordan.

Thu Jun 6, 2013

Got Steel Quote from Cloverdale Manufacturing at under a dollar a pound. Need to reduce diameter of Stock Pivot Plate to 4.75 - as the space around DOM needs be only 1/8" for weld-in. Need to change the Sketchup and DXF. I changed the DXF manually. Tech Team Resumes. Signed up for Box.com. Rob and Emily producing Glimpses Prezi.

Wed Jun 5, 2013

Missed 2 flights, got back today. Caught up with Gary on prototyping. Linking up Status Briefs for all modules - concept is to do a quick video script - perhaps with tablet - then upgrade with Popcorn links for prior wiki work + animations + other video - starting with 2 column script where text is on one side and Popcorn mouseover links and other media are in another column. Requesting Video Production Team and Video Instructionals Backlog from Rob. Talked to Simon Kirk of Raisedby.us. Simon introduced me to Jessica Lawrence.

Tue Jun 4, 2014

Going to the White House, one day trip as Champions of Change for Crowdfunding. White House Champions of Change Press Release.

Mon Jun 3, 2013

First official day for 4 interns. Day of meetings and onboarding. Husam decided to leave early. Graded driveway with LifeTrac for access by plumber - need to unclog sewer pipe, install propane lines, and install larger on-demand heater. Blogged Glimpses event.

Sun Jun 2, 2013

Planning out next 2 weeks by reprioritizing 6 in 60 Modules for 2 week design sprint with 6 interns, all of whom know CAD or have some experience with Sketchup. Sarrus Linkage Linear Bearing from William Langford of MTM. Rob published first version of Work Log Instructional video.

Sat Jun 1, 2013

Published OSE BOM Standards. Had 4th Design Sprint. Concerned about constant Contributor Numbers for Design Sprints. Intended contributor growth is 6 per week until we reach 50, followed by paralleling via other OSE Chapters.

Older Entries

• Marcin Log - May 2013 - Rough Taste of Freedom.
• Marcin Log - April 2013 - OSE 2.0 Beginning
• Marcin Log - March 2013 - End of Slumber
• Marcin Log - February 2013 - Operations Manager Recruiting
• Marcin Log - January 2013 - The Next Phase
• Marcin Log - December 2012 - Time for the Christmas Gift to the World
• Marcin Log - November 2012 - Stabilizing
• Marcin Log - October 2012 - Heating Up for Winter
• Marcin Log - September 2012 - Collaboratorium. Back to logging Sep. 13, 2012
• Marcin Log - August 2012 - chaos
• Marcin Log - July 2012 - exile
• Marcin Log - June 2012 - heat
• Marcin Log - May 2012
• Marcin Log - April 2012
• Marcin Log - March 2012
• Marcin Log - February 2012
• Marcin Log - January 2012
• Marcin Log - 2011

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