Kits look good. Coordinated with all the attendees and the MakerPlace people.
• I'd like to get a handle on the capabilities of the KIT, as compared to the new TAZ 3. You had mentioned it doesn't have the digital display. Does it have untethered printing? Does it compare to he earlier TAZ, such as the version reviewed in the Make Magazine 3D Printer edition (attached)
Bought a WIFI hotspot to ensure that we'll have good internet for Dozuki and MatterControl downloads. Lars will bring the software on a drive as a backup.
It is basically the same thing, except we excluded the GLCD panel. That can be added later, no problem. The panel also has the SDCard, so it would need to be connected to a computer to print. That said, we can change the kit to include the LCD too, if it is really needed. We just thought kit people would try to save as much as possible and that can add $100 or something.
Prepped tools and video camera and projection.
• Can the “missing” elements be added to the Kit if the customer wants the upgrade?
= Tuesday April 29, 2014=
Yes.
Final prep for the 3D Printer Workshop.
• In my notes, I had the Kit price as $638. Is that correct? If the upgrades are possible, how much would that add?
Attendance is excellent. Two more registrations since the close of the Eventbrite site for a total of 10 Kits plus 3 additional Team Members.
That sounds ballpark about right. We'll see if we can do better.
Tech Journalist Lee Goldberg, the host of the 3D Printer World Expo, will be attending to help with documentation and whatever else we need. Also, professional mechanical design engineer, Jack Bell from San Diego has volunteered to help on Friday and Saturday with the building.
• Is end of March still look like a likely timeframe for the Kits to be ready?
Lars has a new 3D Printing Overview presentation he'll be doing on Friday evening before we get into the kit preparation.
Yes.
Kits arrived today and I'll be confirmation parts against the BOM.
• Big Question – It would be fantastic to come learn it, but for the first Workshops we would love to have a Lulzbot person be there as an expert instructor. Would it be possible to hire you, or one of your associates to join us? We're envisioning about 2 1/2 days for the workshops. We'd like to have the attendees build and then be able to troubleshoot the printer. We'll also include material on modeling, print software etc. — We hope to customize the workshops based on where we are going.
= Friday Feb 28, 2014=
Final 3DP part arrived.
That sounds interesting, but we probably won't have the manpower to go send you someone. You are more than welcome to come visit here.
Video editing on TAZ how-to
• It looks like we may be getting a lot of interest from college architecture programs. Are there any special “selling points” you see for that audience?
= Thursday Feb 27, 2014=
Jerry Miller met with grant team and confirmed plan for funding EAT workshop facility
Scale. :) The material “laybrick” (which we sell) is a good architecture material.
= Wednesday Feb 26, 2014=
Lulzbot support phone meeting to solve printer problems and final missing part
Digitize and Input video footage from build
More with Dan Benamy this morning on Wiki organization, especially "Get Involved" section. --- Also discussed A/B testing for what we put up on the site... very interesting.
3DPrinter Build Day 2 - completed but software issue.
Exciting phone meeting with Scott Murray and Emily Aiken about San Diego workshops. Scott's school campus in Encinitas is ready and approved by State (less than 2 hours south of LA...near 5 Freeway). His goal is to "inspire minds across all ages" -- Wants to combine Agro-Ecology with Innovation Technology. -- Has 4 classrooms, restrooms, plenty of land... not fancy... I'll be visiting on January 30. - Great access to students. Also discussed other OSE collaborations. More to come.
= Monday Feb 24, 2014=
Meeting with Dan Benamy. Tested BOM Generator for Dozuki guides. Working very well! -- also discussed his ideas for Wiki cleanup and his templates he's created. Excellent work. --- Further meeting today.
= Friday Feb 21, 2014=
Meeting with Jerry Miller about 3DP planning and OSE Education Center
= Wednesday January 15, 2014 =
= Thursday Feb 20, 2014=
Digitize and Input video footage from build
Discussions with Chris about his meetings at Ball State. It looks like including 3D printing workshops for them would be viable. Architecture department very interested. - Discussed Chris coming to the 3D Printer Expo as well.
• I'd like to get a handle on the capabilities of the KIT, as compared to the new TAZ 3. You had mentioned it doesn't have the digital display. Does it have untethered printing? (I'd imagine it doesn't). Does it compare to the earlier TAZ, such as the version reviewed in the Make Magazine 3D Printer edition
= Saturday Feb 15, 2014=
Meeting with Emily Aiken about 3DP Workshop
• Can the "missing" elements be added to the Kit if the customer wants the upgrade?
= Friday Feb 14, 2014=
Meeting with Jerry Miller about EAT Center and promotion for 3DP workshop
• In my notes, I had the Kit price as $638. Is that correct? If the upgrades are possible, how much would that add?
• Does end of March still look like a likely timeframe for the Kits to be ready?
= Thursday Feb 13, 2014=
• Big Question - It would be fantastic to come learn it, but for the first Workshops we would love to have a Lulzbot person be there as an expert instructor. Would it be possible to hire you, or one of your associates to join us? We're envisioning about 2 1/2 days for the workshops. We'd like to have the attendees build and then be able to troubleshoot the printer. We'll also include material on modeling, print software etc. -- We hope to customize the workshops based on where we are going.
One sheet for Overall Workshop Series and continues with specifics on this year's Workshops
• It looks like we may be getting a lot of interest from college architecture programs. Are there any special "selling points" you see for that audience?
Disucssions with writer Lee Goldberg about an article about our workshops for 3D Printer World
=Fri Jan 10=
= Thursday Feb 6, 2014=
Rob - please post links to work product on your log, as I am not able to provide any substantive feedback. One comment on foldable kit: this has not been developed, we need to stick to proven models if our timeline for the first workshop is end of March. - Aloha:)
HI. Please review the Smartsheet and Google Doc I shared with you as they are my working documents that change throughout the day.
More talks with Chris about workshop technique, based on his recent experiences.
= Tuesday January 7, 2014 =
= Sunday Feb 2, 2014=
Moving OHAI Kit documentation into Dozuki
Traveled to Fallbrook, CA near San Diego and met Frank Golbeck and his friends. Great group and lots of interest in OSE.
= Monday January 6, 2014 =
Frank is a huge fan and we discovered he is also a friend of Scott Murray. Introduced us to the maker community in Fallbrook. Very exciting. See Chris' log.
Develop two curriculum tracks for Workshops.
= Saturday Feb 1, 2014=
1. Kit Build
Day Two of 3D Printer World Expo in Burbank, CA
2. Assumes access to 3D printer already. 3D Printing training... more focus on creating model and printing techniques.
First seminar dealt with '''Patent issues and IP'''. Interesting but not a concern for us right now.
= Friday January 3, 2014 =
Next '''What's Next in 3D Printing'''
Long talks with Chris regarding folding a 3D Printer Workshop into the Ball State week. May be a safer first Workshop.
Interesting info from Johann Rocholl and Terrance Tam from Open Beam - great innovations from Open Source companies
= Thursday January 2, 2014 =
http://3dprinterplans.info/tag/johann-rocholl/
Continuing compiling and reseaching 3D printing
Delta Robot style - easier to manufacture/bigger build volume for footprint - Great workshop opportunity for the future.
= Tuesday December 31, 2013 =
Received Kit BOM from Jeff. Will incorporate this and all step-b-step documentation into Dozuki
referenced good site: http://open3dp.me.washington.edu/
Spoke with Century LInk about canceling internet at Farm. Difficult and expensive to do. We are on a two year contract so we are obligated to pay $200/line to cancel. Reducing service is not a significant savings.
Another great seminar by Lars and his associate Taylor. Another great element for our workshops
= Sunday Dec 29, 2013=
see Google Doc - 3D Printer Critical Path Document
Lars again. Another great session and appropriate for our workshops. See google doc
Extensive research and planning for 3D Printing workshops.
Moved on to Resin troubleshooting. This is another possible workshop for us but they are more expensive right now and not as many OS options.
http://www.3dprinterworldexpo.com/ January 31-February 1 here in Burbank
Communication with Jeff Moe regarding the OHAI Kits.
'''Crowdfunding'''
Main note from Jeff:
Astounding results with Kickstarter campaigns for 3D printers. i.e. Goal 31,000 Funding 1.2million -- Goal 49,000 Funding 650,000. However these successes have lead to great difficulty in delivery all the promised machines. Sourcing parts, manufacturing and especially shipping have turned into very challenging and expensive issues.
"The kits are still a ways off.
Also, support is hard as the focus is on manufacturing and the support infrastructure not ready.
We are building many machines right now. We recently finished all our back orders and have 43 boxed up on hand ready to ship. We can build 10+ machines a day. We did 14 on Friday. This batch is around 420 machines.
= Friday Jan 31, 2014=
We are ordering for 512 more machines for assembly. We will likely order all the kit parts at that time. It can take awhile for it all to arrive, maybe March. By that time, we will have a new area of our factory floor laid out where we will be building the kits. The kits will be minimal versions with low cost in mind, so they likely won't include parts like the LCD. I don't have a BOM handy, but I mailed our CTO to get it and we'll put it on the devel server. Lets us know what ideas you may have for the kit itself.
Day One of 3D Printer World Expo in Burbank, CA - Attended excellent seminars
Do you know how many kits you'll want to start with? Any projections for how many for the coming months?
'''Grant Writing for 3D Printer Funding'''
If you or anyone else at Open Source Ecology would like to come out and go through our system to learn it, we are open to that.
Debby Kurti or Windy Ridge Innovations and Joe Scott Afinia
Thanks,
Part of "Education Track" - Discussion of case studies where organizations (schools) have enlisted the financial support of boards, foundations, volunteers, agencies and 3D printer manufacturers to acquire their equipment.
-Jeff"
Key points:
= Friday Dec 20, 2013=
Sell the Story - Why should they care about your request.
Several hours at Emily's office with Emily and Ian working through the website.
Match Story to Funder's Objectives - i.e. Further STEM Education, Serving At Risk Youth
=Thur Dec 19, 2013=
Tell story like it's already happening - "With a 3D Printer can can reach 60 students a day and speed them on their journey to compete in the world's economy."
Meetings with Emily Aiken and Ian Hilton on new website. In person work session on Friday.
Crowdfunding - DonorsChoose.org good for teachers
=Saturday Dec 14, 2013 - Wed Dec 18, 2013=
New sources for schools to buy printer - Parents split cost/Odyssey of the Mind/Booster Club (print items for resale)/Split use with Tech Ed Class/Run Prototypes for Small Manufacturers/Afterschool programs/Ask local businesses
Factor e Farm 2014 planning sessions with Marcin and Chris
Write Grant as if you have already been funded
Worked with Sam on 3D printer workshop plan - Lulzbot connection establish to build kits and offer design background and more importantly, solid advice on using and troubleshooting the machine.
Bring tangible items and examples to funding meetings
=Thursday Dec 12, 2013=
Slides of presentation have more info:
Developed Smartsheet for Schedule/Website/SEO/College Tours
http://wri3d.com/main/?page_id=2013#slides
=Tue Dec 10, 2013=
Wheaton College - first formal summer internship program, being submitted. $3k for travel + OSE. Norton, Mass.
=Friday, December 6, 2013=
'''Intro to 3D Printer Hardware'''
1.5 hour meeting with Yann on Microcar. Preparing Google doc...
Brook Drumm - Printbot - Open Source - Kits and Assemble. Their Simple model kit just $299
Meeting with Josh Hancock and Emily Aiken about Microcar. Preparing Google doc on all of above
- FDM - Standard filament style - lays down layer upon layer - think "Hot Glue Gun on the end of a Precisely Controlled Robot Arm"
=Thursday, December 5, 2013=
- Resin Printer (SLA) - UV light cures layer of resin. Laser style and DLP style. DLP cures entire layer at once but more expensive. Laser uses Blue-Ray lasers so common and less expensive.
Long planning session with Chris
More precise than FDM but messy and expensive ($2-3K).
Re-cut Shuttleworth video to include new trencher footage:
- SLS - just out of patent. coming soon. SLS involves the use of a high power laser (for example, a carbon dioxide laser) to fuse small particles of plastic, metal (direct metal laser sintering), ceramic, or glass powders into a 3D model.
Excellent lunch with new marketing director at Petersen Automotive Museum. He's totally on board with Microcar. New plan formulating based on his ideas.
Software for key functions:
=Tuesday, December 3, 2013=
Convert 3D Model file into STL (OBJ becoming popular - includes color info)
Layout and Positioning in Printer
Setting and Slicing - Creating G-Code or Toolpath file
Host - sends info to printer
Met with web/SEO expert today and discussed website. Clear we must upgrade the site NOW. Putting together info right away. Report to come
Popular software:
SkeinForge - excellent software but complex - "more for Techies"
Slic3R - Popular - window/mac/linux - not a Host
(AMF - combos files for Dual Extruder model printers)
Pronterface - Host software
=Monday, December 2, 2013=
MOST POPULAR - Repetiere Host - comes with Slic3r inside
Editing the Shuttleworth video for the last few days.
Chris, Emily and I had excellent meetings yesterday in San Diego with Scott Murray and Jerry Miller.
=Tuesday, November 19, 2013=
'''First stop - Meeting in morning with Scott Murray at his farm'''
Continue realtime documentation of trencher.
Very impressive organic farm using innovative techniques – good model for urban farm. -- AGRO-ECOLOGY WITH INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGY is the focus
Good long meeting with Emily Aiken about overall social media and OS Car.
Farm to table “orders” from restaurants - he's growing crops based on the needs of specific restaurants.
Excellent information at Crowdfunding seminar last night. Adam Chapnick, principal at indidgogo very interested in Open Source Car
He needs buildings – packing building, office, living space and a house with a view.
Ran into old friend who teaches architecture at USC, Mina Chow. Very interested in hearing more about OSE and Microhouse
Pre-existing foundation possible for a building - was once for a double wide trailer
=Monday, November 18, 2013=
**For dealing with the strict California codes we need to look at creating tiny houses built on wheels – Tumbleweed style
continue realtime documentation
http://www.tumbleweedhouses.com/
Invited to crowd funding seminar tonight
(They also offer workshops... good looking page http://www.tumbleweedhouses.com/products/albuquerque/)
=Sunday, November 17, 2013=
Need to look at using steel tubes for structure instead of bricks
Successful realtime documentation of Trencher wheel unit
He also needs machines to work on sloped terrain... tractor/bulldozer with wheels that change orientation while implements stay level
Dozuki guide started
He's doing interesting experiments with cold tolerant plants etc. for all season farming
=Saturday, November 16, 2013=
Great crops now that were planted in October.
Sprint focusing on Trencher build. Setup realtime documentation plan with Trovebox and Dozuki.
Grafting big...instead of GMO – Turkish techniques
Created photos of Lifetrac 6 wheel units from video and setup Dozuki rough How-to
QR codes for rows for plants – App gathers info
=Wednesday, November 13, 2013=
OSE opportunity for innovative buildings... and tools that can be used in this setting … mod tools... advice on farming techniques from Scott
New direction for Microhouse commercial. continued organizing the 17++ hours of footage for whatever script we decide on.
=Tuesday, November 12, 2013=
'''Next stop - Science Learning center site - Encinitas, CA'''
Revised Microhouse commercial script. Chris recorded the VO and I cut it into the Editing Project. Runs about 2:30
Met with Scott and Jerry Miller here.
Organizing and preparing the Microhouse footage for Commercial and other uses... documentary...other promos
Site far more developed than last visit. $2 million dollars of development and state approval the school now in place.
=Monday, November 11, 2013=
Focus is on STEM learning -- Inspiring minds of all ages. (NOTE: For every farmer who is 25 years old, there a five who are 75 years old!)
Begin scripting Microhouse commercial with Chris
Wide driveway and cul de sac traffic circle where a water tower/aviary will be built
Recorded version of the script and created an MP3 edited voiceover (with my voice)
4 classrooms with decks in between – decks good for outdoor tables. - Temporary style buildings but fine for all our needs.
=Saturday, November 9, 2013=
Good power and IT in place
Lasersaur build documentation
Nice bathroom facility adjoining.
Determining Documentation priorities for upcoming weeks. Would like input. - info below listed at http://opensourceecology.org/wiki/Video_Wish_List
Science Learning Center could be excellent location for our first 3D Printer Workshop. Also, we may be able to dovetail the workshop with speaking engagements for Marcin at the surrounding Universities.
'''PENDING VIDEO PRODUCTIONS'''
Surrounded by 10 acres of land for urban farming and greenhouses. Plans include a farm store and other amenities.
and Documentation Projects
Microhouse Commercial
We discussed future ideas for possible OSE Workshop/Education Center on the site...more to come on that. Scott has grant writers who can help put this together.
Locate and Post Wheel Unit Stills (or create stills from video)
Feature Jean-Baptiste in a Blog post as our new Lead Graphics Designer
'''Website discussions'''
Post Emmett animations
We also had great discussions about the new website based on what we discovered. Definitely want to focus on BUILD YOURSELF for the Workshops and Machines and TRUE FREEDOM ONE DAY for more of the underlying philosophy and vision.
Located Microhouse site clearing footage - create stills and post.
Organize Trovebox into "modules" for Microhouse etc.
=Wednesday Jan 29, 2014=
Microhouse "documentary"
Chris Arrived. Great discussions on everything from details of workshops to larger philosophy questions. Some important discussion points (in no particular order):
Edit 40 Minute Lifetrac 6 Cab Module tape into short Step-by-Step guide as POC
Nature and "promise" of experimental workshops
Necessary infrastructure and tools for workshops.
Positioning to the world of workshops - open source etc.
DPV's in the new model
San Diego connectivity for workshops and builds
All Shot Tapes and Cards quickly edited and posted to Latakoo. Pending tapes:
Driving with Emily Aiken to San Diego this morning for meetings with Scott and Jerry.
**Also Emmett shot approximately 30% beyond these numbers for Lifetrac 6 and Microhouse
=Tuesday Jan 28, 2014=
Hydaulics 101 - add visuals - Popcorn and chalkboard style.
Further San Diego planning. Communication with Jerry Miller, Scott Murray's partner:
Hi all,
I am Scott’s partner in the Encinitas EAT center. I would like to find out a little more about your workshop interests. We are working on a Farm Shed (Work Shop/Storage) facility. (See attached concept drawings). The idea is to use this facility for not only a place to begin building our various farm structures and components but also as a workshop field station. A base of operations so to speak for the general surrounding community.
We are partnered with a local architectural firm and are working on multiple projects for the EAT center/farm. If you are interested in investing in this Farm Shed with us, we could explore arranging a series of on-going projects &/or workshops. The building codes in California are quite strict and this project is on State owned public school property, further complicating the process. The reason for using a shipping container Farm Shed is to expedite something on site to work from while permits and other regulatory approvals are being processed.
We presented the idea to OSE last year on setting up a makers work shop here. We decided to move forward with this concept and plan to go for State Approval sometime next week.
Let me know your thoughts. We may want to reroute your tour so I could be present to discuss real time opportunities at the EAT site.
Jerry Miller
50 Machines Series - A short "2 Minute" video on each of the 50 machines. What is it?. Why chosen? End uses. Design Concept. Status.
=Monday Jan 27, 2014=
Welding Instruction - Shoot with John.
Planning San Diego trip for Thursday. Communication with Scott Murray. Discuss to include workshop opportunities.
Hello Robert:
I look forward to meeting Chris.
I will invite my partner Jerry Miller to join us if he is available.
I would suggest that we start at 10:30 at our farm.
Then we will move 7 miles to lunch at Ciao which has a fine Italian buffet.
Then we can drive to the Encinitas site and tour our school site.
**Explore EXPLAINER STYLE videos/graphics for all productions.
This way you can take the 210 east to the 15 south and exit to the farm 1.2 miles west on Gopher Canyon... at 1319 Tarek Terrace, Vista Ca.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Explainer_video
We will head west down Gopher Canyon to lunch, which is fast, easy and wonderful...
From Ciao it is a 20 minute drive on hwy 78 to hwy 5 south to Encinitas Blvd at 2 miles east of hwy 5 at 499 Quail Gardens Drive, Encinitas, Ca.
Then it is a nice afternoon drive up hwy 5 against some of the traffic back to Burbank.
Good talks with Yann on the Hangout about OS Car. I ran across this other OS Car Project and discussed it with Yann. Interesting, but not a very forward thinking design. Could be an alternative for a larger option:
Strategy session with Chris about his "deep thoughts" email
http://www.osvehicle.com/
Preliminary "language" ideas for workshop promo/pitch:
Been speaking with Emily about social media strategy. She does have a plan worked out. We should talk with her and Chris soon.
Open to Everyone
Open for Everyone
Open to You
Open for You
=Thursday, November 7, 2013=
Powerful Tools to Fuel the Next Industrial Revolution
Democratizing Innovation
Empowering People to Make Their Ideas
Empowering People to Build Their Dreams
Empowering People to Create Their Dreams
Empowering People to Make Their Dream Real
Freedom to Make Things
Change the Way You Think
New way of Designing, Creating and Manufacturing
Lasersaur build documentation.
Collaborative Learning
Collaborative Design
Collaborative Innovation
Collaborative Network
Worked with Chris on scripting and prep for revised Microhouse commercial.
Please more ideas...
=Saturday, November 2, 2013 - Wednesday November 6, 2013 =
=Thursday Jan 23, 2014=
Lasersaur build documentation.
-- Meeting with Yann re: Microcar:
=Friday, November 1, 2013=
Good meeting. Feels like there are still many technological hurdles. Goal is create the first function prototype... probably to be considered v0.5. Essentially a proof of concept. -- From there it can be quickly improved and hopefully be incorporated in the workshop model. -- Concerns are mechatronic safety, hydraulics/ front suspension and especially the power electronics.
Lasersaur Documentation prep - I used Trovebox App on my iPhone to take photos... uploaded to Laser Cutter Trovebox Album. At the same time I made them Public and simply typed the Name (Step 1) into the Title field.
Yann has a fantastic idea of a fully integrate portable power pack for v1.0... but definitely needs professional technical assistance. Idea is essentially a removable "suitcase" that includes these electronics. This can be easily removed and transported inside for recharging. This helps so the challenges of infrastructure for charging electric vehicles. He's envisioning a magnetic connection for easy portability. At v1.0 then hopefully move into the Kit form... also at this point he has excellent plans for crowd funding, somewhat along the line of TrueFans... and avoid needing Kickstarter or Indigogo.
In an App called Voice Memos if recorded the Step Info and emailed the files (I emailed one to you). The files are automatically named with the time.
-- Planning with Chris. Added second San Diego trip to his visit to see Frank Golbeck.
Then I transferred all the info and photos to Dozuki.
• I'd like to get a handle on the capabilities of the KIT, as compared to the new TAZ 3. You had mentioned it doesn't have the digital display. Does it have untethered printing? Does it compare to he earlier TAZ, such as the version reviewed in the Make Magazine 3D Printer edition (attached)
Simple and really organized... and hopefully fail safe.
The kit at this point doesn't fully exist, outside of the BOM and we've ordered parts for maybe 200 kits or so. We left out what we thought would save significant money, that wasn't necessary to have a good printer. This was why the GLCD was left out. It can also be added separately. Or, we could just include it in the kit, if you think it should really be in there. The kit is a new deal for us, so feedback welcome. Let us know what you want to see and we'll do what we can to make it happen.
Toured possible dedicated area at CVS for Microcar event
• Can the “missing” elements be added to the Kit if the customer wants the upgrade?
This would be the goal. It is difficult to maintain full stock of all the parts though. It is all fully open though, as you've seen, so parts can be sourced from other vendors as well. Plus, since it is open, alternative parts can be easily used.
=Thursday, October 31, 2013=
• In my notes, I had the Kit price as $638. Is that correct? If the upgrades are possible, how much would that add?
'''Rob - can you break up all the microhouse pix into MODULE TAGS (about 10 relevant ones of them) by Bulk Edit? Then I can link to them from the Development Boards.
I don't have a final bom cost. But that is probably in the ball park. The kit will be under $1k even with bells/whistles added, I'm pretty sure. Note, we also need to include things like boxing & bagging, etc. and we do really good packaging, but it costs…
Yes, I created a bunch of new ones yesterday by making stills from the video. I'm going through all of it Friday and will tag.
Put together a "beauty" timelapse of the Microhouse that can be used as a background for "sales" or other messages... or just for fun
• Is end of March still look like a likely timeframe for the Kits to be ready?
Yes. We should be able to hit that. But you have to let us know what kind of volume you are talking here.
Working on tweaking of Microhouse Host text.
• Big Question – It would be fantastic to come learn it, but for the first Workshops we would love to have a Lulzbot person be there as an expert instructor. Would it be possible to hire you, or one of your associates to join us? We're envisioning about 2 1/2 days for the workshops. We'd like to have the attendees build and then be able to troubleshoot the printer. We'll also include material on modeling, print software etc. — We hope to customize the workshops based on where we are going.
=Wednesday, October 30, 2013=
Probably not me, though it would be nice. Where/when would the workshop take place (date/address)? We may be able to do something. Do you have equipment etc to make it into good videos?
Webinar test with ESW. Video runs poorly and so does prezi. Probably should convert to Powerpoint for this webinar.
• It looks like we may be getting a lot of interest from college architecture programs. Are there any special “selling points” you see for that audience?
Long meeting today with Ray Claridge, the founder of Cinema Vehicle Services. He's on board to let us use his incredible facility for the build.
The TAZ can print big in materials like Laybrick. That's nice for architects. I can see why they are interested--making models of all sizes is awesome. I printed a teeny to giant and every step in between of the Vanderbilt Mansion, they look really cool. You can paint ABS easily with acrylics and whatnot, drill it, work it, etc. Plus lots of materials are available, even wood. Magic machine wooooo
Everything we'd ever need from mechanical, to body, to upholstery, and beyond. They can fabricate the body and provide an wide array of experts. Great story of these crusty old pros interacting with Yann and Marcin.
• MOST IMPORTANT. We want to be sure we design this so it's advantageous to you. Please think about how our Workshop programs can best benefit you.
http://cinemavehicles.com/services.asp
By making clear documentation, including videos would be ideal. Something that you can really watch on the Internet, not just youtube shots. More like a structured program, and less like a howto. Then finding out wtf people are doing with their machines that is cool/interesting and we can help promote that, particularly if they are free/open system folks. Just grow the ecosystem.
Thinking we can build there and then drive the car to the Museum for a final unveiling event and perhaps the historic car stays there for awhile.
We don't have any projection yet, but we're having some meeting now that may give us more info.
Next stop, meeting at the Petersen Museum. --- Need to determine how best to use CVS and the Museum so everyone benefits. Seems the Museum really gets us help with sponsors and supports the educational mission.
Ok.
I think that's it, until I think of a bunch more…
=Tuesday, October 29, 2013=
Thanks so much and I'm happy to call you or others if that's easier for you than writing this out.
Worked with Chris on Dozuki setup
No problem. Sry it took so long to get to it though. Feel free to ask any other questions.
Backhoe timelapses - not sure if they show all the correct info
Completed the first video in a new series I'm calling the OSE Realtime Build Series. These are "raw" videos that let viewers experience a GVCS Build as it happens.
Good response to my questions from Jeff Moe:
It's basically a cutdown of our raw videotapes, uploaded to the Latakoo public site. The videos are full resolution so they can be used to edit other videos later.
• I'd like to get a handle on the capabilities of the KIT, as compared to the new TAZ 3. You had mentioned it doesn't have the digital display. Does it have untethered printing? Does it compare to he earlier TAZ, such as the version reviewed in the Make Magazine 3D Printer edition (attached)
https://opensourceecology.latakoo.com/v/?176263 (let me know of the link works)
It is basically the same thing, except we excluded the GLCD panel. That can be added later, no problem. The panel also has the SDCard, so it would need to be connected to a computer to print. That said, we can change the kit to include the LCD too, if it is really needed. We just thought kit people would try to save as much as possible and that can add $100 or something.
I've made a "breakthrough" on Latakoo, working with their technical people and doing uploads on a Mac Mini computer instead of my usual old Mac.
• Can the “missing” elements be added to the Kit if the customer wants the upgrade?
A file that previously took 6 hours to upload has been reduced to 1.5 hours. That's what I hoped for in the beginning.
Yes.
This Realtime video is a cutdown of a 1 hour tape, edited down to 40 minutes. It took 1.5 hours to edit, 1 hour to output, then 1:10 to upload. All good numbers. --- This specific tape is an excellent model of how we should be shooting the builds, if we have work instructions ready. The audio annotation along the way creates a good "how-to"
• In my notes, I had the Kit price as $638. Is that correct? If the upgrades are possible, how much would that add?
Mac Mini - version used for this upload
That sounds ballpark about right. We'll see if we can do better.
2011 Model - 2.3 GHz Intel Core i5 - 2GB Memory
• Is end of March still look like a likely timeframe for the Kits to be ready?
New versions that I recommend OSE purchases as follows:
Yes.
http://store.apple.com/us/buy-mac/mac-mini
• Big Question – It would be fantastic to come learn it, but for the first Workshops we would love to have a Lulzbot person be there as an expert instructor. Would it be possible to hire you, or one of your associates to join us? We're envisioning about 2 1/2 days for the workshops. We'd like to have the attendees build and then be able to troubleshoot the printer. We'll also include material on modeling, print software etc. — We hope to customize the workshops based on where we are going.
That sounds interesting, but we probably won't have the manpower to go send you someone. You are more than welcome to come visit here.
• It looks like we may be getting a lot of interest from college architecture programs. Are there any special “selling points” you see for that audience?
=Tuesday, October 22, 2013=
Scale. :) The material “laybrick” (which we sell) is a good architecture material.
Worked on Microhouse build. Executive staff meeting... then travelled back to Los Angeles.
=Monday, October 21, 2013=
More with Dan Benamy this morning on Wiki organization, especially "Get Involved" section. --- Also discussed A/B testing for what we put up on the site... very interesting.
Completed video of the Finishing Touches we're adding to the Microhouse.
Exciting phone meeting with Scott Murray and Emily Aiken about San Diego workshops. Scott's school campus in Encinitas is ready and approved by State (less than 2 hours south of LA...near 5 Freeway). His goal is to "inspire minds across all ages" -- Wants to combine Agro-Ecology with Innovation Technology. -- Has 4 classrooms, restrooms, plenty of land... not fancy... I'll be visiting on January 30. - Great access to students. Also discussed other OSE collaborations. More to come.
ADD BACKHOE VIDEO
Meeting with Dan Benamy. Tested BOM Generator for Dozuki guides. Working very well! -- also discussed his ideas for Wiki cleanup and his templates he's created. Excellent work. --- Further meeting today.
Building Microhouse
=Saturday, October 19, 2013=
= Wednesday January 15, 2014 =
Building Microhouse
Discussions with Chris about his meetings at Ball State. It looks like including 3D printing workshops for them would be viable. Architecture department very interested. - Discussed Chris coming to the 3D Printer Expo as well.
=Friday, October 18, 2013=
Continued workshop prep
Made final tweaks to Prezi for Feast
= Tuesday January 14, 2014 =
Building Microhouse
Questions for Lulzbot (awaiting response from Jeff)
=Thursday, October 17, 2013=
• I'd like to get a handle on the capabilities of the KIT, as compared to the new TAZ 3. You had mentioned it doesn't have the digital display. Does it have untethered printing? (I'd imagine it doesn't). Does it compare to the earlier TAZ, such as the version reviewed in the Make Magazine 3D Printer edition
Cody and I are working our way through complete Dozuki documentation of Backhoe. Very time consuming to get it right.
• Can the "missing" elements be added to the Kit if the customer wants the upgrade?
Completed new version of Prezi for Feast. Editing a new Microhouse 40 second "sizzle" for the Feast prezi.
• In my notes, I had the Kit price as $638. Is that correct? If the upgrades are possible, how much would that add?
• Does end of March still look like a likely timeframe for the Kits to be ready?
=Wednesday, October 09, 2013=
• Big Question - It would be fantastic to come learn it, but for the first Workshops we would love to have a Lulzbot person be there as an expert instructor. Would it be possible to hire you, or one of your associates to join us? We're envisioning about 2 1/2 days for the workshops. We'd like to have the attendees build and then be able to troubleshoot the printer. We'll also include material on modeling, print software etc. -- We hope to customize the workshops based on where we are going.
Worked on Feast prezi. Sent possible plan to trim to 6 minutes to Marcin.
• It looks like we may be getting a lot of interest from college architecture programs. Are there any special "selling points" you see for that audience?
Shifted gears from Microhouse sizzle to Lifetrac 6 Dozuki documentation for Shuttleworth
• MOST IMPORTANT. We want to be sure we design this so it's advantageous to you. Please think about how our Workshop programs can best benefit you.
Continue digitizing of Microhouse footage
= Monday January 13, 2014 =
=Tuesday, October 08, 2013=
Worked with Emily on some great "look and feel" ideas for OSE and Workshops.
Look at each of these links carefully. This guy and his partner should be crafting the OSE look and feel.
=Monday, October 07, 2013=
http://www.oliverjeffers.com/projects/collage
Tested screen capture Sketchup animation. Worked with Emmett to determine best professional tool. iShowU is the right choice with HD quality and optimization for 3D programs.
http://www.oliverjeffers.com/projects/sketchbook
Uploaded video from Lifetrac 6 shoot for Emmett to reference on Cab animation.
Rob - please post links to work product on your log, as I am not able to provide any substantive feedback. One comment on foldable kit: this has not been developed, we need to stick to proven models if our timeline for the first workshop is end of March. - Aloha:)
Travel to Farm
HI. Please review the Smartsheet and Google Doc I shared with you as they are my working documents that change throughout the day.
Microhouse Shoot carpentry work in shop. Excellent crew and progress.
Excellent meeting with Josh Hancock about our "International OS Car." Discussed shop issue and it turns out Petersen has a shop but need to research how complete it is. Also discussed involving Cinema Vehicle Services. Fantastic shop and excellent overall support people and interested in good promotion.
Need to avoid timing conflict with Detroit auto show in January. 18-26
=Thursday, September 26, 2013=
Building Step by Step video for LTR6 cab module... using Sketchup as section reference then showing the reality in the build.
=Wednesday, September 25, 2013=
Completed LTR6 Test Drive Video
http://youtu.be/gXP01bjIwHo
Setup "Group" for uploading stills to Trovebox. Called MicroHouse 2013. Allows uploads to MicroHouse Album as well as New Uploads album.
=Tuesday, September 24, 2013=
Travel back to Burbank
Began digitizing of LTR6 footage
Began editing of LTR6 Test Drive video
=Monday, September 23, 2013=
Competed Feast prezi and sent off. Still needs some writing with Marcin.
Worked 8 hours with Marcin on Micro House foundation prep.
Staying a KC airport tonight for very early flight. Plan to return Friday.
=Sunday, September 22, 2013=
Went to Cameron early for fluid. Tractor drove really well.
Worked on Feast prezi
Help Marcin get started on Micro House prep.
=Saturday, September 21, 2013=
Long day... until 3am but everything went well with build...just many little things added up. Was complete and ready to drive but we didn't have enough hydraulic fluid.
=Friday, September 20, 2013=
Much smoother sailing on today's build. Wheel mounts went on cleanly, pivot worked well, rolling chassis complete, hydraulics started.
=Thursday, September 19, 2013=
Long build until about 2am. In my view, need group discussion regarding fit within wheel mounts and hubs. Many hours dealing with impossible tight fits. Forced to use 7/8" bolts on wheel mounts. -- No way to estimate how long these processes are taking because of these problems... but perhaps can create tips for builders in the future.
Showed Emmett how to create time lapses in Adobe Premiere and he created the ones so far.
POST LINK
Began work on Feast Prezi but deadline moved... best if have quick chat with Marcin.
=Wednesday, September 18, 2013=
Shoot LTR 6
Worked on building of Wheel Mounts to better understand the complexity for documentation.
Bought Grade 8 bolts at Early Tractor in Cameron. Good resource for parts.
http://www.earleytractor.com/
Brad at D-Tone is exploring paid workers for us, if needed. Explain that it would be minimum wage ($7+/hour). He'll contact Audrey with leads.
=Tuesday, September 17, 2013=
Shoot LTR 6
UPDATE SPREADSHEET.
Received script from Marcin for Universal Rotor video.
ADD SCRIPT HERE
Spoke with Josh, new Manager at D-Tone, while buying tires. He told me about Chillicothe Iron & Steel. Could be new resource for metal and metalwork.
About one hour east.
http://chillicotheironandsteel.com/
=Monday, September 16, 2013=
Shoot LifeTrac 6 begins. Excellent work from Emmett and detailed documentation of Cab build, working closely with Work Instructions.
Developed spreadsheet of man hours required to build sections.
ADD SPREADSHEET
=Sunday, September 15, 2013=
Travel to Farm
=Saturday, September 14, 2013=
Design Sprint all day. Good sessions on Universal Rotor...will develop video... and OS Car including Yann and his associate Cyril as well as the team from 100km 1 litre
http://www.100km1litro.com/
=Thursday, September 12, 2013=
Exploring Rapid Prototyping using scale models to aid in design and video instructionals
ADD PAGE
Further work on OS Car event in LA
ADD PAGE
=Wednesday, September 11, 2013=
Hi Res upload of New Orleans video. Uploading to Vimeo and Latakoo as well.
http://youtu.be/PTt-7TOT-II
=Tuesday, September 10, 2013=
Finalized New Orleans video with Owen. He's doing a high resolution output for final posting.
http://youtu.be/zDGXfP3LJ8c
Met with Josh Hancock regarding Peterson Museum OS Car event.
GOALS:
Setup "Groups" on Trovebox
Cab instructional
Update LifeTrac 6 Dozuki
Fix videos on OSE website home page
Work out repository for OS music library
=Monday, September 9 2013=
Met with Don Cambou former Producer of Modern Marvels TV series. He's volunteering the help with writing. Briefed him on Google hangouts software and procedures.
Posted 6in60 video on OSE home page. Realized it's connected to Vimeo and will change the videos there.
=Sunday, September 8, 2013=
Updated Documentation section of PM for LifeTrac 6
Soon the site will allow for visual customization, video support and the ability to customize the web addresss.
=Tuesday, September 3, 2013=
Worked on Prezi for Marcin's talk at OSH event.
=Friday, August 30, 2013=
Design Sprint all day
Setup Trovebox still photo Archive. Looks good
https://opensourceecology.trovebox.com/
=Wednesday, August 28, 2013=
Revised 6in60 video to include a couple of shots of LifeTrac 5 working in New Orleans.
http://youtu.be/HeKs6rtnVko
Coordinated with remote editor Owen Smithyman to cut the LifeTrac New Orleans cell phone videos into a single, satisfying film. He's working on it now.
Worked with Jean-Baptiste to add infographics for Ironworker, Backhoe and Brick Press for Dozuki. Also asked him to compile bio info so we can do a blog about his role as Lead Graphic Designer... creating infographics and Dozuki module images as well as graphics for videos.
Editing Cab instructional
Step instructions, PM scheduling etc.
=Tuesday, August 27, 2013=
Editing test step-by-step instructional video on Cab module of LifeTrac 5. Interviewed Jordan Phoenix at the time in detail. Compared the Step Instruction model with the real world build. Video will reflect this work. - Then plan to move the info to a Dozuki Module guide with text, photo and video.
Working on step instructions for Development Board etc.
Back in contact with Joe Justice regarding car build and OSE interest.
Goals:
Previous Week:
Prep and begin test documentation of LifeTrac 5 cab for Dozuki and Instructional Video. WORKING ON IT NOW
Set up Open Photo as our "Latakoo" for stills (will find equivalent if not appropriate). COMPLETE BY END OF CURRENT WEEK
Write the Documentation step instructions for the new Matrix. WORKING ON IT NOW
Current Week:
Complete above goals from last week. (LifeTrac 5 instructional/Step Instructions/Still Archive)
Prep Dozuki for Gary's needs
Advance plans for car build
=Monday, August 26, 2013=
Final version of 6in60 Production Report video. PLEASE REVIEW.
http://youtu.be/4C78HNtcN-0
Added new formatting of levels to Dozuki pages for Backhoe and Ironworker
Coordinating with Jaisen at Open Photo on becoming our "latakoo" for stills. Now called Trovebox
https://trovebox.com/
Created new edit of 6in60 with improved music (still need to find more/better OS music) and new credits at end. Please review.
http://youtu.be/uv1a1t0V_r4
=Wednesday, August 21, 2013=
Completed review cut of 6in60+tractor
http://youtu.be/XxOTKwCWsCo
Goals:
Prep and begin test documentation of LifeTrac 5 cab for Dozuki and Instructional Video. I shot a long interview with Jordan for this purpose on the Spark shoot.
Set up Open Photo as our "Latakoo" for stills (will find equivalent if not appropriate)
Write the Documentation step instructions for the new Matrix.
=Tuesday, August 20, 2013=
Starting editing at 4:30am. Looks good.
Excellent meeting at Petersen Automotive Museum with Josh Hancock. Looked at their 17,000 sq ft. permanent "tented" event structure. Ideal to create a great shop for a build. Excellent possibiites.
http://www.petersen.org/
http://www.petersen.org/private-events/venues (pavillion and promenade)
=Monday, August 19, 2013=
Frustrating day of re-importing footage to editing and reconstruction Project file. Around 10pm back running.
=Sunday, August 18, 2013=
Researching wiki search engines. John Stager a big help...he added a test Google search to his Log. -- Discovered that Elifarley has already added a good Google search function as "Custom Search" on wiki. I didn't realize that was there! It would be great if it could have sorting by Date, like John's version has.
HORRIBLE CRASH OF MY EDITING PROGRAM.
=Saturday, August 17, 2013=
Excellent conversation with Josh Hancock about possible sponsorships for OS car build event. Will meet with him in person on Tuesday at the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles.
http://www.petersen.org/
=Friday, August 16, 2013=
Continued Planning session with Team
Researching other OS cars. Watched interesting video with Jay Rogers on "Jay Leno's Gararge" web series. Discovered that if the purchasers helps on the build it's much easier to register with Dept. Motor Vehicles - falls under "kit car" rules.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OetiD8rL1KU
=Thursday, August 15, 2013=
NEED BETTER PERSONAL PLAN FOR KEEPING UP LOG. NOW EVERY MORNING WILL "TEMP" IN MY DAY'S PLAN AS PROMPT FOR END OF DAY LOGGING. ALSO REVISE DURING THE DAY.
Received "lower third" bar from Jean. Need to learn/test inputting into edit
Design Sprint including call with Jann at Velocar. Excellent new information about the development status and strategy.
Editing and Music continues
Working with Audrey to develop "call for volunteers" to play at the end of all videos, etc. - Need language and decision of where to send interested people
=Wednesday, August 14, 2013=
Planning session with Executive Team on future state.
Reached out to longtime associate Josh Hancock for thoughts on tying open source car to "Detroit" Josh works connecting Detroit with Hollywood and is very well connected in the Auto Industry... awaiting response.
http://www.joshcar.com/bio/
Re: Open Source Car eventl Looking at Agenda for Open Source Conference 2012. Been to many conferences on many topics but need to analyze and customize to our needs.
Main sessions with Breakout Sessions is obvious format:
http://www.opensourceconference.nl/agenda-2012
Editing......
'''GOALS FOR WEEK'''
LAST WEEK
Make revisions and post 6in60 video Part 1 - DONE, NOW WITH MARCIN'S VOICE - NEED TO REVISE MUSIC
Complete 6in60 video Part 2 (including OSBG tractor) - NOT DONE ADDING MARCIN'S VOICE WITH REVISION
Work with Team to complete Planning - ONGOING
Expecting Motherboard edit from Emily James - review and provide her final paperwork - REVIEWED EDIT - LOOKS GOOD
BASICALLY THIS IS COMPLETION OF LAST WEEK'S GOAL WITH ADDITIONAL OF MOTHERBOARD
THIS WEEK
Complete 6in60 as one video with Marcin's voice
Complete planning with Team
Complete initial plan/proposal for OS Car Event/Build
Complete all paperwork for Motherboard (new TED document)
=Tuesday, August 13, 2013=
Completed new cut of 6in60 Part 1 with Marcin's voice. Also trimmed overall
http://youtu.be/3CZ1Vkc0nHk
Marcin's notes relate to Music. Will comb Open Source libraries for new selections
Gathering research on Workshops and Seminars to model our events/educational/build Workshops.
Number of days for our event a huge question.
'''GOALS'''
More talks with Chris about workshop technique, based on his recent experiences.
=Monday, August 12, 2013=
= Tuesday January 7, 2014 =
Editing on 6in60. Received Marcin's voiceovers.
Moving OHAI Kit documentation into Dozuki
Will insert and trim Part I. Part 2 is extensive recut will take a few days.
= Monday January 6, 2014 =
Further thinking on Open Source Car event
Develop two curriculum tracks for Workshops.
So maybe it's framed as OSE putting on an International Symposium on Open Source Cars with invited guests, Jann, Justice, Rogers as well as maybe a Detroit type etc etc. It's also an OSE education and build session.
1. Kit Build
The event is the first in a series of OSE educational/build events. Others not as "big" as this, but this one introduces the concept.
2. Assumes access to 3D printer already. 3D Printing training... more focus on creating model and printing techniques.
Big event still the culmination of weeks of design work as we discussed. (maybe the idea is taking the best of open source work done so far and re-mixing it as the OSE car)
= Friday January 3, 2014 =
Perhaps becoming more "educational" focused can help us raise money from sponsors...as well as a revenue model for builds.
Long talks with Chris regarding folding a 3D Printer Workshop into the Ball State week. May be a safer first Workshop.
Like the idea of doing it in Detroit. Perhaps in a closed auto facility.
= Thursday January 2, 2014 =
=Sunday, August 11, 2013=
Continuing compiling and reseaching 3D printing
Editing on 6in60.
=Saturday, August 10, 2013=
=Older Entries=
All day Design Sprint. Good day.
Lot's of help inputting module placeholders from Tibor and further honing Dozuki. Tractor - LifeTrac 6 now a good template.
http://opensourceecology.dozuki.com/c/LifeTrac
Excellent session regarding Collaboration Architecture. I see an Educational/Build event as a model for the future. Revenue model as well as a way to attract collaborators... leading to new build
Received notes from Vintage Harmonists with suggestions on better using their music
add notes
Also received notes from Remote Editor Milton with his thoughts on 6in60 rough cut
add notes
Modified Dozuki to reflect plan for LifeTrac 6. Goal to use this machine as template for future machines.
http://opensourceecology.dozuki.com/
=Thursday, August 8, 2013=
Hard Drive with Spark material finally arrived. A great deal of material. Inputing now into our system.
Editing of Part 2 continues
Working with Jean-Baptiste on ideas for unifying graphics for the videos... text presentation styles for ID of people etc.
Sent video to Vintage Harmonists for scoring discussion.
Put call out to our remote editors for help.
=Wednesday, August 7, 2013=
Received next cut of Motherboard video from Emily James. Looks good. Planned for release next week.
Part 2 of 6in60 video coming together... focus will be on "victories" won amidst the difficulties of the time and lack of materials.
Outlining the focus:
The Ironworker prototype went together in about 12 hours.
The Backhoe's Pivot, Stick, Boom and Bucket all went together well.
We made some good headway with the Tread for the Microtractor
We decided to delay the car so we could do it in collaboration with other OS car projects. (We're in negotiations now.)
Instead we jumped ahead and built a new version of our Lifetrac in collaboration with Our School at Blair Grocery, from New Orleans. The project will be featured in a new documentary called The Spark. -- This new design shares several modules and design features with our Bulldozer and Truck. This tractor also features a new diesel engine power cube.
Revised 6in60 Video. Shorten more than 2 minutes and added more timelapse to add energy.
Received music from Vintage Harmonists for video. Now needs to be edited in.
Reviewed Future State document and made small changes on documentation section.
'''GOALS FOR WEEK'''
Make revisions and post 6in60 video Part 1
Complete 6in60 video Part 2 (including OSBG tractor)
Work with Team to complete Planning
Expecting Motherboard edit from Emily James - review and provide her final paperwork
BASICALLY THIS IS COMPLETION OF LAST WEEK'S GOAL WITH ADDITIONAL OF MOTHERBOARD
=Saturday, August 3, 2013=
Good day at Design Sprint. Lots of technical progress on Torch Table, Hydrafabber and Welder.
Group helped input Dozuki placeholders for Marcin's list of modules for 26 of the GVCS. Worked with Jean-Baptiste on adding icons for most of the machines.
Problem again with exceeding 10 person limit. Began exploration of other option and collaborated with Katie.
http://opensourceecology.org/wiki/Google_Hangout_Alternative - plus other commercial options:
join.me
gotomeeting.com
fuzebox.com
Above not OS but products allow for MANY users. lots of features. I noticed join.me has non-profit pricing
Need to pursue on Monday.
=Wednesday, July 31, 2013=
Skype call with Andy Heyward from Motherboard. He's editing Emily James' video piece and I've used Latakoo to get him material and he's successfully been able to view and download.
Posted the ROUGH CUT of Part I of the 6in60 story and will get feedback from the team to complete. Music is temporary and script needs to filled out. Also, want to get Marcin to narrate instead of me.
http://youtu.be/Ugh4F4OD_Nc
I'll share script via Google docs.
Sent the cut to Erik Miron, the musician, for scoring.
=Tuesday, July 30, 2013=
Goals:
Last week was devoted to planning with the Team and editing 6in60 material. I didn't get as far as I wanted on the editing but it's moving ahead. The good news is that the Latakoo site is successfully being used by Remote Editors and the Transciption feature on the site works really well.
This week I will post the first major story coming out the 6in60 and will move forward on the second part of that video, that transitions to the OSBG tractor build. These will be honest accounts of the events, both good and bad.
Continue to prep and organize the Dozuki site with graphics and info.
=Monday, July 29, 2013=
Planning meetings with Team throughout the day.
More editing on 6in60...tedious.
Introduced Miguel into the graphics team. Now working with Jean-Baptiste on info graphics.
=Sunday, July 28, 2013=
Editing all day on 6in60 story. Slow going through the many hours of material. Remote editor, Owen Smithyman, edited a one-minute sequence using my notes and suggestions on footage on the Latakoo site. Latakoo worked perfectly after some troubleshooting. Milton Dixon was ready to help too but ran into technical issues that he needs to iron out. He'll be ready for the next round.
=Saturday, July 27, 2013=
Good Design Sprint. Excellent sessions on True Fans, Permafacture Seminar planning and Development platform. Seems most remote collaborators want a simple task oriented system without the confusion of the "big picture" issues. --- Seems to be attracted to simple task driven platforms like Mantis... although I think Project Manager can do it to.
Extremely interesting side Hangout with Fred Eisele and Robert Goeller regarding their software platforms. Scott, the DPV coming Tuesday will be bringing copies of the software and we should have a Hangout with our team and them to see the excellent demo they showed me. Very impressive simulations and more with our machines. They are interested in working with rapid developers who can test their software and willing to publish results.
Tremendous connection at end of Sprint with Alexander Dale, Executive Director at Engineers for a Sustainable World. Could be a fantastic resource.
=Friday, July 25, 2013=
Remote editing projects launched with Milton Dixon and Owen Smithyman. Gave them script material and recommended visuals from Latakoo system.
more
=Thursday, July 24, 2013=
more
=Tuesday, July 23, 2013 - Wednesday, July 24, 2013=
After Planning meetings with entire team, focus of Dozuki documentation platform has changed. Determined that the platform is not ideal for Development and we should concentrate on what it does best.
Dozuki will be a clear and attractive introduction to all 50 machines and their underlying Modules.
Also will include an obvious link to a separate Development/Design Dashboard, which will be a spreadsheet based platform that can handle Gary's detailed Development flowchart and the many iterations of the machine along the way.
When Build Instructions are ready they will be included in Dozuki through the terrific guides the platform offers.
Jean-Baptiste's Infographic and Module sketches will be featured throughout the Dozuki platform creating a unified and professional presentation.
Best structure example with Infographic is CNC Torch/Router Table:
Also was decided to make Jean-Baptiste our Lead Graphics Designer and find a team he can lead to achieve the many graphics needed for this Dozuki platform.
=Monday, July 22, 2013=
After discussions with Team this morning, shifted gears on Dozuki plan and trying to add detailed development sections leading to a separate CURRENT BUILD INSTRUCTIONS section.
So all the Versions are separated and traced but the current "how to" is clearly indicated. See the last machine in GVCS, "Z Test Machine", for working example. http://opensourceecology.dozuki.com/
Also note Jean-Baptiste's graphic at the bottom of the CNC Torch page. Very nice work.
Returning to video editing tonight. Back to Dozuki in morning... want feedback before continuing forward.
=Sunday, July 21, 2013=
Editing on 6in60 Video. Plan to make this a detailed informational video that tells a complete story. Maybe in two parts.
Working on detailed Dozuki example for next design sprint.
=Saturday, July 20, 2013=
Design Sprint all day Saturday. Good discussion on Dozuki as well as Tibor's wiki interface.
Tested Latakoo with Steph in Germany and Milton Dixon.
Put first videos on Latakoo video site. Need to talk to latakoo about adding graphics and other branding.
=Friday, July 19, 2013=
Confirmed two new Video Editor remote collaborators and signed them up for Latakoo sharing.
'''Milton Dixon''' - this was his original note:
I'd be interested in contributing to your project. I've made a fair number of videos for Midwest Permaculture, mostly weaving improvised clips into a narrative or editing recorded webinars into a finished product.
I use Vegas Pro, can create basic animations, can overlay any graphics, and am able to work in HD.
You can see my work on YouTube, I edited everything except for the bioneers video. http://www.youtube.com/user/MidwestPermaculture/videos
I could probably contribute a couple of hours a week.
Milton
Also '''Sean Maxwell''' - he edits for ToolCrete in Oregon, the manufacturer of the stucco sprayer used by OSE for the stucco application on the HabLab:
I'd like to find out if there are any opportunities to contribute as an editor or assistant editor for the latakoo documentation efforts? I have experience working as an editor using Final Cut and am very interested in making any contributions I can.
Thanks and I look forward to hearing from you.
Sean
Setup the Public video sharing site through Latako
https://opensourceecology.latakoo.com/
Will customize site with our graphics and populate with our videos. Would like to discuss best plans for site.
=Thursday, July 18, 2013=
Digitizing footage from Tractor build and uploading to Latakoo. Developing somewhat faster upload scheme by first moving footage to local drive. System is acceptable speed but not what I hoped for. Problem may be with my older Mac.
Testing Latakoo downloads with editor Bob Shontell. Experiencing periodic crashing and need to consult with Latakoo tech team. Awaiting email response... will call tomorrow.
*[[Rob Log - February 2013]]
*[[Rob Log - January 2013]]
Beginning testing with remote editor Milton Dixon.
*[[Rob Log - December 2013]]
*[[Rob Log - November 2013]]
Spoke with Joe Justice. He is going to fill in the details of the Modules and modified interior module.
*[[Rob Log - October 2013]]
*[[Rob Log - September 2013]]
GOALS TOMORROW...WEEK WILL BE THRU WEEKEND
*[[Rob Log - August 2013]]
*[[Rob Log - July 2013]]
*[[Rob Log - June 2013]]
=Wednesday, July 9 - July 17 2013=
Travel to Farm and shot 8 hours of material during Tractor build. Conducted 6in60 and Motherboard interview with Marcin. Also shot timelapse footage.
Shot numerous stills for Dozuki pages.
Received response from Joe Justice. He wants to complete Phase One immediately then Phase Two in August.
Coordinated with remote editor Milton Dixon to join Latakoo.
=Monday, July 8, 2013=
Received new music for "6 in 60 Production Begins" video from Vintage Modernists jazz group (volunteering to write music for OSE). Recut the video in include new music and submitted back to them for notes. Will re-post Tuesday.
Reviewed Rizzoma software, in detail, with Jann from Velocar.
Skype call with Emily James in England regarding progress of Vice video. Moving along well. May need some shots and soundbites when I return to Farm this week.
'''Goals for last week:'''
Digitize and upload to Latakoo all 6in60 footage shot through July 3rd - (will need to do this at home) - Footage digitized and logged onto master Drobo drive.
11 hours of material tape from Sony Z1U camera plus 6 Canon camera cards and 2 GoPro timelapse camera cards. Material being uploaded to Latakoo.
Edit 2nd 6in60 video. Also will do at home - Need to discuss focus of video with team. Many options.
Enter 6in60 material in Dozuki - at least through web and hopefully app too. - Process begun, see Saturday July 6 log
Finalize Joe Justice agreement - Agreement submitted to Joe. Awaiting response.
'''Goals for this week:'''
Execute agreement with Joe Justice, if terms are satisfactory.
Cut another video from 6 in 60.
Add visuals and Popcorn to Hydraulics 101 video
=Saturday, July 6, 2013=
Excellent day with new format of Sprint hangout. Especially valuable with Dozuki session.
Discovered "Production Begins" video can't be viewed in some countries because of music rights. I knew this would be a potential problem....will stick with open source or equivalent music. Will fix with music coming from Vintage Modernists jazz group asap.
=Friday, July 5, 2013=
Submitted agreement draft to Joe Justice from Wikispeed. Spoke briefly with him on the phone to alert him it was coming.
Began ingesting of video from 6 in 60 shoot. Each videotape appears to be 12GB when digitized.
=Wednesday, July 3, 2013=
Filmed building of backhoe pivot. Travel back to Los Angeles.
=Tuesday, July 2, 2013=
Goals for last week:
Set up edit/production equipment at Factor e Farm - mostly accomplished but need much better internet to work with Latakoo and Dozuki. Also need a Mac to interface with hard drive, tools and programs. Probably will ship one of mine from home.
Edit first 6in60 video - Done
Production Collaborators Blog Post - Done
Goals for this week:
Digitize and upload to Latakoo all 6in60 footage shot through July 3rd - (will need to do this at home)
Edit 2nd 6in60 video. Also will do at home
Enter 6in60 material in Dozuki - at least through web and hopefully app too.
=Tuesday Jun 25, 2013= through =Saturday Jun 29, 2013=
Extensive driving for materials pickups
Shot Mike Hill on plasma cutter in Garnett, KS
Created several test timelapse sequences. Lucas from Berea has excellent abilities on Canon camera and has been a tremendous help.
Shot 6in60 prep and building
Many difficulties with PC editing. Will ship a Mac from home for permanent edit room setup and Latakoo uploading.
Compiling notes on Wikispeed
Working with team to publish video blog post
=Monday Jun 24, 2013=
Began shooting for 6 in 60 final 10 days. Extensive coverage of meeting with team regarding Bulldozer and Truck. Interviewed Gary and Marcin about meeting and status.
Shot team revising sketchup models and exploding views for step by step build guides.
Revised Wikispeed agreement for review by Marcin, Gary and Adrian.
Met with Marcin about Kansas City run to pick up new tools and video gear.
=Sun Jun 23, 2013=
First day at farm. Great people! Worked with Chris to move my laptop from Ubuntu to Lubuntu. Better interface.
Set up video gear for shooting and editing.
=Sat Jun 22, 2013=
Travel to Factor e Farm.
=Thur Jun 20, 2013=
Received Lisa's excellent notes on blog post and returned my notes.
Worked with Jean-Baptiste and received new graphics, specific to Hydraulics 101 [[Jean-Baptiste Vervaeck]]
Researched new Android phone to setup Dozuki app for documentation. Purchased LG Optimus but need to confer with Tim Asp on setup of app.
Prepped for long trip.
=Wed Jun 19, 2013=
Several lengthy discussions with Joe Justice regarding OSE-Wikispeed collaboration. [[Wikispeed Negotiations]]
Moved down the line with remote graphics collaborator, Jean-Baptiste Vervaeck from Santiago, Chile. We're working through Hydraulics 101 to develop an efficient system to present whiteboard lectures from Marcin and others. Samples of his work on [[Jean-Baptiste Vervaeck]]
Wrote first draft of Video Collaboration recruitment blog post. Working with Lisa to revise.
=Tues Jun 18, 2013=
Prepped and tested video production package for travel. Sony Z1U camera, Sachler tripod, 2 Sony wireless microphones and one shotgun mic.
Roughed together weekly video log. Need to discuss with team.
Completed editing of AUDIO of Hydraulics 101 video. Was able to trim it down and adjust a few things. Runs about 30 minutes. -- Visuals and Popcorn need to be added.
Enlisted the help of new Graphics remote collaborator Jean-Baptiste Vervaeck in Santiago, Chile to work on "whiteboard" visuals for the presentation
https://vimeo.com/68617678
Wrote a draft of the Blog Post for video collaboration and sent it to Elizabeth for assistance and editing. Hopefully latakoo will be setup today and we can blast out the post.
Continued to send messages to Joe Justice but no response yet.
Need to compile info from Katie etc. to work on weekly update post format.
=Fri Jun 14, 2013=
Sent long email to Joe Justice detailing our goals for the car build and asked specific questions regarding business arrangement. Awaiting response.
Let Latakoo know we're on board. They are very happy. Will talk more early next week to discuss launch plan.
Began Dozuki tutorials. Researched Android phones for Dozuki app.
Added Hydraulics Popcorn to video list... will create tutorial. Need video from today.
=Thu Jun 13, 2013=
Long meeting with Tim Asp and Eric Doster. Reviewed plans for building Guides as well as possibly using Dozuki as organizational tool for Wiki
*Dozuki platform - deliverable - Show us a sample of starting to build 50 machines - as
**Samsung Galaxy S3 is out there already
*Wikispeed - Buy some consulting time at $187.5
Request:
#Give us all water jet cut files. Estimated time?
#Gives us a BOM. Estimated time?
#Give us a written procedure. Estimated time?
=Wed Jun 12, 2013=
1. Secure TIG welder friend of Wayne. - Alerted Wayne that the engine will arrive soon. Discussed the plan for aluminum frame. He will continue looking for a TIG welder but his neighbor is too old to help. - discussed with Marcin the idea of welding at the farm and Wayne assembling. More design and coordination necessary here.
2. Get someone to design the new power cube - build upon Tom's Power Cube.
3. Build a Power Cube to fit the Wikispeed desing. Jordan is working on [[Modular Car Wheel Unit]]. From Joe - collate the DXFs and get Joe's approval. Between the [[SGT01]] page and Dropbox - come up with shopping list. Ask Joe - are FastAce [[Coilover Struts]] the right thing for us? - Sent message to Joe but no response yet. He may still be traveling back from Winnipeg.
Seems our first focus with Joe would be the chassis... and then determine the interface with our new front end/steering/suspension plan...will they work together?
4. Found VW expert Danny Brown in Kansas City. Nice guy. Seems to be a good source for what we need and interested in what we're doing. We need: 1. Steering wheel. 2. Let's get brakes. 3. Let's get wheels and wheel brake pads. '''Goal: 1. Secure steering column, rack, wheels for front. Design rear wheels. --- He recommended a 1971-1974 VW front end... simple system very similar to the Dune Buggy designs. He located one for us this afternoon. All the parts, including axle...which we don't need... runs about $1000... but he'll have more info tomorrow after he reviews the Wiki info. -- He loved the look of the tractor etc. on our website.
http://dannybrownsauto.com/ (816) 333-1187
Vic's Dune Buggies - (816) 650-3535 - initial lead in KC appears to be out of business.
Spoke with Latakoo - long talk about our needs. They have restructured a plan for us. Need to discuss offline.
Worked on plan with Audrey for DPV video. A very good idea she suggested.
Still experimenting with Smartsheet.
=Tues Jun 11, 2013=
Spoke with Wayne and alerted him about the new 660 PowerCube with the VW engine. He's going to check out TIG welders, and his neighbor is a VW "nut" so he's going to gauge his interest in helping (he know welding too, but Wayne's not sure about TIG). Neighbor is retired. Also - In my mind, this type of vehicle would be a great OSE Car... although probably wouldn't need all the "off-road" capability... but the basic idea is cool. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8fMcUtD1lBE&feature=player_embedded]. there definitely is a whole world of these "Side by Side" vehicles. [http://www.polaris.com/en-us/atv-ranger-rzr/home.aspx]
=Mon Jun 10, 2013=
Talk to Joe to get any CAM files and fabrication procedures.
Reviewed MANY Open Source project management software packages, like Open Project and ProjectLibre, as well as several commercial products like Microsoft Office...nothing seemed quite right. Started testing in more detail with Smartsheet. Went to share it with Marcin and discovered he once had a trial with it too. Seems like it could be very useful... depending on pricing etc. -- but it feels like a valuable initial use for it (or another spreadsheet) could be to use the spreadsheet as a clear "table of contents" for what is on the Wiki...with links. -- Seems like it can do a lot for us and be very user friendly and very clear, once I learn it. Let's discuss asap.
Would be nice to have a visual interface like Dashboard, but may not be necessary if we all understand a standardized database tool.
Communicated with Winnespeed event and they are videotaping and shooting stills. Requested a copy of the tape.
Response from Joe Justice and website of "Winnispeed" event looks interesting. https://blogs.rrc.ca/bit/event-registration/
Costs - not cheap.... But could also be a big jumpstart for car.
Spoke with Wayne Tollefson about the car and he certainly thinks he can do what's needed. He also suggested using a Kawasaki motorcycle engine with a side shaft... (816) 248-9485
Spoke with Ian about his build and the VW engine and it looks like they're going with the Kubota engine so their VW is available. (they're not doing the chain drive.)
Got the contact for the Pasadena kids and a bit of an update on the farm and tractor ... not so good on either front... farm was forced out of town and tractor is not working... I'll get more info.
Tezozomoc - South Central Farmers - 818.527.6384
Ian Midgley: Hayden Betts - 626.310.5042
=Thu Jun 6, 2013=
'''Requesting [[Video Production Team]] spreadsheet - see [[Marcin_Log#Wed_Jun_5.2C_2013]].'''
Requested transcription function from Latakoo. Excellent machine transcription of OSE Philosophy video. Initial rate plan too high.
More work on Prezi with Emily. Edited several new videos. Met with Marcin in Santa Monica to review Prezi.
=Tue June 4, 2013=
All day on Glimpses presentation. Videos and Prezi
Began talks with Latakoo to confirm arrangement.
=Mon June 3, 2013=
Worked with Emily on Prezi for Glimpses. Video for presentation edited into Prezi format.
Happened upon article on Factory Five kit cars... interesting to see their designs. See "development archive at bottom of this page: https://www.factoryfive.com/galleries/project-818/
'''Planning and Review:
Week went well - Many tests with Latakoo. All went well. Worked towards completing an agreement with Wikispeed for car project. Completed Popcorn Log video...good potential for other uses. Worked on videos for Glimpses speech.
This week must confirm Wikispeed. Confirm Latakoo. Complete Glimpses. Arrange travel for Farm trip. Get blog post and collaboration into full swing.'''
=Sat June 1, 2013=
Good talk with Joe Justice about 660 Car. Working with Marcin on collaboration agreement. [[Wikispeed Negotiations]]
Researched water jet cutter facilities in KC for making Wikispeed parts. Metro Industries looks good. http://www.metrogasket.com/custom-fabrication/waterjet-cutting.htm
Reviewed plan with Matt Maier and learned about his experiences. Identified areas of challenge.
Excellent test of [[Latakoo]] smartphone app. Shot video, uploaded immediately to Latakoo, shared it, then downloaded immediately as AVID format video. Reached out to Latakoo to discuss arrangement for moving forward.
Kits look good. Coordinated with all the attendees and the MakerPlace people.
Bought a WIFI hotspot to ensure that we'll have good internet for Dozuki and MatterControl downloads. Lars will bring the software on a drive as a backup.
Prepped tools and video camera and projection.
Tuesday April 29, 2014
Final prep for the 3D Printer Workshop.
Attendance is excellent. Two more registrations since the close of the Eventbrite site for a total of 10 Kits plus 3 additional Team Members.
Tech Journalist Lee Goldberg, the host of the 3D Printer World Expo, will be attending to help with documentation and whatever else we need. Also, professional mechanical design engineer, Jack Bell from San Diego has volunteered to help on Friday and Saturday with the building.
Lars has a new 3D Printing Overview presentation he'll be doing on Friday evening before we get into the kit preparation.
Kits arrived today and I'll be confirmation parts against the BOM.
Friday Feb 28, 2014
Final 3DP part arrived.
Video editing on TAZ how-to
Thursday Feb 27, 2014
Jerry Miller met with grant team and confirmed plan for funding EAT workshop facility
Wednesday Feb 26, 2014
Lulzbot support phone meeting to solve printer problems and final missing part
Traveled to Fallbrook, CA near San Diego and met Frank Golbeck and his friends. Great group and lots of interest in OSE.
Frank is a huge fan and we discovered he is also a friend of Scott Murray. Introduced us to the maker community in Fallbrook. Very exciting. See Chris' log.
Saturday Feb 1, 2014
Day Two of 3D Printer World Expo in Burbank, CA
First seminar dealt with Patent issues and IP. Interesting but not a concern for us right now.
Next What's Next in 3D Printing
Interesting info from Johann Rocholl and Terrance Tam from Open Beam - great innovations from Open Source companies
Lars again. Another great session and appropriate for our workshops. See google doc
Moved on to Resin troubleshooting. This is another possible workshop for us but they are more expensive right now and not as many OS options.
Crowdfunding
Astounding results with Kickstarter campaigns for 3D printers. i.e. Goal 31,000 Funding 1.2million -- Goal 49,000 Funding 650,000. However these successes have lead to great difficulty in delivery all the promised machines. Sourcing parts, manufacturing and especially shipping have turned into very challenging and expensive issues.
Also, support is hard as the focus is on manufacturing and the support infrastructure not ready.
Friday Jan 31, 2014
Day One of 3D Printer World Expo in Burbank, CA - Attended excellent seminars
Grant Writing for 3D Printer Funding
Debby Kurti or Windy Ridge Innovations and Joe Scott Afinia
Part of "Education Track" - Discussion of case studies where organizations (schools) have enlisted the financial support of boards, foundations, volunteers, agencies and 3D printer manufacturers to acquire their equipment.
Key points:
Sell the Story - Why should they care about your request.
Match Story to Funder's Objectives - i.e. Further STEM Education, Serving At Risk Youth
Tell story like it's already happening - "With a 3D Printer can can reach 60 students a day and speed them on their journey to compete in the world's economy."
Crowdfunding - DonorsChoose.org good for teachers
New sources for schools to buy printer - Parents split cost/Odyssey of the Mind/Booster Club (print items for resale)/Split use with Tech Ed Class/Run Prototypes for Small Manufacturers/Afterschool programs/Ask local businesses
Write Grant as if you have already been funded
Bring tangible items and examples to funding meetings
Brook Drumm - Printbot - Open Source - Kits and Assemble. Their Simple model kit just $299
- FDM - Standard filament style - lays down layer upon layer - think "Hot Glue Gun on the end of a Precisely Controlled Robot Arm"
- Resin Printer (SLA) - UV light cures layer of resin. Laser style and DLP style. DLP cures entire layer at once but more expensive. Laser uses Blue-Ray lasers so common and less expensive.
More precise than FDM but messy and expensive ($2-3K).
- SLS - just out of patent. coming soon. SLS involves the use of a high power laser (for example, a carbon dioxide laser) to fuse small particles of plastic, metal (direct metal laser sintering), ceramic, or glass powders into a 3D model.
Intro to Open Source 3D Printer Software
Software for key functions:
Convert 3D Model file into STL (OBJ becoming popular - includes color info)
Layout and Positioning in Printer
Setting and Slicing - Creating G-Code or Toolpath file
Host - sends info to printer
Popular software:
SkeinForge - excellent software but complex - "more for Techies"
Slic3R - Popular - window/mac/linux - not a Host
(AMF - combos files for Dual Extruder model printers)
Pronterface - Host software
MOST POPULAR - Repetiere Host - comes with Slic3r inside
Cura very good too
OctoPrint for Raspberry Pi
**Lars Brubaker from MatterHackers spoke - EXCELLENT
Their MATTER CONTROL software went open source this week
It's software that makes printing as easy as the closed source printers.
Uses Slic3R, Cura, and own based on Skeinforge.
Features automatic leveling and auto calibration. Advanced plating.
Spoke to Lars about teaching our seminars. He's interested. Meeting with him on Friday.
Need to look at using steel tubes for structure instead of bricks
He also needs machines to work on sloped terrain... tractor/bulldozer with wheels that change orientation while implements stay level
He's doing interesting experiments with cold tolerant plants etc. for all season farming
Great crops now that were planted in October.
Grafting big...instead of GMO – Turkish techniques
QR codes for rows for plants – App gathers info
OSE opportunity for innovative buildings... and tools that can be used in this setting … mod tools... advice on farming techniques from Scott
Next stop - Science Learning center site - Encinitas, CA
Met with Scott and Jerry Miller here.
Site far more developed than last visit. $2 million dollars of development and state approval the school now in place.
Focus is on STEM learning -- Inspiring minds of all ages. (NOTE: For every farmer who is 25 years old, there a five who are 75 years old!)
Wide driveway and cul de sac traffic circle where a water tower/aviary will be built
4 classrooms with decks in between – decks good for outdoor tables. - Temporary style buildings but fine for all our needs.
Good power and IT in place
Nice bathroom facility adjoining.
Science Learning Center could be excellent location for our first 3D Printer Workshop. Also, we may be able to dovetail the workshop with speaking engagements for Marcin at the surrounding Universities.
Surrounded by 10 acres of land for urban farming and greenhouses. Plans include a farm store and other amenities.
We discussed future ideas for possible OSE Workshop/Education Center on the site...more to come on that. Scott has grant writers who can help put this together.
Website discussions
We also had great discussions about the new website based on what we discovered. Definitely want to focus on BUILD YOURSELF for the Workshops and Machines and TRUE FREEDOM ONE DAY for more of the underlying philosophy and vision.
Wednesday Jan 29, 2014
Chris Arrived. Great discussions on everything from details of workshops to larger philosophy questions. Some important discussion points (in no particular order):
Nature and "promise" of experimental workshops
Necessary infrastructure and tools for workshops.
Positioning to the world of workshops - open source etc.
DPV's in the new model
San Diego connectivity for workshops and builds
Driving with Emily Aiken to San Diego this morning for meetings with Scott and Jerry.
Tuesday Jan 28, 2014
Further San Diego planning. Communication with Jerry Miller, Scott Murray's partner:
Hi all,
I am Scott’s partner in the Encinitas EAT center. I would like to find out a little more about your workshop interests. We are working on a Farm Shed (Work Shop/Storage) facility. (See attached concept drawings). The idea is to use this facility for not only a place to begin building our various farm structures and components but also as a workshop field station. A base of operations so to speak for the general surrounding community.
We are partnered with a local architectural firm and are working on multiple projects for the EAT center/farm. If you are interested in investing in this Farm Shed with us, we could explore arranging a series of on-going projects &/or workshops. The building codes in California are quite strict and this project is on State owned public school property, further complicating the process. The reason for using a shipping container Farm Shed is to expedite something on site to work from while permits and other regulatory approvals are being processed.
We presented the idea to OSE last year on setting up a makers work shop here. We decided to move forward with this concept and plan to go for State Approval sometime next week.
Let me know your thoughts. We may want to reroute your tour so I could be present to discuss real time opportunities at the EAT site.
Jerry Miller
Monday Jan 27, 2014
Planning San Diego trip for Thursday. Communication with Scott Murray. Discuss to include workshop opportunities.
Hello Robert:
I look forward to meeting Chris.
I will invite my partner Jerry Miller to join us if he is available.
I would suggest that we start at 10:30 at our farm.
Then we will move 7 miles to lunch at Ciao which has a fine Italian buffet.
Then we can drive to the Encinitas site and tour our school site.
This way you can take the 210 east to the 15 south and exit to the farm 1.2 miles west on Gopher Canyon... at 1319 Tarek Terrace, Vista Ca.
We will head west down Gopher Canyon to lunch, which is fast, easy and wonderful...
From Ciao it is a 20 minute drive on hwy 78 to hwy 5 south to Encinitas Blvd at 2 miles east of hwy 5 at 499 Quail Gardens Drive, Encinitas, Ca.
Then it is a nice afternoon drive up hwy 5 against some of the traffic back to Burbank.
There is a suggested agenda for the day,
Let me know what you think?
Scott
Sunday Jan 26, 2014
Completed first draft of 3D Printer promo script. Need feedback and advice.
Strategy session with Chris about his "deep thoughts" email
Preliminary "language" ideas for workshop promo/pitch:
Open to Everyone
Open for Everyone
Open to You
Open for You
Powerful Tools to Fuel the Next Industrial Revolution
Democratizing Innovation
Empowering People to Make Their Ideas
Empowering People to Build Their Dreams
Empowering People to Create Their Dreams
Empowering People to Make Their Dream Real
Freedom to Make Things
Change the Way You Think
New way of Designing, Creating and Manufacturing
Good meeting. Feels like there are still many technological hurdles. Goal is create the first function prototype... probably to be considered v0.5. Essentially a proof of concept. -- From there it can be quickly improved and hopefully be incorporated in the workshop model. -- Concerns are mechatronic safety, hydraulics/ front suspension and especially the power electronics.
Yann has a fantastic idea of a fully integrate portable power pack for v1.0... but definitely needs professional technical assistance. Idea is essentially a removable "suitcase" that includes these electronics. This can be easily removed and transported inside for recharging. This helps so the challenges of infrastructure for charging electric vehicles. He's envisioning a magnetic connection for easy portability. At v1.0 then hopefully move into the Kit form... also at this point he has excellent plans for crowd funding, somewhat along the line of TrueFans... and avoid needing Kickstarter or Indigogo.
-- Planning with Chris. Added second San Diego trip to his visit to see Frank Golbeck.
-- Revised answers from Jeff Moe:
• I'd like to get a handle on the capabilities of the KIT, as compared to the new TAZ 3. You had mentioned it doesn't have the digital display. Does it have untethered printing? Does it compare to he earlier TAZ, such as the version reviewed in the Make Magazine 3D Printer edition (attached)
The kit at this point doesn't fully exist, outside of the BOM and we've ordered parts for maybe 200 kits or so. We left out what we thought would save significant money, that wasn't necessary to have a good printer. This was why the GLCD was left out. It can also be added separately. Or, we could just include it in the kit, if you think it should really be in there. The kit is a new deal for us, so feedback welcome. Let us know what you want to see and we'll do what we can to make it happen.
• Can the “missing” elements be added to the Kit if the customer wants the upgrade?
This would be the goal. It is difficult to maintain full stock of all the parts though. It is all fully open though, as you've seen, so parts can be sourced from other vendors as well. Plus, since it is open, alternative parts can be easily used.
• In my notes, I had the Kit price as $638. Is that correct? If the upgrades are possible, how much would that add?
I don't have a final bom cost. But that is probably in the ball park. The kit will be under $1k even with bells/whistles added, I'm pretty sure. Note, we also need to include things like boxing & bagging, etc. and we do really good packaging, but it costs…
• Is end of March still look like a likely timeframe for the Kits to be ready?
Yes. We should be able to hit that. But you have to let us know what kind of volume you are talking here.
• Big Question – It would be fantastic to come learn it, but for the first Workshops we would love to have a Lulzbot person be there as an expert instructor. Would it be possible to hire you, or one of your associates to join us? We're envisioning about 2 1/2 days for the workshops. We'd like to have the attendees build and then be able to troubleshoot the printer. We'll also include material on modeling, print software etc. — We hope to customize the workshops based on where we are going.
Probably not me, though it would be nice. Where/when would the workshop take place (date/address)? We may be able to do something. Do you have equipment etc to make it into good videos?
• It looks like we may be getting a lot of interest from college architecture programs. Are there any special “selling points” you see for that audience?
The TAZ can print big in materials like Laybrick. That's nice for architects. I can see why they are interested--making models of all sizes is awesome. I printed a teeny to giant and every step in between of the Vanderbilt Mansion, they look really cool. You can paint ABS easily with acrylics and whatnot, drill it, work it, etc. Plus lots of materials are available, even wood. Magic machine wooooo
• MOST IMPORTANT. We want to be sure we design this so it's advantageous to you. Please think about how our Workshop programs can best benefit you.
By making clear documentation, including videos would be ideal. Something that you can really watch on the Internet, not just youtube shots. More like a structured program, and less like a howto. Then finding out wtf people are doing with their machines that is cool/interesting and we can help promote that, particularly if they are free/open system folks. Just grow the ecosystem.
We don't have any projection yet, but we're having some meeting now that may give us more info.
Ok.
I think that's it, until I think of a bunch more…
Thanks so much and I'm happy to call you or others if that's easier for you than writing this out.
No problem. Sry it took so long to get to it though. Feel free to ask any other questions.
• I'd like to get a handle on the capabilities of the KIT, as compared to the new TAZ 3. You had mentioned it doesn't have the digital display. Does it have untethered printing? Does it compare to he earlier TAZ, such as the version reviewed in the Make Magazine 3D Printer edition (attached)
It is basically the same thing, except we excluded the GLCD panel. That can be added later, no problem. The panel also has the SDCard, so it would need to be connected to a computer to print. That said, we can change the kit to include the LCD too, if it is really needed. We just thought kit people would try to save as much as possible and that can add $100 or something.
• Can the “missing” elements be added to the Kit if the customer wants the upgrade?
Yes.
• In my notes, I had the Kit price as $638. Is that correct? If the upgrades are possible, how much would that add?
That sounds ballpark about right. We'll see if we can do better.
• Is end of March still look like a likely timeframe for the Kits to be ready?
Yes.
• Big Question – It would be fantastic to come learn it, but for the first Workshops we would love to have a Lulzbot person be there as an expert instructor. Would it be possible to hire you, or one of your associates to join us? We're envisioning about 2 1/2 days for the workshops. We'd like to have the attendees build and then be able to troubleshoot the printer. We'll also include material on modeling, print software etc. — We hope to customize the workshops based on where we are going.
That sounds interesting, but we probably won't have the manpower to go send you someone. You are more than welcome to come visit here.
• It looks like we may be getting a lot of interest from college architecture programs. Are there any special “selling points” you see for that audience?
Scale. :) The material “laybrick” (which we sell) is a good architecture material.
More with Dan Benamy this morning on Wiki organization, especially "Get Involved" section. --- Also discussed A/B testing for what we put up on the site... very interesting.
Thursday January 16, 2014
Exciting phone meeting with Scott Murray and Emily Aiken about San Diego workshops. Scott's school campus in Encinitas is ready and approved by State (less than 2 hours south of LA...near 5 Freeway). His goal is to "inspire minds across all ages" -- Wants to combine Agro-Ecology with Innovation Technology. -- Has 4 classrooms, restrooms, plenty of land... not fancy... I'll be visiting on January 30. - Great access to students. Also discussed other OSE collaborations. More to come.
Meeting with Dan Benamy. Tested BOM Generator for Dozuki guides. Working very well! -- also discussed his ideas for Wiki cleanup and his templates he's created. Excellent work. --- Further meeting today.
Wednesday January 15, 2014
Discussions with Chris about his meetings at Ball State. It looks like including 3D printing workshops for them would be viable. Architecture department very interested. - Discussed Chris coming to the 3D Printer Expo as well.
Continued workshop prep
Tuesday January 14, 2014
Questions for Lulzbot (awaiting response from Jeff)
• I'd like to get a handle on the capabilities of the KIT, as compared to the new TAZ 3. You had mentioned it doesn't have the digital display. Does it have untethered printing? (I'd imagine it doesn't). Does it compare to the earlier TAZ, such as the version reviewed in the Make Magazine 3D Printer edition
• Can the "missing" elements be added to the Kit if the customer wants the upgrade?
• In my notes, I had the Kit price as $638. Is that correct? If the upgrades are possible, how much would that add?
• Does end of March still look like a likely timeframe for the Kits to be ready?
• Big Question - It would be fantastic to come learn it, but for the first Workshops we would love to have a Lulzbot person be there as an expert instructor. Would it be possible to hire you, or one of your associates to join us? We're envisioning about 2 1/2 days for the workshops. We'd like to have the attendees build and then be able to troubleshoot the printer. We'll also include material on modeling, print software etc. -- We hope to customize the workshops based on where we are going.
• It looks like we may be getting a lot of interest from college architecture programs. Are there any special "selling points" you see for that audience?
• MOST IMPORTANT. We want to be sure we design this so it's advantageous to you. Please think about how our Workshop programs can best benefit you.
Monday January 13, 2014
Worked with Emily on some great "look and feel" ideas for OSE and Workshops.
From Emily:
Hi Rob…
Look at each of these links carefully. This guy and his partner should be crafting the OSE look and feel.
Rob - please post links to work product on your log, as I am not able to provide any substantive feedback. One comment on foldable kit: this has not been developed, we need to stick to proven models if our timeline for the first workshop is end of March. - Aloha:)
HI. Please review the Smartsheet and Google Doc I shared with you as they are my working documents that change throughout the day.