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=Sunday Jan 26, 2014=
= Wednesday April 30, 2014=
 
Kits look good.  Coordinated with all the attendees and the MakerPlace people.


Completed first draft of 3D Printer promo script.  Need feedback and advice.
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.


https://docs.google.com/a/opensourceecology.org/document/d/1DwCAPcI0WxnPKFBr0AAQjtx3bojGTmSJ_iGJ9bCcW2Y/edit
Prepped tools and video camera and projection.


=Saturday Jan 25, 2014=
= Tuesday April 29, 2014=


Strategy session with Chris about his "deep thoughts" email
Final prep for the 3D Printer Workshop. 


Preliminary "language" ideas for workshop promo/pitch:
Attendance is excellent.  Two more registrations since the close of the Eventbrite site for a total of 10 Kits plus 3 additional Team Members.


Open to Everyone
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.
Open for Everyone
Open to You
Open for You


Powerful Tools to Fuel the Next Industrial Revolution
Lars has a new 3D Printing Overview presentation he'll be doing on Friday evening before we get into the kit preparation.
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


Collaborative Learning
Kits arrived today and I'll be confirmation parts against the BOM.
Collaborative Design
Collaborative Innovation
Collaborative Network


Please more ideas...
= Friday Feb 28, 2014=
Final 3DP part arrived.


=Thursday Jan 23, 2014=
Video editing on TAZ how-to


-- Meeting with Yann re: Microcar:
= Thursday Feb 27, 2014=
Jerry Miller met with grant team and confirmed plan for funding EAT workshop facility


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. 
= Wednesday Feb 26, 2014=
Lulzbot support phone meeting to solve printer problems and final missing part


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.
Digitize and Input video footage from build


-- Planning with Chris. Added second San Diego trip to his visit to see Frank Golbeck.
More with Jerry Miller
https://docs.google.com/a/opensourceecology.org/document/d/1oLt0wFkSgQL6VljPnpwu5uGBKmkiuPZAJluuFIx0OxU/edit


-- Revised answers from Jeff Moe:
= Tuesday Feb 25, 2014=
3DPrinter Build Day 2 - completed but software issue.


• 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)
= Monday Feb 24, 2014=


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?
= Friday Feb 21, 2014=
Meeting with Jerry Miller about 3DP planning and OSE Education Center


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 Feb 20, 2014=
Digitize and Input video footage from build


• In my notes, I had the Kit price as $638. Is that correct? If the upgrades are possible, how much would that add?
Revised budget
https://docs.google.com/a/opensourceecology.org/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AmoUbj0uxcWJdGZfQWpsNXZhLXNMbWtMbEU0NVJCQWc&usp=drive_web#gid=0


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…
= Wednesday Feb 19, 2014=
3D Printer Build with Lars Brubaker


• Is end of March still look like a likely timeframe for the Kits to be ready?
= Tuesday Feb 18, 2014=
Prep Dozuki for build
http://opensourceecology.dozuki.com/c/3D_Printer_-_Modules


Yes. We should be able to hit that. But you have to let us know what kind of volume you are talking here.
= Monday Feb 17, 2014=
Prep Dozuki for build
http://opensourceecology.dozuki.com/c/3D_Printer_-_Modules


• 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.
= Saturday Feb 15, 2014=
Meeting with Emily Aiken about 3DP Workshop


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?
= Friday Feb 14, 2014=
Meeting with Jerry Miller about EAT Center and promotion for 3DP workshop


• 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
= Thursday Feb 13, 2014=


• 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.
One sheet for Overall Workshop Series and continues with specifics on this year's Workshops


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.
https://docs.google.com/a/opensourceecology.org/document/d/15B_FiIBsCncTQlcpoSAK-4liswVJ0daMW_PJLxkI4a0/edit


We don't have any projection yet, but we're having some meeting now that may give us more info.
Working on document for a Southern California Education Center


Ok.
https://docs.google.com/a/opensourceecology.org/document/d/1oLt0wFkSgQL6VljPnpwu5uGBKmkiuPZAJluuFIx0OxU/edit


I think that's it, until I think of a bunch more…
Confirmed my Classroom layout with the school people.  12 Kits looks like the best plan.


Thanks so much and I'm happy to call you or others if that's easier for you than writing this out.
https://drive.google.com/a/opensourceecology.org/?pli=1#recent


No problem. Sry it took so long to get to it though. Feel free to ask any other questions.
= Wednesday Feb 12, 2014=


=Wednesday Jan 22, 2014=
Created Workshop Budget Template spreadsheet for large workshop budgeting.  Need to add income section... could use group discussion for that aspect.


Travel back to LA. Begin 3DP Video script.
https://docs.google.com/a/opensourceecology.org/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AmoUbj0uxcWJdDJBd2pmbTZodkZNVkxQN1hzTjZzamc&usp=drive_web#gid=0


=Tuesday Jan 21, 2014=
Also created specific budget worksheet for 3D Printer Workshop


Planning with Chris
https://docs.google.com/a/opensourceecology.org/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AmoUbj0uxcWJdGZfQWpsNXZhLXNMbWtMbEU0NVJCQWc&usp=drive_web#gid=0


=Monday Jan 20, 2014=
= Tuesday Feb 11, 2014=


Transfer Smartsheet data to Google Spreadsheet
Further work on 3D Printing development spreadsheet.  Still need to transfer more from other documents.


https://docs.google.com/a/opensourceecology.org/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AmoUbj0uxcWJdGtIdHpjVGgzbkpjbHNtWXhjaUV1VlE&usp=drive_web
https://docs.google.com/a/opensourceecology.org/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AmoUbj0uxcWJdGtIdHpjVGgzbkpjbHNtWXhjaUV1VlE&usp=drive_web


=Sunday Jan 19, 2014=
Continued Dozuki/Lulzbot transfer


Travel to NY.  Planned to meet with Marcin but his schedule too tight.
= Monday Feb 10, 2014=


=Sat Jan 18, 2014=
Critical Path Document posted as Public Google Doc


Discussed Smartsheet and Google Docs with Marcin. Will transfer the materials to the Google docs.
https://docs.google.com/a/opensourceecology.org/document/d/1ImQRVjGSAM3hoz-virmc7Ei3Y7DD6nn4IQSy9ioG-ls/edit


[[3DP Smartsheet Test]]
= Sunday Feb 9, 2014=


Continued Lulzbot Dozuki


= Friday January 17, 2014 =
= Saturday Feb 8, 2014=


Good response to my questions from Jeff Moe:
More Dozuki input of Lulzbot documentation.  Very tedious but looks good


• 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)
Preparing floor plans of workshops space.  Need to incorporate the furniture and screens. Google  docs below


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.
https://docs.google.com/a/opensourceecology.org/file/d/0B2oUbj0uxcWJTUpuSlpvTUZoc1E/edit


• Can the “missing” elements be added to the Kit if the customer wants the upgrade?
https://docs.google.com/a/opensourceecology.org/file/d/0B2oUbj0uxcWJU0w1UnJsMDFVV0U/edit


Yes.
= Friday Feb 7, 2014=


• In my notes, I had the Kit price as $638. Is that correct? If the upgrades are possible, how much would that add?
Meeting with Lars Brubaker about installing MatterControl and becoming lead instructor


That sounds ballpark about right. We'll see if we can do better.
Disucssions with writer Lee Goldberg about an article about our workshops for 3D Printer World


• Is end of March still look like a likely timeframe for the Kits to be ready?
= Thursday Feb 6, 2014=


Yes.
Emily Aiken meeting re: 3DP promotion


• 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.
Editing video in prep for workshop promotion


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.
= Monday Feb 3, 2014 - Wednesday Feb 5, 2014=
[[Key 3D Printer Contacts]].


• 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?
See 3D Printer Critical Path Google doc  (will add contact info there)


Scale. :) The material “laybrick” (which we sell) is a good architecture material.
https://docs.google.com/a/opensourceecology.org/document/d/1vvvdV7kUsSHBIHs_iPzeQPUZIlDAS1S1MyZ5CkGj1qA/edit


= Sunday Feb 2, 2014=


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.
Traveled to Fallbrook, CA near San Diego and met Frank Golbeck and his friends. Great group and lots of interest in OSE.


= Thursday January 16, 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.


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. 
= Saturday Feb 1, 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.
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.


= Wednesday January 15, 2014 =
Next '''What's Next in 3D Printing'''


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.
Interesting info from Johann Rocholl and Terrance Tam from Open Beam - great innovations from Open Source companies


Continued workshop prep
http://3dprinterplans.info/tag/johann-rocholl/


= Tuesday January 14, 2014 =
Delta Robot style - easier to manufacture/bigger build volume for footprint - Great workshop opportunity for the future.


Questions for Lulzbot (awaiting response from Jeff)
referenced good site:  http://open3dp.me.washington.edu/


• 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
Also discussed more on Resin printers


• Can the "missing" elements be added to the Kit if the customer wants the upgrade?
'''3D Printer Materials'''


• In my notes, I had the Kit price as $638.  Is that correct?  If the upgrades are possible, how much would that add?
Another great seminar by Lars and his associate Taylor.  Another great element for our workshops


• Does end of March still look like a likely timeframe for the Kits to be ready?
see Google Doc - 3D Printer Critical Path Document


• 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.
https://docs.google.com/a/opensourceecology.org/document/d/1vvvdV7kUsSHBIHs_iPzeQPUZIlDAS1S1MyZ5CkGj1qA/edit


• 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.
'''3D Printer Troubleshooting'''


= Monday January 13, 2014 =
Lars again.  Another great session and appropriate for our workshops.  See google doc


Worked with Emily on some great "look and feel" ideas for OSE and 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.


From Emily:


Hi Rob…
'''Crowdfunding'''


Look at each of these links carefully. This guy and his partner should be crafting the OSE look and feel.
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.


http://www.oliverjeffers.com/projects/collage
Also, support is hard as the focus is on manufacturing and the support infrastructure not ready.


http://www.oliverjeffers.com/projects/sketchbook
= Friday Jan 31, 2014=


http://www.oliverjeffers.com/projects/clocks-on-wood
Day One of 3D Printer World Expo in Burbank, CA - Attended excellent seminars


http://www.oliverjeffers.com/projects/a-world-with-coffee
'''Grant Writing for 3D Printer Funding'''


http://www.oliverjeffers.com/projects/book
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.


= Sunday January 12, 2014 =
Key points: 


'''UPDATED LINKS TO WORK PRODUCT:'''
Sell the Story  - Why should they care about your request.


WORKSHOP - OVERALL BUSINESS MODEL/PHILOSOPHY
Match Story to Funder's Objectives - i.e. Further STEM Education,  Serving At Risk Youth


https://docs.google.com/a/opensourceecology.org/document/d/1wUQdxB44RbXuByii03iqOhtuIkJtGthy6i_t_iKBPFc/edit
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."


3D PRINTER CURRICULUM WORKSHEET
Crowdfunding - DonorsChoose.org good for teachers


https://docs.google.com/a/opensourceecology.org/document/d/1IfV84f9iQMJRBvQSNqfRukoc-eoIswwaXHNZ9-Vw06E/edit#
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


3D PRINTER SMARTSHEET (only the secured shared version)
Write Grant as if you have already been funded


https://app.smartsheet.com/b/home?lx=j5h2TJTH0QUXZrNVN9--bg
Bring tangible items and examples to funding meetings


3D PRINTER SPREADSHEET ON WIKI (for now, just showing the MicroCar Worksheet as example of embedded Smartsheet) 
Slides of presentation have more info:


[[3D Printing Workshop Development Spreadsheet]]
http://wri3d.com/main/?page_id=2013#slides




= Saturday January 11, 2014 =
'''Intro to 3D Printer Hardware'''


Wrote a lot about possible "Workshop Company" business model/philosophy.  Please see google doc I shared:
Brook Drumm - Printbot  - Open Source - Kits and Assemble.  Their Simple model kit just $299


https://docs.google.com/a/opensourceecology.org/document/d/1wUQdxB44RbXuByii03iqOhtuIkJtGthy6i_t_iKBPFc/edit
- FDM - Standard filament style - lays down layer upon layer - think "Hot Glue Gun on the end of a Precisely Controlled Robot Arm"


=Fri Jan 10=
- 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.
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 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.


https://docs.google.com/a/opensourceecology.org/document/d/1IfV84f9iQMJRBvQSNqfRukoc-eoIswwaXHNZ9-Vw06E/edit#


'''Intro to Open Source 3D Printer Software'''


= Wednesday January 8, 2014 =
Software for key functions:
More talks with Chris about workshop technique, based on his recent experiences.


= Tuesday January 7, 2014 =
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


Moving OHAI Kit documentation into Dozuki
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 January 6, 2014 =
MOST POPULAR - Repetiere Host - comes with Slic3r inside


Develop two curriculum tracks for Workshops.
Cura very good too


1. Kit Build
OctoPrint for Raspberry Pi


2. Assumes access to 3D printer already.  3D Printing training... more focus on creating model and printing techniques.


= Friday January 3, 2014 =
'''**Lars Brubaker from MatterHackers spoke - EXCELLENT'''


Long talks with Chris regarding folding a 3D Printer Workshop into the Ball State week.  May be a safer first Workshop.
Their MATTER CONTROL software went open source this week


= Thursday January 2, 2014 =
It's software that makes printing as easy as the closed source printers.


Continuing compiling and reseaching 3D printing
Uses Slic3R, Cura, and own based on Skeinforge.
= Tuesday December 31, 2013 =


Received Kit BOM from Jeff.  Will incorporate this and all step-b-step documentation into Dozuki
Features automatic leveling  and auto calibration.  Advanced plating.


http://devel.lulzbot.com/TAZ/3.0/production_docs/TAZ_3.0-BOM-Kit.ods
Spoke to Lars about teaching our seminars. He's interested. Meeting with him on Friday.


= Monday Dec 30, 2013 =
https://www.matterhackers.com/


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.  
Last seminar of day featured Fuel 3D's scanner.  $1500 machine.  Looked good.  Adds accurate color in geometry.  Easy to use.


= Sunday Dec 29, 2013=
http://www.fuel-3d.com/


Created Smartsheet for 3DP Workshops


https://app.smartsheet.com/b/publish?EQBCT=ed872b0a1a034cd79a01f07d3217a953
=Thursday Jan 30, 2014=


[[3D Printing Workshop Development Spreadsheet]]
Chris, Emily and I had excellent meetings yesterday in San Diego with Scott Murray and Jerry Miller. 


= Sat Dec 21, 2013 - Sat Dec 28, 2013=
'''First stop - Meeting in morning with Scott Murray at his farm'''


Extensive research and planning for 3D Printing workshops.
Very impressive organic farm using innovative techniques – good model for urban farm. -- AGRO-ECOLOGY WITH INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGY is the focus


http://www.3dprinterworldexpo.com/  January 31-February 1 here in Burbank
Farm to table “orders” from restaurants - he's growing crops based on the needs of specific restaurants.


Communication with Jeff Moe regarding the OHAI Kits.
He needs buildings – packing building, office, living space and a house with a view.


Main note from Jeff:
Pre-existing foundation possible for a building - was once for a double wide trailer


"The kits are still a ways off.
**For dealing with the strict California codes we need to look at creating tiny houses built on wheels – Tumbleweed style


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.
http://www.tumbleweedhouses.com/


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.
(They also offer workshops... good looking page  http://www.tumbleweedhouses.com/products/albuquerque/)


Do you know how many kits you'll want to start with? Any projections for how many for the coming months?
Need to look at using steel tubes for structure instead of bricks


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.
He also needs machines to work on sloped terrain... tractor/bulldozer with wheels that change orientation while implements stay level


Thanks,
He's doing interesting experiments with cold tolerant plants etc. for all season farming


-Jeff"
Great crops now that were planted in October.


= Friday Dec 20, 2013=
Grafting big...instead of GMO – Turkish techniques


Several hours at Emily's office with Emily and Ian working through the website.
QR codes for rows for plants – App gathers info


=Thur Dec 19, 2013=
OSE opportunity for innovative buildings... and tools that can be used in this setting … mod tools... advice on farming techniques from Scott


Meetings with Emily Aiken and Ian Hilton on new website.  In person work session on Friday.


=Saturday Dec 14, 2013 - Wed Dec 18, 2013=
'''Next stop - Science Learning center site - Encinitas, CA'''


Factor e Farm 2014 planning sessions with Marcin and Chris
Met with Scott and Jerry Miller here.


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.
Site far more developed than last visit.  $2 million dollars of development and state approval the school now in place.


=Thursday Dec 12, 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!)


Developed Smartsheet for Schedule/Website/SEO/College Tours
Wide driveway and cul de sac traffic circle where a water tower/aviary will be built


=Tue Dec 10, 2013=
4 classrooms with decks in between – decks good for outdoor tables. - Temporary style buildings but fine for all our needs.  
Wheaton College - first formal summer internship program, being submitted. $3k for travel + OSE. Norton, Mass.


=Friday, December 6, 2013=
Good power and IT in place


1.5 hour meeting with Yann on Microcar. Preparing Google doc...
Nice bathroom facility adjoining.


Meeting with Josh Hancock and Emily Aiken about Microcar. Preparing Google doc on all of above
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.


=Thursday, December 5, 2013=
Surrounded by 10 acres of land for urban farming and greenhouses.  Plans include a farm store and other amenities.


Long planning session with Chris
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.


Re-cut Shuttleworth video to include new trencher footage:


<html><iframe width="420" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/nr2xJbD49lo" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></html>>
'''Website discussions'''


=Wednesday, December 4, 2013=
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.


Excellent lunch with new marketing director at Petersen Automotive Museum.  He's totally on board with Microcar.  New plan formulating based on his ideas.


=Tuesday, December 3, 2013=
=Wednesday Jan 29, 2014=


Met with web/SEO expert today and discussed website.  Clear we must upgrade the site NOW.  Putting together info right away.  Report to come
Chris Arrived.  Great discussions on everything from details of workshops to larger philosophy questions.  Some important discussion points (in no particular order):


=Monday, December 2, 2013=
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


Editing the Shuttleworth video for the last few days.
Driving with Emily Aiken to San Diego this morning for meetings with Scott and Jerry.


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=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


=Tuesday, November 26, 2013=
=Monday Jan 27, 2014=


Worked with Scott on Dozuki, Trovebox and Premiere (editing).  His stuff looks great.
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.


Editing 2013 Review video.
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.


=Monday, November 25, 2013=
There is a suggested agenda for the day,
Let me know what you think?
Scott


Full focus on 2013 in Review video. 
=Sunday Jan 26, 2014=


=Wednesday, November 20, 2013=
Completed first draft of 3D Printer promo script.  Need feedback and advice.


Powerpoint presentation for Engineers meeting
https://docs.google.com/a/opensourceecology.org/document/d/1DwCAPcI0WxnPKFBr0AAQjtx3bojGTmSJ_iGJ9bCcW2Y/edit


Trenchers tiimelapses with music and titles  -  Rotor and Disk
=Saturday Jan 25, 2014=


=Tuesday, November 26, 2013=
Strategy session with Chris about his "deep thoughts" email


Preliminary "language" ideas for workshop promo/pitch:


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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


=Tuesday, November 19, 2013=
Collaborative Learning
Collaborative Design
Collaborative Innovation
Collaborative Network


Continue realtime documentation of trencher.
Please more ideas...


Good long meeting with Emily Aiken about overall social media and OS Car.
=Thursday Jan 23, 2014=


Excellent information at Crowdfunding seminar last night.  Adam Chapnick, principal at indidgogo very interested in Open Source Car
-- Meeting with Yann re: Microcar:


Ran into old friend who teaches architecture at USC, Mina Chow.  Very interested in hearing more about OSE and Microhouse
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. 


=Monday, November 18, 2013=
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.


continue realtime documentation
-- Planning with Chris.  Added second San Diego trip to his visit to see Frank Golbeck.


Invited to crowd funding seminar tonight
-- Revised answers from Jeff Moe:


=Sunday, November 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? Does it compare to he earlier TAZ, such as the version reviewed in the Make Magazine 3D Printer edition (attached)


Successful realtime documentation of Trencher wheel unit
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.


Dozuki guide started
• Can the “missing” elements be added to the Kit if the customer wants the upgrade?


=Saturday, November 16, 2013=
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.


Sprint focusing on Trencher build.  Setup realtime documentation plan with Trovebox and Dozuki.
• In my notes, I had the Kit price as $638. Is that correct? If the upgrades are possible, how much would that add?


Created photos of Lifetrac 6 wheel units from video and setup Dozuki rough How-to
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…


=Wednesday, November 13, 2013=
• Is end of March still look like a likely timeframe for the Kits to be ready?


New direction for Microhouse commercial. continued organizing the 17++ hours of footage for whatever script we decide on.
Yes. We should be able to hit that. But you have to let us know what kind of volume you are talking here.


=Tuesday, November 12, 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.


Revised Microhouse commercial script. Chris recorded the VO and I cut it into the Editing Project.  Runs about 2:30
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?


Organizing and preparing the Microhouse footage for Commercial and other uses... documentary...other promos
• 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?


=Monday, November 11, 2013=
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


Begin scripting Microhouse commercial with Chris
• 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.


Recorded version of the script and created an MP3 edited voiceover (with my voice)
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.


=Saturday, November 9, 2013=
We don't have any projection yet, but we're having some meeting now that may give us more info.


Lasersaur build documentation
Ok.


Determining Documentation priorities for upcoming weeks.  Would like input.  - info below listed at http://opensourceecology.org/wiki/Video_Wish_List
I think that's it, until I think of a bunch more…


'''PENDING VIDEO PRODUCTIONS'''
Thanks so much and I'm happy to call you or others if that's easier for you than writing this out.
and Documentation Projects


Microhouse Commercial
No problem. Sry it took so long to get to it though. Feel free to ask any other questions.


Locate and Post Wheel Unit Stills (or create stills from video)
=Wednesday Jan 22, 2014=


Feature Jean-Baptiste in a Blog post as our new Lead Graphics Designer
Travel back to LA. Begin 3DP Video script.


Post Emmett animations
=Tuesday Jan 21, 2014=


Located Microhouse site clearing footage - create stills and post.
Planning with Chris


Organize Trovebox into "modules" for Microhouse etc.
=Monday Jan 20, 2014=


Microhouse "documentary"
Transfer Smartsheet data to Google Spreadsheet


Edit 40 Minute Lifetrac 6 Cab Module tape into short Step-by-Step guide as POC
https://docs.google.com/a/opensourceecology.org/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AmoUbj0uxcWJdGtIdHpjVGgzbkpjbHNtWXhjaUV1VlE&usp=drive_web


All Shot Tapes and Cards quickly edited and posted to Latakoo.  Pending tapes:
=Sunday Jan 19, 2014=
Lifetrac 6 - 7 Hours
OSBG Build - 9 Hours
6 in 60 - 11 Hours
Microhouse - 17 Hours (approximately 3 hours of Backhoe mixed in)


**Also Emmett shot approximately 30% beyond these numbers for Lifetrac 6 and Microhouse
Travel to NY.  Planned to meet with Marcin but his schedule too tight.


Hydaulics 101 - add visuals - Popcorn and chalkboard style.
=Sat Jan 18, 2014=


50 Machines Series - A short "2 Minute" video on each of the 50 machines.  What is it?.  Why chosen?  End uses.  Design Concept.  Status.
Discussed Smartsheet and Google Docs with Marcin.  Will transfer the materials to the Google docs.


Welding Instruction - Shoot with John. 
[[3DP Smartsheet Test]]


**Explore EXPLAINER STYLE videos/graphics for all productions. 
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Explainer_video


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EtclcWGG7WQ&feature=fvstc
= Friday January 17, 2014 =


These are a couple a friend has done, but don't think he can afford to do these on a volunteer basis... maybe he can "consult"
Good response to my questions from Jeff Moe:


http://youtu.be/MOr_DLGu3ks
• 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)


=Friday, November 8, 2013=
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.


Lasersaur build documentation
• Can the “missing” elements be added to the Kit if the customer wants the upgrade?


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:
Yes.


http://www.osvehicle.com/
• In my notes, I had the Kit price as $638. Is that correct? If the upgrades are possible, how much would that add?


Been speaking with Emily about social media strategy. She does have a plan worked out.  We should talk with her and Chris soon.
That sounds ballpark about right. We'll see if we can do better.


=Thursday, November 7, 2013=
• Is end of March still look like a likely timeframe for the Kits to be ready?


Lasersaur build documentation.
Yes.


Worked with Chris on scripting and prep for revised Microhouse commercial.
• 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.


=Saturday, November 2, 2013 - Wednesday November 6, 2013 =
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.


Lasersaur build documentation.
• 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?


=Friday, November 1, 2013=
Scale. :) The material “laybrick” (which we sell) is a good architecture material.


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.


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.
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.


Then I transferred all the info and photos to Dozuki. 
= Thursday January 16, 2014 =


http://opensourceecology.dozuki.com/Guide/Installing+Module+-+Photo+test+Photos+for+Build/95
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. 


Simple and really organized... and hopefully fail safe.
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.


Toured possible dedicated area at CVS for Microcar event


http://opensourceecology.org/wiki/File:CVS_space.JPG
= Wednesday January 15, 2014 =


=Thursday, October 31, 2013=
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.


'''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.
Continued workshop prep
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
= Tuesday January 14, 2014 =


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Questions for Lulzbot (awaiting response from Jeff)


Working on tweaking of Microhouse Host text.
• 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


=Wednesday, October 30, 2013=
• Can the "missing" elements be added to the Kit if the customer wants the upgrade?


Webinar test with ESW.  Video runs poorly and so does prezi. Probably should convert to Powerpoint for this webinar.
• In my notes, I had the Kit price as $638.  Is that correct? If the upgrades are possible, how much would that add?


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. 
• Does end of March still look like a likely timeframe for the Kits to be ready?


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.
• 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.


http://cinemavehicles.com/services.asp
• 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?


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.
• 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.


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.
= Monday January 13, 2014 =


Worked with Emily on some great "look and feel" ideas for OSE and Workshops. 


=Tuesday, October 29, 2013=
From Emily:


Worked with Chris on Dozuki setup
Hi Rob…


Backhoe  timelapses - not sure if they show all the correct info
Look at each of these links carefully. This guy and his partner should be crafting the OSE look and feel.


ADD
http://www.oliverjeffers.com/projects/collage


=Monday, October 28, 2013=
http://www.oliverjeffers.com/projects/sketchbook


=Sunday, October 27, 2013=
http://www.oliverjeffers.com/projects/clocks-on-wood


Edited Ironworker realtime video
http://www.oliverjeffers.com/projects/a-world-with-coffee


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http://www.oliverjeffers.com/projects/book




=Saturday, October 26, 2013=
= Sunday January 12, 2014 =


Realtime Documentation Build of Ironworker.  Dozuki, Trovebox, Video.  Huge success.
'''UPDATED LINKS TO WORK PRODUCT:'''


=Thursday, October 24, 2013=
WORKSHOP - OVERALL BUSINESS MODEL/PHILOSOPHY


Editing a Microhouse summary video now that Chris can use in a presentation tomorrow.
https://docs.google.com/a/opensourceecology.org/document/d/1wUQdxB44RbXuByii03iqOhtuIkJtGthy6i_t_iKBPFc/edit


This will be a preliminary summary video for us, but I'll add more info and interview.  Here's the Rough Cut
3D PRINTER CURRICULUM WORKSHEET


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https://docs.google.com/a/opensourceecology.org/document/d/1IfV84f9iQMJRBvQSNqfRukoc-eoIswwaXHNZ9-Vw06E/edit#


=Wednesday, October 23, 2013=
3D PRINTER SMARTSHEET (only the secured shared version)


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.
https://app.smartsheet.com/b/home?lx=j5h2TJTH0QUXZrNVN9--bg


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.
3D PRINTER SPREADSHEET ON WIKI (for now, just showing the MicroCar Worksheet as example of embedded Smartsheet) 


https://opensourceecology.latakoo.com/v/?176263  (let me know of the link works)
[[3D Printing Workshop Development Spreadsheet]]


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. 


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.
= Saturday January 11, 2014 =


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"
Wrote a lot about possible "Workshop Company" business model/philosophy.  Please see google doc I shared:


Mac Mini - version used for this upload
https://docs.google.com/a/opensourceecology.org/document/d/1wUQdxB44RbXuByii03iqOhtuIkJtGthy6i_t_iKBPFc/edit


2011 Model - 2.3 GHz Intel Core i5 - 2GB Memory
=Fri Jan 10=
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:)


New versions that I recommend OSE purchases as follows:
HI.  Please review the Smartsheet and Google Doc I shared with you as they are my working documents that change throughout the day.


http://store.apple.com/us/buy-mac/mac-mini


https://docs.google.com/a/opensourceecology.org/document/d/1IfV84f9iQMJRBvQSNqfRukoc-eoIswwaXHNZ9-Vw06E/edit#




=Tuesday, October 22, 2013=
= Wednesday January 8, 2014 =
 
Worked on Microhouse build.  Executive staff meeting... then travelled back to Los Angeles.
 
=Monday, October 21, 2013=
 
Completed video of the Finishing Touches we're adding to the Microhouse.
   
   
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More talks with Chris about workshop technique, based on his recent experiences.


=Sunday, October 20, 2013=
= Tuesday January 7, 2014 =


ADD BACKHOE VIDEO
Moving OHAI Kit documentation into Dozuki


Building Microhouse
= Monday January 6, 2014 =


=Saturday, October 19, 2013=
Develop two curriculum tracks for Workshops.


Building Microhouse
1. Kit Build


=Friday, October 18, 2013=
2. Assumes access to 3D printer already.  3D Printing training... more focus on creating model and printing techniques.


Made final tweaks to Prezi for Feast
= Friday January 3, 2014 =


Building Microhouse
Long talks with Chris regarding folding a 3D Printer Workshop into the Ball State week.  May be a safer first Workshop.


=Thursday, October 17, 2013=
= Thursday January 2, 2014 =


Cody and I are working our way through complete Dozuki documentation of Backhoe.  Very time consuming to get it right.
Continuing compiling and reseaching 3D printing
 
Completed new version of Prezi for Feast.  Editing a new Microhouse 40 second "sizzle" for the Feast prezi.
 
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=Wednesday, October 09, 2013=
 
Worked on Feast prezi.  Sent possible plan to trim to 6 minutes to Marcin.
 
Shifted gears from Microhouse sizzle to Lifetrac 6 Dozuki documentation for Shuttleworth
 
Continue digitizing of Microhouse footage
 
=Tuesday, October 08, 2013=
 
Completed Raise the Roof video
 
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Continuing digitizing of Microhouse footage. 
 
=Monday, October 07, 2013=
 
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.
 
Uploaded video from Lifetrac 6 shoot for Emmett to reference on Cab animation.
 
Prepping video and Marcin's script for Microhouse 3 minute sizzle.
 
=Saturday, October 05, 2013=
 
Design Sprint - Excellent sessions all around. Very interested in Microcombine with Dorn and Leonardo's interest in it for Columbia.
 
=Tuesday, October 1, 2013 - Friday, October 4, 2013=
 
Long hours on Microhouse build.  Great progress.  Several timelapse videos:
 
 
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http://youtu.be/41UfQQNG4Fk


http://youtu.be/mbnbVjkYPB4


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Wednesday April 30, 2014

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

Digitize and Input video footage from build

More with Jerry Miller https://docs.google.com/a/opensourceecology.org/document/d/1oLt0wFkSgQL6VljPnpwu5uGBKmkiuPZAJluuFIx0OxU/edit

Tuesday Feb 25, 2014

3DPrinter Build Day 2 - completed but software issue.

Monday Feb 24, 2014

Friday Feb 21, 2014

Meeting with Jerry Miller about 3DP planning and OSE Education Center

Thursday Feb 20, 2014

Digitize and Input video footage from build

Revised budget https://docs.google.com/a/opensourceecology.org/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AmoUbj0uxcWJdGZfQWpsNXZhLXNMbWtMbEU0NVJCQWc&usp=drive_web#gid=0

Wednesday Feb 19, 2014

3D Printer Build with Lars Brubaker

Tuesday Feb 18, 2014

Prep Dozuki for build http://opensourceecology.dozuki.com/c/3D_Printer_-_Modules

Monday Feb 17, 2014

Prep Dozuki for build http://opensourceecology.dozuki.com/c/3D_Printer_-_Modules

Saturday Feb 15, 2014

Meeting with Emily Aiken about 3DP Workshop

Friday Feb 14, 2014

Meeting with Jerry Miller about EAT Center and promotion for 3DP workshop


Thursday Feb 13, 2014

One sheet for Overall Workshop Series and continues with specifics on this year's Workshops

https://docs.google.com/a/opensourceecology.org/document/d/15B_FiIBsCncTQlcpoSAK-4liswVJ0daMW_PJLxkI4a0/edit

Working on document for a Southern California Education Center

https://docs.google.com/a/opensourceecology.org/document/d/1oLt0wFkSgQL6VljPnpwu5uGBKmkiuPZAJluuFIx0OxU/edit

Confirmed my Classroom layout with the school people. 12 Kits looks like the best plan.

https://drive.google.com/a/opensourceecology.org/?pli=1#recent

Wednesday Feb 12, 2014

Created Workshop Budget Template spreadsheet for large workshop budgeting. Need to add income section... could use group discussion for that aspect.

https://docs.google.com/a/opensourceecology.org/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AmoUbj0uxcWJdDJBd2pmbTZodkZNVkxQN1hzTjZzamc&usp=drive_web#gid=0

Also created specific budget worksheet for 3D Printer Workshop

https://docs.google.com/a/opensourceecology.org/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AmoUbj0uxcWJdGZfQWpsNXZhLXNMbWtMbEU0NVJCQWc&usp=drive_web#gid=0

Tuesday Feb 11, 2014

Further work on 3D Printing development spreadsheet. Still need to transfer more from other documents.

https://docs.google.com/a/opensourceecology.org/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AmoUbj0uxcWJdGtIdHpjVGgzbkpjbHNtWXhjaUV1VlE&usp=drive_web

Continued Dozuki/Lulzbot transfer

Monday Feb 10, 2014

Critical Path Document posted as Public Google Doc

https://docs.google.com/a/opensourceecology.org/document/d/1ImQRVjGSAM3hoz-virmc7Ei3Y7DD6nn4IQSy9ioG-ls/edit

Sunday Feb 9, 2014

Continued Lulzbot Dozuki

Saturday Feb 8, 2014

More Dozuki input of Lulzbot documentation. Very tedious but looks good

Preparing floor plans of workshops space. Need to incorporate the furniture and screens. Google docs below

https://docs.google.com/a/opensourceecology.org/file/d/0B2oUbj0uxcWJTUpuSlpvTUZoc1E/edit

https://docs.google.com/a/opensourceecology.org/file/d/0B2oUbj0uxcWJU0w1UnJsMDFVV0U/edit

Friday Feb 7, 2014

Meeting with Lars Brubaker about installing MatterControl and becoming lead instructor

Disucssions with writer Lee Goldberg about an article about our workshops for 3D Printer World

Thursday Feb 6, 2014

Emily Aiken meeting re: 3DP promotion

Editing video in prep for workshop promotion

Monday Feb 3, 2014 - Wednesday Feb 5, 2014

Key 3D Printer Contacts.

See 3D Printer Critical Path Google doc (will add contact info there)

https://docs.google.com/a/opensourceecology.org/document/d/1vvvdV7kUsSHBIHs_iPzeQPUZIlDAS1S1MyZ5CkGj1qA/edit

Sunday Feb 2, 2014

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

http://3dprinterplans.info/tag/johann-rocholl/

Delta Robot style - easier to manufacture/bigger build volume for footprint - Great workshop opportunity for the future.

referenced good site: http://open3dp.me.washington.edu/

Also discussed more on Resin printers

3D Printer Materials

Another great seminar by Lars and his associate Taylor. Another great element for our workshops

see Google Doc - 3D Printer Critical Path Document

https://docs.google.com/a/opensourceecology.org/document/d/1vvvdV7kUsSHBIHs_iPzeQPUZIlDAS1S1MyZ5CkGj1qA/edit


3D Printer Troubleshooting

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

Slides of presentation have more info:

http://wri3d.com/main/?page_id=2013#slides


Intro to 3D Printer Hardware

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.

https://www.matterhackers.com/

Last seminar of day featured Fuel 3D's scanner. $1500 machine. Looked good. Adds accurate color in geometry. Easy to use.

http://www.fuel-3d.com/


Thursday Jan 30, 2014

Chris, Emily and I had excellent meetings yesterday in San Diego with Scott Murray and Jerry Miller.

First stop - Meeting in morning with Scott Murray at his farm

Very impressive organic farm using innovative techniques – good model for urban farm. -- AGRO-ECOLOGY WITH INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGY is the focus

Farm to table “orders” from restaurants - he's growing crops based on the needs of specific restaurants.

He needs buildings – packing building, office, living space and a house with a view.

Pre-existing foundation possible for a building - was once for a double wide trailer

    • For dealing with the strict California codes we need to look at creating tiny houses built on wheels – Tumbleweed style

http://www.tumbleweedhouses.com/

(They also offer workshops... good looking page http://www.tumbleweedhouses.com/products/albuquerque/)

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.

https://docs.google.com/a/opensourceecology.org/document/d/1DwCAPcI0WxnPKFBr0AAQjtx3bojGTmSJ_iGJ9bCcW2Y/edit

Saturday Jan 25, 2014

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

Collaborative Learning Collaborative Design Collaborative Innovation Collaborative Network

Please more ideas...

Thursday Jan 23, 2014

-- Meeting with Yann re: Microcar:

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.

Wednesday Jan 22, 2014

Travel back to LA. Begin 3DP Video script.

Tuesday Jan 21, 2014

Planning with Chris

Monday Jan 20, 2014

Transfer Smartsheet data to Google Spreadsheet

https://docs.google.com/a/opensourceecology.org/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AmoUbj0uxcWJdGtIdHpjVGgzbkpjbHNtWXhjaUV1VlE&usp=drive_web

Sunday Jan 19, 2014

Travel to NY. Planned to meet with Marcin but his schedule too tight.

Sat Jan 18, 2014

Discussed Smartsheet and Google Docs with Marcin. Will transfer the materials to the Google docs.

3DP Smartsheet Test


Friday January 17, 2014

Good response to my questions 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)

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.

http://www.oliverjeffers.com/projects/collage

http://www.oliverjeffers.com/projects/sketchbook

http://www.oliverjeffers.com/projects/clocks-on-wood

http://www.oliverjeffers.com/projects/a-world-with-coffee

http://www.oliverjeffers.com/projects/book


Sunday January 12, 2014

UPDATED LINKS TO WORK PRODUCT:

WORKSHOP - OVERALL BUSINESS MODEL/PHILOSOPHY

https://docs.google.com/a/opensourceecology.org/document/d/1wUQdxB44RbXuByii03iqOhtuIkJtGthy6i_t_iKBPFc/edit

3D PRINTER CURRICULUM WORKSHEET

https://docs.google.com/a/opensourceecology.org/document/d/1IfV84f9iQMJRBvQSNqfRukoc-eoIswwaXHNZ9-Vw06E/edit#

3D PRINTER SMARTSHEET (only the secured shared version)

https://app.smartsheet.com/b/home?lx=j5h2TJTH0QUXZrNVN9--bg

3D PRINTER SPREADSHEET ON WIKI (for now, just showing the MicroCar Worksheet as example of embedded Smartsheet)

3D Printing Workshop Development Spreadsheet


Saturday January 11, 2014

Wrote a lot about possible "Workshop Company" business model/philosophy. Please see google doc I shared:

https://docs.google.com/a/opensourceecology.org/document/d/1wUQdxB44RbXuByii03iqOhtuIkJtGthy6i_t_iKBPFc/edit

Fri Jan 10

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.


https://docs.google.com/a/opensourceecology.org/document/d/1IfV84f9iQMJRBvQSNqfRukoc-eoIswwaXHNZ9-Vw06E/edit#


Wednesday January 8, 2014

More talks with Chris about workshop technique, based on his recent experiences.

Tuesday January 7, 2014

Moving OHAI Kit documentation into Dozuki

Monday January 6, 2014

Develop two curriculum tracks for Workshops.

1. Kit Build

2. Assumes access to 3D printer already. 3D Printing training... more focus on creating model and printing techniques.

Friday January 3, 2014

Long talks with Chris regarding folding a 3D Printer Workshop into the Ball State week. May be a safer first Workshop.

Thursday January 2, 2014

Continuing compiling and reseaching 3D printing


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