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=Wed Jun 12, 2013=
= Wednesday April 30, 2014=


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.
Kits look good.  Coordinated with all the attendees and the MakerPlace people.


2. Get someone to design the new power cube - build upon Tom's Power Cube.  
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.


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.
Prepped tools and video camera and projection.   
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. 
= Tuesday April 29, 2014=


http://dannybrownsauto.com/    (816) 333-1187
Final prep for the 3D Printer Workshop.


Vic's Dune Buggies - (816) 650-3535 ‎- initial lead in KC appears to be out of business.
Attendance is excellent.  Two more registrations since the close of the Eventbrite site for a total of 10 Kits plus 3 additional Team Members.


Spoke with Latakoo - long talk about our needs.  They have restructured a plan for us.  Need to discuss offline.
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.


Worked on plan with Audrey for DPV video.  A very good idea she suggested.
Lars has a new 3D Printing Overview presentation he'll be doing on Friday evening before we get into the kit preparation.


Still experimenting with Smartsheet.
Kits arrived today and I'll be confirmation parts against the BOM.


=Tues Jun 11, 2013=
= Friday Feb 28, 2014=
Final 3DP part arrived.


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]
Video editing on TAZ how-to


=Mon Jun 10, 2013=
= Thursday Feb 27, 2014=
Talk to Joe to get any CAM files and fabrication procedures.
Jerry Miller met with grant team and confirmed plan for funding EAT workshop facility


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


Would be nice to have a visual interface like Dashboard, but may not be necessary if we all understand a standardized database tool.
Digitize and Input video footage from build


Communicated with Winnespeed event and they are videotaping and shooting stills. Requested a copy of the tape.
More with Jerry Miller
https://docs.google.com/a/opensourceecology.org/document/d/1oLt0wFkSgQL6VljPnpwu5uGBKmkiuPZAJluuFIx0OxU/edit


Made proposal to Latakoo.  No response yet.
= Tuesday Feb 25, 2014=
3DPrinter Build Day 2 - completed but software issue.


= Monday Feb 24, 2014=


=Sat Jun 8, 2013=
[[Rapid Prototyping Crash Training]] + [[GrabCAD Script]]


=Fri Jun 7, 2013=
= Friday Feb 21, 2014=
Meeting with Jerry Miller about 3DP planning and OSE Education Center


Completed Prezi. 
= Thursday Feb 20, 2014=
Digitize and Input video footage from build


Response from Joe Justice and website of "Winnispeed" event looks interesting.  https://blogs.rrc.ca/bit/event-registration/
Revised budget
https://docs.google.com/a/opensourceecology.org/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AmoUbj0uxcWJdGZfQWpsNXZhLXNMbWtMbEU0NVJCQWc&usp=drive_web#gid=0


Costs - not cheap.... But could also be a big jumpstart for car.
= Wednesday Feb 19, 2014=
3D Printer Build with Lars Brubaker


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
= Tuesday Feb 18, 2014=
Prep Dozuki for build
http://opensourceecology.dozuki.com/c/3D_Printer_-_Modules


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.)
= Monday Feb 17, 2014=
Prep Dozuki for build
http://opensourceecology.dozuki.com/c/3D_Printer_-_Modules


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


Tezozomoc - South Central Farmers - 818.527.6384
= Friday Feb 14, 2014=
Ian Midgley: Hayden Betts - 626.310.5042
Meeting with Jerry Miller about EAT Center and promotion for 3DP workshop


=Thu Jun 6, 2013=


'''Requesting [[Video Production Team]] spreadsheet - see [[Marcin_Log#Wed_Jun_5.2C_2013]].'''
= Thursday Feb 13, 2014=


Requested transcription function from Latakoo.  Excellent machine transcription of OSE Philosophy video.  Initial rate plan too high. 
One sheet for Overall Workshop Series and continues with specifics on this year's Workshops


More work on Prezi with Emily. Edited several new videos. Met with Marcin in Santa Monica to review Prezi.
https://docs.google.com/a/opensourceecology.org/document/d/15B_FiIBsCncTQlcpoSAK-4liswVJ0daMW_PJLxkI4a0/edit


=Tue June 4, 2013=
Working on document for a Southern California Education Center


All day on Glimpses presentation. Videos and Prezi
https://docs.google.com/a/opensourceecology.org/document/d/1oLt0wFkSgQL6VljPnpwu5uGBKmkiuPZAJluuFIx0OxU/edit


Began talks with Latakoo to confirm arrangement.
Confirmed my Classroom layout with the school people.  12 Kits looks like the best plan.


=Mon June 3, 2013=
https://drive.google.com/a/opensourceecology.org/?pli=1#recent


Worked with Emily on Prezi for Glimpses.  Video for presentation edited into Prezi format.
= Wednesday Feb 12, 2014=


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/
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


'''Planning and Review:
Also created specific budget worksheet for 3D Printer Workshop


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


This week must confirm Wikispeed.  Confirm Latakoo.  Complete Glimpses.  Arrange travel for Farm trip.  Get blog post and collaboration into full swing.''' 
= Tuesday Feb 11, 2014=


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


=Sat June 1, 2013=
https://docs.google.com/a/opensourceecology.org/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AmoUbj0uxcWJdGtIdHpjVGgzbkpjbHNtWXhjaUV1VlE&usp=drive_web


Good talk with Joe Justice about 660 Car.  Working with Marcin on collaboration agreement. [[Wikispeed Negotiations]]
Continued Dozuki/Lulzbot transfer


Researched water jet cutter facilities in KC for making Wikispeed parts.  Metro Industries looks good. http://www.metrogasket.com/custom-fabrication/waterjet-cutting.htm
= Monday Feb 10, 2014=


Reviewed plan with Matt Maier and learned about his experiences.  Identified areas of challenge.
Critical Path Document posted as Public Google Doc


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


= Sunday Feb 9, 2014=


Continued Lulzbot Dozuki


=Fri May 31, 2013=
= Saturday Feb 8, 2014=


Logging footage in detail using [[Latakoo]]  Start of a searchable database.  Keeping on eye towards visuals for Glimpses.
More Dozuki input of Lulzbot documentation.  Very tedious but looks good


Recorded Glimpses speech and edited it on a timeline.  Outputted to an MP3.  Runs about 13 minutes.  (not performed, just read)
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


=Thur May 30, 2013=
https://docs.google.com/a/opensourceecology.org/file/d/0B2oUbj0uxcWJU0w1UnJsMDFVV0U/edit


Skype call with Emily James in England regarding [[VICE project]].  Sounds good.  She needs answers/commitment from us.
= Friday Feb 7, 2014=


Skype call with Tom Griffing and James Slade about 660 car project.  Excellent insights.
Meeting with Lars Brubaker about installing MatterControl and becoming lead instructor


Working with Emily Aiken on Glimpses speech.  Building the entire speech on an editing timeline and filling in the needed visuals according to the script.
Disucssions with writer Lee Goldberg about an article about our workshops for 3D Printer World


= Thursday Feb 6, 2014=


=Wed May 29, 2013=
Emily Aiken meeting re: 3DP promotion


Spoke with Joe Justice briefly about 660 car project.  Still enthusiastic but busy in Zurich.  Hopefully free tomorrow or Friday the latest.
Editing video in prep for workshop promotion


Communicating with Matt Maier about it as well.  Reached out to Tom Griffing and James Slade, no response yet.
= Monday Feb 3, 2014 - Wednesday Feb 5, 2014=
[[Key 3D Printer Contacts]].


Spoke with Emily Aiken about Red Bull presentation and coordinating video etc.
See 3D Printer Critical Path Google doc  (will add contact info there)


Reached out to Tim at Dozuki to get that back in motion.
https://docs.google.com/a/opensourceecology.org/document/d/1vvvdV7kUsSHBIHs_iPzeQPUZIlDAS1S1MyZ5CkGj1qA/edit


Booked a meeting for Saturday here in LA with Ian Midgley about Tractor build and Spark.
= Sunday Feb 2, 2014=


Completed first Rough Cut of Popcorn video.  Lots of potential, but better with topic that takes more advantage of other enhancements like Images, Google maps, etc.
Traveled to Fallbrook, CA near San Diego and met Frank Golbeck and his friends.  Great group and lots of interest in OSE.


http://popcorn.webmadecontent.org/12ii
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.


Recruited highly credentialed LA editor Bob Shontell to collaborate Latakoo test.  He's very excited to test drive the system for us and load material into his AVID and Final Cut systems.
= Saturday Feb 1, 2014=


Day Two of 3D Printer World Expo in Burbank, CA


=Tues May 28, 2013=
First seminar dealt with '''Patent issues and IP'''.  Interesting but not a concern for us right now.


Uploaded the complete set of Documentation Jam camera cards into [[Latakoo]]
Next '''What's Next in 3D Printing'''


Shortened LogVideo and began revision of [[Popcorn]] enhancement.
Interesting info from Johann Rocholl and Terrance Tam from Open Beam  - great innovations from Open Source companies


Researched Hydraulic motor connection to 660 wheels.  
http://3dprinterplans.info/tag/johann-rocholl/


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


'''Planning and Review: Week went well - Reached goal of uploading and testing Latakoo. Log of Drobo in process. Haven't completed blog about Remote Collaboration. Publish Blog Post to recruit editors. Almost complete Popcorn video on Blogging Standards. New project jumped to top of list, OSE-Wikispeed 660 Car build. Marcin connected me to Suzanne Safranac, ex professional script writer, but haven't made contact.'''
referenced good site:  http://open3dp.me.washington.edu/


'''Goals for Week:  Secure arrangement with Joe Justice at Wikispeed.  Find Hydraulic team for Powercube and drive for 660.  Connect with Suzanne.  Continue test with Latakoo and Publish Blog Post to get collaborators the help test new system.  Edit a new video TBA.'''
Also discussed more on Resin printers


=Sat May 25, 2013=
'''3D Printer Materials'''


Excellent talk with Joe Justice about OSE-Wikispeed 660 build.  He seems very enthusiastic about our plan.
Another great seminar by Lars and his associate Taylor.  Another great element for our workshops


Design Sprint very good.  Began IRC Chat setup.  Not clear cut process and will probably ask for some tips so I don't waste a lot of time struggling through it.
see Google Doc - 3D Printer Critical Path Document


Latakoo testing moving ahead. Panasonic camera compatibility solved.
https://docs.google.com/a/opensourceecology.org/document/d/1vvvdV7kUsSHBIHs_iPzeQPUZIlDAS1S1MyZ5CkGj1qA/edit


=Fri May 24, 2013=


Good organizational meeting with Marcin regarding OSE-Wikispeed possible collaboration for 6in60
'''3D Printer Troubleshooting'''


Excellent meeting with Paul Adrian and Ben Werdmuller of [[Latakoo]] regarding [[OSEdit]] platform.  (Details on Latakoo page.)
Lars again.  Another great session and appropriate for our workshops.  See google doc


Many tests with Latakoo from different computers and video file formats.
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.




=Thu May 23, 2013=
'''Crowdfunding'''
[[Wikispeed Negotiations]] beginning. 


Reviewed all the Wikispeed material and developing brief incorporating build in 6in60 campaign. Challenging process for me.  Complete in morning.   
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.


Spoke with Latakoo and explained my problems uploading.  They made a mistake in creating our account and fixed.  Began uploading.  They monitored my uploads and contacted me... knew I was using an old Mac!  Suggested an enhanced upload tweak.  All good, but probably best on a faster machine. --- also don't think it's as compatible with Panasonic cameras... consequently some of our older footage.  -- Meeting tomorrow with head of company and will discuss these issues. -- but overall positive.
Also, support is hard as the focus is on manufacturing and the support infrastructure not ready.


Participated in meeting with Ian, Tom, James and Audrey regarding the Spark film Tractor build.  Listened to good conversations about Powercube and hydraulics... related to Wikispeed issues some valuable beyond this meeting. -- Plan meeting with Ian here in LA to review his film plan.
= Friday Jan 31, 2014=


=Wednesday May 22, 2013=
Day One of 3D Printer World Expo in Burbank, CA - Attended excellent seminars


Setup [[Latakoo]] account for testing video collaboration. Setup meeting with head of company on Friday to discuss plans.  Unable to upload tonight.  Need to talk to their tech people tomorrow.
'''Grant Writing for 3D Printer Funding'''


Talked with Marcin about spearheading wikispeed car build for 6in60.
Debby Kurti or Windy Ridge Innovations and Joe Scott Afinia


Communicated with Noel Hammer.  Young editor in Europe. He's ready to help.  Told him to standby to help test collaboration.  Also he's writing his senior thesis on Open Source Hardware and using OSE as important case study.  May need some info for his paper.
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.


=Tuesday May 21, 2013=
Match Story to Funder's Objectives - i.e. Further STEM Education, Serving At Risk Youth


Worked on Popcorn annotation to Log Video.
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


=Mon May 20, 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
'''Planning and Review: Week went well - tracked down Latakoo as platform that we are currently pursuing. . Spent most time discussing the online video editing platform - video library + collaboration. Goal is to begin using it this week. Log of Drobo. Begin uploading to Latakoo. Blog about Remote Collaboration. Publish Blog Post to recruit editors. Complete Popcorn video on Blogging Standards.''' Marcin connecting Rob to Suzanne Safranac, ex professional script writer.


Note: the Work Log video could go at a faster pace - maybe more like 1:30 instead of 2:11?
Write Grant as if you have already been funded


=Sunday 5/19/2013=
Bring tangible items and examples to funding meetings


Log Video rewrite and production [[Work Log Script]].  Rough Cut below.  I need to improve the visuals.  Next step in Popcorn annotation.  My ideas in the script... should be more of the "nuts and bolts", links and tips.
Slides of presentation have more info:


{{YoutubePopup|rWFZFIcy_J4}}
http://wri3d.com/main/?page_id=2013#slides




=Saturday 5/18/2013=
'''Intro to 3D Printer Hardware'''


Good Design Sprint today. New collaborator [[Michael Jordan]] will be working here locally on design/3D print for Microtractor tracks that I will film.  Marie Louka is working on Concept Design Wireframe that will be translated into a video -- See the black and blue graphic at http://opensourceecology.org/wiki/OSE-OSHW-Dev-Backhoe.
Brook Drumm - Printbot - Open Source - Kits and Assemble. Their Simple model kit just $299


Started [[Video Wish List]]  Only a tiny sample on page now.  All departments welcome to add titles for their needs.
- FDM - Standard filament style - lays down layer upon layer - think "Hot Glue Gun on the end of a Precisely Controlled Robot Arm"


Converted [[Work Log Script]] to 3 Column for Popcorn annotation notes.  Using screen capture to create the visuals now.   
- 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.


Contacted Brian Ulrich to join design sprint. Could be a great asset on many fronts.  Interested.  http://www.ulrichgraphicarts.com/ 
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.


=Friday 5/17/2013=


Phone meeting with Jaisen Mathai of [[OpenPhoto]] - Excellent photo sharing site and moving to video.  May not be what we need but he referred me to Ben Werdmuller at [[Latakoo]] .  Had long phone meeting and demo with Ben.  Latakoo is a very powerful system for sending full resolution video files on the web at high speed. 
'''Intro to Open Source 3D Printer Software'''


Latakoo tools could be our answer for creating a library system (their tool can log and search our videos) as well as create a platform for remote editing of high resolution files and collaboration.  Nice interface for making notes on video and attaching additional files such as scripts or other information. 
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


Marcin requested writing a Blog Post on Remote Video Editor recruiting. Explain Industry Standards for commercial video production, excite people about remote editing. Publishing Plan - Blog, Staff Me Up, [[Kdenlive]] community, [[OpenShot]] (Marcin supported their Kickstarter, [[Cinelerra]], [[Kinoraw]]. See also [[http://opensourceecology.org/wiki/Open_Source_Video_Editing_Software]] and [[Blender]] community for animation. See also [[Open Source Camera Project]].
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


Created first draft of [[Work Log Script]].
MOST POPULAR - Repetiere Host - comes with Slic3r inside


Adobe has recently launched the commercial solution to our video needs.  Adobe Anywhere uses a streaming engine to allow the use of high resolution video for collaboration.  Instantly integrates with their editing, logging and graphics software.
Cura very good too


The video at the top of the page explains it well.  I'll figure out how to demo it.  Probably very powerful. 
OctoPrint for Raspberry Pi
[http://www.adobe.com/products/adobeanywhere.html]




Adobe Prelude is their video ingesting and logging program.  Again, very powerful.  Here's a link video that shows its functions.
'''**Lars Brubaker from MatterHackers spoke - EXCELLENT'''


[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fCP9ZMBPdyw]
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.


=Thursday 5/16/2013=
Spoke to Lars about teaching our seminars.  He's interested.  Meeting with him on Friday.


Building Personal Log explainer now.  Added Popcorn annotation - [http://popcorn.webmadecontent.org/12ii].  Figuring out how to share it.  VERY PRIMITIVE right now and dealing with learning curve... but pretty interesting.
https://www.matterhackers.com/


More info on Media DB (also will add to Collaborative Video Standards page.  Demo delayed until tomorrow.
Last seminar of day featured Fuel 3D's scanner.  $1500 machine.  Looked good.  Adds accurate color in geometry.  Easy to use.


[[File:MediaDB_flyer.pdf]]
http://www.fuel-3d.com/


Created my first wikiwords page - [[Video Collaborators]] - contains descriptions of collaborator positions.


=Tuesday 5/15/2013=
=Thursday Jan 30, 2014=


Spent a few hours working with Popcorn.  Definitely a unique tool.  Robust annotation of videos...with interactive links to web.  Pretty cool but still need to create the videos.
Chris, Emily and I had excellent meetings yesterday in San Diego with Scott Murray and Jerry Miller.   


Could be VERY valuable for How-to videos that provide further levels of documentation, nested within the videos.  I'll have to try one.  (Although it might be better to nest video within OManual).  Different way of thinking for us and also for a user.  Could be very cutting edge... might get us a lot of attention if we can make serious use of the tool.  More to come.
'''First stop - Meeting in morning with Scott Murray at his farm'''


Drobo analysis today. Lot's of edited material and storage of the raw camera cards.  A variety of formats.  I think we'll need to spend the time converting the camera clips to Quicktimes so can be logged and a readily used on most edit systems.
Very impressive organic farm using innovative techniques – good model for urban farm. -- AGRO-ECOLOGY WITH INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGY is the focus


Still intrigued with the WeVideo.  -- Have a demo scheduled tomorrow for the Reel Data logging system.
Farm to table “orders” from restaurants - he's growing crops based on the needs of specific restaurants.


Spoke with Emily Aiken about Red Bull presentation and shared our 6 in 60 script.
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


=Tuesday 5/14/2013=
**For dealing with the strict California codes we need to look at creating tiny houses built on wheels – Tumbleweed style


Interesting info regarding logging and storage of video and collaborative editing. Tracking the following leads:
http://www.tumbleweedhouses.com/


Reel Data
(They also offer workshops... good looking page  http://www.tumbleweedhouses.com/products/albuquerque/)
[http://www.reeldata.com/rd_web/MediaDB.html]
They are very interesting because I discovered the company was founded by an old friend, Joe Lewis.  He's going to supply more info and a setup a web demo.
It does all the library and logging functions we need.  Built on Servoy platform.
Joe recommended we look at WeVideo (see below)


Pilotware
Need to look at using steel tubes for structure instead of bricks
[http://www.atlasdigital.tv/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=94&Itemid=160&Name=Value]


Cat DV
He also needs machines to work on sloped terrain... tractor/bulldozer with wheels that change orientation while implements stay level
[http://www.squarebox.co.uk/index.html]


WeVideo collaborative editing.
He's doing interesting experiments with cold tolerant plants etc. for all season farming
[http://www.wevideo.com/]


This is very interesting.  It's a collaborative cloud-based editing system.  Don't need editing software like Final Cut or Premiere or Kdenlive.  It's all part of cloud based system.
Great crops now that were planted in October.
Upload videos into it.  Allows for different versions of editing software, from the most basic to near professional level. 
Not a sophisticated editing tool but very easy to learn for basic videos.  -- Spoke with Joe about possibility of some combo with Reel Data library software.
Not open source but definitely worth exploring further.... I will.


Grafting big...instead of GMO – Turkish techniques


QR codes for rows for plants – App gathers info


Starting [[Video Collaborators]] page... descriptions of what we need. Will set this up as linked page:
OSE opportunity for innovative buildings... and tools that can be used in this setting … mod tools... advice on farming techniques from Scott


Producer/Directors -  These are people that organize and lead a shoot.  Sometimes they may also do the filming, but usually they are directing the film crew and conducting the interviews.  They would have a clear understanding of the story and goals of the shoot.  These folks would be very valuable if there's a build happening elsewhere and we need to get it documented without flying our people to the location.


'''Cameramen/Women''' -  This, of course, is a very important category.  When we have an important event happening it's great to be able to document with more than cell phones.  Usually camera people will have their own camera and the quality will be much better than anything we can capture on a phone.  A good documentary cameraman usually can also act as a producer/director and be able to understand the story in front of them and get the right shots and ask questions.
'''Next stop - Science Learning center site - Encinitas, CA'''


'''Editors''' -  This is the other key category for us.  The goal would to be able to post our "raw" footage online and have these remote editors build videos for scripts that we write.  They can work on their "home" systems and the entire process can take place remotely.
Met with Scott and Jerry Miller here.


'''Graphics People''' - These people are important for creating explanatory graphics and titles for the productions.  They usually are skilled in programs like Photoshop and After Effects... or the open source equivalents.
Site far more developed than last visit. $2 million dollars of development and state approval the school now in place.   


'''Writers''' - This is another good category to fill.  We could create outlines for scripts and then pass them along to writers who could turn them into scripts for the Editors to run with.  This is important as we want to scale up to many videos at once.
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!)


'''Music''' - this is not as important, but if we have composers that want to contribute music, we can always use it.  There are sources we can mine, but having "custom" music would be nice.
Wide driveway and cul de sac traffic circle where a water tower/aviary will be built


'''Assistant Editors/Video Librarian''' - these are people who are willing to help us log and organize the raw materials we shoot (and have shot in the past). They will log the footage and help organize our database/video library.  It's important that they know a lot about the project, so their logs can have the necessary detail to make the footage useful for the future. '''For this point, we will work with [[OpenPhoto]] media repository as a strategic collaboration.'''
4 classrooms with decks in between – decks good for outdoor tables. - Temporary style buildings but fine for all our needs.  


For instance... To log a shot "Man at podium"  doesn't help much for search and re-use... better would be "President Kennedy at podium in White House" --- etc. etc.
Good power and IT in place


Nice bathroom facility adjoining.


Shorter 6in60
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.


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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.


=Monday 5/13/2013=


Re-cut 6 in 60 video to be shorter and tighter
'''Website discussions'''


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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.


Top Line Notes of Marcin call -- nn to fill out


Develop videos - evolving list - link to here  - Conceptual design-Technical Design-Prototyping --- use of Log
=Wednesday Jan 29, 2014=


System to quantify video/documentation production - link
Chris Arrived.  Great discussions on everything from details of workshops to larger philosophy questions.  Some important discussion points (in no particular order):


List of personnel categories needed - link
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


Logging software and library system - Interface design with Nicholas - wireframe
Driving with Emily Aiken to San Diego this morning for meetings with Scott and Jerry.


identify commercial products for study 
=Tuesday Jan 28, 2014=


RushesStation (rushes is a film term... same as "dailies"... raw material shot
Further San Diego planning.  Communication with Jerry Miller, Scott Murray's partner:
[http://rushesstation.com/site_flash/index.html]
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


Create "Khan Academy of Distributive Design"
=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.


=Saturday 5/11/2013=
There is a suggested agenda for the day,
Let me know what you think?
Scott


Worked with the Design sprint and started my Sketchup training.  Shifted gears to updating the 6 in 60 video.  Almost ready... need to review in morning and get feedback.
=Sunday Jan 26, 2014=


Posted here v2 here:
Completed first draft of 3D Printer promo script.  Need feedback and advice.


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


Also want to talk big picture of music styles and narration voice.
=Saturday Jan 25, 2014=


Strategy session with Chris about his "deep thoughts" email


=Friday 5/10/2013=
Preliminary "language" ideas for workshop promo/pitch:


Long talk with Emily James in England about her Vice project and longer documentary on Open Source world.  Very interesting.  Good person.
Open to Everyone
Open for Everyone
Open to You
Open for You


Spoke with founder of Scenios -  tool designed for film and television collaborative production.  Mainly interested in their video library tool.  Uploaded a test video and need to analyze results and usefulness.  They use FF Mpeg open source video transcoding in the tool.  Need to determine pricing if it's a viable option.
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


Archive.org is a massive video project that has been going on for many years.  I have to dig into this to see how they do it.  It's pretty amazing.
Collaborative Learning
Collaborative Design
Collaborative Innovation
Collaborative Network


Joined 6 in 60 Design Sprint in the evening.
Please more ideas...


=Thursday Jan 23, 2014=


=Thursday 5/9/2013=
-- Meeting with Yann re: Microcar:


Good talk today with Tim at Dozuki.  Their Android phone documentation app will be available in Beta soon and hopefully ready for 6 in 60.
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.  


Very interested in Marcin's multi purpose laser diode machine. Watched some demos online and the size and power look very useful.
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.


Making contact with the list of potential collaborators.  Working out plans for projects they can jump into immediately.
-- Planning with Chris.  Added second San Diego trip to his visit to see Frank Golbeck.


I'll clean up the 6 in 60 video and keep revising as plans solidify.
-- Revised answers from Jeff Moe:


=Wednesday 5/8/2013=
• 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)


Moving ahead on setting up documentation system and collaborators. Received many interesting leads from Marcin on people and will begin contacting them tomorrow... and copy Audrey on my findings.
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.


Researching server system to handle ingestion and distribution of footage for all editing purposes.  Looking into systems like Scenios... production in the cloud.  Certainly would aid in collaboration but not sure they are the answer for heavy footage load.  Hoping they can lead me to an answer.
• Can the “missing” elements be added to the Kit if the customer wants the upgrade?


Will contact Tim at iFixit/Dozuki to move ahead with OManual and hopefully work with them to document the Rapid Prototyping system with Sketchup/3D Printer/Lasercutter/Scale Model/Production plan.
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.


Sent my blog info and bio but need to add photo.
• In my notes, I had the Kit price as $638. Is that correct? If the upgrades are possible, how much would that add?


=Monday 5/6/2013=
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…


"6 in 60"  ROUGH CUT complete.  Feels like it's going well but I definitely need feedback on script and improving the visuals. 
• Is end of March still look like a likely timeframe for the Kits to be ready?


Would also like to chat about motion graphics collaborators. Some cool graphics would help and that's not my forte.
Yes. We should be able to hit that. But you have to let us know what kind of volume you are talking here.


It runs about 3:20 now... seems like a good length but hopefully it explains clearly what we're trying to do... it would sure be nice to see a scale model.
• 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.


And need to talk about the ending.
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?


Once we discuss it, hopefully won't take long to finesse and finalize.
• 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?


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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


=Sunday 5/5/2013=
• 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.


Editing this weekend on "6 in 60"  - Going well - I'll post my cut later.
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.


Will access the Drobo tomorrow to collect more (better) footage.  
We don't have any projection yet, but we're having some meeting now that may give us more info.


Feel like I can "temp" everything in except the Scale Model section.  Welcome ideas there.
Ok.


I think that's it, until I think of a bunch more…


Rob (I apologize for my Rob Log trespassing), could you shoot me an email? katie@opensourceecology.com Thanks! Katie Whitman
Thanks so much and I'm happy to call you or others if that's easier for you than writing this out.


=Wednesday 5/1/2013=
No problem. Sry it took so long to get to it though. Feel free to ask any other questions.


Completed a very ROUGH first draft of the script for "6 in 60" -  Added a subtitle, the OSE Independence Day Project... perhaps "independence" theme might work.
=Wednesday Jan 22, 2014=


Here's the script... again, very rough and definitely needs input, notes and wordsmithing.
Travel back to LA. Begin 3DP Video script.


[[File:6_in_60_v1.odt]]
=Tuesday Jan 21, 2014=


<span style="color:green"> Rob, please paste into a Google Doc and share with me so it's easier to edit in realtime. -MJ </span>
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


Will work on the left column visuals tomorrow.


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Latest revision as of 14:16, 22 June 2020

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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