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Sunday Jan 26, 2014
Completed first draft of 3D Printer promo script. Need feedback and advice.
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
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.
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
3D PRINTER CURRICULUM WORKSHEET
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:
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.
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
Tuesday December 31, 2013
Received Kit BOM from Jeff. Will incorporate this and all step-b-step documentation into Dozuki
http://devel.lulzbot.com/TAZ/3.0/production_docs/TAZ_3.0-BOM-Kit.ods
Monday Dec 30, 2013
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.
Sunday Dec 29, 2013
Created Smartsheet for 3DP Workshops
https://app.smartsheet.com/b/publish?EQBCT=ed872b0a1a034cd79a01f07d3217a953
3D Printing Workshop Development Spreadsheet
Sat Dec 21, 2013 - Sat Dec 28, 2013
Extensive research and planning for 3D Printing workshops.
http://www.3dprinterworldexpo.com/ January 31-February 1 here in Burbank
Communication with Jeff Moe regarding the OHAI Kits.
Main note from Jeff:
"The kits are still a ways off.
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.
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.
Do you know how many kits you'll want to start with? Any projections for how many for the coming months?
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.
Thanks,
-Jeff"
Friday Dec 20, 2013
Several hours at Emily's office with Emily and Ian working through the website.
Thur Dec 19, 2013
Meetings with Emily Aiken and Ian Hilton on new website. In person work session on Friday.
Saturday Dec 14, 2013 - Wed Dec 18, 2013
Factor e Farm 2014 planning sessions with Marcin and Chris
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.
Thursday Dec 12, 2013
Developed Smartsheet for Schedule/Website/SEO/College Tours
Tue Dec 10, 2013
Wheaton College - first formal summer internship program, being submitted. $3k for travel + OSE. Norton, Mass.
Friday, December 6, 2013
1.5 hour meeting with Yann on Microcar. Preparing Google doc...
Meeting with Josh Hancock and Emily Aiken about Microcar. Preparing Google doc on all of above
Thursday, December 5, 2013
Long planning session with Chris
Re-cut Shuttleworth video to include new trencher footage:
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Wednesday, December 4, 2013
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
Met with web/SEO expert today and discussed website. Clear we must upgrade the site NOW. Putting together info right away. Report to come
Monday, December 2, 2013
Editing the Shuttleworth video for the last few days.
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Tuesday, November 26, 2013
Worked with Scott on Dozuki, Trovebox and Premiere (editing). His stuff looks great.
Editing 2013 Review video.
Monday, November 25, 2013
Full focus on 2013 in Review video.
Wednesday, November 20, 2013
Powerpoint presentation for Engineers meeting
Trenchers tiimelapses with music and titles - Rotor and Disk
Tuesday, November 26, 2013
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Tuesday, November 19, 2013
Continue realtime documentation of trencher.
Good long meeting with Emily Aiken about overall social media and OS Car.
Excellent information at Crowdfunding seminar last night. Adam Chapnick, principal at indidgogo very interested in Open Source Car
Ran into old friend who teaches architecture at USC, Mina Chow. Very interested in hearing more about OSE and Microhouse
Monday, November 18, 2013
continue realtime documentation
Invited to crowd funding seminar tonight
Sunday, November 17, 2013
Successful realtime documentation of Trencher wheel unit
Dozuki guide started
Saturday, November 16, 2013
Sprint focusing on Trencher build. Setup realtime documentation plan with Trovebox and Dozuki.
Created photos of Lifetrac 6 wheel units from video and setup Dozuki rough How-to
Wednesday, November 13, 2013
New direction for Microhouse commercial. continued organizing the 17++ hours of footage for whatever script we decide on.
Tuesday, November 12, 2013
Revised Microhouse commercial script. Chris recorded the VO and I cut it into the Editing Project. Runs about 2:30
Organizing and preparing the Microhouse footage for Commercial and other uses... documentary...other promos
Monday, November 11, 2013
Begin scripting Microhouse commercial with Chris
Recorded version of the script and created an MP3 edited voiceover (with my voice)
Saturday, November 9, 2013
Lasersaur build documentation
Determining Documentation priorities for upcoming weeks. Would like input. - info below listed at http://opensourceecology.org/wiki/Video_Wish_List
PENDING VIDEO PRODUCTIONS and Documentation Projects
Microhouse Commercial
Locate and Post Wheel Unit Stills (or create stills from video)
Feature Jean-Baptiste in a Blog post as our new Lead Graphics Designer
Post Emmett animations
Located Microhouse site clearing footage - create stills and post.
Organize Trovebox into "modules" for Microhouse etc.
Microhouse "documentary"
Edit 40 Minute Lifetrac 6 Cab Module tape into short Step-by-Step guide as POC
All Shot Tapes and Cards quickly edited and posted to Latakoo. Pending tapes: 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
Hydaulics 101 - add visuals - Popcorn and chalkboard style.
50 Machines Series - A short "2 Minute" video on each of the 50 machines. What is it?. Why chosen? End uses. Design Concept. Status.
Welding Instruction - Shoot with John.
- Explore EXPLAINER STYLE videos/graphics for all productions.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Explainer_video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EtclcWGG7WQ&feature=fvstc
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"
Friday, November 8, 2013
Lasersaur build documentation
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:
Been speaking with Emily about social media strategy. She does have a plan worked out. We should talk with her and Chris soon.
Thursday, November 7, 2013
Lasersaur build documentation.
Worked with Chris on scripting and prep for revised Microhouse commercial.
Saturday, November 2, 2013 - Wednesday November 6, 2013
Lasersaur build documentation.
Friday, November 1, 2013
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.
Then I transferred all the info and photos to Dozuki.
http://opensourceecology.dozuki.com/Guide/Installing+Module+-+Photo+test+Photos+for+Build/95
Simple and really organized... and hopefully fail safe.
Toured possible dedicated area at CVS for Microcar event
http://opensourceecology.org/wiki/File:CVS_space.JPG
Thursday, October 31, 2013
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. 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
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Working on tweaking of Microhouse Host text.
Wednesday, October 30, 2013
Webinar test with ESW. Video runs poorly and so does prezi. Probably should convert to Powerpoint for this webinar.
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.
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.
http://cinemavehicles.com/services.asp
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.
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.
Tuesday, October 29, 2013
Worked with Chris on Dozuki setup
Backhoe timelapses - not sure if they show all the correct info
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Monday, October 28, 2013
Sunday, October 27, 2013
Edited Ironworker realtime video
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Saturday, October 26, 2013
Realtime Documentation Build of Ironworker. Dozuki, Trovebox, Video. Huge success.
Thursday, October 24, 2013
Editing a Microhouse summary video now that Chris can use in a presentation tomorrow.
This will be a preliminary summary video for us, but I'll add more info and interview. Here's the Rough Cut
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Wednesday, October 23, 2013
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.
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.
https://opensourceecology.latakoo.com/v/?176263 (let me know of the link works)
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.
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"
Mac Mini - version used for this upload
2011 Model - 2.3 GHz Intel Core i5 - 2GB Memory
New versions that I recommend OSE purchases as follows:
http://store.apple.com/us/buy-mac/mac-mini
Tuesday, October 22, 2013
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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Sunday, October 20, 2013
ADD BACKHOE VIDEO
Building Microhouse
Saturday, October 19, 2013
Building Microhouse
Friday, October 18, 2013
Made final tweaks to Prezi for Feast
Building Microhouse
Thursday, October 17, 2013
Cody and I are working our way through complete Dozuki documentation of Backhoe. Very time consuming to get it right.
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
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:
Monday, September 30, 2013
Excellent build day on Microhouse. Floor complete and walls continue to grow.
Sunday, September 29, 2013
Microhouse goes vertical. First walls and beginning of bricks.
Josh Hancock met with owners of Cinema Vehicle Services and they are very excited about working on the OS Car.
Saturday, September 28, 2013
Travel to Farm
Microhouse Shoot carpentry work in shop. Excellent crew and progress.
Repair LT6 for Pulverizer work on Sunday
Friday, September 27, 2013
Excellent meeting with Josh Hancock about our "International OS Car." Discussed shop issue and it turns out Petersen has a shop but need to research how complete it is. Also discussed involving Cinema Vehicle Services. Fantastic shop and excellent overall support people and interested in good promotion.
http://cinemavehicles.com/services_icon_fabrication.asp
Need to avoid timing conflict with Detroit auto show in January. 18-26
Thursday, September 26, 2013
Building Step by Step video for LTR6 cab module... using Sketchup as section reference then showing the reality in the build.
Wednesday, September 25, 2013
Completed LTR6 Test Drive Video
Setup "Group" for uploading stills to Trovebox. Called MicroHouse 2013. Allows uploads to MicroHouse Album as well as New Uploads album.
Tuesday, September 24, 2013
Travel back to Burbank
Began digitizing of LTR6 footage
Began editing of LTR6 Test Drive video
Monday, September 23, 2013
Competed Feast prezi and sent off. Still needs some writing with Marcin.
Worked 8 hours with Marcin on Micro House foundation prep.
Staying a KC airport tonight for very early flight. Plan to return Friday.
Sunday, September 22, 2013
Went to Cameron early for fluid. Tractor drove really well.
Worked on Feast prezi
Help Marcin get started on Micro House prep.
Saturday, September 21, 2013
Long day... until 3am but everything went well with build...just many little things added up. Was complete and ready to drive but we didn't have enough hydraulic fluid.
Friday, September 20, 2013
Much smoother sailing on today's build. Wheel mounts went on cleanly, pivot worked well, rolling chassis complete, hydraulics started.
Thursday, September 19, 2013
Long build until about 2am. In my view, need group discussion regarding fit within wheel mounts and hubs. Many hours dealing with impossible tight fits. Forced to use 7/8" bolts on wheel mounts. -- No way to estimate how long these processes are taking because of these problems... but perhaps can create tips for builders in the future.
Showed Emmett how to create time lapses in Adobe Premiere and he created the ones so far.
POST LINK
Began work on Feast Prezi but deadline moved... best if have quick chat with Marcin.
Wednesday, September 18, 2013
Shoot LTR 6
Worked on building of Wheel Mounts to better understand the complexity for documentation.
Bought Grade 8 bolts at Early Tractor in Cameron. Good resource for parts.
Brad at D-Tone is exploring paid workers for us, if needed. Explain that it would be minimum wage ($7+/hour). He'll contact Audrey with leads.
Tuesday, September 17, 2013
Shoot LTR 6
UPDATE SPREADSHEET.
Received script from Marcin for Universal Rotor video.
ADD SCRIPT HERE
Spoke with Josh, new Manager at D-Tone, while buying tires. He told me about Chillicothe Iron & Steel. Could be new resource for metal and metalwork.
About one hour east.
http://chillicotheironandsteel.com/
Monday, September 16, 2013
Shoot LifeTrac 6 begins. Excellent work from Emmett and detailed documentation of Cab build, working closely with Work Instructions.
Developed spreadsheet of man hours required to build sections.
ADD SPREADSHEET
Sunday, September 15, 2013
Travel to Farm
Saturday, September 14, 2013
Design Sprint all day. Good sessions on Universal Rotor...will develop video... and OS Car including Yann and his associate Cyril as well as the team from 100km 1 litre
Thursday, September 12, 2013
Exploring Rapid Prototyping using scale models to aid in design and video instructionals
ADD PAGE
Further work on OS Car event in LA
ADD PAGE
Wednesday, September 11, 2013
Hi Res upload of New Orleans video. Uploading to Vimeo and Latakoo as well.
Tuesday, September 10, 2013
Finalized New Orleans video with Owen. He's doing a high resolution output for final posting.
Met with Josh Hancock regarding Peterson Museum OS Car event.
GOALS:
Setup "Groups" on Trovebox
Cab instructional
Update LifeTrac 6 Dozuki
Fix videos on OSE website home page
Work out repository for OS music library
Monday, September 9 2013
Met with Don Cambou former Producer of Modern Marvels TV series. He's volunteering the help with writing. Briefed him on Google hangouts software and procedures.
Posted 6in60 video on OSE home page. Realized it's connected to Vimeo and will change the videos there.
Sunday, September 8, 2013
Updated Documentation section of PM for LifeTrac 6
Posted all Step Instructions for Documentation
http://opensourceecology.org/wiki/Documentation_Step_Instructions
Trovebox has created Group function in Beta for us to use. Need to determine who we want to invite. Also need to give Trovebox feedback on Beta.
Saturday, September 7, 2013
Excellent response to notes by remote editor Owen Smithyman for OSBG/LT6 video.
Supplied him with graphics and fonts to complete video.
Ironed out some Latakoo technical issues.
Friday, September 6, 2013
Long talk with documentation DPV, Emmett
Notes to Owen on New Orleans video.
Thursday, September 5, 2013
https://opensourceecology.latakoo.com/latest/
Received New Orleans video from remote editor Owen Smithyman.
Wednesday, September 4, 2013
Completed Prezi
Long meeting with Jaisen at Trovebox about our specific needs. They are about to release a Group feature that will allow DPVs to upload etc.
Also we are able to embed our photos into wiki but going to the "Share" function on the photo and getting the embed code:
<a href="https://opensourceecology.trovebox.com/p/2/token-793c685e47">
<img src="http://awesomeness.openphoto.me/custom/201307/IMG_20130703_212102-12dcc2_800x800.jpg">
</a>
Soon the site will allow for visual customization, video support and the ability to customize the web addresss.
Tuesday, September 3, 2013
Worked on Prezi for Marcin's talk at OSH event.
Friday, August 30, 2013
Design Sprint all day
Setup Trovebox still photo Archive. Looks good
https://opensourceecology.trovebox.com/
Wednesday, August 28, 2013
Revised 6in60 video to include a couple of shots of LifeTrac 5 working in New Orleans.
Coordinated with remote editor Owen Smithyman to cut the LifeTrac New Orleans cell phone videos into a single, satisfying film. He's working on it now.
Worked with Jean-Baptiste to add infographics for Ironworker, Backhoe and Brick Press for Dozuki. Also asked him to compile bio info so we can do a blog about his role as Lead Graphic Designer... creating infographics and Dozuki module images as well as graphics for videos.
Editing Cab instructional
Step instructions, PM scheduling etc.
Tuesday, August 27, 2013
Editing test step-by-step instructional video on Cab module of LifeTrac 5. Interviewed Jordan Phoenix at the time in detail. Compared the Step Instruction model with the real world build. Video will reflect this work. - Then plan to move the info to a Dozuki Module guide with text, photo and video.
Working on step instructions for Development Board etc.
Back in contact with Joe Justice regarding car build and OSE interest.
Goals:
Previous Week:
Prep and begin test documentation of LifeTrac 5 cab for Dozuki and Instructional Video. WORKING ON IT NOW
Set up Open Photo as our "Latakoo" for stills (will find equivalent if not appropriate). COMPLETE BY END OF CURRENT WEEK
Write the Documentation step instructions for the new Matrix. WORKING ON IT NOW
Current Week:
Complete above goals from last week. (LifeTrac 5 instructional/Step Instructions/Still Archive)
Prep Dozuki for Gary's needs
Advance plans for car build
Monday, August 26, 2013
Final version of 6in60 Production Report video. PLEASE REVIEW.
Added new formatting of levels to Dozuki pages for Backhoe and Ironworker
http://opensourceecology.dozuki.com/c/Backhoe
http://opensourceecology.dozuki.com/c/Ironworker_Machine
Thursday, August 22, 2013
Coordinating with Jaisen at Open Photo on becoming our "latakoo" for stills. Now called Trovebox
Created new edit of 6in60 with improved music (still need to find more/better OS music) and new credits at end. Please review.
Wednesday, August 21, 2013
Completed review cut of 6in60+tractor
Goals:
Prep and begin test documentation of LifeTrac 5 cab for Dozuki and Instructional Video. I shot a long interview with Jordan for this purpose on the Spark shoot.
Set up Open Photo as our "Latakoo" for stills (will find equivalent if not appropriate)
Write the Documentation step instructions for the new Matrix.
Tuesday, August 20, 2013
Starting editing at 4:30am. Looks good.
Excellent meeting at Petersen Automotive Museum with Josh Hancock. Looked at their 17,000 sq ft. permanent "tented" event structure. Ideal to create a great shop for a build. Excellent possibiites.
http://www.petersen.org/private-events/venues (pavillion and promenade)
Monday, August 19, 2013
Frustrating day of re-importing footage to editing and reconstruction Project file. Around 10pm back running.
Sunday, August 18, 2013
Researching wiki search engines. John Stager a big help...he added a test Google search to his Log. -- Discovered that Elifarley has already added a good Google search function as "Custom Search" on wiki. I didn't realize that was there! It would be great if it could have sorting by Date, like John's version has.
HORRIBLE CRASH OF MY EDITING PROGRAM.
Saturday, August 17, 2013
Excellent conversation with Josh Hancock about possible sponsorships for OS car build event. Will meet with him in person on Tuesday at the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles.
Friday, August 16, 2013
Continued Planning session with Team
Researching other OS cars. Watched interesting video with Jay Rogers on "Jay Leno's Gararge" web series. Discovered that if the purchasers helps on the build it's much easier to register with Dept. Motor Vehicles - falls under "kit car" rules.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OetiD8rL1KU
Thursday, August 15, 2013
NEED BETTER PERSONAL PLAN FOR KEEPING UP LOG. NOW EVERY MORNING WILL "TEMP" IN MY DAY'S PLAN AS PROMPT FOR END OF DAY LOGGING. ALSO REVISE DURING THE DAY.
Received "lower third" bar from Jean. Need to learn/test inputting into edit
http://opensourceecology.org/wiki/File:OSE_titlebar_Marcin.jpg
Continued Planning session with Team
Design Sprint including call with Jann at Velocar. Excellent new information about the development status and strategy.
Editing and Music continues
Working with Audrey to develop "call for volunteers" to play at the end of all videos, etc. - Need language and decision of where to send interested people
Wednesday, August 14, 2013
Planning session with Executive Team on future state.
Reached out to longtime associate Josh Hancock for thoughts on tying open source car to "Detroit" Josh works connecting Detroit with Hollywood and is very well connected in the Auto Industry... awaiting response.
Re: Open Source Car eventl Looking at Agenda for Open Source Conference 2012. Been to many conferences on many topics but need to analyze and customize to our needs.
Main sessions with Breakout Sessions is obvious format:
http://www.opensourceconference.nl/agenda-2012
Editing......
GOALS FOR WEEK
LAST WEEK
Make revisions and post 6in60 video Part 1 - DONE, NOW WITH MARCIN'S VOICE - NEED TO REVISE MUSIC
Complete 6in60 video Part 2 (including OSBG tractor) - NOT DONE ADDING MARCIN'S VOICE WITH REVISION
Work with Team to complete Planning - ONGOING
Expecting Motherboard edit from Emily James - review and provide her final paperwork - REVIEWED EDIT - LOOKS GOOD
BASICALLY THIS IS COMPLETION OF LAST WEEK'S GOAL WITH ADDITIONAL OF MOTHERBOARD
THIS WEEK
Complete 6in60 as one video with Marcin's voice
Complete planning with Team
Complete initial plan/proposal for OS Car Event/Build
Complete all paperwork for Motherboard (new TED document)
Tuesday, August 13, 2013
Completed new cut of 6in60 Part 1 with Marcin's voice. Also trimmed overall
Marcin's notes relate to Music. Will comb Open Source libraries for new selections
Gathering research on Workshops and Seminars to model our events/educational/build Workshops.
Number of days for our event a huge question.
GOALS
Monday, August 12, 2013
Editing on 6in60. Received Marcin's voiceovers.
Will insert and trim Part I. Part 2 is extensive recut will take a few days.
Further thinking on Open Source Car event
So maybe it's framed as OSE putting on an International Symposium on Open Source Cars with invited guests, Jann, Justice, Rogers as well as maybe a Detroit type etc etc. It's also an OSE education and build session.
The event is the first in a series of OSE educational/build events. Others not as "big" as this, but this one introduces the concept.
Big event still the culmination of weeks of design work as we discussed. (maybe the idea is taking the best of open source work done so far and re-mixing it as the OSE car)
Perhaps becoming more "educational" focused can help us raise money from sponsors...as well as a revenue model for builds.
Like the idea of doing it in Detroit. Perhaps in a closed auto facility.
Sunday, August 11, 2013
Editing on 6in60.
Saturday, August 10, 2013
All day Design Sprint. Good day.
Lot's of help inputting module placeholders from Tibor and further honing Dozuki. Tractor - LifeTrac 6 now a good template.
http://opensourceecology.dozuki.com/c/LifeTrac
Excellent session regarding Collaboration Architecture. I see an Educational/Build event as a model for the future. Revenue model as well as a way to attract collaborators... leading to new build
Friday, August 9, 2013
Received notes from Vintage Harmonists with suggestions on better using their music
add notes
Also received notes from Remote Editor Milton with his thoughts on 6in60 rough cut
add notes
Modified Dozuki to reflect plan for LifeTrac 6. Goal to use this machine as template for future machines.
http://opensourceecology.dozuki.com/
Thursday, August 8, 2013
Hard Drive with Spark material finally arrived. A great deal of material. Inputing now into our system.
Editing of Part 2 continues
Working with Jean-Baptiste on ideas for unifying graphics for the videos... text presentation styles for ID of people etc.
Sent video to Vintage Harmonists for scoring discussion.
Put call out to our remote editors for help.
Wednesday, August 7, 2013
Received next cut of Motherboard video from Emily James. Looks good. Planned for release next week.
Part 2 of 6in60 video coming together... focus will be on "victories" won amidst the difficulties of the time and lack of materials.
Outlining the focus:
The Ironworker prototype went together in about 12 hours.
The Backhoe's Pivot, Stick, Boom and Bucket all went together well.
We made some good headway with the Tread for the Microtractor
We decided to delay the car so we could do it in collaboration with other OS car projects. (We're in negotiations now.)
Instead we jumped ahead and built a new version of our Lifetrac in collaboration with Our School at Blair Grocery, from New Orleans. The project will be featured in a new documentary called The Spark. -- This new design shares several modules and design features with our Bulldozer and Truck. This tractor also features a new diesel engine power cube.
Tuesday, August 6, 2013
Completed and posted 6in60 video Part 1
Script
Monday, August 5, 2013
Revised 6in60 Video. Shorten more than 2 minutes and added more timelapse to add energy.
Received music from Vintage Harmonists for video. Now needs to be edited in.
Reviewed Future State document and made small changes on documentation section.
GOALS FOR WEEK
Make revisions and post 6in60 video Part 1
Complete 6in60 video Part 2 (including OSBG tractor)
Work with Team to complete Planning
Expecting Motherboard edit from Emily James - review and provide her final paperwork
BASICALLY THIS IS COMPLETION OF LAST WEEK'S GOAL WITH ADDITIONAL OF MOTHERBOARD
Saturday, August 3, 2013
Good day at Design Sprint. Lots of technical progress on Torch Table, Hydrafabber and Welder.
Group helped input Dozuki placeholders for Marcin's list of modules for 26 of the GVCS. Worked with Jean-Baptiste on adding icons for most of the machines.
Problem again with exceeding 10 person limit. Began exploration of other option and collaborated with Katie.
http://opensourceecology.org/wiki/Google_Hangout_Alternative - plus other commercial options:
join.me
gotomeeting.com
fuzebox.com
Above not OS but products allow for MANY users. lots of features. I noticed join.me has non-profit pricing
Need to pursue on Monday.