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#'''[[Universal Power Supply]]''' - induction furnace and inverter components specified - <span style="color:red">1/19/12
#'''[[Universal Power Supply]]''' - induction furnace and inverter components specified - <span style="color:red">1/19/12
#'''[[Universal Rotor]]''' - Quick Attach Wheels being explored as basis for Universal Rotor - - <span style="color:red">1/19/12
#'''[[Universal Rotor]]''' - Quick Attach Wheels being explored as basis for Universal Rotor - - <span style="color:red">1/19/12
#'''[[Ironworker]]''' - blades sourced; design phase nearing completion. See [[Ironworker Machine Design]] - <span style="color:red">1/20/12
#'''[[Ironworker]]''' - Build started - see [http://blog.opensourceecology.org/2012/02/project-progress-and-scaling/] - <span style="color:red">2/11/12
#'''[[Induction Furnace]]''' - [[James Gibson]] - power electronics, owner of an induction furnace systems business - is going to produce a 10-50kW base SCR-based induction furnace power supply design; is looking into securing a 20kW furnace for study of industry standards; making an introduction for a visit to another [http://www.inductiontech.com/ furnace refurbishing company in California]. See [[Induction_Furnace_Power_Electronics_Design_Rationale_and_Specification]] -  <span style="color:red">1/21/12
#'''[[Induction Furnace]]''' - [[James Gibson]] - power electronics, owner of an induction furnace systems business - is going to produce a 10-50kW base SCR-based induction furnace power supply design; is looking into securing a 20kW furnace for study of industry standards; making an introduction for a visit to another [http://www.inductiontech.com/ furnace refurbishing company in California]. See [[Induction_Furnace_Power_Electronics_Design_Rationale_and_Specification]] -  <span style="color:red">1/21/12
#'''[[Microtractor]]  
#'''[[Microtractor]]  

Revision as of 03:06, 12 February 2012

introduction

The status brief describes the up-to-date status of GVCS 50 Projects, Infrastructure Buildout, Worldwide Collaboration, and Organizational aspects of the 2012 Rollout Plan.

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The Proposal and Development Status forum category can be used for discussions.


Project Steps

Each project requires 8 steps, and it should use the Connexions platform for content reuse:

GVCS

  1. Gasifier Burner - Design complete - [[Gasifier_Burner_with_Heat_Exchanger_Prototype_I. Build Proposal being prepared by Larry for 2/15/12.
  2. CNC Circuit Mill - Prototype 1 complete and jog tested. See [[1]]. Prototype 2 and documentation in progress. Last Updated 2/10/12
  3. Backhoe - posted on GrabCAD 2/2/12 - 1/25/12
  4. Tractor - double chain coupler installed to handle torque of 15,000 Inch Pound Motor. - 1/25/12
  5. Steam Engine - Parts shipping for Hadden Engine on 2/15/12
  6. CNC Torch Table - build ongoing - 2/10/12, finishing by end of Feb.
  7. CEB Press - testing Yoonseo's Generation 3 Electronics controller - test code updated for Arduino Uno - 1/29/12
  8. Multimachine - 2 industry standard Mills ($1200) and 1 Surface Grinder ($1800) secured from Detroit for study of Industry Standards. - 1/21/12.
  9. Bulldozer - specification and design rationale review with Reid Enniss - 1/20/12
  10. Universal Power Supply - induction furnace and inverter components specified - 1/19/12
  11. Universal Rotor - Quick Attach Wheels being explored as basis for Universal Rotor - - 1/19/12
  12. Ironworker - Build started - see [2] - 2/11/12
  13. Induction Furnace - James Gibson - power electronics, owner of an induction furnace systems business - is going to produce a 10-50kW base SCR-based induction furnace power supply design; is looking into securing a 20kW furnace for study of industry standards; making an introduction for a visit to another furnace refurbishing company in California. See Induction_Furnace_Power_Electronics_Design_Rationale_and_Specification - 1/21/12
  14. Microtractor
  15. 3D Printer
  16. 3D Scanner
  17. Aluminum Extractor
  18. Bakery Oven
  19. Baler
  20. Bioplastic Extruder
  21. Car
  22. Cement Mixer
  23. Chipper Hammermill
  24. Dairy Milker
  25. Drill Press
  26. Electric Motor Generator
  27. Hay Cutter
  28. Hay Rake
  29. Hydraulic Motor
  30. Industrial Robot
  31. Laser Cutter
  32. Metal Roller
  33. Microcombine
  34. Nickel-Iron Battery
  35. Pelletizer
  36. Plasma Cutter
  37. Power Cube
  38. Press Forge
  39. Rod and Wire Mill
  40. Rototiller
  41. Sawmill
  42. Seeder
  43. Solar Concentrator
  44. Spader
  45. Steam Generator
  46. Trencher
  47. Truck
  48. Welder
  49. Well-Drilling Rig
  50. Wind Turbine

Global Collaboration

  • Dan Schellenberg, Texas - currently collaborating on a Master Site Plan for Factor e Farm.
  • Roland Sutton (SCORE Mentor) - Contract Manufacturing of Precision Machined Parts and Assys. Started and ran company for 50 years

Status: not contacted

  • Donald O Collier (SCORE Mentor) - Tool and Die Maker White Motor Company Cleveland, Ohio

Status: not contacted

  • Fred W Eaves (SCORE Mentor) - 39 years of electronic and electromechanical product design

Status: not contacted

Infrastructure

  1. HabLab - Roof complete. Needs: base blocks so walls can start; need to move pallets to site. 1/18/12
  2. Open Source FabLab - Windows being finished so structure is airtight. Needs: CEB columns to be finished inside CE1/18/12
  3. OSE Microhouse - v0.5 plans from CoHabitat Group available in Civilization Starter Kit DVD online. Discussing construction details with Floyd Hagerman and Factor e Crew this week. Needs: details finished; integration with biogas generation and aquaponics, and closed loop flush toilet blackwater system. Last updated 1/18/12.
  4. Tooling Up - acquiring 2 mills, one lathe, surface grinder. 4400 lb battery ordered , 12.5kW of Stackable Inverters have been ordered. Ironworker Machine and CNC Torch Table prototype II forthcoming. Will procure hydraulic hose crimper. 1/20/12

Organizational

  1. Recruiting - writing Recruiter specifications and discussing recruiting assistance with Shuttleworth Foundation. Shuttleworth Foundation is currently assisting with recruiting a Technical Recruiter - 1/20/12
  2. DPVs - Sterling McIntosh is currently doing a one month DPV from 1/26/2012 to 2/26/2012; Tom Bamford is here until 2/22/2012
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