Rob Kirk Log

Wed Jun 19, 2013

Several lengthy discussions with Joe Justice regarding OSE-Wikispeed collaboration. [wikispeed negotiations]

Moved down the line with remote graphics collaborator, Jean-Baptiste Vervaeck from Santiago, Chile. We're working through Hydraulics 101 to develop an efficient system to present whiteboard lectures from Marcin and others. Samples of his work on [Jean-Baptiste Vervaeck]

Tues Jun 18, 2013

Prepped and tested video production package for travel. Sony Z1U camera, Sachler tripod, 2 Sony wireless microphones and one shotgun mic.

Roughed together weekly video log. Need to discuss with team.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cTNni9q3SS0&feature=youtu.be

Mon Jun 17, 2013

Completed editing of AUDIO of Hydraulics 101 video. Was able to trim it down and adjust a few things. Runs about 30 minutes. -- Visuals and Popcorn need to be added.

Enlisted the help of new Graphics remote collaborator Jean-Baptiste Vervaeck in Santiago, Chile to work on "whiteboard" visuals for the presentation

https://vimeo.com/68617678

Wrote a draft of the Blog Post for video collaboration and sent it to Elizabeth for assistance and editing. Hopefully latakoo will be setup today and we can blast out the post.

Continued to send messages to Joe Justice but no response yet.

Need to compile info from Katie etc. to work on weekly update post format.

Fri Jun 14, 2013

Sent long email to Joe Justice detailing our goals for the car build and asked specific questions regarding business arrangement. Awaiting response.

Let Latakoo know we're on board. They are very happy. Will talk more early next week to discuss launch plan.

Began Dozuki tutorials. Researched Android phones for Dozuki app.

Added Hydraulics Popcorn to video list... will create tutorial. Need video from today.

Thu Jun 13, 2013

Long meeting with Tim Asp and Eric Doster. Reviewed plans for building Guides as well as possibly using Dozuki as organizational tool for Wiki

• Dozuki platform - deliverable - Show us a sample of starting to build 50 machines - as
  • Samsung Galaxy S3 is out there already
• Wikispeed - Buy some consulting time at $187.5

Request:

1. Give us all water jet cut files. Estimated time?
2. Gives us a BOM. Estimated time?
3. Give us a written procedure. Estimated time?

Wed Jun 12, 2013

1. Secure TIG welder friend of Wayne. - Alerted Wayne that the engine will arrive soon. Discussed the plan for aluminum frame. He will continue looking for a TIG welder but his neighbor is too old to help. - discussed with Marcin the idea of welding at the farm and Wayne assembling. More design and coordination necessary here.

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

3. Build a Power Cube to fit the Wikispeed desing. Jordan is working on Modular Car Wheel Unit. From Joe - collate the DXFs and get Joe's approval. Between the SGT01 page and Dropbox - come up with shopping list. Ask Joe - are FastAce Coilover Struts the right thing for us? - Sent message to Joe but no response yet. He may still be traveling back from Winnipeg. Seems our first focus with Joe would be the chassis... and then determine the interface with our new front end/steering/suspension plan...will they work together?

4. Found VW expert Danny Brown in Kansas City. Nice guy. Seems to be a good source for what we need and interested in what we're doing. We need: 1. Steering wheel. 2. Let's get brakes. 3. Let's get wheels and wheel brake pads. Goal: 1. Secure steering column, rack, wheels for front. Design rear wheels. --- He recommended a 1971-1974 VW front end... simple system very similar to the Dune Buggy designs. He located one for us this afternoon. All the parts, including axle...which we don't need... runs about $1000... but he'll have more info tomorrow after he reviews the Wiki info. -- He loved the look of the tractor etc. on our website.

http://dannybrownsauto.com/ (816) 333-1187

Vic's Dune Buggies - (816) 650-3535 ‎- initial lead in KC appears to be out of business.

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

Worked on plan with Audrey for DPV video. A very good idea she suggested.

Still experimenting with Smartsheet.

Tues Jun 11, 2013

Spoke with Wayne and alerted him about the new 660 PowerCube with the VW engine. He's going to check out TIG welders, and his neighbor is a VW "nut" so he's going to gauge his interest in helping (he know welding too, but Wayne's not sure about TIG). Neighbor is retired. Also - In my mind, this type of vehicle would be a great OSE Car... although probably wouldn't need all the "off-road" capability... but the basic idea is cool. [1]. there definitely is a whole world of these "Side by Side" vehicles. [2]

Mon Jun 10, 2013

Talk to Joe to get any CAM files and fabrication procedures.

Reviewed MANY Open Source project management software packages, like Open Project and ProjectLibre, as well as several commercial products like Microsoft Office...nothing seemed quite right. Started testing in more detail with Smartsheet. Went to share it with Marcin and discovered he once had a trial with it too. Seems like it could be very useful... depending on pricing etc. -- but it feels like a valuable initial use for it (or another spreadsheet) could be to use the spreadsheet as a clear "table of contents" for what is on the Wiki...with links. -- Seems like it can do a lot for us and be very user friendly and very clear, once I learn it. Let's discuss asap.

Would be nice to have a visual interface like Dashboard, but may not be necessary if we all understand a standardized database tool.

Communicated with Winnespeed event and they are videotaping and shooting stills. Requested a copy of the tape.

Made proposal to Latakoo. No response yet.

Sat Jun 8, 2013

Rapid Prototyping Crash Training + GrabCAD Script

Fri Jun 7, 2013

Completed Prezi.

Response from Joe Justice and website of "Winnispeed" event looks interesting. https://blogs.rrc.ca/bit/event-registration/

Costs - not cheap.... But could also be a big jumpstart for car.

Spoke with Wayne Tollefson about the car and he certainly thinks he can do what's needed. He also suggested using a Kawasaki motorcycle engine with a side shaft... (816) 248-9485

Spoke with Ian about his build and the VW engine and it looks like they're going with the Kubota engine so their VW is available. (they're not doing the chain drive.)

Got the contact for the Pasadena kids and a bit of an update on the farm and tractor ... not so good on either front... farm was forced out of town and tractor is not working... I'll get more info.

Tezozomoc - South Central Farmers - 818.527.6384 Ian Midgley: Hayden Betts - 626.310.5042

Thu Jun 6, 2013

Requesting Video Production Team spreadsheet - see Marcin_Log#Wed_Jun_5.2C_2013.

Requested transcription function from Latakoo. Excellent machine transcription of OSE Philosophy video. Initial rate plan too high.

More work on Prezi with Emily. Edited several new videos. Met with Marcin in Santa Monica to review Prezi.

Tue June 4, 2013

All day on Glimpses presentation. Videos and Prezi

Began talks with Latakoo to confirm arrangement.

Mon June 3, 2013

Worked with Emily on Prezi for Glimpses. Video for presentation edited into Prezi format.

Happened upon article on Factory Five kit cars... interesting to see their designs. See "development archive at bottom of this page: https://www.factoryfive.com/galleries/project-818/

Planning and Review:

Week went well - Many tests with Latakoo. All went well. Worked towards completing an agreement with Wikispeed for car project. Completed Popcorn Log video...good potential for other uses. Worked on videos for Glimpses speech.

This week must confirm Wikispeed. Confirm Latakoo. Complete Glimpses. Arrange travel for Farm trip. Get blog post and collaboration into full swing.

Sat June 1, 2013

Good talk with Joe Justice about 660 Car. Working with Marcin on collaboration agreement. Wikispeed Negotiations

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

Reviewed plan with Matt Maier and learned about his experiences. Identified areas of challenge.

Excellent test of Latakoo smartphone app. Shot video, uploaded immediately to Latakoo, shared it, then downloaded immediately as AVID format video. Reached out to Latakoo to discuss arrangement for moving forward.

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