Technology Modules

Introduction

Here we define a structural primitives approach to functionality of machines. This is based on a notion that ultimately, sourcing of materials - the material instantiation of artifacts - is important. This is because we focus this work around ubiquitous access to materials, and as such, we consider accessible materials in the design process.

We break down technology by areas and construction sets. We go down in detail here - to submodules. These include materials, basic structures, basis functional units.

The goal here is material abundance and resilience, based on distributed microfactories that have about $100k of startup capital, and are further bootstrapped into further Technological Recursion.

Modules List

Here we list sectors/areas of societal operations.

Electric Power

Outcomes: electric power generation, electric drive, electricity storage

• Axial flux electric motor. Relies on high-strength magnets.\

Metallurgy and Mechanics

Outcomes: metal rollind, rod+wire production, alloying, any metal chemistry. Mechanical drive.

• Ball bearings
• Bushings - plastic or bronze
• Metal shaft - how to produce one from scrap steel with induction furnace.
• Copper wire
• Insulated copper wire - for w

Automotive

• Brakes
• Steering
• Frame

Space and Rockets

Air travel, such as multirotors, airplanes, rockets, telecom.

• Drone software
• Drone controls

Machining

• Air bearings

Heavy Metal Working

Relates to machining in the lighter forms

Materials

Outcomes: machinery for materials processing: vessels, pressure vessels, heating systems, pumping systems, blowing systems, ball/roller mills, shredders, cutters, hammermills. Powders and particle grading. Containers, vessels in general - at all pressures for all materials.

Chemistry

Specific material, related to

Penumatics

Combines with Safety for air purification, and clean-rooms for semiconductors

Electrolysis and Arc Furnce

Outcomes: hydrogen, calcium carbide, iron from ore, aluminum from clay.

Clay and Rocks

Outcomes: fillers, pottery

Heat

Outcomes: heaters, furnaces, ovens. Part of Materials - heat systems.

Safety Gear

Outcomes: eye, head, skin, breath, sound protection, force protection, cut protection. Includes respiration

1. Mouth/nose faceplate
2. Face mask
3. Various options of view window: clear, dark, color-selective, welding, impact resistance
4. Eyeglass modules
5. Filter module - for face mask, PAPR, air filter in general
6. Blower

Links

1. Open Source Technology Pattern Language
2. Modules
3. Technology Map