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Fri May 3, 2013

However, my computer is not downloading the program--unknown reason. Reviewed security settings--gtg. Will attempt in another browser.

Thurs May 2, 2013

Task Update:

  • Organized/cleaned office at FeF; created a space for the 3D printer. Put together the 3D printer. Encountered issues with www.LulzBot.com download procedures. Calling tech support to resolve--drivers not found, no GUI? Really need to consider a LAN line or VOIP line at FeF...can't get a signal while plugged into 3D printer.
  • Recommending GanttProject for use as scheduling tool. It allows users to: 1) Create WBS, draw dependencies, define milestones; 2) Resource load the schedule; 3) Develop PERT charts, 4) Export as PNG, PDF, or HTML. 5) Import/export from MS Project, 6) Share via WebDAV, 7) Is open source & free. (This page needs work--am learning how to embed video, etc).
  • Developing notional Master Schedule.
  • Testing Jam Team Survey functionality.
  • Received DPV info from Marcin, will begin screening process Fri, 3 May.
  • Began making changes to Audrey Control Sandbox. Ideas: 1) Develop 30 sec video advertising upcoming Product Drive (call it the Live Free Campaign?)--include what we are doing, key events timeline, who we need, logistics (web conferencing, prototype builds, etc); 2) Develop 30 sec video advertising DPVs; then develop 2-4 min video showing FeF, DPV FAQs, highlights, etc?

Wed May 1, 2013

Task Update:

  • Met with Gary to discuss: Jam Team Design (preliminary), questionnaire, dedicated project visit info & master schedule.
  • Began outlining a notional master schedule.
  • Updated "Google Survey" project to include how to change the order of questions and make certain questions mandatory.
  • Tested multiple Gantt chart programs for schedule development.

Tue Apr 30, 2013

(1) Take Team Culturing Survey and do the Recruiting Survey to begin generating a database. (2) Draft an invitation for a Design Sprint - May 10-11 (3) Download Ubuntu as a dual boot system. Follow directions from Gary - Gary_Log#Tuesday_April_16_2013 - download 12.04 LTS (Long Term Support). (4) Start emailing people to begin generating Database of Contributorials. (5) Do Matrix of roles for OSE Development Events - put it up at Creating OSE Jam Team Design. (6) Check out Dedicated Project Visit. (7) Scheduling software -Gantt_Chart_Template_for_OpenOffice_Calc. Check Osalt. (8) For 3D printing - begin printing 1/2" square tubing equivalent of 4x4" tubing with " holes every 4". Google Sketchup has a plugin for STL files - Sketchup Conversion to STL

Task Update:

  • Continued working on the questionnaire in the morning, then met up with Gary and Elliot and spent the remaining day at FeF helping Gary in the shop. Lots of progress has been made since I first saw it--let the organizing begin!
  • I opened the 3D printer and read through the instructions--realized I will likely need more than 1 hour--will return to FeF Thurs morning (2 May) to knock out this project.
  • Made some additional notes wrt "How to Create a Google Survey" process and will update on Wed, 1 May.
  • Rough outlined a Master Schedule, researched open source Gantt chart programs.
  • Made some notes re: Dedicated Project Visit site--will discuss with Gary & Marcin and make some updates.
  • Downloaded Ubuntu.

Mon Apr 29, 2013

Tasks - (1) Download Sketchup - follow the tutorial and build an actual cube - first See Sketchup Tutorial Box at OSHW-OSE-CNC_Torch_Table-v2. Please post your results at: Sketchup Cube Test. (2) Create a sample Control Panel for projects - Audrey Control Panel Sandbox. Put in a YouTube of your choice into the first window, while the changing the text and link to the corresponding value. Put in a Google spreadsheet of your choice into window 7. (3) Create a Google Drawing showing all the types of people that we are inviting to the Development Sprint. See the OSE Jam which talks about the people required. Put up your Graphic at OSE Jam Team Design. (4) Document how to build a Google Form at How to Create a Google Survey. Design a Google Form for Team Recruiting Form - specifically for 4th of July Campaign of the Sweet 6 - or 6 prototypes designed and built by July. Planning for an agile Sprint - which a Hackathon where everyone works together on a common goal. Put up your resulting Google Form up at the Control Panel for the Microtrac page - OSHW-OSE-Microtractor-v2. Include Documenters as one of the particular groups involved to fill in OSE OManual Documentation realtime. Put up your sample survey design at Team Recruiting Survey Design. See also the LifeTrac Construction Set Script.

Task Update

  • Completed Sketchup download, tutorials, and test. Posted notes, lessons learned and product at Sketchup Cube Test.
  • Completed draft documentation on how to build a Google Form at How to Create a Google Survey. Will finalize once survey is complete.
  • Began creation of Google Form for a Team Recruiting Survey. Reviewed past surveys, drafted questions. Among other things, requesting information about involvement in social media (Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter).
  • Began reviewing requirements for Jam Team--need more guidance: purpose, what type of tool is this (pictorial, informational, etc); drafted personnel requirements/expertise overview--product designers, mechanical engineers, documenters, CAD designer, animator, digital/flexible fabricator, other?

Modernized Steam Engine Project Plan

Notes from 26 Mar 2013

  • Finalized and submitted plan, updating research links, sources, potential contacts, etc. Submitted Configuration Management sample. File:Modernsteam.docx

Notes from 25 Mar 2013

  • Updated project plan notional schedule and underlying processes for project development
  • Revised plan--less technical, refocused on processes

Notes from 24 Mar 2013

Notes from 23 Mar 2013

  • Analysis of alternatives:
    • Researched bump valve reliability, researching alternative solutions
    • Need to discuss condensation issue and air compression issue on the return stroke (sending note to M. Norton)
    • Power vs pressure: The higher the pressure, the smaller and lighter the engine (weight to power ration)...optimum pressure for SWAP requirements?? Include risk analysis (higher pressure/heat = higher safety risks), probable effect on cost. Continue researching.
  • Reviewing Green Steam Engine products; available at http://greensteamengine.com/products.htm The 2 cylinder product provides 10 hp at 125 psi, 1500 rpms; drawings/instructions/hard to find parts available for purchase. Other products available via COTS: http://greensteamengine.com/ ; will make contact with POC for more info re: 3,4, and 6 cyl eng.

Notes from 22 Mar 2013

  • On travel, no work performed

Notes from 21 Mar 2013

  • Updated project plan general requirements/specs and better defined FMECA process
  • Continued researching alternatives to issues with OSE Arrow Head Engine
  • Explored differences in V-shaped layout/feasibility; assessing

Notes from 20 Mar 2013

  • Contacted Mark Norton; directed to https://sites.google.com/site/phase3project/projects/steam-engine/engine-designs/ose-arrow-head-engine
  • Began researching the following issues with the OSE Arrow Head Engine:
    • Water might condense in the cylinder chamber resulting in a blow-out condition
    • Power output will be low unless operated at high speed and high steam pressures
    • Bump valves are subject to wear and breakage
    • Air is compressed on the return stroke, losing valuable work
    • Horizontal layout leads to excessive wear on parts (piston rings, etc).

Notes from 19 Mar 2013

  • On travel, no work performed

Notes from 18 Mar 2013


Notes from 17 Mar 2013

  • Re-baselined project focus to include work performed by Mark Norton
    • Reviewed OSE Modern Steam Engine documentation and requirements, incorporated into project plan
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