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Introduction
GVCS is a set of 50 Open Source Appropriate Technology tools for building post-scarcity, resilient communities.
In this page, you will get an overview of each one of them, together with corresponding wiki pages, blog posts and forums.
Tools
There are tools at various stages of development: working units, on the drawing board, and on the roadmap.
| TOOL | DESCRIPTION | FORUM DISCUSSION | BLOG | OTHER WIKI ARTICLES | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
The Liberator 
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An open source, high-performance CEB press. CEB (Compresssed Earth Block) building is the highest quality natural building method. The page CEB intro contains introductory information on compressed earth blocks | Forum: http://openfarmtech.org/weblog/forum/ceb-press/ | Blog: http://openfarmtech.org/weblog/category/global-village-construction-set/compressed-earth-block-press/ | More wiki articles: Category: CEB | COMPLETE AND TESTED! |
Drill press 
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Forum: http://openfarmtech.org/weblog/forum/drill-press/ | More wiki articles: Category:Drill Press | PROTOTYPE COMPLETE! | ||
| Power Cube | A self-contained, modular, interchangeable, hydraulic power unit for all kinds of power equipment. It will later be powered by a flexible-fuel steam engine. It is designed as a general power unit for all devices at Factor e Farm. | Forum: http://openfarmtech.org/weblog/forum/power-cube/ | Blog: http://openfarmtech.org/weblog/category/global-village-construction-set/power-cube/ | More wiki articles: Category: Power Cube | PROTOTYPE COMPLETE! |
LifeTrac 
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A low-cost, high-performance, sturdy tractor, designed for a lifetime of use and easy repair and maintenance | Forum: http://openfarmtech.org/weblog/forum/lifetrac/ | More wiki articles: Category:LifeTrac | PROTOTYPE COMPLETE! | |
MicroTrac 
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A smaller, walk-behind version of the LifeTrac | More wiki articles: Category:MicroTrac | PROTOTYPE COMPLETE! | ||
Torch Table 
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RepTab, self-replicating torch table. A device with a digitally-controlled cutter that can shape metal. Self-replicating for all structural parts. | More wiki articles: Category:Torch Table | PROTOTYPE COMPLETE! | ||
Induction Furnace 
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Melts down scrap metal to be remolded. | Forum: http://openfarmtech.org/weblog/forum/induction-furnace/ | Blog: http://openfarmtech.org/weblog/category/global-village-construction-set/induction-furnace/ | More wiki articles: Category:Induction Furnace | IN DEVELOPMENT
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Steam Engine Construction Set 
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Engine of the post-industrial revolution. | Forum: http://openfarmtech.org/weblog/forum/steam-engine-construction-set/ | Blog: http://openfarmtech.org/weblog/category/global-village-construction-set/steam-engine-construction-set/ | More wiki articles: Category: Steam Engine | IN DEVELOPMENT |