Wed. Nov 7 2012

Research

Since the Drobo was finally released, I was about to order. Quickly determined that it was far from the ideal choice. Further, discovered that we could even get a RAID array that would not simply hook up to one computer, but could be integrated directly into the internet router. This is a huge benefit because we would not only get a large data repository for video and other content attached to an individual computer, but one that would be accessible by anyone on the same wireless network. Thus, large (and small) files could be shared between computers rapidly without having to upload to the cloud or transfer via flash drives, and it would be far to collaborate on the same file. Further, a network attached storage system such as this could be upgraded into the setup of an in-house server at another point if we decide to go that route. Research into best models and how to set up the system ended up taking most of the afternoon instead of the less-than-an-hour initial timeframe expectation when I was simply planning on confirming that the Drobo was the correct choice.

Tues. Nov 6 2012

Administration

Interviewed Aidan to discuss work plan. Spoke a bit about general things needing doing around here starting in late December. Suggested structure construction, workshop/Hablab improvements, Microtrack, etc. Logged here. Next step looks to be him drafting rough proposal.
TF Emails

Administration

Emailed Ken Christensen at Hagerman & Company Inc. and made payment fee for Autodesk licenses.
TF Emails
Created backlog.

Recruiting

Emailed Martin for interview. He was out of state last week, and might visit in person tomorrow on his way back for an interview. If not, we'll Skype at his earliest convenience once he returns home.
Contact with Rahul who created page exhibiting his works Rahul_Log
- Waiting on reply from Marcin regarding details of project
Emailed Aidan to set up time to discuss work plan on Skype
Emailed Ed Reasner (originally Prototyper applicant) to set up Skype interview.

Construction

Replaced chicken floor swept yesterday with fresh straw.
Finished spray painting majority of the house. Now protected from rust, and existing rust damage will be hampered from getting worse. Not quite life-time design, but the rust prevention will certainly give the coop a number of more years versus if it had been left alone.
Week Milestones Review from last week.:
- Completion of OSEmail #2 and post to Blog. - done
- Conduct interviews for other applicants and review those who shifted from prototyper to designer - no interviews done
- True Fan process map, and link to TF handling process - not done
- Start Accounting process page - rough draft
- OSE Swag Store up and running - no products up yet
Summary: Worked 3 of 5 days. Most of the work not done.

Construction

Swept out entire chicken coop and rustled out debris
Scrubbed and cleaned laying boxes, ground down rust
Started spray painting to prevent further, and slow down development of existing, rust.

Implemented changes suggested by Aaron and Marcin in OSEmail 2. Scheduled to be sent at 12:30 am tomorrow morning.
Set up payee information and store on CafePress. Incomplete Store. Determined a better vector graphic of the logo would be needed without any white background behind the logo. Will have to be done either when I get back or by Aaron in Illustrator (unless it can be done in Gimp?)