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2/14/12


Archive

06/17/12

  • Power Cube Wiring again*

  • step-by-step explanation of PowerCube wiring




06/16/12

  • Power Cube Wiring again*

  • step-by-step explanation of PowerCube wiring


  • Gabi Day 2*

  • Gabi buys an organic cow and works on infrastructure needed including fencing


  • Torch Table: first runs*

  • Yoonseo explains the torch table's first run with stepper motors and drivers, issues with stepper motors taking too much current, also explains documentation.




06/15/12

  • June 15 Standup*

  • Get tractor shipment out with James Slade, Brianna hatched 4 chicks, finished and testedangle clamp, helped prep shipment and ties up loose ends on ironworker, Gabrielle gets acquainted and makes plans for sweet potatoes, Jose uses ironworker and makes new iron table with Aiden, Chris does calculations on torch table and picks up materials, Aiden learns to change pump on PowerCube and creates a video of LifeTrac load, Darren works on limit switches and documentation for electronics for torch table.


  • Ironworker Limit testing*

  • Marcin and Brianna discuss testing procedure and force limit with ironworker.


  • Shipping CEB Press Pulverizer LifeTrac*



  • Gabrielle - Farm Manager - Day 1*

  • Gabrielle settles in to Factory E Farm and makes plans to tackle farm growth and make dairy management plan




06/14/12

  • June 14 Standup*

  • James Slade arrives with tractor, figuring out shipping/delivery options, James discusses his visit, Yoonseo interviews, does information sessions and makes simplification to cold saw, Ian continues to film the conclusion to his documentary on OSE, Darren does schematic captures for end stops, Chris continues fabrication of torch table and deals with constraints and updates wiki, Jose makes another new table but still lacks materials, Brianna works on ironworker tables with James and blew out tire on Marcin's truck while picking up matresses, Aaron gets acquainted with Factory E Farm, Aiden learns how to torch and makes plans for welding table,


  • June 14 Update, Factor e Farm*

  • Update with Marcin and James Slade on LifeTrac progress and reception.
  • Marcin updates on Factor E Farm, additional rooms going into HabLab, extreme growth and near self-sufficiency.


06/13/12

  • June 13 Standup*

  • LifeTrac has great reception in Texas, prototypes working well with rigorous testing, the boys discuss LifeTrac successes and issues
  • 2



06/12/12

  • June 12 Standup*

  • Did quality control and documentation for sensor on CEB Press, recruiting info for documentation team, Yoonseo worked on sensor documentation and design rationale for cold saw and dimensional adjustments, Aiden sourced and designed beds for newcomers and gets HabLab ready, Chris works on sketchup software, diagram torch table, continue hydraulic system, Jose make part of torch table, tractor weights, Brianna continues on ironworker with angle knife and spacing, Darren improves table.





06/11/12

  • June 11 Standup*

  • Yoonseo simplifies cold saw design, progress on torch table and stepper controllers, Brianna continues with ironworker--completed testing for clamping system-- and shearing, Aiden finishes platform for waste receptacles, removes junk cars and plans to work on CEB checklist and HabLab work, Jose makes second weight, Chris follows up with Swagger, hydraulic system and parts for torch table, Marcin discusses infrastructure issues.


  • Surface grinding ironworker angle shear blade*

  • Brianna explains surface grinding with the ironworker, a how-to and tips
  • How to dress the wheel, how to do machining,



06/10/12

  • Documentation Team Recruiting*

  • Documentation slow and painful as the project scales, so we secured funding for multiple full-time documentation workers and team




06/09/12

  • Chapati 101*

  • Chapatti instructions with Marcin



  • Liquid Nitrogen Ice Cream Experiment *

  • Yup, you read right.




06/08/12

  • June 8 Standup*


  • Well Pump*



06/07/12

  • Cnc Torch Table End Stops*

  • Yoonseo explains design of end stop for CNC torch table


06/06/12

  • June 6 standup*

  • Cleaned up scrum board, worked on well and water issues, torch table design revisions, Aiden organizes and updates wiki, Brianna assembled ironworker's hydraulic assembly, Jose organizes recycling center, works on tractor weights, and creates shopping list for rack materials, Yoonseo works on cold saw and stepcontrollers, and does testing.


  • Tractor Quick Connect*




  • Recruiting - Construction Director - Matt Schwabauer*




06/05/12

  • Standup June 5*

  • Marcin updates on his trips, Brianna and Jose update on ironworker progress, Yoonseo discusses shelf build--waiting on more materials and circuit mill progress, Aiden works out video-editing kinks but hopes to post new videos today.




06/04/12

  • June 4 Scrum*

  • Yoonseo worked on electronic workstation, worked on shelves and worked on implementing new development tactic, Chris does general cleanup and wiki work for torch table, Aiden organized HabLab construction equipment, finished recycling structure design and finished woodpile with water diverion system, Jose fixed a bike, partied, showed the guys a new welding system and built a new table w/ wheels.
  • 4 Scrum part 2



06/02/12

  • Well Drilling 101 part 1*

  • The basics of well drilling: variation, water levels, well info, drill info, etc.
  • 2
  • 3


  • Drilling perfectly positioned holes ironworker*


  • Saturday, June 2, Berlin*

  • Marcin talks about documentation and future plans, and explains lack of documentation as of late





05/31/12

  • Scrum May 31*

  • Yoonseo discusses current projects, including organization project and freezer conversion kit, sourcing and shelves, guest appearance by Aidan, Jose makes a table, Chris works on torch table wiki and Brianna remachined the angle cover mount.




  • Principe Island Project with Jose fom Shuttleworth*

  • Jose talks about the Principe Island Project off the coast of Africa that offers responsible development over a 50-year project




05/30/12

  • Scrum May 30*

  • Yoonseo updates with the workshop organization project, Brianna films (this time), Jose talks about his work on for protection for the press, Chris talks about work on torch table CAD designs and general farm, workshop and wiki upkeep.


05/29/12

  • Scrum May 29*

  • Update on work being done



  • Shuttleworth Gathering*

  • Marcin's Shuttleworth peeps
  • crew


  • Shuttleworth gathering w/Allen Gunn*

  • Shuttleworth intro meeting




05/28/12

  • Memorial scrum*

  • Brianna plays scrum leader in Marcin's absence, Jose cleans house and plans to begin fixing PowerCube, Chris sets up and begins laying out parts for torch table including scrap parts, Yoonseo continues workshop organization


  • Discussion with Allen Gunn*

  • Executive director of NGO Aspiration--helps global NGOs more effectively use technology
  • Marcin and Allen discuss possibilities of CAD platform for OSE
  • Should model it as a community engagement opportunity that is designed for specific users and encourages community involvement in the process


05/27/12

  • Gabrielle and Aaron w/ Johnathan Yelenick of Blacktail Co-op*



05/25/12

  • Initial Pulverizer Testing on Lifetrac*


05/24/12

  • May 24 Standup*

  • Brianna finishes fabricating blades, others discuss LifeTrac modifications


  • Rosa's CEB Press automation testing*

  • Detailed How-To with Marcin for CEB Press testing, including how to find Wiki documentation and code files


  • CEB controller tutorial*

  • Detailed How-To with Marcin for CEB Press controller testing, including how to find Wiki documentation and code files
  • up CEB with battery



05/22/12

  • May 22 Standup*

  • Updates with 10KW converter, issues (and solutions fom Briana )with water system.


  • Farm Director - Gabrielle LeBlanc - Work Plan*

  • Hour-long discussion and plan introduction with Gabrielle LeBlanc and Marcin


  • Cloud CAD Demo - 01*



05/21/12

  • Monday Crack of Dawn Meeting*

  • Readying tractor today, test CEB PRess, pulverizer next up, Brianna continues with cover plate.




05/18/12

  • May 18 Standup*

  • Brianna finishes angle cover blade and discusses future plans, while others plan to fix PowerCube


  • Workshop Infrastructure 1*

  • Marcin explains the infrastructure for the workshop, including non-functional converter, basic power setup, chargers, converters, etc.
  • Infrastructure 2


  • MIG Welding for Beginners*

  • Miguel Castro Jr. creates MIG Welding for Beginners How-To, including intro, basics, beginniner techniques and safety steps.





05/17/12

  • May 17 Standup*

  • Finishing up tractors and CEB press, welding and PowerCube progress.


  • Ironworker angle blade install*




05/16/12

  • May 16 standup*

  • 10 kilowatt power converter coming and other news and updates



05/15/12

  • May 15 standup*

  • Brianna discusses process with ironworker, Yoonseo figures some stuff out


  • Flash Steam Generator*

  • Basic overview of how to make a flash steam generator




05/12/12

  • Rotary 3-Phase Converter*

  • Brianna explains the 3-phase conversion of the power converter



05/11/12

  • Daily standup May 11, 2012*

  • Marcin develops flash mob platform, PowerCube coupling, recruiting wave for July 1, Brianna bores out half-moons on iron worker, Yoonseo continues office stuff




05/10/12

  • Not-so-daily scrum May 10*

  • Marcin recruits, Yoonseo talks about hands-on work and sourcing, Brianna is milling



05/09/12

  • Resource Development Team - May 9, 2012*

  • Weekly meeting


  • LifeTrac update via Creation Flame*

  • Creation Flame makes modifications and updates to the LifeTrac, including wearing issues with PowerCube






05/07/12

  • Ironworker blades*

  • Brianna with the top arm of the ironworker and how blades go on



05/05/12

  • 3-Phase Rotary Converter*

  • Brianna shows the boys how to change power converter to 3-phase
  • Hint: read the directions





05/04/12

  • LifeTrac Quick Attach Wheels Assembly with Creation Flame*

  • Creation Flame in Cedar Creek, Texas made a set of QA wheels using a new collar and thrust bearing design to prevent shaft slippage. This design is now currently being tested and results will be reported later.




05/03/12

  • Ironworker blades with Marcin and Brianna*

  • Troubleshooting with Brianna


  • Power Cube Stackability*

  • Coupler, suction and pump advice and instructions with Marcin






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