Accelerated Development Program

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• Proposal 2012

Introduction

Different support levels indicate different rates of development.

Zero Budget Program

Under zero-budget operation with on-demand fund-raising of about $2k/month, we can:

• 9.27.09 - Finish mud sprayer, test on CEB structure walls
• 9.28-10.3.09 - First week of October, CEB Prototype II testing - 5000 bricks pressed
• 10.5.09 - 10.31.09 - CEB Prototype III Build; addition of automation to hydraulic system
  • Main issues - hydraulic solenoids, Arduino control limit switch logic integration
• November 1 , 2009 - Product Release, CEB Press. Initial release includes:
  • Design drawings (help needed)
  • Fabrication documentation (at least from Prototype II fabrication)
  • Cost Structure - $2500 for DIY production (labor discounted); $7000 for turnkey product; price may be adjusted after production optimization
  • Factor e Farm production level - 4 machines per month initially, may be scaled if needed
• November 2-30 - Tractor Prototype 2 with Power Cube 2
• December - Tractor Prototype 3 with existing Power Cubes

Accelerated Program Under $10k budget operation with grid connection

Under the condition of additional support, we could deliver these additional points:

1. Develop and demonstrate techniques for building quality, surface-coated CEB floors.

Time Requirements

There is a possibility of bringing some skilled people into the operation, but the constraint is to survive December-February weather. See Average_Temperature_in_Kansas_City.

Under the condition that local support can be gathered, then a combination of camper and heated Solar Cubicles would be acceptable. Heating can be accomplished with a longwood stove, which can be fitted with a heat exchanger.

Scenario 1: De

Setting up:

• Camper brought in from outside, parked, connected to water and electricity. Available for use until freezing weather - or end of November.
• Local help to dismantle and move Solar Cubicle to new site. 1 Day.
• Welder, carpenter are found to help Factor e Farm
• Welder welds the stove.

Scenario 1 Budget: Setup:

• Utility hookup - ?
• Access to camper - ?
• Travel costs for 2 people
• Portable backup generator - $129

Ongoing:

• Food costs
• Utility bill

Infrastructure Development:

• Demonstrate CEB floors in workshop area and living area - 3-4 week job.
• Build heat exchanger stove for central wood heating, up to subsequent
• Participate in building 2 frames for Prototye 2 and 3 of tractor - $8000

Acceleration Budget

• Camper rental - ?
• Electrical connection - ?
• Water hookup - ?
• Propane heat -
• Food bank access -