Factor e Farm Pilot

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Budget to Build a Workshop

Materials

  • 6 welders - $6k
  • 6 oxyfuel cutters - $3k
  • Tractor materials - $3k (or $6k for high end engine)
  • Spader materials - $2k
  • Ironworker machine - $3k
  • 3D printer materials - $2k
  • 2 Generators, 10kW - $6k
  • Hammermill - $1k
  • Pelletizer - $1k
  • Charcoal maker - $2k
  • Thermoplastic Urethane (Rubber) pellets - $1000 bulk
  • 20% cost over-run

$33k subtotal

Prototyping Materials

Materials for developing machine prototypes prior to the Africa build

  • Tractor - $6k
  • Spader - $4k
  • 3D Printer - $2k
  • Hammermill - $2k
  • Pelletizer - $2k
  • Charcoal maker - $4k

$20k subtotal

Staff

  • Project integrator - 640 hours at $50/hour - $32k
  • 4 full time engineering staff, 4 months = 4 x 640 x50 = $128k
  • 2 months of documentation - 1 person $50/hr - $16k
  • 2 months of fabrication - 1 person @$50 - $16k
  • Admin support - $25/hour , 2 full months - $8k

Subtotal - $204k

Shipping, Travel

  • Container+Shipping - $10k
  • Travel - $2k each for 5 people - $10k
  • Accommodations, 5 people - $2500

S22.5k subtotal

Grand Total: $280k

Not Included

  • The 50 African volunteers are not included in this budget
  • Site and facilities are not included in the budget

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