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Nov 12, 2013 | Previous Week Highlights | Current Week Highlights |
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Operations Manager | Nothing significant to report | Plumbing may be completed this week. Alan is coming out on Thursday. All my events are fairly administrative. |
Technical Community Manager | NSTR | Engineers for a Sustainable World has invited Marcin as a guest speaker for a webinar on OSE. In addition, OSE is partnering with ESW chapters on two projects in the near term. |
Documentation Manager | Excellent proof of concept happening this week. We created realtime documentation on Dozuki for the OSE Lasersaur Laser Cutter build in Austria. http://opensourceecology.dozuki.com/c/OSE_Lasersaur_Frame_Development_Board As Marcin built the machine he took photos of each step and posted them on Trovebox., out photo sharing site. At the same time he also put a text explanation of the steps in a spreadsheet on Google docs. Then back here in the US we took all that info and created the How-to guides on Dozuki. Essentially in realtime we now have How-to guides posted. | |
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Nov 3, 2013 | Previous Week Highlights | Current Week Highlights |
Executive Director - Key Technical Contribution Links | Celebrating 100 of the world's most inspiring social tech ventures. The @nominettrust #nt100 is now live and includes us http://bit.ly/HKFZZQ
| trencher in progress - http://opensourceecology.org/wiki/Chris_Reinhart_Log#Tuesday.2C_Nov_5.2C_2013 |
Operations Manager | This is not blog worthy: Plumbing pipes are being dug out - but the rain is making it difficult. We did some infrastructure improvements despite the rain. The stove has been reworked and replaced and one of the exterior rooms has been partially cleaned out. Sad to see Dan Benamy depart, but he will most likely return. Great contributor. | This week - Marcin is in Austria! Chris is preparing to trench to the microhouse. This will allow us to run water, electric and internet. Ongoing work to correct plumbing gradient issues. |
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Architectural Lead | Joined the team last week! Excited to be working full-time work for OSE! Laying ground-work for Microhouse Design Competition at Ball State University. Generating materials for Microhouse workshop promotions. | Working on sourcing host in the southern US for Microhouse build during late January. Promotional Materials created: http://blog.opensourceecology.org/2013/10/seeking-microhouse-client-in-the-southern-usa/ |
October 28, 2013 | Previous Week Highlights | Current Week Highlights |
Executive Director - Key Technical Contribution Links | Microhouse overall vid -http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=08a1r-ixcoA Some near finish of microhouse -- http://opensourceecology.org/wiki/Chris_Reinhart_Log#Mon_Oct_21.2C_2013 To be finished ready for move-in this week. Backhoe - see timelapse on Youtube: first vid at http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6Jpysxw3Ty-oH4bggp32PR_rPWr8bKC1 Pics at Trovebox: https://opensourceecology.trovebox.com/photos/album-3/list Assessment or results here - second vid at http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6Jpysxw3Ty-oH4bggp32PR_rPWr8bKC1 | Ironworker - Ironworker realtime build- documentaiton Sprint - http://blog.opensourceecology.org/wp-admin/post.php?post=6004&action=edit Update from Rob on the Build-Document sprint - quote from Rob: Hi All - Just want to confirm that Saturday's Realtime Build and Documentation event was a tremendous success!. Dozuki now contains the complete How-To guides for the Ironworker and here's a realtime video that was created as we went along. (this will work even better when we have a dedicated camera person shooting for the entire build) Thanks so much to Daniel and Jean-Baptiste for their tireless work throughout the entire long day!!! Rob K. Hiring Chris Full time as IC! Maybe speak to Katie, Chris, or me about that - that’s great news. |
Operations Manager | OSE is working to fix the plumbing issues we currently have in the HabLab - anyone who has been on site will be relieved to hear this news! | |
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October 21, 2013 | Previous Week Highlights | Current Week Highlights |
Executive Director - Key Technical Contribution Links | The Feast information here. | Marcin and Dan Benamy continue to work the backhoe. |
Operations Manager | Infrastructure Improvements by Mark Applegarth who is an amazing handyman OSE sourced from Maysville, MO. 1) Removed rotting wood from undersink, replaced and painted with mold resistant paint - also replaced water filters 2) Painted and re-screened front doors - also installed them correctly (they were backwards, ha) 3) Installed the OSE Dishwasher! 4) The stove is out for repairs (in the workshop), welding done by Cody Harrison (one of our great DPVs). This weekend, Gary (Maysville Local) stopped by to asses whether he might be able to clear the weeds at FeF. This would be exciting - ongoing coordination to complete this task. Also, Alan Reed, a Cameron plumber came by to asses OSE’s plumbing situation - we hope to fix the drain issue in the kitchen, which would contribute greatly to the HabLab’s comfy factor. | Chris R. is back, completing the microhouse. Mark Applegarth, Dan Benamy, Cody Harrison and Rob Kirk have worked all weekend on the house. The siding looks amazing. I am working with Shirley on our taxes, which appear to be relatively painless thanks to Aaron Makaruk’s organizational expertise and accountability wrt to 2012’s bookkeeping. I will update once complete. |
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October 14, 2013 | Previous Week Highlights | Current Week Highlights |
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Operations Manager | Only admin highlights, which are not bloggable - I partially set up OSE’s accounting system, using quicken. | This week, I need to meet with Shirley - our accountant to discuss a plan to file OSE taxes. |
Technical Community Manager | Focus shifted to design and prototyping work as DPVs tackled the Backhoe Pivot dilemma. Using laser cut cardboard pieces, the team was able to construct and test scaled versions of multiple possible solutions. This rapid prototyping capability is a key feature that is being integrated into our rapid engineering product design process. Link to pictures and video on wiki. Microhouse update: Microhouse construction is still underway. The roof will be completed on Thursday. Architect Chris Reinhart will be returning on October 17th to continue the build. | Became a Hammerspace member and utilized their Laser Cutter to make scaled paper tubing and plates for future rapid prototyping efforts. OSE was able to use scaled modeling to overcome design concerns for the Backhoe prototype. Scaled models can also be used to develop more efficient work instructions that will decrease fabrication and prototyping time.
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October 8, 2013 | Previous Week Highlights | Current Week Highlights |
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Operations Manager | Lisa and Chris to meet for more microhouse information. | N/A |
Technical Community Manager | The Microhouse is underway. Volunteers and staff used OSE developed products for the Microhouse Project. LifeTrac 4 was used to move earth for the foundation. Using the quick attach, the soil pulverizer was attached to LifeTrac 6 which broke down dirt prior to loading into the CEB Press for brick making. New DPV arrived: Dan Benamy. | Focus shifted to design and prototyping work as DPVs tackled the Backhoe Pivot dilemma. Using laser cut cardboard pieces, the team was able to construct and test scaled versions of multiple possible solutions. This rapid prototyping capability is a key feature that is being integrated into our rapid engineering product design process. Link to pictures and video on wiki. Microhouse update: Microhouse construction is still underway. The roof will be completed on Thursday. Architect Chris Reinhart will be returning on October 17th to continue the build. |
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September 30, 2013 | Previous Week Highlights | Current Week Highlights |
Executive Director - Key Technical Contribution Links | GrabCAD results in - https://grabcad.com/challenges/open-source-tractor-lifetrac-6-challenge/entries - to be judged… Microhouse semi-done - Chris log | Rapid prototyping begun - with Backhoe as first test case. http://opensourceecology.org/wiki/OSE_Rapid_Prototyping#Laser_Cut_Scale_Model |
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Technical Community Manager | Microhouse progress -- Prep work is completed for the pouring of the foundation. | The Microhouse is underway. Volunteers and staff used OSE developed products for the Microhouse Project. LifeTrac 4 was used to move earth for the foundation. Using the quick attach, the soil pulverizer was attached to LifeTrac 6 which broke down dirt prior to loading into the CEB Press for brick making. Photo. New DPV arrives this week: Dan Benamy. |
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September 23, 2013 | Previous Week Highlights | Current Week Highlights |
Executive Director | LifeTrac 6 Built. ESW collaboration in the making - http://opensourceecology.org/wiki/ESW | Wild progress on microhouse - http://opensourceecology.org/wiki/Chris_Reinhart_Log#Tues_Noon.2C_Oct_1.2C_2013 Preparing for Lasersaur Build on Nov 1 - 9 in Austria - under guidance of Lasersaur founders. http://labs.nortd.com/lasersaur/ 100 km 1 Litro goes Open Source! - http://opensourceecology.org/wiki/100km_1litro We have just received our own tax-exempt status from the IRS on September 27, 2013 - so now you can make your tax-deductible contributions directly to us istead of going through our Fiscal Sponsor. Thank you to Terra Foundation for being our Sponsor until this time. |
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Operations Manager | Spent last week figuring out Microhouse bed logistics, sourcing bolts for LifeTrac 6 and then making due with the bolts we had on hand. FeF also received two truckloads of gravel last week - amidst LifeTrac 6 building. | Marcin will have more information, but Microhouse gravel arrived Sept 23 and I am sourcing a concrete pourer for Sept 24. Otherwise, Marcin is compressing bricks (approx. 1500) incase it rains on Sept 28th. |
Product Lead | Tractor is together and tested well this morning! Needs some minor adjustments and some finishing touches as far and welding some pins in place and organizing the hydraulics. Lift height is almost 10 feet, dump height looks really good from what we can tell, turns very easily, brakes work ... etc etc etc! Overall it looks great, performs well (so far), looks MUCH more polished than LT5, smaller footprint overall, seems to be a great success. Thanks for the support these last two weeks couldn't have done it without the team effort! Special thanks of course to Lucas, Rob and Emmett. Many, MANY nights of 1-3 am, 16+ hours days non stop! Not bad for having an average of 2.5 people through the build. A little less than 7 days total for less than 3 people is pretty darn good! Special thanks to Marcin for knocking out the Hydraulic schematic and the wheel mounts. Thanks to Audrey and Katie for the bolt replacement and the hydraulics!! Had everything been put together prior to the build, we are fairly confident that we could hit the assemble in a day milestone....... in the future of course.... Many thanks, great job everyone!! | |
Technical Community Manager | Photos: Lucas builds the power cube frame Marcin & Rob discuss the wheel mount assembly Highlights from LifeTrac 6: If you would like some highlights of the Tractor Build, here are some points from my notes: 1) Parts -- We were able to overcome obstacles we had encountered in the past of obtaining our steel order after precision machining the parts on time. We were also able to outsource transportation from the machinist, which proved to save both manpower and reduce costs. 2) We worked with our supplier to define our requirements; the precision machining of the steel was cut to our specifications -- we had not problems with hole alignments, which increased the speed of the build. 3) We were able to leverage best practices from LifeTrac 5's build: we used the Phoenix Method to create work instructions (named after Summer 2013 DPV Jordan Phoenix). Other best practices include developing a cut list that optimized steel lengths, thereby reducing waste, creating a parts warehouse organized by modules and dedicated space for construction. 4) We had a Documentation DPV, Emmett McGregor, (who also helped with the build). Having two documenters facilitated a dedicated documentation effort. We hope to produce improved video instructionals from this effort. OSE Grounds Improvement -- In 2013, OSE laid a gravel foundation as part of an infrastructure improvement initiative. These roads and pathways will not only improve the quality of life for volunteers and staff, but will improve logistics operations for parts delivery, prototyping capabilities and access to parts storage. | Microhouse progress -- Prep work is completed for the pouring of the foundation. |
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September 16 | Previous Week Highlights | Current Week Highlights |
Executive Director | Microhouse site cleared - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eX5e5A0v32w Perhaps embed the Prezi - http://opensourceecology.org/wiki/OHS_Presentation ? That is from OHS a couple weeks back. I think that a survey of all the different goings on is a good idea, just like last blog post:). | Utility Module for Microhouse being designed - http://opensourceecology.org/wiki/Chris_Reinhart_Log#Utility_Module_Design Building tractor. Picture - http://opensourceecology.org/wiki/LifeTrac_6. Frame - http://opensourceecology.org/wiki/LifeTrac_6 Hydraulics design - http://opensourceecology.org/wiki/LifeTrac_6_Hydraulics_-_Concept_Diagram We are also collaborating loosely with Farmhack. They are the closest organization to OSE in terms of open source agricultural hardware development. We are looking to deepen our collaboration on machine development, such as microcombine. - http://farmhack.net/tools/small-axial-flow-combine-harvester They are worth supporting and getting involved with - we should post their Indiegogo video: http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/farm-hack--2 |
Executive Director - Key Technical Contribution Links | Hi Marcin, Please see my pink note below. | |
Operations Manager | Last week we confirmed the short-term deliverables to Shuttleworth a primary funder, so here are some of the priorities OSE will be pushing toward for the next couple of months: Microhouse LifeTrac 6 prototype Solar panel installation 100 watt laser cutter Backhoe & Ironworker Additional infrastructure progress, such as a gravel laydown | Picture of Emmett McGregor and James Wise in the shop working on LifeTrac 6. Picture of Lucas Warner working on his final deliverable to become a proud graduate of Berea College - He will give a formal presentation to his Intern Director tomorrow at 5PM CST and enjoy the feeling of being ‘done with school’ (If we can include these links, that would be good, Marcin, what do you think?) Just in (September 19th), an article in The Financial Chronicle on The Spark aka LifeTrac 5 build: The Paper- http://bit.ly/189p5wW The KNOW section page 1- http://bit.ly/1epBEbO The KNOW section page 2- http://bit.ly/19ejGCU Twitter Info is @FCLive - https://twitter.com/FCLive |
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Technical Community Manager | Emmett McGregor arrived, OSE’s first DPV that is dedicated to documentation (mentioned last week). | University Tour Announcement: OSE's Founder and Executive Director, Marcin Jakubowski, is carving out time this fall to visit colleges and universities. If you are a representative at an institution of higher learning and would like to coordinate a visit, please contact OSE's Technical Community Manager, Audrey: TechCommunity@opensourceecology.org |
Documentation Manager | Rob, can you elaborate on how smoothly the tractor’s frame is coming together? |
September 9 | Previous Week Highlights | Current Week Highlights |
Executive Director - Key Technical Contribution Links | https://latakoo.com/-/view/151122?segment=0 - 6 in 60 update as well. Gave a talk at the Open Hardware Summit | First remote vid with Rob’s guidance, by Owen - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zDGXfP3LJ8c&feature=youtu.be Getting LifeTrac 6 design finalized. |
Operations Manager | Hi Lisa, On Friday we had some success organizing a steel pick up from Omaha, NE to Maysville, MO on Monday of this week. Previously,Gary and DPVs had to rent a Uhaul to ship the steel themselves. The significance is that despite logistics challenges, OSE is improving. The steel arrived on time. | This week, we are expecting a DPV who will be focusing on documentation. (Emmett Mcgregor) Also, through John Brushwood of Brother’s Wedding, we were introduced to Jason Fuston, a local machinist who is helping us knock out some final steel cuts. Again, this is a huge logistics improvement to find a machinist located just 8 miles from FeF. Lucas Warner’s Birthday is today, September 11. |
Product Lead | Last steps in completing the designs for life track 6. Ordering the parts needed to complete our build! | Finishing up our design process (polishing) to make sure we have things the way we want. QA the last few steps along with work shop set up and work instructions for the build starting saturday. |
Technical Community Manager | NSTR wrt blog: Completed draft TCM schedule in PM; launched new OSE Weekly Newsletter format to OSE listserv | Emmett McGregor arrived this week...he is our first DPV who is supporting Documentation. Emmett will work closely with Rob Kirk, OSE’s Documentation Manager to capture photos and video of the LifeTrac 6 prototype build, the Microhouse build, and the work that is done on the Ironworker and Backhoe in October. Photo. Lucas Warner, LifeTrac 6 product facilitator and long-time OSE supporter and volunteer James Wise are analyzing the range of motion of the LifeTrac 6 loader arms. Photo. Be the change ... volunteer with OSE! OSE is seeking volunteers to support design and prototyping efforts forLifeTrac 6, the Microhouse, the Iron Worker and the Backhoe. Dedicated Project Visit and Work Day opportunities are available. Please contact OSE's Technical Community Manager, Audrey: TechCommunity@opensourceecology.org. In addition, OSE is continuing to work with volunteers from around the world via Design Sprints. Design Sprints allow you to volunteer with OSE from the comfort of your home. To participate in Design Sprints, please complete the Tech Team Culturing Survey. |
Documentation Manager | As Marcin mentioned above, we had a good experience with remote editor, Owen Smithyman. He was able to take a bunch of raw cell phone video and turn it into a good looking story about the first tests of LifeTrac 5 working at Our School at Blair Grocery in New Orleans. (the link above works fine, but we will have a better resolution version later today) |
September 3 | Previous Week Highlights | Current Week Highlights |
Executive Director - Key Technical Contribution Links | CEB CAD progress to augment recent controller developments! Exploded Part Diagram - http://opensourceecology.org/w/images/3/38/Main_assembly_example_2.pdf - and Assembly Diagrams by Rob Beddingfield - the Digital Fabrication version of CEB is almost complete - | |
Operations Manager | Working benefits, payroll issues, steel shipping and budget. | Working budget and payroll issues. I have nothing nice to say about ADP. |
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Documentation Manager | Good news is we’ve established a new Photo archive at: https://opensourceecology.trovebox.com/ We will be uploading our photos to the site and organizing them into Albums. Users can view the photos and even download full resolutions versions. We’re still in the early stages here but this will be a great resource for us and friends of OSE. *Also you can embed photos in the Wiki or the Blog by clicking on “Share” and there’s a embed code there. |
Aug 26 | Previous Week Highlights | Current Week Highlights |
Executive Director - Key Technical Contribution Links | I would say focus on the 6 in 60 vid by Rob - check out the nice comment by Yann. Here is more: James Slade built the next generation brick press controller with a pressure switch. See log for picture of new controller - http://opensourceecology.org/wiki/Slade_Log see it running. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pdk061qEKqQ&feature=youtu.be Context: previous versions used position sensors which were difficult to adjust - http://opensourceecology.org/wiki/CEB_Press/Manufacturing_Instructions/Sensor_Unit We moved to a pressure switch which only measures pressure, and screws right into solenoid valve - http://opensourceecology.org/wiki/CEB_Hydraulic_Pressure_Switch
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Operations Manager | Development Process completed - see bubble charts, aka Development Process Diagram | OSE is working on creating a Battle Rhythm, starting with the first Executive Staff Meeting |
Product Lead | Completed the basic frame design of LifeTrac 6 | Working to finish up life track 6 full design to include all systems for final analysis early next week. |
Technical Community Manager | Completed product dev planning with the team & focused recruiting efforts to Fab Labs | Highlight: Lucas Warner, a former OSE intern from this summer, returns to Factor e Farm on 28 Aug to lead the LifeTrac 6 build as a Product Facilitator. The LifeTrac 6 will directly support the Microhouse build scheduled for 28 Sep. James Slade, with the assistance of DPV Jonathan Miller, has been leading the reengineering of the Compressed Earth Brick Press and the Soil Pulverizer. (uploading pic) OSE is in need of DPVs Sep and Oct to support the LifeTrac 6 development and prototype build, the 50 HP Power Cube effort, and the Microhouse construction. Recruiting...trying to increase transparency to potential volunteers by: 1) Creating a visually pleasing Product Dev Schedule (3 mo outlook, 6 mo outlook to be developed), 2) Developing volunteer position descriptions for DPVs |
Documentation Manager | Completed the 6in60 Video including a section about the build of LifeTrac 5 for Our School at Blair Grocery. Where is link? LINK HERE NOW: | Creating a test instructional video using the build of the cab module of LifeTrac 5 as an example. We’ll also be instituting a new Still Photograph library system, so these can be found and shared easily. |
20 Aug 2013 | Previous Week Highlights | Current Week Highlights |
Executive Director | (RMDR) When possible - include dates and technical updates | |
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Technical Community Manager | On 15 Aug, the TCM arranged for DPVs Scott Eisele and Jonathan Miller to present the capabilities of the META Tool and how it may integrate with OSE’s “future state” design process to allow for increased engineering analysis during the design process. This capability will be a key element to OSE’s Rapid Design philosophy. Photo: http://opensourceecology.org/wiki/File:Scott_%26_Jonathan3.jpg | Mapping out Future State of our Product Development Process. |
13 Aug 2013 | Previous Week Highlights | Current Week Highlights |
Executive Director | (RMDR) When possible - include dates and technical updates | |
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Operations Manager | I dealt with Taxes and Payroll issues - nothing exciting sadly | Gary is back at FeF - said goodbye to Dave Preiss and Scott Eisele (2 Dedicated Project Visitors) - continue to plan |
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Technical Community Manager | Lucas Warner, an intern from Berea College, stepped up as Product Facilitator for the LifeTrac 6. He not only assisted the Executive Staff in building the draft product development schedule, but was integral in establishing our baseline product development concept and logistics assessment, as well as developing a design process and materials orientation training plan for the other DPVs. His leadership and initiative went above and beyond the role of “intern.” Last week was Lucas’ final week as a DPV...however, he is welcome back any time! | We hope to complete Ideal Future State and then complete Future State. Otherwise...planning, planning, planning. |
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6 Aug 2013 | Previous Week Highlights | Current Week Highlights |
Executive Director | (RMDR) When possible - include dates and technical updates | |
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Operations Manager | Planning is ongoing Completed IDEAL Future State flow chart last week | Using the planning we completed last week - we are developing a Development Process for LifeTrac6. This process will be tracked using a spreadsheet. It will consist of the following: 1) Development process steps 2) Protocols to complete each step 3) Work product examples 4) Work products or the deliverable for each step 5) POCs 6) Step Logs |
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Technical Community Manager | Continued ‘Future State’ development to map out our entire product development process. Welcomed Scott Eisele, DPV, a graduate student of Electrical Engineering at Vanderbilt University on 1 Aug 13. John Stager, a member of Team Hydrafabber, began testing the 3D printing capabilities on 1 Aug 2013. photo John is assisted by David Preiss. Lucas Warner is observing. | Developing 2-month schedule to build LifeTrac 6; developing protocols and templates to apply/evaluate elements of our new development processes. Welcomed Jonathan Miller, DPV, a student of Manufacturing Engineering at Vanderbilt University on 5 Aug 13. Scott Eisele and Jonathan Miller’s arrival at OSE could not be more perfect. OSE staff, to include DPVs, have been mapping out an improved and robust product design and prototyping process. Scott and Jonathan will be collaborating with OSE on integrating advanced engineering analyses into our product design process via new software in development at Vanderbilt University’s Institute of Software Integrated Systems--the META Tool suite. The META Tools are a development effort funded by DARPA, whose ultimate goal is to improve the existing systems engineering, integration, and testing process. It has the potential to assist achievement of OSE’s rapid engineering and prototyping goals. |
Documentation Manager | 6in60 Production Update video (Part 1) has been posted. |
July 29, 2013 | Previous Week Highlights | Current Week Highlights |
Executive Director | (RMDR) When possible - include dates and technical updates | |
Executive Director - Key Technical Contribution Links | (RMDR) When possible - include dates and technical updates Visit to NOLA to test tractor and visit OSBG on Saturday/Sunday - http://opensourceecology.org/wiki/LifeTrac_5 See complete YouTube playlist linked there. First ever True Fans Hangout July 25 - http://opensourceecology.org/wiki/True_Fans_Hangout Lisa - please fold up all the former blog posts as discussed long time ago. Thanks for your continued diligence in posting regular blog posts! | Making contact with Engineers for a Sustainable World. Dr. Alexander Dale, ED, joined our Saturday Design Sprint and is offering the help of ESW chapters in Design Sprints. http://www.eswusa.org/leadership Development Method planning week. |
Operations Manager | The Spark Tractor arrived in New Orleans (see Marcin’s Photo) - Special thanks to James Slade for driving the tractor from Maysville, MO to NOLA. | Planning all week - this is critical since we are developing a Development Process. It is very unblog worthy right now, but once we have a schedule, I think that will be make a great post. |
Product Lead | (RMDR) When possible - include dates and technical updates | |
Technical Community Manager | Compiling input for a short informational video on the “DPV” experience at FeF; filmed current DPV and received great input. | Mapping out the “Current State” of our Product Design Process and will begin the mapping our Future State. Capturing issues, risks, gaps in communication, roadblocks, repetitive effort, lack of standardization, best practices / benchmarks, etc. will help us develop a streamlined “Future State” with metrics and feedback mechanisms to measure and continue to improve the process. |
Documentation Manager | The Latakoo site is successfully up and running. We’ve uploaded more than 20 hours of footage shot during the recent 6in60 and Spark builds. Interviews with Marcin have been transcribed by an automatic feature on the site. Remote editors have been accessing the material and cutting material for inclusion in our videos. | The first of the edited stories are being completed and will be posted this week. These are the, “no holds barred” inside accounts of the 6 in 60 build with the good and the bad highlighted in the stories. Also, the Dozuki documentation site is coming together with excellent graphics, including a detailed infographic on every machine. (we should feature the one about the CNC Torch table done by our new Lead Graphic Designer, Jean-Baptiste Vervaeck, in Santiago, Chile. |
July 22, 2013 | Previous Week Highlights | Current Week Highlights |
Executive Director | This is a reminder (rmdr) to include dates when possible | |
Executive Director - Key Technical Contribution Links | *LifeTrac 5 Tractor shipped to New Orleans | *Developing the documentation platform based on Dozuki with 50 machines, starting with Machine Infographics, and module breakdowns such as Backhoe, drilling down to development method. *Highlight: John Stager working on Hydrafabber at Factor e Farm. This is Lulzbot with CNC Circuit Milling spindle. *Setting up LifeTrac 5 on GrabCAD. *Open Source Hardware Community Survey 2013 - https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/OSHW2013 |
Operations Manager | DJ Turner, producer at dj@filamentfeatures.com, should be recognized for picking up the slack in the kitchen four nights in a row. As evening set in, DJ would slip away from the action to prepare dinner for the crew. He knocked out this time consuming task without begrudgery, just determination to keep the crew moving forward. I was thankful and impressed by his nature and ability to make spaghetti impressive using ‘whatever’ he found in our pantries. Cinnamon is his secret ingredient. MJ Comment - this is lovely - but to me it seems to miss core goals. Is this the type of material we should be reporting? I think this points to a need for a clear Communications/Media Strategy where our branding is crystal clear. - Katie Comment - Yes, absolutely need a media strategy. I do like to give a face to OSE sometimes. It will allow people to engage and identify with us, getting the balance of core goals, personal experiences, technical updates...agree with your point and recommend we find a balance | OSE Executive Staff are foregoing the originally planned retreat (an event focused on team building) to accomplish planning and scheduling this week. Although an admin task, this is critical in OSE’s ability to set a manageable pace toward structuring operations. Currently, OSE is managing obligations, while not fully operational. This week will be used to outline our future plans and create a schedule. Slowing down is the highlight this week. |
Product Lead | This is a reminder (rmdr) to include dates when possible | |
Technical Community Manager | We have recently said goodbye to three amazing DPVs: Cory Shenk (dep 7/19), Leandra Forman (dep 7/19), and Jordan Phoenix (dep 7/15) and have welcomed the arrival of three new DPVs at FeF: John Stager (7/15), Miguel Castro Jr. (7/14) and David Preiss (7/16). During Leadra, Cory, and Jordan’s stay, they were instrumental in the development and prototyping of products for the 6 in 60 Campaign and the Lifetrac 5 Tractor that is featured in the documentary film The Spark. In addition, Jordan Phoenix, who is the Founder and Director of Project Free World, provided advice on media strategy, outreach and scalability. | On Sunday, 28 July, we will welcome a new DPV, Scott Eisele from Brigham Young University. Scott has participated in several Design Sprints where he assisted with the design of the Lifetrac 5. As members of our first “class” of DPVs leave Factor e Farm, the focus has shifted to gaining feedback in order to improve our processes. A Post-DPV survey has been launched and we are seeking feedback to understand what we are doing well and what we can improve upon. On that note, the Dedicated Project Visits page is being updated and the application process has been streamlined to improve transparency and efficiency. |
Documentation Manager | The Latakoo site is successfully up and running. We’ve uploaded more than 20 hours of footage shot during the recent 6in60 and Spark builds. Interviews with Marcin have been transcribed by a feature on the site. Remote editors have been accessing the material and cutting material for inclusion in our videos. | The first of the edited stories are being completed and will be posted this week. These are the, “no holds barred” inside accounts of the 6 in 60 build with the good and the bad highlighted in the stories. Also, the Dozuki documentation site is coming together with excellent graphics, including a detailed infographic on every machine. (we should feature the one about the CNC Torch table done by our new Lead Graphic Designer, Jean-Baptiste Vervaeck, in Santiago, Chile. |
July 15, 2013 | Previous Week Highlights | Current Week Highlights |
Executive Director | The Spark people arriving, tractor build planning - Tue of last week till Friday evening. | Build still going on. |
Executive Director - Key Technical Contribution Links | Design Sprints - small highlights - working on oxyacetylene version of CNC torch table - gas control, separate height controller - http://opensourceecology.org/wiki/Chris_Bassett_Log#Tue_Jul_16.2C_2013 , and Open Source Welder/Plasma Cutter initial diagram http://opensourceecology.org/w/images/c/ca/Welder-plasma-cutter.png | Met with John Motloch - http://opensourceecology.org/wiki/John_Motloch and construction manager, Chris Reinhard - http://opensourceecology.org/wiki/Chris_Reinhart to move forward on Microhouse build - http://opensourceecology.org/wiki/OSE_Microhouse, John Motloch and Chris are responsible for the design and build. Now scheduled for Sep 28 - 400 square foot structure in One Day. Ready finally to fulfill the 2011 Kickstarter reward structure - http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/622508883/global-village-construction-set - for the natural building workshop.
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Operations Manager | Last week, The Spark & Tom arrived, followed by James Slade, Jason Smith, Savanna Slade, and Our School at Blair Grocery. The total amounted to 21 people. Highlights from last week were DeRonta Langand’s (from Our School) mastery of the kitchen. He prepared southern style fried chicken, complemented by Tom Griffing’s gumbo. Durante Chappell (from Our School) showed exceptional expertise during the build, surprising DPV’s and myself with time saving solutions to here and there. He would see someone struggling and quietly offer advice in a very humble, but clear way. It was always Greatly appreciated. | Highlights this week - Lucas Warner, Leandra Forman, Cory Shenky, [Jordan Pheonix (just left yesterday due to a scheduled obligation he had to make, but was working with them up until he had to pack and leave)] are currently pushing through the final milestones needed to finish the tractor. Their resilience is amazing. The timeline for this build is being pushed by externalities that they cannot control. Rather than give up, they are painstakingly working through all the hold ups to completion without a bit of resistance or even a thought to throw in the towel. They are thoughtful and calm...showing the highest levels of professionalism in a time where frankly, some complaining would be acceptable. They don’t complain. Very mature. All highlights this week are directly attributed to the stamina and character of the people involved in this challenge. I am amazed and while the circumstances are not ones I’d like to repeat...I am grateful to be working with people like these. Once the Tractor work is finalized, we are lookingforward to some rest. But we also welcome Miguel Castro and John Stager (working on the Hydrafabber) as new DPVs and are saying goodbye to Leandra and Cory. |
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July 8, 2013 | Previous Week Highlights | Current Week Highlights |
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Operations Manager | OSE has a phone line. This is a nothing highlight for most, but as operations manager, it is exciting: 816.449.1239 DPV Names: Jordan Phoenix, Leandra Forman, Cory Shenky, Lucas Warner DPV Names who left, but contributed: Caleb Bennett, James, Chris DeAngelis, James Weiss | The Spark Filmmakers and Tom Griffing arrived yesterday. Today was the first day between OSE and The Spark. Numerous decisions, planning and scheduling are being hashed out. We are expecting Emily Eakin from The New Yorker to arrive July 10 and students from The Blair School in New Orleans to Arrive the evening of July 11. The build is scheduled for July 12. |
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Technical Community Manager | Developed standardized design processes & built process into our new Program Management software. We finally have the tools in place to build a resource-loaded schedule. Identified training requirements for other staff members to learn the program. | Recruiting, recruiting, recruiting...and process creation, creation, creation. |
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July 1, 2013 | Previous Week Highlights | Current Week Highlights |
Executive Director | Parts arriving - and work on Steel Wheels. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zhJndK9A06I | Backhoe in progress. |
Executive Director - Key Technical Contribution Links | HydraFabber - http://opensourceecology.org/wiki/File:Lulzbot_n_Spindle3.jpg - integration of spindle on 3D printer body. OS Car - http://opensourceecology.org/wiki/File:Blob.png + https://rizzoma.com/topic/0a7e6f841a3da1e1a33ccebede0f99b4 Bulldozer exploded parts breakdown - http://opensourceecology.org/wiki/Leandra_Log#Bulldozer - click edit below to get breakdown. | |
Operations Manager | Last week, completed some logistics tasks...sourced a printer! While seemingly small, I have realized that all these little things, not having a working printer or filing system, are huge obstacles to getting anything done. Made huge headway wrt our filing system. The OSE office is nearly organized. | Working to set up as much of an accounting infrastructure as possible before the end of the week. Yesterday we had a great True Fan, Randy, come out to give some pro bono accounting advice. Contributions like this one will save OSE money, but also help encourage and facilitate an environment where ‘do it yourself’ is the ‘go to’ response. |
Product Lead | Last week spent a lot of time completing peripheral, but essential, workshop tasks. Spent a ten hour day picking up 5000 lbs of steel, enjoying St. Jo traffic at the most inopportune time, just prior to picking up the steel and before closing time. Although these are long days, 9AM - 12AM, everyone has been churning out tasks with great attitudes. Working with these interns and DPVs has been phenomenal. | Goal to complete the Backhoe and Ironworker tomorrow and off to pick up more steel, long day in the Uhaul. |
Technical Community Manager | Decided upon and procured Project Manager software. While this may seem simple, this decision is the beginning to creating a backbone in OSE’s ability to schedule with proper resource management and allocation. | This week, I am beginning to input all the required information into the PM suite. It will take time to set up, but already we are making headway. ED and I are meeting regularly to discuss the most efficient process of development. Using that process, OSE will be able to effectively and efficiently manage current, local operations, creating a foundation to scale. |
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June 26, 2013 | Previous Week Highlights | Current Week Highlights |
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Operations Manager | I finished my first week at OSE, AND that said, I am really happy with my decision to trek out to wonderful Missouri. The team has been working hard over the past couple of months. It feels good to finally join in. Together, we’ve got it. | Jordan Phoenix, also seen here, has been working hard on prototyping. In his free time he has been working just as hard to bring back our Facebook. If possible, please give him a shout out! We have also had some more people join us our here at FeF: Caleb Bennett for a DPV and Rob Kirk our Documentation Manager |
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Technical Community Manager | NSTR, doing infrastructure turnover with Katie, trying to establish recruiting processes, etc, | But here are some pictures from the prototyping: http://opensourceecology.org/wiki/6_in_60_Campaign |
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June 17, 2013 | Previous Week Highlights | Current Week Highlights |
Executive Director | http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MzoPMf-Ax94 Last week highlight was a successful sprint with 19 participants including velocar.fr collaboratioin on OSE Wikispeed Car. | Full team is on board since Katie arrived. Large materials orders put in as we begin workshop work. |
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Operations Manager | Last week I finished the drive from DC to MO, found an apartment in St. Joseph, MO and became a Missouri resident! | This week I am getting a sense of current operations and creating a system to develop OSE Protocols. I am also excited to move forward with Open ERP. This program will help OSE manage projects, tasks, and contacts. Overall, my highlights will pertain to organizing, organizing, organizing, which I love! |
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Documentation Manager | Last week I secured a groundbreaking new video collaboration system through Latakoo. This will allow remote video collaborators around the world to help document OSE projects. I also moved forward with Dozuki to work with their tools to create clear and highly organized “how to” manuals for our machines. |
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