GVCS 50 technologies

1. CNC Multimachine – we are currently considering Dan Granett, a precision machining expert – to build out the CNC Multimachine, while utilizing any relevant techniques from a collaborating group - the Open Source Multimchine project
2. CNC Circuit Mill – Yoonseo Kang is the project lead on this at Factor e Farm, Prototype 1 is complete. Prototype 2 is in research phase.
3. Ironworker Machine – Brianna Kufa is project lead, in prototyping phase. See her blog for more info.
4. CNC Torch Table – prototype I has been tested in producing tractor parts with success, and optimization is needed for the software tool-chain. We are currently considering an upgraded gantry shown under Prototype II on the wiki, a simple DIY design which has seen many hundreds of hours of production time and is a stable design. Z height control needs to be developed.
5. Induction Furnace – conceptual design done. Considering recruiting consulting assistance from Superior Induction. Looking for subject matter experts to join this project, Dedicated Project Visit or remote collaboration.
6. Sawmill – Prototype I complete; looking for Dedicated Project Visitor for field testing.
7. Backhoe – Grabcad design competition completed. Planned collaboration with contributors to further optimize winning design.
8. Bulldozer – considering modified LifeTrac frame and weights, jack shaft wheel drive and steel wheels like in old agricultural traction engines from 100 years ago; 10,000 lb weight for first prototype.
9. Well-drilling rig – considering design consulting from Enniss, Inc. Looking for subject matter experts.
10. Modern Steam Engine – current plan is to use the Wally Munster scalable modern design. Collaboration with Tom Kimmel of Steam Auto Club of America to develop a plant for the next generation of modern steam Power Cubes, about 4x3x3 feet in size for s 25 hp Prototype 1. Plant includes Gasifier Burner, Heat Exchanger, oil pump, water pump. Plan for Heat Exchanger is to work with Tom using his open source coil winder.
11. Gasifier Burner – Larry Dobson has completed plans for an advanced gasifier burner with heat exchanger for heating water. Awaiting fabrication.
12. Pelletizer – Need design and fabrication drawings. Can be fabricated by Sweiger Shop readily. See pelletizer dies on research and development page - and design around those.
13. Power Inverter – following the development of the CNC circuit mill, we will prototype the inverter. Need power electronics subject matter experts to join the team.
14. Solar Concentrator – the current plan is to build on documentation available from the SolarFire project. Collaborating with Dr. Peter Schwartz of Cal Poly on design evaluation.