Open Source Ecology - Active Questions

PowerCube: Access to Design Drawings?

Sat, 04 Feb 2017 12:33:42 -0700

How can I get access to the design drawings for the Power Cube? I am considering building one.

LifeTrac: Tubing dimensions and wall thickness

Tue, 17 Jan 2017 06:26:17 -0700

Is that 4 inch steel square tubing with half inch clearance holes on 3 inch centers? Is the wall thickness 1/4 inch or just 1/8 inch? I am not an ME, so knowing the materials you found strong enough is good information for me.

Foundation Module: Foundation depth relative to frost line

Wed, 28 Dec 2016 20:33:32 -0700

It looks like you are pouring footings on grade. What do the local codes say about the frost line depth? I live in the desert and our line is at 18" below grade.

George Fulton

CEB Press - Final Assembly: Buy a unit ok

Wed, 19 Oct 2016 10:09:16 -0700

Hello I´m Arturo Delano, from Chile, i interested all your machines, but for this moment i want info for CEB PRESS, can a buy one unit, can i built one, maybe?

I very interested of your activity, please send informations of all.

adelanou@gmail.com

Regards

Microhouse 3: Is there any guide or videos for building any of the microhouses?

Sat, 20 Aug 2016 09:00:52 -0700

I would like to learn how to build any of these houses.

MicroHouse 4 Overall Development: Arched soil roof? Earthen plaster?

Sun, 03 Jul 2016 11:03:07 -0700

First off I need to State I am a huge fan of what you're doing!!!! Awesome & inspiring!!!! Have you considered not using wood or sealing your Wall Systems?

These structures will last 1000 years or more without wood. Using Earthen plasters inside and out will allow the structure to provide evaporative cooling inside on hot days as well as provide warmth and slight humidity on dry cold days.

You guys give me hope for this world!!!

Keep goin!!!!!!!

Nickel Iron Batteries - Earlier Versions: So... Eddie Son stainless steel Pockets 4 anode? Are you usin

Sun, 03 Jul 2016 10:54:57 -0700

Are you using solid nickel or plate? do you have any designs?? these will be great with the solar panels don't forget your diodes.

Composting Toilet: How can we make humanure composting feasible in an urban setting?

Sun, 26 Jun 2016 13:24:17 -0700

Do designs already exist for a compost toilet small enough to fit into a studio apartment lifestyle? If so, how exhaustive are they and at what point does the compost return to soil? Or, what other opportunities are available in an urban setting to make better use of nutrient that would rather be lost down sinks, garbage disposals, tubs, and toilets?

Frame: Navigation of website is difficult

Wed, 22 Jun 2016 17:09:03 -0700

These projects are loaded with potential, but finding the actual blueprints are difficult.

It would be better, for me anyway, if each machine blue print package could be available on DVD with a full hard copy of the prints. I would gladly pay for this.

Thanks, Dan Katz

I think I've got it now. Marcin answered my questions. Thanks

⟐ Edited by author June 22, 2016, 17:09 MST

Foundation Module: What is the width of the forms

Mon, 06 Jun 2016 23:12:09 -0700

it appears that the forms are about a foot apart?

⟐ Answer deleted June 06, 2016, 23:12 MST

CEB Press: They are on sale?

Wed, 25 May 2016 11:18:17 -0700

Hello, my name is Karina live in San Muguel de Allende, Mexico

I am very interested in CBE Press Brick, I want to know if they are for sale and how much it costs, Another question where I do not want to build light, I want to know if solar panels can operate the machine?

How much energy I need to work?

His project is incredible, congratulations on haer this possible.

Best regards!

karina_rj@live.com.mx

Module - Control Panel: Are there universal controls?

Mon, 11 Apr 2016 06:54:00 -0700

Hi, I´m wondering if there exists already a universal control module, or if there is somebody working on it.

I´m working for a german engeneering company. We develop controls for tractors and other heavy agricultural mashines.

LifeTrac: What's an early adapter? Describe unresolved outstanding issues.

Thu, 22 Oct 2015 19:40:12 -0700

What is an "early adapter?

Is there a forum or document describing with more detail the unresolved outstanding issues:

1. Redesign of loader arm attachment

2. Reduction in the size of the Power Cube compartment

3. Redesign of curl cylinder

Hydraulic system refinement to allow 3 or 4 power cubes.

Thx, wm pfefferkorn

⟐ Answered October 22, 2015, 19:40 MST

Module - Hay Picker: syntax of the description or context?

Thu, 22 Oct 2015 18:44:49 -0700

I'm unsure what a "hay picker" is! Haybine, hay baler, hay rake, dump rake, bale elevator, bail hook, hay mower, sickle mower, hay crimper, hay chopper, hay rack, hay wagon ... are the immediate words I have as a person who grew up on an Iowa Dairy Farm. I baled hay from age 7 to 27+ ... so "hay picker" doesn't describe any tool i know of?

Corn Picker - Yes, Combine - Yes,

so help me out .. :)

CEB Press: cost to buy the ceb press

Sun, 14 Jun 2015 20:25:07 -0700

hello, how much is the ceb press if I would like to buy one. thank you.

Boom: Where do I find the development page for this?

Sun, 15 Mar 2015 04:49:57 -0700

http://opensourceecology.org/wiki/Backho...

⟐ Answer deleted March 15, 2015, 4:49 MST

Module - Overall CEB Press: size of the mould

Wed, 11 Mar 2015 18:49:20 -0700

What is the size of the brick mould of a 220(L)*115(W)*230(H)mm brick block when expanded?

is it change depend on type of soil or all Soil will be compressed from same size.

i just want to know how much soil is filled before compression.

⟐ Answered March 11, 2015, 18:49 MST

Module - Frame Assembly: Torque setting are not listed in this guide.

Wed, 11 Feb 2015 22:59:24 -0700

You mention torque settings in your write-up but do not give any figures or even a reference of where they might be hidden.generally i found the constructive notes very good and clear.Hope you don't mind the question but I'm building from scratch without a kit.

Regards with thanks,

Alistair

Universal Power Supply (UPS: How mush power do we need?

Sun, 25 Jan 2015 11:23:24 -0700

Hi,

I m technicien in embbed electronic devices.

I m workin in harsh environnement electronic industrie untill now.

I can manage the design of a UPS.

Give me some In / Out spec requirements.

I'll think about it.

MicroHouse 4 Walls: Why not much more roof overhang?

Sun, 11 Jan 2015 10:26:43 -0700

Loam-straw bricks are great, but sesitive to water. Why not making much more roof overhang for weather protection?