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We have already built [http://openfarmtech.org/weblog/?p=797 LifeTrac], the world's first, high performance, open source tractor. Our learnings from this project are: | We have already built [http://openfarmtech.org/weblog/?p=797 LifeTrac], the world's first, high performance, open source, multipurpose tractor. Our learnings from this project are: | ||
*Design-for-disassembly via bolt-together xyz beam design is | *Design-for-disassembly via bolt-together xyz beam design is feasible for building heavy equipment | ||
*Initial results indicate | *Initial results indicate that complete, life-size Erector Set or Lego Set for real technology can be built using stock steel and components | ||
*Lifetime design, modularity, simplicity, and ease of maintenance are key features | |||
*Initial results indicate that DIY kits - reconfiguarable from small tractors to bulldozers just like Lego Blocks - with interchangeable motors and power units - are a viable route to widespread adoption of the technology | |||
*Cost performance in the DIY scenario appears to be a factor of 10 improvement over the competition | |||
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Revision as of 04:36, 30 December 2009
Introduction
last updated 12/09
We have already built LifeTrac, the world's first, high performance, open source, multipurpose tractor. Our learnings from this project are:
- Design-for-disassembly via bolt-together xyz beam design is feasible for building heavy equipment
- Initial results indicate that complete, life-size Erector Set or Lego Set for real technology can be built using stock steel and components
- Lifetime design, modularity, simplicity, and ease of maintenance are key features
- Initial results indicate that DIY kits - reconfiguarable from small tractors to bulldozers just like Lego Blocks - with interchangeable motors and power units - are a viable route to widespread adoption of the technology
- Cost performance in the DIY scenario appears to be a factor of 10 improvement over the competition