[sudo-discuss] event proposal

[niki]

This sounds awesome!

:)


On Fri, Aug 29, 2014 at 4:51 PM, refugia <refugia at zoho.com> wrote:

> I'm looking to organize a farm hack event in February. Would sudo want to
> host it? It would be full day event, probably on a Saturday with 30-60
> people. Farmhacks are are always free to attend but I would like to support
> the space financially.
>
> I'm thinking that it would be part hackathon and part hands on skill share
> with various presentations and discussions throughout the day.
>
> http://farmhack.net/tools
>
> Saludos,
> Patrick
> What are the core elements of the FarmHack culture?
>
>    - Biology before steel and diesel, software before hardware – is there
>    a way to approach this problem by using biological systems that add to soil
>    health – such as cultural practices like cover cropping, mulching, crop or
>    animal rotations etc, is there an approach that eliminates hardware through
>    greater systems understanding?
>    - Holistic approach – does this tool make me enjoy working with it as
>    much as getting the job done faster?
>    - Designed to empower owner of tool to use, modify and improve –
>    different from industrial tools which user does not own in the sense that
>    there are aspects of the tool that are inaccessible to the user. If you can
>    not modify a tool you do not really own it, but are just borrowing it from
>    the system that created it.
>    - Designed for transparent function – functional components are
>    clearly laid out and purpose is clear.
>    - Modularity – functions can be removed and replaced without
>    reengineering entire tool. Tool function can be changed by adding or
>    subtracting parts.
>    - Adaptability- tools can be used for many functions and can be
>    changed to new functions easily.
>    - Design for Disassembly – modularity/if welded easy access to joint
>    for cut/ no hidden bolts/ exposed bearings/belts/ Belt and chain tensioners
>    have enough play to enable easy removal
>    - Universal couplers/fastener spacing – use of standard quick connects
>    for electronics/hydraulics/air lines/power take offs
>    - Design with replicability in mind -- Could this part be recreated in
>    a farm shop in a small town – Use of common dimension materials. for
>    example design for welded and machined parts rather than castings
>    - Use of “off the shelf” or commonly available components, or
>    components that are or can be re-purposed – can a more easily sourced part
>    do the job as well?
>
>
>
>
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