Development Roadmap

Milestones

• First full physical implementation
• Automated frame factory development ongoing
• First full CAD implementation
• Incremental reduction of vitamins components

Frame

Rationale

The modular frames in this system are constructed using only one component, repeated and assembled in a variety of configurations, with the stainless steel hardware. These frames assemble quickly, intuitively, and squarely in all dimensions and on uneven surfaces, under water, or in zero gravity. Frame members are easily manufactured from renewable and widely available raw materials such as trees, square steel, aluminum, and other metal tube, even bamboo and recycled thermoplastics. Aluminum frame members retain perfect interchangeability and reusability after years of intense sun exposure, submersion in water, etc. Wood frame members retain near-perfect interchangeability and reusability across lifetimes when stored in a home, or other controlled environment. Unlike Isaacs or Jergensen frames, Replimat uses only lengths that are multiples of 200mm, equivalent to approximately 8 inches or 5 holes. Plus two and three-hole members. This allows Replimat frames to be measured easily by sight in millimeters, inches, and holes simultaneously.

Current components

1000mmx40mmx40mm (39.37inx1.57inx1.57in) 25 hole frame Stainless steel hardware

Interoperability:

1000mm frame lengths can be cut to 200mm, 400mm, 600mm, and 800mm lengths without waste.

Development targets:

Self-reproducing frame drilling machine

Cord (550lb test nylon paracord, stainless steel cable?)

Rationale:

Simplified selection of knots - holding, sliding,

Current components:

Commercially available 550 paracord (https://www.amazon.com/SurvivorCord-SAFETY-ORANGE-Paracord-Conductive-Patent-Pending/dp/B01DAPFYMA​ )

Development targets:

Printable automatic cord braiding machine https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z9tgjUBpmLA

Electric fan

Rationale:

Electric fans are incredibly prolific devices. Used to cool electronics, motors, and evaporators, as well as people, livestock, greenhouses, and more. ROCS’ fundamental component for moving air.

Toilet

Rationale:

Everybody poops.

Development targets:

Research regulation on portable toilets, composting toilets Modular composting toilet

Hose clamp (printable), hose barb, and 25mm tube

Development targets

• nut/bolt tightened version

V-wheels

Development targets:

• Develop gridbeamish three-bearing blade guide
• Light (LED with spectrum suitable for vision + plant growth)

Bench grinder

Development targets

• Printable grinder form for casting

Portable Power

Current components:

• Coroplast box
• Solar panels
• Recycled LiPo batteries
• Charge controller
• Bicycle tires

Development targets

Coroplast solar panel (transparent or translucent coroplast, solar cells, salvaged wire, solder, silicone epoxy) Universal Controller battery charger

Printable valves

Current components:

• 6mm stainless steel ball (BB)
• Printed spring?

References

6. Elkinsdiy.com

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