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See also Marcin Jakubowsky's work in this vein. https://www.opensourceecology.org/ https://www.opensourceecology.org/

• tomjakubowski 8y ago
  I am compelled to say it is spelled Jakubowski.
  • dredmorbius 8y ago
    Relation?
    • tomjakubowski 8y ago
      Not that I know of, it's a relatively common Polish surname.
• dwaltrip 8y ago
  The short video on the front page is really interesting: https://www.ted.com/talks/marcin_jakubowski?language=en https://www.ted.com/talks/marcin_jakubowski?language=en
• Animats 8y ago
  Oh, those guys are still at it? They have a good idea with the engine-driven hydraulic power pack. Except that you can buy those cheaply enough that making them isn't worth the trouble.[1][2] All they're really making is the frame; the engine, pump, hoses, radiator, and controls are all purchased. (Those guys seem to have a thing about not painting metal, so that it Looks Hand Made. Bare steel rusts. Rapidly. Paint is cheap.) [1] https://www.ebay.com/itm/STANLEY-GT13-HYDRAULIC-POWER-PACK-STANLEY-/202307601466 https://www.ebay.com/itm/STANLEY-GT13-HYDRAULIC-POWER-PACK-S... [2] https://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/Mini-order-Hydraulic-Power-Pack-retail_60610830056.html https://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/Mini-order-Hydraulic-...
  • HeyLaughingBoy 8y ago
    you can buy those cheaply enough that making them isn't worth the trouble This is something that bugs me probably far more than it should. I'm really sick of seeing half-assed implementations of stuff that you can buy cheaply off the shelf. Don't people do research before starting to design things anymore? It's pretty rare that you can build something for less than the equivalent off the shelf item. Now, if that item is missing a feature you need, that's a different story.