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the technologies and articles on this list |
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TO CREATE YOUR OWN PROJECTS HANDBOOK |
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DOWNLOAD AND PRINT OUT PROJECTS OF INTEREST |
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This is an exploratory work, and I am not responsible for anything anyone does as a result of reading or using the information referenced here. Readers must use their own best judgment in duplicating or depending upon any of the projects or concepts included in this collection. |
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STRUCTURES |
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Any-stick dome |
A dome from junk |
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Durable covering |
For covering structures and underground membranes |
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Bolt-together frames |
Basics of building and covering bolt-together frames |
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Dome, 10’ diameter on posts |
This one used for bathing at an off grid encampment |
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Dome, 16’8” diameter 210 sq.ft. |
Economical, versatile, reusable frame can be built in a day |
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Dome extension |
Enlarge, and elevate 16’8” dome to 19’ diameter |
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Parabolic domes |
Width and height can be increased indefinitely |
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Dome Worksheet |
Add radius and chord factors to calculate any size dome |
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Dome, parabolic 20’ x 10’ high |
I use it for my winter backyard studio |
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Low profile domes 24 ft dia., |
450 sq.ft; height=radius/2 |
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Parabolic, 28’ 14’ high, 615 sq. ft. |
Central structure at an off-grid encampment |
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30 foot low profile dome 707 sq.ft |
Calculations plus assembly notes |
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Low Cost Shelter Project |
Application based upon the 30 foot low profile dome |
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32 foot dome 804 sq.ft. |
Strut lengths (calculations) only |
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01430 |
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49 foot dome 1885 sq.ft low profile |
Calculations only, optimizes use of 10’ stock materials. |
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Wire structures |
contents |
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01510 |
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7’6” wire shelter frame ht.=rad./2 |
Dome frame weighs 8.5 lbs. Complete frame=24 lbs. |
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The Cozy 7-1/2 diameter |
Includes a stove built into the floor |
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Oval wire dome, 10x20x2.5 |
A complex disaster – but an interesting story |
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Other shapes |
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Hyperboloid |
http://technosmith.com/contents/01660-hyperboloid.pdf |
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01670 |
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Mushroom configuration |
An artsie 12’ diameter shade for a treeless backyard. |
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01690 |
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Hyperbolic paraboloid |
A strong and graceful roof structure |
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01700 |
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Trihyperbolicparaboloid |
Hexagonal form supported on three posts |
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01810 |
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Decks from scraps |
Use short pieces of recycled material to span large areas |
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01830 |
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Hex8: Wooden structure |
Hexagonal office space with sleeping loft, 8 ft. diameter |
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Hex12 Wooden structure |
Hexagonal building with upstairs desk, 12’ diameter |
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Earth materials |
A few more tips on what not to try |
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WATER |
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Water intro |
Critical things to keep in mind concerning this need |
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02040 |
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Tank, 30 gal. with spigot |
A clean trash can can be an economical tank’ |
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Stills |
One means of purifying water |
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02110 |
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Distilling sea water |
Wave & tide energy assist water pumping and distillation |
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02120 |
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Well pumps |
Some of my semi-successful DIY attempts |
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02130 |
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Cistern pump |
Creative improvements applied in a developing nation |
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02140 |
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Atmospheric pump graphic |
Uses thermal energy to pump water in 15.7gal tank |
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Cistern under garden |
Developing a complete sustainable food+water system |
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Wells |
Boring shallow wells from commonly available hardware |
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FOOD |
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Captive water table |
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03030 |
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Reducing surface water loss |
http://technosmith.com/contents/03030-reducing surface water loss.pdf |
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03040 |
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Trench format garden |
http://technosmith.com/contents/03040-trench format.pdf |
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Extreme water saving garden |
A subterranean membrane + other tricks save water |
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Water table, circle graphic |
120 (¼ acre), 170 (½ acre), and 240 (1acre) ft diameters |
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Walk-in garden |
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03230 |
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High density garden |
Gardening techniques that can multiply productivity |
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03240 |
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High density garden tools |
Design and build tools for high density applications |
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Compost Comfort |
An exercise in laziness |
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Garden Summary .pdf version |
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Garden Summary phone version |
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Lighting |
How light is used greatly affects the amount needed |
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Electrical |
There are more ways to do this than most realize |
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ENERGY |
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Keeping warm |
Structure features that can reduce the energy needed |
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05030 |
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Using wood stoves |
Important installation considerations |
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05040 |
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Basic stove |
Cheap to build, highly efficient, eco-friendly |
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05050 |
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The Dragon |
A small, cheap high-efficiency wood stove |
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Small boiler |
Attached to “Dragon” to heat water and produce steam |
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Wood-fired water heater |
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Stove with reflector |
Great for heating patio area |
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Retrofit wood stove |
Efficient, clean, installed in existing fireplace |
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Small forced air heater |
Shroud a “Basic stove” and force air through it |
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Prunings burner.pdf |
Clean efficient disposal of orchard waste |
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Rammed Earth Stove |
Build from highly compressed earth with tiny % cement |
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Cottage kiln |
Wood fired production of art and utility objects |
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Cooking |
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Why a cook stove out of mud |
Fuel efficient, smokeless solution to primitive kitchens |
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Small stove carved into the earth |
“little mud” |
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Counter top stove graphic |
Sculpt mud into existing adobe or brick counter |
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Backyard stove |
Cook outdoors during the summer |
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05230 |
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StoveTopOven |
Invented to cook a girlfriend’s birthday cake |
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Cook stove from a scrap of pipe |
You can’t make an efficient stove more easily than this |
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Cardboard cooker solar power |
An easy and cheap way to “crock pot” anything |
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Solar + |
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Introduction to solar |
There are more options in solar than most realize |
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SolarHeatedAir |
Technique that greatly increases efficiency of solar heat |
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05350 |
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Solar Hot Water |
Economical way to heat your above ground pool |
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05360 |
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Heliostat |
A high-tech device with many potential possibilities |
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05380 |
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Wind |
Generally inconsistent and seasonal, but great in places |
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Manipulating energy |
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The Energy Tree |
Opportunities and pitfalls |
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Perpetual motion of fools |
Fun projects for those who love to fail |
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05420 |
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Reality for the masses |
If you have dumb friends, this helps you recognize them |
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05430 |
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StoringEnergy |
There are more ways to do this than you might think |
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Pumping heat |
By mechanical energy you can make hot cold or cold |
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Energy systems |
Managing of energy sources, storage, and conversion |
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Heat powered engines |
Converting thermal energy into mechanical energy |
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See 05060-Small Boiler |
Attachment to dragon for heating water or making steam |
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05500 |
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Steam engine 3 moving parts |
I made this public domain so no one could patent it |
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05510 |
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Stirling |
World’s most efficient engine was invented by a minister |
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05520 |
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Check Valve Power |
Concept engine – also intentionally in the public domain |
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Stirling data table |
Calculates available outputs under various conditions |
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05530 |
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Wet Stirling |
Yet another creative way to create mechanical energy |
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05540 |
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Odd engines |
Creative applications of simple physics |
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05560 |
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Jet engine in my house |
Yet another don’t anyone (else) try this at home) story |
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Refrigeration |
Various ways to cool things |
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Linked Stirling |
Yet another way to pump heat |
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05630 |
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Storing cool |
More refrigeration basics |
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05650 |
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Ice chest air |
Forced air cooling invented during an emergency |
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Transportation |
Avoiding petroleum and expenses relating to cars |
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Recycling cart |
A stronger, larger and legal alternative to grocery carts |
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06030 |
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MobileHomeless |
Made for a homeless friend who lived in it for 5 years |
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06040 |
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Folding bike graphic |
Needed a compact bike to store under my desk at work |
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Compact bike graphic |
For awhile I had a $100 bounty on the first one to ride it. |
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HEALTH |
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08020 |
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Bath pan |
Cheap, lightweight, use for storage, bathing, or laundry |
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08040 |
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6” auger |
Use for well or toilet pit |
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08050 |
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8” auger |
Use for toilet pit or well |
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Off Grid Toilets |
A radical sanitation improvement over existing practices |
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Low tech composting toilet |
A clean and simple solution to a need we all have |
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09010 |
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home sheetmetal basics |
Simple techniques to equip you to solve many problems |
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Splitting rocks |
Not everyone needs this – but I did, so here it is |
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Petro chemical replacement |
Introduction to a science to reduce need of petroleum |
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09040 |
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Starting car with a weak battery |
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09050 |
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stepper motor from alternator |
I needed to computer-control something in small steps |
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09070 |
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Furniture legs |
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09210 |
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Dog trainer |
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Prowler pooper |
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Enterprise |
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Part 11 Community Designs |
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50’x60’ model village – graphic |
Population 1-6 on a 50x60 foot lot |
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13040 |
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The Jesus Camp |
technosmith.com/contents/13040-jesus camp.pdf |
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Presentations |
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12010 |
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Hexagon based display maze |
A creative arrangement of panels for 2D displays |
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Small display maze |
A smaller creative arrangement of v… |
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12530 |
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Homeless action items |
power point presentation |
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12540 |
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Global warming |
A power point presentation summary on global warming |
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12550 |
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Tolerated Homeless Camp |
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Model Village infrastructure (coming soon) |
Population 1-6, shelter, energy, sanitation, garden |
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ESSAYS and OPINIONS |
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Local supply chain |
Reducing dependence upon resources you cannot control |
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Prove Me Wrong about physics |
Reconsidering theories about gravity and light |
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THE OUTLAW UNIVERSE |
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The Outlaw Universe |
The universe may not be rational, but it speaks to us |
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Introduction to Christianity |
For those to whom it would matter if God existed |
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The World Until Now |
Where we are today in past and future history |
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The Church Until Now |
What has changed since Pentecost, and what’s next |
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Welcome to the Stone Age |
The prophesied rise of God’s kingdom, as it is being fulfilled |
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The Rogue Empire |
Satan’s poor sportsmanship |
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Walking in the Real World |
Walking in the spiritual realm (the origin of the natural realm) |
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A Letter to Preppers |
So what happens when all your stored food runs out? |
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A history of American Preppers |
A little wisdom from history |
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Candor A free adventure novel |
Frequent application of locally sustainable technologies |
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A Modern Bible Translation |
Complete ASV Bible translation in public domain |
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Revelation Commentary |
Revelation, as explained only by other verses in the Bible |
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Expatriates of Babylon – Sample chapters of part 1 in trilogy |
Homeless people develop mutually helpful relationships with mainstream society. |
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Arland – Sample chapters of part 2 in trilogy |
Sequel to Expatriates. A futuristic village is developed in a desert canyon. |
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The Livewood – Sample of part 3 in trilogy |
Sequel to Arland. A space colony is developed in a desperate bid to preserve humanity. |
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Surviving the Streets and Future: This is a hard copy compendium of the technical section of my web page – Since most of its contents are available at technosmith.com |
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Expatriates of Babylon: Part one of a fiction trilogy. A resourceful individual winds up homeless following a layoff. He develops a new quality of life for street survival and interfacing with society. |
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Arland: Part two of trilogy; Modified biosphere technology begins to grow locally sustainable communities in Arizona deserts. |
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The Livewood: Part three of trilogy. A rebellious student finds his path in a project to develop space colonies. This one starts in New Mexico, but soon gets off the ground. |
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Avoiding Deception: Exposes corruption in the early church and today, as revealed by the Bible. |
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