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- | ====== Control of the Commons | + | ==== Control of the Commons ==== |
- | Control of the Commons explores the culture of water use. Building | + | Control of the Commons explores the culture of water use. In vessels |
- | * Project description: | + | < |
- | * Project Blog: http://coc.timesup.org | + | |
- | * Project call: http://timesup.org/content/call-participation-control-commons | + | |
+ | * [[CoC overview|Overview of the project]] | ||
+ | * The ideas behind [[Resilient Boating]], by Tim Boykett | ||
+ | * Pippa Buchanan, [[The Resilient Aristologist]], | ||
- | === Solar === | ||
- | We used solar panels on the river to cover our (small) power requirements. | ||
- | We used a small solar panel, 25 x 35 cm (wattage unknown!) to recharge our batteries: phones, GoPro camera, SLR, AA batteries, etc. We found that the [[http:// | ||
- | We also used small rechargeable lights / USB chargers (link to follow) which were great in the evening as the light ws diffuse and they could also be used to " | ||
- | Foe the Danube we have been looking at a larger solar system. We need to have a working anchor light each night. So battery capacity of around 10 hours with 10-20 watts (0.8-1.6 Ampere), i.e. 8 - 16 Ah. | ||
- | Offer of Lithium-Ion batteries, 9 Ah capacity, looks good, but there are few solar charging modules available on the market. The only one seems to be: | ||
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- | charging systems for lead acid batteries are more easily found, even from [[http:// | ||
- | In the end the solar system used on the Danube and in Belgium avoided the batteries as they held almost no charge - the problem of trying to re-use old tech. Some ideas on how to reinvigorate old lead-scid batteries would be good. | + | * Project description: http://timesup.org/coc/ |
- | We also purchased but never used (no battery) an [[ http:// | + | |
- | + | * Project call: http://timesup.org/content/call-participation-control-commons | |
- | ===== Working Notes for three Journeys ===== | + | |
- | + | ==== River journeys | |
- | These working notes are for those interested in supporting the project or who are involved. Feel free to add, edit, extend and assist. | + | |
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- | They are ongoing and will be updated as we move into phase 2. | + | |
- | ==== Murray River ==== | + | |
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- | The Murray river will involve the second construction of a vessel and the first journey. The construction will happen in Port Adelaide, transport to the launching place will be from our support team. | + | |
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- | One question that remains very open is our expected speed along the river. Which is closely dependent upon the water speed. On one extreme we have: | + | |
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- | "With the exception of Weir 6, Murtho, the weir pool of each storage extends to the storage upstream. Therefore, the River Murray between Blanchetown and Wentworth is more like a series of lakes than a lowland river, particularly when river flows are low." from http://www.murrayriver.com.au/about-the-murray/ | + | |
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- | From the flow rate measurements, | + | |
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- | From people travelling on various European rivers, upstream as well as downstream, we have travel distances around 40 km per day. This seems too high. | + | |
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- | We experienced speeds from 0kmh, mostly around 1-1.5kmh and maximally 4kmh just from the current. | + | |
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- | === Dates (proposed) | + | |
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- | Vessel construction and testing January 23-28, Journey 1-21 February, Parade 24 February. | + | |
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- | Launching around Ned's point or Lock 9. | + | |
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- | Travel is expected to be between 20 and 40 kilometers per day, based upon experiences of 2 similar projects. Water currents will be important. The can be found [[http:// | + | |
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- | === Vessel: === | + | |
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- | The vessel will be built from scavenged, recycled or otherwise low impact parts. | + | |
- | * Plan 1 involves a lot of scrap celerytop wood to build a punt. | + | |
- | * Plan 2 involves using scrap rowing vessels | + | |
- | * Plan 3 involves using some old hull and extras, as the Subak in Linz. | + | |
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- | Sail will be a junk rig, oars will be used and possibly a Yuloh. A tentative plan for pedal power exists - details at the beginning of January. | + | |
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- | === Solar === | + | |
- | We used solar panels on the river to cover our (small) power requirements. | + | |
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- | We used a small solar panel, 25 x 35 cm (wattage unknown!) to recharge our batteries: phones, GoPro camera, SLR, AA batteries, etc. We found that the Inca charger (will find link) worked really well and enabled us to charge all these things easily. | + | |
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- | We also used small rechargeable lights / USB chargers (link to follow) which were great in the evening as the light ws diffuse and they could also be used to " | + | |
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- | Foe the Danube we have been looking at a larger solar system. We need to have a working anchor light each night. So battery capacity of around 10 hours with 10-20 watts (0.8-1.6 Ampere), i.e. 8 - 16 Ah. | + | |
- | Offer of Lithium-Ion batteries, 9 Ah capacity, looks good, but there are few solar charging modules available on the market. The only one seems to be: | + | |
- | [[http://www.maurelma.ch/ | + | |
- | charging systems for lead acid batteries are more easily found, even from [[http:// | + | |
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- | === Fringe parade: === | + | |
- | Some things to bear in mind for the Fringe parade finale on 24 Feb. | + | |
- | * All floats must not exceed 4.3m in height. This height includes the vehicle plus any parade participants on the float. | + | |
- | * The parade will only be viewed from the east side of King William Street, so you only need to decorate the front and right side of your vehicle/ | + | |
- | * There will be a DJ playing throughout the parade route. | + | |
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- | === Supplies === | + | |
- | Things we will need: please edit as things become available. | + | |
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- | Short version here, long version below: | + | |
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- | ==Tools and things we can return== | + | |
- | * power tools: saws, planes, welding gear, etc | + | |
- | * cables | + | |
- | * Handtools: saws, hammers, spanners, chisels, etc | + | |
- | * Radio or outback telephony | + | |
- | * anchor, fenders | + | |
- | * First Aid kit | + | |
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- | ==Expendables and things that will not be returned== | + | |
- | * Hull(s): dinghies, windsurfers (old, large) | + | |
- | * canvas or other cloth for sails | + | |
- | * Wood for mast (simple pole) max 450cm, and for yard | + | |
- | * bamboo for battens | + | |
- | * rope and small cord | + | |
- | * pulleys | + | |
- | * construction wood and plywood for floors, lee boards, etc | + | |
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- | ==Tools and things we can return== | + | |
- | * circular Saw | + | |
- | * jigsaw | + | |
- | * band saw | + | |
- | * power drill, drill bits (wood and steel) | + | |
- | * cordless drill, drivers | + | |
- | * power sander | + | |
- | * power plane | + | |
- | * grinder | + | |
- | * welding equipment | + | |
- | * power cables | + | |
- | * power boards | + | |
- | * hand saw | + | |
- | * hacksaw | + | |
- | * Screwdrivers | + | |
- | * pliers | + | |
- | * Spanners | + | |
- | * Hammers | + | |
- | * wood chisels | + | |
- | * plane | + | |
- | * sewing machine | + | |
- | * scissors | + | |
- | * sanding blocks | + | |
- | * Camping equipment: flies, mosquito nets, tents, sleeping mats, hammocks, cooking gear | + | |
- | * Radio or outback telephony | + | |
- | * Storage battery and Inverter (12V DC to 220V AC) | + | |
- | * waterproof camera | + | |
- | * anchor | + | |
- | * First Aid kit | + | |
- | * fenders | + | |
- | * bicycle | + | |
- | * Bike-powered power supply (Greer brings this) | + | |
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- | ==Expendables and things that will not be returned== | + | |
- | * Hull(s): dinghies, windsurfers (old, large) | + | |
- | * canvas or other cloth for sails | + | |
- | * Wood for mast (simple pole) max 450cm, and for yard | + | |
- | * bamboo for battens | + | |
- | * rope for sheeting | + | |
- | * small cord for sail preparation | + | |
- | * pulleys | + | |
- | * eyelets | + | |
- | * construction wood for floors, paddles, etc | + | |
- | * Plywood for lee boards, floors, etc | + | |
- | * screws, nails | + | |
- | * ropes for rigging | + | |
- | * flat strapping | + | |
- | * sandpaper | + | |
- | * all that stuff you just might need.... | + | |
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- | ==== Participants and Contributors: | + | |
- | The following people have registered interest. Contact coc (at) timesup.org if you would like to join in for building or (part of) the journey. | + | |
- | * Greer Allen: | + | * [[Murray River journey]] |
- | * Simon and Pix : Bike drive for Parade (Hackerspace Adelaide) | + | * [[Danube |
- | * Deb Shaw: parade wrangling | + | * [[Belgian canals]] |
- | * Cobi Smith: | + | |
- | * Tim X: journey | + | |
- | * Tim Boykett: journey, boats, planning (eek!) http:// | + | |
- | * Pippa Buchanan: journey, friendship and kinship, maps and learning. http:// | + | |
- | * David Boykett: boat builder (tentative) | + | |
- | * Andreas Strauss: journey, pedal drive (tentative) | + | |
- | ==== Potential collaborators in towns on the river? | + | ==== Notes ==== |
- | * McCormick Centre for the Environment in Renmark: http:// | + | |
- | * Country Arts in Murray Bridge: http:// | + | |
- | * Wherever suits: http:// | + | |
- | * Link with Just Add Water - Fringe in Goolwa? http:// | + | |
+ | * [[subak construction notes]] | ||
+ | * [[subak2 construction notes]] | ||
+ | * [[snippets]] of insights and randomness | ||
+ | * [[CoC project notes]] | ||
- | ==== Brussels–Charleroi Canal ==== | ||
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