Sound of Drums

A new phase of the summoning of Gallivant and the lords of proper time has begun.  A whirlwind of activity prevents me from going into detail at present; but that is no matter as things will be encapsulatable in physical and A/V format soon. 

In the meantime, enjoy this presentation and executive summary put together for the prior phases of development:  

Introduction to T.A.R.D.I.S. Architecture and Design

Executive Summary
A TARDIS can also be thought of as an 'inverted RV' that is 'bigger on the inside' because the trailer is ideally so densely packed with furniture--which never moves--that no standing space is available in the trailer. All furniture opens to the outside and the room is sheltered by the geotensic dome rather than the trailer roof. The trailer travel cover--perhaps only the insulated part--slides up for a comfortable living/sleeping area on the trailer roof. This design is similar to an enhanced version of some of the small 'bug-out trailers' that are on the market.

The TARDIS makerspace concept is similar to, but more general than, a 'makerspace that makes other makerspaces'. However, that is the slant that was placed on it because of the nature of an assignment.

The general concept of 'Gallifrey' is more like a living network across the country for makers... including a form of housing and/or work-hosteling for makers, craftsmen, and educators. It has makerspace equipment and can replicate similar geotensic 'inverted RVs' (even the trailer itself I suppose); but it also has meal service, water, bath, sewage, power and internet to makers who build themself a similar type of TARDIS and 'glamp' alongside (and even travel with) the makerspace. In many ways, this makes it more like on off-grid makerspace campground.

PLAN
Aim to collaborate with existing educational institution or maker groups to have use of a place the dome could be deployed for a couple of weeks to a month at a time with allowances for some of the fund-raising and work-hosteling operations of the node in exchange for equipment access and/or classes. By using the cybertruck to circulate different trailers with different equipment over a broad region, many more makers can have near-on-demand access to a very well-equipped makerspace and saving everyone a lot of infrastructure costs.

FUNDING
The 'next bare-minimal step' of the idea development could be funded for ~ $2-3 k. That would enable a better development and pitch of the broader idea and for the development of curricula materials as well as refinement of the trailer plans in the VR CAD hoped to be used in curricula. The cellulose aerogel thermo-acoustic insulation is the biggest unknown cost that can make a big difference in the goals and impact of the project. I am guessing It might be around $5k when it finally hits the market.  Perhaps a 15,000 minimum gofundme for a minimal trailer setup (no ability to move trailer included) to a 100,000 gofundme for a triple-motor cybertruck-pulled, fully insulated mobile school/camp stocked and ready for its inaugural cross-country expedition.