I've Open-Sourced the Terracore Tc-1, a Cartridge-Based Food Synthesizer
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The creator of the Terracore TC-1, a cartridge-based food synthesizer, has open-sourced the device on GitHub, sparking interest in the tech community, with the sole comment questioning the project's completeness.
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The Complete Technical Stack:
1. Precision Gasifier: Off-grid, stable heat source. 2. Arduino Control Hub: Unified system control. 3. Mycoforge Hermetic Synthesizer: Ultrasonic growth chamber for oyster mushroom mycelium. 4. The Cartridge Ecosystem: · Fuel Pods: Standardized oyster mushroom mycelium blocks. · Nutrition/Flavor Cartridges: Powdered concentrates. · Color Cartridges: A CMYK+W food-safe gel system. 5. 3D Printer: The deposition and assembly arm. 6. TC-1 Countertop Synthesizer: The integrated consumer unit.
The Paradigm: This is a hardware platform optimized for oyster mushrooms. The first application is food synthesis. The stack can be adapted for other outputs using this specific biological base. For example with a controlled (±0.5ºC) heat regulation it can be used to create vaccines and cures on the spot in villages and remote communities where and when they need it.
The Ask: The blueprint for the oyster mushroom synthesis platform is complete. We are seeking collaborators to build the first integrated prototype.
The licence: · For Everyone (CC BY-NC-SA): You can use, share, and improve the plans for FREE, but you cannot patent it or sell products from it. This keeps it free for humanity forever.
· For Companies (Commercial License): If a company wants to manufacture and sell Terracore units, they must pay for a license. This funds the project and ensures quality, while still protecting the open core from being locked down.
In short: Free for people, paid for corporations. Prevents patent theft and funds development.
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