51: #vanlife...?

51: #vanlife...?

Author: FOSS and Crafts October 1, 2022 Duration: 0:00

A peek into the van

Morgan and Christine walk through their (well, Morgan's) renovation of a cargo van into a campervan. This is a very crafty episode, but we do work in a few analogies to some FOSS (and open hardware) things!

Show notes at the end, but how about a quick visual van tour?

Back of the van, wide open!

Van from back, doors wide open

A closer look...

Van from back, closer

Actually, let's move that solar panel aside...

Van from back, move that solar panel aside

Here's a better view of the cabinet with all the equipment attached:

View of cabinet with cargo net, dowels, cargo strap on

Here's what the van looks like if you come in the side door:

View from side entrance, straight view

Another, more diagonal view:

View from side entrance, diagonal view

Safety first!

Looking at cabinet with safety equipment from side

Window covers, custom fit! Reflectix goes out, fabric goes in.

Window cover

The cabinet with the cargo net off...

View of cabinet with cargo net off

And one more view!

View of cabinet with cargo net off, diagonally

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There's a quiet hum of activity in the spaces where code meets clay, where shared patterns build both software and sweaters. FOSS and Crafts lives in that overlap, exploring the tangible connections between free and open-source software and the hands-on world of making. Each episode is a conversation that wanders from the philosophy of shared source code to the practical joys of knitting, woodworking, electronics, or any craft fueled by community and open knowledge. You'll hear from people who see little distinction between contributing to a software project and preserving a traditional skill; both are acts of care passed along. This podcast digs into how these parallel cultures solve problems, welcome newcomers, and sustain themselves not through scarcity but through abundance. It’s for anyone who has ever felt the satisfaction of fixing something with a well-placed line of code or a perfectly sewn stitch, and who believes the best things are often made together. Tune in for thoughtful discussions that are less about tutorials and more about the underlying spirit of creation, all while keeping your hands busy.
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