Open Source Low Tech

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Daniel Connell's Open Source Low Tech project provides free, open-source designs and tutorials for building basic infrastructure (energy, food, water, communications) using recycled materials and simple tools, aiming to enable self-sufficiency for everyone.

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# Open Source Low Tech Source: [https://opensourcelowtech.org/](https://opensourcelowtech.org/) My name is Daniel Connell\. I prototype and develop basic technologies which anyone can make using recycled materials and simple tools\. The aim is for everyone everywhere to be able to build and maintain their own infrastructure; producing their own energy, food, clean water, communications, and anything else they need\. All designs are open source and license free for any purpose, and full construction tutorials and how\-tos are available[here](https://opensourcelowtech.org/tutorials.html)\. The[Facebook group](https://www.facebook.com/groups/opensourcelowtech/)is also a good place to ask questions and post results from your own builds\. Featured In: [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/indepth/features/trash-treasure-greece-lesbos-180910125802787.html)¦[The Guardian](http://www.theguardian.com/sustainable-business/2015/sep/21/eco-geeks-hold-open-source-alternative-to-un-climate-talks)¦[New Statesman](http://www.newstatesman.com/politics/energy/2015/11/moonshots-earth-are-there-technological-fixes-climate-change)¦[Le Monde](http://www.lemonde.fr/cop21/visuel/2015/12/13/et-si-chacun-de-nous-produisait-sa-propre-energie_4830752_4527432.html)¦[Makezine](http://makezine.com/2015/11/20/this-30-wind-turbine-is-made-from-bike-parts-and-discarded-aluminum/)

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