# Key Points from IRC Conversation

• Discussion of space colony dimensions, with references to "Island One" (1 mile circumference) and "Island Three" (2 miles radius, 20 miles long), showing interest in large-scale space habitation structures.

• Kanzure shared links to oDesignCommunity.com, an open manufacturing platform featuring Arduino and RepRap projects, though noted the lack of standardization in their project files.

• A conversation about open manufacturing included mention of ShopBot CNC machines with large 10'x30' working areas, and discussion of Liquidware as a related resource.

• An open-source enzyme design software was mentioned (K*), which claims to allow redesigning enzymes by inputting protein shapes and desired functions, similar to origami crease pattern generators.

• Participants discussed the need for standardized protocols and instruction sets for DIY biology projects, with Kanzure mentioning work on XML markup formats for procedures like PCR protocols.

• There was discussion about creating "fabber media" - documentation packages for fabrication projects that could include step sequences, reference materials, and learning objects that users could combine and download.

• References were made to exelearning.org as a potential tool for creating documentation of reverse engineering projects, with discussion of SCORM packaging systems.

• Mention of an Austin Fablab being established, with one participant (Fenn) traveling there at the time of the conversation.