# Summary of #hplusroadmap IRC Log (Nov 8, 2011)

• Open Source Ecology is developing an Arduino-based controller for their Compressed Earth Brick Press and seeking help to build an open source circuit mill and toolpath files for fabricating solenoid drivers.

• Tinkercad, a browser-based 3D modeling tool using WebGL technology, raised $1 million in funding as reported by TechCrunch, generating some surprise in the channel.

• GrabCAD was shared as a resource, likely in the context of 3D modeling and engineering collaboration platforms.

• A GitHub pull request for pythonocc was shared, relating to WebGL implementation, showing interest in browser-based 3D visualization technologies for open source CAD.

• A brief discussion about funding models contrasted crowdsourcing (described as seeking small amounts like $5K) with traditional venture capital and angel investing, which were viewed as more appropriate for securing substantial funding.

• A participant mentioned trying to find scientific communities in the Hiroshima area, potentially looking at Hiroshima University, indicating international connections within the transhumanist community.