Mini Technology Volume 2

At a glance..

This book is a result of collecting more information over the past years. It aims to provide "solutions" to "simple problems".

The details..

Mini Technology II is a practical guide for those interested in improving living conditions in developing countries through technology. The book covers various topics including energy production, agriculture tools, cooking methods and sanitation systems among others.

The authors share their expertise on how to make simple yet effective devices using readily available materials like oil drums or scrap metal pieces found around villages. For instance, they describe how to build a mini-biogas digester from an old oil drum which can produce enough gas for basic household needs.

Other interesting projects include building hay box cookers that use insulation to keep food hot without additional firewood; constructing smokeless kitchens with built-in hot water heaters; creating composting drums out of discarded barrels; making mushroom cultivation kits from waste materials.

Overall Mini Technology II provides readers with valuable insights into sustainable solutions for everyday problems faced by communities living off-grid or lacking access to modern infrastructure.