Product News
The products listed below are not sold by OLPC unless noted. For large country pilots and deployments, relevant contacts will be supplied for purchasing these items.
Individual sales may be available through ILoveMyXO
Contents
Peripherals
XO Rack
The XO Rack is no longer provided by Belkin. The rack is now used in conjunction with the 5 port XOP charger available from RCAL Products.
For more information, please contact: richard [at] laptop [dot] org or rick [at] laptop [dot] org
Solar Panels
Quoted prices are for large scales orders intended for country purchases. For individual purchases please refer to XO Solar or XOExplosion.com.
PVMaster
These products are available today for large quantity purchases only, with a 6-8 week lead time on large orders
For more information or to place an order, please write to bill (at) pvmaster.com
- Triple-Junction thin-film silicon solar cells printed on stainless steel panels covered in weather-proof polymer
- Specifications Sheet
- Catelog of products Media:PVMaster_Solar_Catelog.pdf
- Note that you should assume <5 hours of peak sun/day even in very sunny locations
5 Watt/14Volt panel, US$17.50 (rated charge time is powered down or suspend)
- Complete Charge time @ rated output: 5 hours 15 minutes
- US$12.00 ex-work plus US$5.50 (46%) S&H charge
7 Watt/14Volt panel, US$24.50
- Complete Charge time @ rated output: 3 hours 45 minutes
- US$16.80 ex-work plus US$7.70 (46%) S&H charge
10 Watt/14Volt panel, US$35.00
- Complete Charge time @ rated output: 2 hours 40 minutes
- US$24.00 ex-work plus US$11.00 (46%) S&H charge
- Single Orders (G1G1 customers) - US$99.95 retail price at XO Explosion
60W/17Volt blanket panel, estimated US$219
- Two blankets can be used with Multi-Battery Charger DC-DC version
- Cost estimate for 60W blanket: US$150
- Shipping & Handling cost: US$69
For more information or to place an order, please write to bill (at) pvmaster.com
Utilise XO Solar throughout the day - XO Solar panels can be left outside, generating maximum power while students and teachers work inside
The DC Power share is no longer provided by Belkin. The product information below is for reference only until updated product info is released.
(Previous) details: DC Power Share Product Sheet
The cables are still available from new suplier but require a minimum order of approx 250 cables. Pricing depends on several factors but is in the $15-$20 USD range per cable for the minimum 250 unit order.
For more information, please contact: rick [at] laptop [dot] org Please cc: richard [at] laptop [dot] org
Foot Power, Weza
- Step treadle power: 25-40 Watts
- Internal rechargeable 12V, 7Ah lead acid battery
- Can recharge from AC or DC sources as well as foot treadle
- Requires OLPC specific cable to connect to XO laptop
XS, School Server
The School Server Software provides:
- LiveCD installation
- Local Jabber service for school collaborative activities
- Web caching for easy content retrieval
- Recommended to be used with infrastructure Access Points (802.11b/g); such as Zoom 4400 AP ($40, not tested for WPA)
School Server SW can be loaded on a generic server with the following specifications:
- 1GHz+ x86 processor, 1+ GB main memory
- USB interfaces and an external disk drive
- One or more 300-500GB+ drive
- Two 100baseT network interfaces
- Cost: Varies from country/country and on server specifications.
Software is available today at school server and XS Server Software
ZoWii USB2.0 to Ethernet adapter
Connects the XO to Ethernet networks (example: turning the XO into a wired mesh portal). Useful for developers and network experimentation.
- Extremely compact, low power USB2.0 to Ethernet adapter
- Based on the ASIX chipset - driver already included in the XO
Available online
Samples - Products in development or with limit availability
Multi-Battery Charger
- Approximately 2 hours for complete charge
- Max of 15 Batteries on AC
- Max of 8 Batteries via 120W solar blanket
- Max of 10 Batteries via 150W DC source
- Input Power source: AC 100V-230V or DC 10V-28V
- Two laptop power connections to keep a laptop powered while swapping batteries
- Cost estimate, no shipping, no warranty, no overhead: < $300
For more details see: Multi channel battery charger
This product should be available for production by the end of 2008. Prototypes are available in the fall through OLPC.
XOP Distributed Bundle
Safe and cost effective power solution for the classroom.
Everything you need to offer power at the sitting locations of 24 students. All you need is a single wall socket. Included in the box;
- 6 x XOP
- Mounting screws & Straps
- 7 x 3m C13/C14 IEC Extender Cable
- 1 x Surge Protector
- 1 x 3m mains plug to C13 IEC
Pricing and Order Information
- US$150 Cost (ExWorks Asia)
- Initial lead time-25 Weeks
- Subsequent order lead time-8 weeks
- Minimum Order Quantity-50
For more details see: XOP Power Solution
For more information, please contact: rick [at] laptop [dot] org
XOP Rack Bundle
Safe, convenient, compact and cost effective.
Everything you need to create a charging rack for 24 XOs. All you need is a single wall socket. Included in the box;
- 6 x XOP
- 5 x XOP Rack
- Mounting screws & Straps
- 1 x Surge Protector
- 1 x 3m mains plug to C13 IEC
Pricing and Order Information
- US$150 Cost (ExWorks Asia)
- Initial lead time-25 Weeks
- Subsequent order lead time-8 weeks
- Minimum Order Quantity-50
For more details see: XOP Power Solution
For more information, please contact: josh [at] laptop [dot] org
Active Antenna
- 802.11s wireless access point powered via USB
- Use 1-3 Active Antennas with a school server to create mesh channels for XO laptops
- Can be used to extend the range of an XO laptop
- Includes 5 meter cable with USB connector
- Cost estimate: $15-20 (not confirmed)
For more details see Peripherals/Active Antenna
This product is being developed by OLPC. Prototypes are available. Not yet in production.
Past Products - No longer in development
Hand Powered Clamp Charger
Testing has shown that the hand crank is not practical for classroom use. Currently the XO requires more power than is easily generated by hand movement.
- Cranking at 130-140 rpm yields nominal 15VDC at 1500mA
- LED indicates minimum winding speed for charging the laptop
- Cable connects directly to XO laptop
- Cost estimate: $13 each
- Detailed Specification
Prototypes/Demos available now (Dec 2007) from OLPC and Freeplay.
If you’re interested in obtaining one, please email olpc@freeplayenergy.com
Manufacturer: Freeplay®
