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==Products for Q2 2008==
====[[XO Solar]], a solar panel power source for the XO====
Operational as of May 2008 (tested, 3 h for a full charge @ 10 W), but to be commercially available needs a reliable power plug. Current cost is around $100 USD per unit.

==Products for Q1 2008==


<b>We regret most products below will only be available to developing countries initially</b> -- except where noted (e.g. [[#Foot_Power.2C_Weza|Weza's foot-powered Portable Energy Source]]).
<b>We regret most products below will only be available to developing countries initially</b> -- except where noted (e.g. [[#Foot_Power.2C_Weza|Weza's foot-powered Portable Energy Source]]).
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''Also see [[Peripherals]] for info on other products that may be in the works.''
''Also see [[Peripherals]] for info on other products that may be in the works.''


== Products - Available for purchase ==
==Multi-Battery Charger==


=== Solar Panels ===
[[Image:Multi-Battery_Charger.png|thumb|Multi-Battery (Gang)Charger]]
Quoted prices are for large scales orders intended for country purchases. For individual purchases please refer to [[XO Solar]] or [http://xoexplosion.com/XO Explosion].


[[Image:5W_panel.jpg|thumb|5W Solar Panel]]
* Approximately 2 hours for complete charge
[[Image:XO_Solar_and_XO.jpg|thumb|Solar Panel connected to XO]]
** Max of 15 Batteries on AC
[[Image:Solarblanket.gif|thumb|Solar Panel Blanket]]
** 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: $280


====[http://www.pvmaster.com/ PVMaster]====
''For more details see: [[Multi channel battery charger]]''


'''These products are available today for large quantity purchases only, with a 6-8 week lead time on large orders'''<br>
'''Prototypes/Demos available in May 2008'''<br>
'''For more information or to place an order, please write to bill (at) pvmaster.com'''
'''Allow 3-4 months for production quantities, 1000+'''


* Triple-Junction thin-film silicon solar cells printed on stainless steel panels covered in weather-proof polymer
==Hand Powered Clamp Charger==
* Specifications [[Image:SolarPanelSpec.pdf|Sheet]]
* Catelog of products [[Image:PVMaster_Solar_Catelog.pdf]]
* Note that you should assume <5 hours of peak sun/day even in very sunny locations


[[Image:FreeplayClampCharger.jpg|thumb|Freeplay® Clamp Charger]]


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
* Cranking at 130-140 rpm yields nominal 15VDC at 1500mA
* Complete Charge time @ rated output: 3 hours 45 minutes
* LED indicates minimum winding speed for charging the laptop
* US$16.80 ex-work plus US$7.70 (46%) S&H charge
* Cable connects directly to XO laptop
* Cost estimate: $13 each
* [[Media:OLPC_clamp_charger_detailed_spec.doc|Detailed Specification]]


Prototypes/Demos available now (Dec 2007) from OLPC.<br>
<!-- '''Production orders are being taken now''' <br> -->
<b>We regret products will only be available to developing countries initially.</b><br>
Note: Please do NOT email your request to help@laptop.org, as they cannot order products for you.<br>
'''Manufacturer: [http://www.freeplayenergy.com Freeplay®]'''


10 Watt/14Volt panel, US$35.00
==Foot Power, Weza==
* 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 [http://xoexplosion.com/ XO Explosion]


[[Image:Freeplay_WEZA_01.jpg|thumb|FreePlay® 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


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'''
'''Allow 2 months for production orders''' <br>
'''Individual sales are possible (Portable Energy Source is tentatively $299.99) but check manufacturer web site for details: [http://www.freeplayenergy.com Freeplay®]'''


==Active Antenna==


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[[Image:Active_Antenna.jpg|thumb|Active Antenna]]


[[Image:Freeplay_WEZA_01.jpg|thumb|FreePlay® Weza]]
===Foot Power, Weza===


* Step treadle power: 25-40 Watts
* 802.11s wireless access point powered via USB
* Internal rechargeable 12V, 7Ah lead acid battery
* 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
* Can recharge from AC or DC sources as well as foot treadle
* Includes 5 meter cable with USB connector
* Requires olpc specific cable to connect to XO laptop
* Cost estimate: $15-20 (not confirmed)






'''Allow 2 months for production orders''' <br>
''For more details see [[Peripherals/Active Antenna]]
'''Individual sales are possible (Portable Energy Source is tentatively $299.99) but check manufacturer web site for details: [http://www.freeplayenergy.com Freeplay®]'''






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'''Prototypes available'''



==XS, School Server==
===XS, School Server===


The School Server Software provides:
The School Server Software provides:
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* Web caching for easy content retrieval
* Web caching for easy content retrieval
* Recommended to be used with infrastructure Access Points (802.11b/g); such as Zoom 4400 AP ($40)
* Recommended to be used with infrastructure Access Points (802.11b/g); such as Zoom 4400 AP ($40)



School Server SW can be loaded on a generic server with the following specifications:
School Server SW can be loaded on a generic server with the following specifications:
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* Cost: $600+
* Cost: $600+



'''Software is available today'''
'''Software is available today'''


==Solar Panels==


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===[[XO Solar]]===
An over-the-counter solar solution for XO by May 2008. Based in Austin, Texas [[User:Yamaplos|Yamaplos]] 11:16, 19 April 2008 (EDT)


[[Image:5W_panel.jpg|thumb|5W Solar Panel]]


[[Image:ClearZoWii.jpg|thumb|ZoWii Ethernet adapter]]
===[http://www.pvmaster.com/ PVMaster]===
===ZoWii USB2.0 to Ethernet adapter===
* Triple-Junction thin-film silicon solar cells printed on stainless steel panels covered in weather-proof polymer
* Specifications [[Image:SolarPanelSpec.pdf|Sheet]]
* Catelog of products [[Image:PVMaster_Solar_Catelog.pdf]]
* Note that you should assume <5 hours of peak sun/day even in very sunny locations


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
* 5Watt/14Volt panel, US$17.50 (rated charge time is powered down or suspend)
* Based on the ASIX chipset - driver already included in the XO
** Complete Charge time @ rated output: 5 hours 15 minutes
** <strike>US$12.00 ex-work plus US$5.50 (46%) S&H charge</strike>


''' Available [http://www.zoltantech.com/contacts.php online]'''


* 7Watt/14Volt panel, US$24.50
** Complete Charge time @ rated output: 3 hours 45 minutes
** <strike>US$16.80 ex-work plus US$7.70 (46%) S&H charge</strike>


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* 10Watt/14Volt panel, US$35.00
** Complete Charge time @ rated output: 2 hours 40 minutes
** <strike>US$24.00 ex-work plus US$11.00 (46%) S&H charge</strike>
** US$99.95 retail price at [http://xoexplosion.com/ XO Explosion]. In stock mid-July 2008.




== Samples - Products in development or with limit availability ==
* 60W/17Volt blanket panel, estimated US$219 [[Image:Solarblanket.gif|thumb|Solar Panel Blanket]]
** Two blankets can be used with Multi-Battery Charger DC-DC version
** Cost estimate for 60W blanket: US$150
** Shipping & Handling cost: US$69






[[Image:Multi-Battery_Charger.png|thumb|Multi-Battery (Gang)Charger]]
===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: $280


''For more details see: [[Multi channel battery charger]]''


'''Prototypes/Demos available in May 2008'''<br>
'''Allow 3-4 months for production quantities, 1000+'''




----
'''These products are available today for large quantity purchases only, with a 6-8 week lead time on large orders'''<br>
'''For more information or to place an order, please write to bill (at) pvmaster.com'''




[[Image:FreeplayClampCharger.jpg|thumb|Freeplay® Clamp Charger]]
[[category:peripherals]]
===Hand Powered Clamp Charger===


==ZoWii USB2.0 to Ethernet adapter==


* Cranking at 130-140 rpm yields nominal 15VDC at 1500mA
[[Image:ClearZoWii.jpg|thumb|ZoWii Ethernet adapter]]
* LED indicates minimum winding speed for charging the laptop
* Cable connects directly to XO laptop
* Cost estimate: $13 each
* [[Media:OLPC_clamp_charger_detailed_spec.doc|Detailed Specification]]


Prototypes/Demos available now (Dec 2007) from OLPC.<br>
<!-- '''Production orders are being taken now''' <br> -->
<b>We regret products will only be available to developing countries initially.</b><br>
Note: Please do NOT email your request to help@laptop.org, as they cannot order products for you.<br>
'''Manufacturer: [http://www.freeplayenergy.com Freeplay®]'''


Connects the XO to Ethernet networks (example: turning the XO into a wired mesh portal).
Useful for developers and network experimentation.


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* Extremely compact, low power USB2.0 to Ethernet adapter

* Based on the ASIX chipset - driver already included in the XO

[[Image:Active_Antenna.jpg|thumb|Active Antenna]]
===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]]

'''Prototypes available'''


''' Available [http://www.zoltantech.com/contacts.php online]'''


[[category:peripherals]]
[[category:peripherals]]

Revision as of 10:15, 30 July 2008

  This page is monitored by the OLPC team.

We regret most products below will only be available to developing countries initially -- except where noted (e.g. Weza's foot-powered Portable Energy Source).

Also see Peripherals for info on other products that may be in the works.

Products - Available for purchase

Solar Panels

Quoted prices are for large scales orders intended for country purchases. For individual purchases please refer to XO Solar or Explosion.

5W Solar Panel
Solar Panel connected to XO
Solar Panel Blanket

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 File:SolarPanelSpec.pdf
  • Catelog of products File: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



FreePlay® Weza

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


Allow 2 months for production orders
Individual sales are possible (Portable Energy Source is tentatively $299.99) but check manufacturer web site for details: Freeplay®



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)

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: $600+

Software is available today



ZoWii Ethernet adapter

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 (Gang)Charger

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: $280

For more details see: Multi channel battery charger

Prototypes/Demos available in May 2008
Allow 3-4 months for production quantities, 1000+



Freeplay® Clamp Charger

Hand Powered Clamp Charger

  • 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.
We regret products will only be available to developing countries initially.
Note: Please do NOT email your request to help@laptop.org, as they cannot order products for you.
Manufacturer: Freeplay®



Active Antenna

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

Prototypes available

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