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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. </span>


==Products for Q1 2008==


<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 120%;">Individual sales may be available through [http://ilovemyxo.com ILoveMyXO]</span>
<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]]).


== Peripherals ==
''Also see [[Peripherals]] for info on other products that may be in the works.''


[[Image:XO_Rack.jpg|thumb|300px|24 XO Rack System]]
==Multi-Battery Charger==
=== 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.
[[Image:Multi-Battery_Charger.png|thumb|Multi-Battery (Gang)Charger]]


For more information, please contact: richard [at] laptop [dot] org or rick [at] laptop [dot] org
* 15 Battery charger; approximately 2-3 hours for full charge
* Input Power source: AC 100V-230V or DC 9V-30V, 30Amp
* Two laptop power connections to keep a laptop powered while swapping batteries
* Cost estimate, no shipping, no warranty, no overhead: $280


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''For more details see: [[Multi channel battery charger]]''
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=== Solar Panels ===
'''Prototypes/Demos available in April 2008'''<br>
Quoted prices are for large scales orders intended for country purchases. For individual purchases please refer to [[XO Solar]] or [http://xoexplosion.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=16_17 XOExplosion.com].
'''Allow 3-4 months for production quantities, 1000+'''


[[Image:10W_Panel.jpg|thumb|300px|10W Solar Panel]]
==Hand Powered Clamp Charger==
[[Image:XO_Solar_and_XO.jpg|thumb|Solar Panel connected to XO]]
[[Image:Solarblanket.gif|thumb|Solar Panel Blanket]]


====[http://www.pvmaster.com/ PVMaster]====
[[Image:FreeplayClampCharger.jpg|thumb|Freeplay® Clamp Charger]]


'''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'''


* Triple-Junction thin-film silicon solar cells printed on stainless steel panels covered in weather-proof polymer
* Specifications [[Media:SolarPanelSpec.pdf|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


* 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
* [[Media:OLPC_clamp_charger_detailed_spec.doc|Detailed Specification]]


5 Watt/14Volt panel, US$17.50 (rated charge time is powered down or suspend)
Prototypes/Demos available now (Dec 2007) from OLPC.<br>
* Complete Charge time @ rated output: 5 hours 15 minutes
<!-- '''Production orders are being taken now''' <br> -->
* US$12.00 ex-work plus US$5.50 (46%) S&H charge
<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®]'''
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 [http://xoexplosion.com/ 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'''

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[[Image:DC_Power_Share.jpg|thumb|300px|DC Power Share Cable]]

===DC Power Share===

'''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: [[Media:DC_Power_Share_-_XO_Solar_-_OnePager.pdf|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

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==Foot Power, Weza==


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

===Foot Power, Weza===


* Step treadle power: 25-40 Watts
* Step treadle power: 25-40 Watts
* Internal rechargeable 12V, 7Ah lead acid battery
* Internal rechargeable 12V, 7Ah lead acid battery
* Can recharge from AC or DC sources as well as foot treadle
* Can recharge from AC or DC sources as well as foot treadle
* Requires olpc specific cable to connect to XO laptop
* Requires OLPC specific cable to connect to XO laptop


[http://www.freeplayenergy.com Freeplay®]'''


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'''Allow 2 months for production orders''' <br>
'''Individual sales are possible (Portable Energy Source is tentatively $269.99) but check manufacturer web site for details: [http://www.freeplayenergy.com Freeplay®]'''


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===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]]
==Active Antenna==


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


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[[Image:ClearZoWii.jpg|thumb|ZoWii Ethernet adapter]]
* 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)


===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
''For more details see [[Peripherals/Active Antenna]]
* Based on the ASIX chipset - driver already included in the XO


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


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'''Prototypes available'''


==School Server Software==


Can be loaded on a generic server.


== Samples - Products in development or with limit availability ==
* LiveCD installation
* Uplink for internet connectivity
* Local Jabber service for school collaborative activities
* Web caching for easy content retrieval
* Cost: Open-source, freely available
* Can be used with OLPC Active Antennas or infrastructure Access Points (802.11b/g)


'''Software is available'''


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


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


* Approximately 2 hours for complete charge
* Specifications [[Image:SolarPanelSpec.pdf|Sheet]]
** Max of 15 Batteries on AC
* Catelog of products [[Image:PVMaster_Solar_Catelog.pdf]]
** 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.


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* 5Watt/14Volt panel
** Complete Charge time @ rated output: 5 hours 15 minutes
** US$12.00 ex-work plus US5.50 S&H charge
* 7Watt/14Volt panel
** Complete Charge time @ rated output: 3 hours 45 minutes
** US$16.80 ex-work plus US$7.70 S&H charge
* 10Watt/14Volt panel
** Complete Charge time @ rated output: 2 hours 40 minutes
** US$24.00 ex-work plus US$11.00 S&H charge


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[[Image:XOP_Distributed_Bundle.jpg|thumb|300px|XOP powering 4 XOs]]
* 60W/17Volt blanket panel to be used with Multi-Battery Charger DC-DC version
[[Image:Solarblanket.gif|thumb|Solar Panel Blanket]]
** Cost estimate for 60W blanket: $150


=== 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 [[Media:XOP.JPG|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: [[Media:XOP_and_Rack_-_OnePager.pdf‎|XOP Power Solution]]''


For more information, please contact: rick [at] laptop [dot] org


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'''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:XOP_Rack_Bundle.jpg|thumb|300px|XOP inside 24 XO Rack]]


=== XOP Rack Bundle ===
[[category:peripherals]]


Safe, convenient, compact and cost effective.
==ZoWii USB2.0 to Ethernet adapter==


Everything you need to create a charging rack for 24 XOs. All you need is a single wall socket. Included in the box;
[[Image:ClearZoWii.jpg|thumb|ZoWii Ethernet adapter]]
* 6 x [[Media:XOP.JPG|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: [[Media:XOP_and_Rack_-_OnePager.pdf‎|XOP Power Solution]]''
Connects the XO to Ethernet networks (example: turning the XO into a wired mesh portal).
Useful for developers and network experimentation.


For more information, please contact: josh [at] laptop [dot] org
* Extremely compact, low power USB2.0 to Ethernet adapter

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

This product is being developed by OLPC. Prototypes are available. Not yet in production.

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== Past Products - No longer in development ==


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

===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
* [[Media:OLPC_clamp_charger_detailed_spec.doc|Detailed Specification]]

Prototypes/Demos available now (Dec 2007) from OLPC and Freeplay.<br>
If you’re interested in obtaining one, please email olpc@freeplayenergy.com
'''Manufacturer: [http://www.freeplayenergy.com Freeplay®]'''

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


[[category:peripherals]]
[[Category:Peripherals]]
[[Category:News]]

Latest revision as of 02:55, 18 January 2011

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

Peripherals

24 XO Rack System

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.

10W 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 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


DC Power Share Cable

DC Power Share

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


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

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, 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 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: < $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 powering 4 XOs

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 inside 24 XO Rack

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

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

Freeplay® Clamp Charger

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®


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