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==Products for Q1 2008==

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

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

==Multi-Battery Charger==

[[Image:Multi-Battery_Charger.png|thumb|Multi-Battery Charger]]


* 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: $230

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

'''Prototypes/Demos available in February 2008'''<br>
'''Allow 2-3 months for production quantities'''

==Hand Powered Clamp Charger==

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



* Cranking at 130-140 rpm yields nominal 15VDC at 500mA
* LED indicates minimum winding speed for charging the laptop
* Cable connects directly to XO laptop
* Cost estimate: $13 each
* [[Image:OLPC_clamp_charger_detailed_spec.doc|Detailed Specification]]

'''Prototypes/Demos available now (Dec 2007) from OLPC'''<br>
'''Production orders are being taken now''' <br>
'''Manufacturer: [http://www.freeplayenergy.com Freeplay]'''






==Foot Power, Weza==

[[Image:Freeplay_WEZA_01.jpg|thumb|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''' <br>
'''Individual sales are possible (Portable Energy Source is tentatively $269.99) but check manufacturer web site for details: [http://www.freeplayenergy.com Freeplay]'''


==Active Antenna==

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

* 802.11s wireless access point powered via USB
* Use 1-3 Active Antennas with 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

''For more details see [[Peripherals/Active Antenna]]

'''Prototypes available in January 2008'''




==School Server Software==

Can be loaded on a generic server.

* LiveCD installation
* Provides automatic Laptop backup and restore
* Local Jabber service for school collaborative activities
* Uplink for internet connectivity
* Web caching for easy content retrieval
* Cost: Open-source, freely available


'''Software available in December 2007'''

==Solar Panels==

[[Image:Solarblanket.gif|thumb|Solar Panel Blanket]]


* 5Watt/14Volt panel for single laptop charging
* 7Watt/14Volt panel for single laptop, 40% faster charging time than 5W panel
* 60W/17Volt blanket panel for lead acid 'car' battery; to be used with Multi-Battery Charger DC-DC version
* Cost estimate for 5W panel: $12
* Cost estimate for 60W blanket: $150


'''These products are available today 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'''


[[category:peripherals]]

Revision as of 01:54, 18 December 2007

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Products for Q1 2008

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

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

Multi-Battery Charger

Multi-Battery Charger


  • 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: $230

For more details see: Multi channel battery charger

Prototypes/Demos available in February 2008
Allow 2-3 months for production quantities

Hand Powered Clamp Charger

Clamp Charger


  • Cranking at 130-140 rpm yields nominal 15VDC at 500mA
  • LED indicates minimum winding speed for charging the laptop
  • Cable connects directly to XO laptop
  • Cost estimate: $13 each
  • File:OLPC clamp charger detailed spec.doc

Prototypes/Demos available now (Dec 2007) from OLPC
Production orders are being taken now
Manufacturer: Freeplay




Foot Power, Weza

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 $269.99) but check manufacturer web site for details: Freeplay


Active Antenna

Active Antenna
  • 802.11s wireless access point powered via USB
  • Use 1-3 Active Antennas with 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

For more details see Peripherals/Active Antenna

Prototypes available in January 2008



School Server Software

Can be loaded on a generic server.

  • LiveCD installation
  • Provides automatic Laptop backup and restore
  • Local Jabber service for school collaborative activities
  • Uplink for internet connectivity
  • Web caching for easy content retrieval
  • Cost: Open-source, freely available


Software available in December 2007

Solar Panels

Solar Panel Blanket


  • 5Watt/14Volt panel for single laptop charging
  • 7Watt/14Volt panel for single laptop, 40% faster charging time than 5W panel
  • 60W/17Volt blanket panel for lead acid 'car' battery; to be used with Multi-Battery Charger DC-DC version
  • Cost estimate for 5W panel: $12
  • Cost estimate for 60W blanket: $150


These products are available today 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

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