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==Products for Q1 2008== |
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We regret most products below will only be available to developing countries initially--except where noted (EG. 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.'' |
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==Multi-Battery Charger== |
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[[Image:Multi-Battery_Charger.png|thumb|Multi-Battery Charger]] |
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* 15 Battery charger; approximately 2-3 hours for full charge |
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* Input Power source: AC 100V-230V or DC 9V-30V, 30Amp |
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* Two laptop power connections to keep a laptop powered while swapping batteries |
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* Cost estimate: $230 |
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''For more details see: [[Multi channel battery charger]]'' |
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'''Prototypes/Demos available in February 2008'''<br> |
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'''Allow 2-3 months for production quantities''' |
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==Hand Powered Clamp Charger== |
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[[Image:FreeplayClampCharger.jpg|thumb|Clamp Charger]] |
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* Cranking at 130-140 rpm yields nominal 15VDC at 500mA |
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* LED indicates minimum winding speed for charging the laptop |
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* Cable connects directly to XO laptop |
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* Cost estimate: $13 each |
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* [[Image:OLPC_clamp_charger_detailed_spec.doc|Detailed Specification]] |
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'''Prototypes/Demos available now (Dec 2007) from OLPC'''<br> |
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'''Production orders are being taken now''' <br> |
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'''Manufacturer: [http://www.freeplayenergy.com Freeplay]''' |
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==Foot Power, Weza== |
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[[Image:Freeplay_WEZA_01.jpg|thumb|Weza]] |
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* Step treadle power: 25-40 Watts |
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* Internal rechargeable 12V, 7Ah lead acid battery |
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* Can recharge from AC or DC sources as well as foot treadle |
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* Requires olpc specific cable to connect to XO laptop |
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'''Allow 2 months for production orders''' <br> |
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'''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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==Active Antenna== |
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[[Image:Active_Antenna.jpg|thumb|Active Antenna]] |
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* 802.11s wireless access point powered via USB |
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* Use 1-3 Active Antennas with with a school server to create mesh channels for XO laptops |
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* Can be used to extend the range of an XO laptop |
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* Includes 5 meter cable with USB connector |
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* Cost estimate: $15 |
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''For more details see [[Peripherals/Active Antenna]] |
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'''Prototypes available in January 2008''' |
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==School Server Software== |
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Can be loaded on a generic server. |
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* LiveCD installation |
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* Provides automatic Laptop backup and restore |
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* Local Jabber service for school collaborative activities |
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* Uplink for internet connectivity |
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* Web caching for easy content retrieval |
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* Cost: Open-source, freely available |
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'''Software available in December 2007''' |
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==Solar Panels== |
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[[Image:Solarblanket.gif|thumb|Solar Panel Blanket]] |
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* 5Watt/14Volt panel for single laptop charging |
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* 7Watt/14Volt panel for single laptop, 40% faster charging time than 5W panel |
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* 60W/17Volt blanket panel for lead acid 'car' battery; to be used with Multi-Battery Charger DC-DC version |
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* Cost estimate for 5W panel: $12 |
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* Cost estimate for 60W blanket: $150 |
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'''These products are available today with a 6-8 week lead time on large orders'''<br> |
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'''For more information or to place an order, please write to bill (at) pvmaster.com''' |
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[[category:peripherals]] |
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