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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> |
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 120%;">Individual sales may be available through [http://xoexplosion.com XO Explosion] or [http://ilovemyxo.com ILoveMyXO]</span> |
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== Peripherals == |
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=== Solar Panels === |
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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]. |
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[[Image:5W_panel.jpg|thumb|5W Solar Panel]] |
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[[Image:XO_Solar_and_XO.jpg|thumb|Solar Panel connected to XO]] |
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[[Image:Solarblanket.gif|thumb|Solar Panel Blanket]] |
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====[http://www.pvmaster.com/ PVMaster]==== |
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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> |
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'''For more information or to place an order, please write to bill (at) pvmaster.com''' |
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* Triple-Junction thin-film silicon solar cells printed on stainless steel panels covered in weather-proof polymer |
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* Specifications [[Image:SolarPanelSpec.pdf|Sheet]] |
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* Catelog of products [[Image:PVMaster_Solar_Catelog.pdf]] |
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* Note that you should assume <5 hours of peak sun/day even in very sunny locations |
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5 Watt/14Volt panel, US$17.50 (rated charge time is powered down or suspend) |
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* Complete Charge time @ rated output: 5 hours 15 minutes |
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* US$12.00 ex-work plus US$5.50 (46%) S&H charge |
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7 Watt/14Volt panel, US$24.50 |
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* Complete Charge time @ rated output: 3 hours 45 minutes |
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* US$16.80 ex-work plus US$7.70 (46%) S&H charge |
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10 Watt/14Volt panel, US$35.00 |
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* Complete Charge time @ rated output: 2 hours 40 minutes |
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* US$24.00 ex-work plus US$11.00 (46%) S&H charge |
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* Single Orders (G1G1 customers) - US$99.95 retail price at [http://xoexplosion.com/ XO Explosion] |
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60W/17Volt blanket panel, estimated US$219 |
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* Two blankets can be used with Multi-Battery Charger DC-DC version |
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* Cost estimate for 60W blanket: US$150 |
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* Shipping & Handling cost: US$69 |
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'''For more information or to place an order, please write to bill (at) pvmaster.com''' |
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[[Image:Freeplay_WEZA_01.jpg|thumb|FreePlay® Weza]] |
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===Foot Power, 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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[http://www.freeplayenergy.com Freeplay®]''' |
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===XS, School Server=== |
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The School Server Software provides: |
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* LiveCD installation |
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* Local Jabber service for school collaborative activities |
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* Web caching for easy content retrieval |
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* Recommended to be used with infrastructure Access Points (802.11b/g); such as Zoom 4400 AP ($40, not tested for WPA) |
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School Server SW can be loaded on a generic server with the following specifications: |
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* 1GHz+ x86 processor, 1+ GB main memory |
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* USB interfaces and an external disk drive |
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* One or more 300-500GB+ drive |
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* Two 100baseT network interfaces |
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* Cost: $600+ |
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'''Software is available today''' at [[school server]] and [[XS Server Software]] |
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[[Image:ClearZoWii.jpg|thumb|ZoWii Ethernet adapter]] |
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===ZoWii USB2.0 to Ethernet adapter=== |
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Connects the XO to Ethernet networks (example: turning the XO into a wired mesh portal). |
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Useful for developers and network experimentation. |
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* Extremely compact, low power USB2.0 to Ethernet adapter |
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* Based on the ASIX chipset - driver already included in the XO |
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''' Available [http://www.zoltantech.com/contacts.php online]''' |
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== Samples - Products in development or with limit availability == |
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[[Image:Multi-Battery_Charger.png|thumb|Multi-Battery (Gang)Charger]] |
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===Multi-Battery Charger=== |
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* Approximately 2 hours for complete charge |
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** Max of 15 Batteries on AC |
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** Max of 8 Batteries via 120W solar blanket |
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** Max of 10 Batteries via 150W DC source |
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* Input Power source: AC 100V-230V or DC 10V-28V |
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* Two laptop power connections to keep a laptop powered while swapping batteries |
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* Cost estimate, no shipping, no warranty, no overhead: < $300 |
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''For more details see: [[Multi channel battery charger]]'' |
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This product should be available for production by the end of 2008. Prototypes are available in the fall through OLPC. |
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[[Image:Active_Antenna.jpg|thumb|Active Antenna]] |
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===Active Antenna=== |
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* 802.11s wireless access point powered via USB |
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* Use 1-3 Active Antennas 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: $15-20 (not confirmed) |
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''For more details see [[Peripherals/Active Antenna]] |
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This product is being developed by OLPC. Prototypes are available. Not yet in production. |
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== Past Products - No longer in development == |
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[[Image:FreeplayClampCharger.jpg|thumb|Freeplay® Clamp Charger]] |
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===Hand Powered Clamp Charger=== |
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Testing has shown that the hand crank is not practicle for classroom use. Currently the XO requires more power than is easily generated by hand movement. |
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* Cranking at 130-140 rpm yields nominal 15VDC at 1500mA |
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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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* [[Media:OLPC_clamp_charger_detailed_spec.doc|Detailed Specification]] |
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Prototypes/Demos available now (Dec 2007) from OLPC and Freeplay.<br> |
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If you’re interested in obtaining one, please email olpc@freeplayenergy.com |
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'''Manufacturer: [http://www.freeplayenergy.com Freeplay®]''' |
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[[category:peripherals]] |
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