Peripherals

This is a space for presenting XO peripheral ideas in a concise manner for review by the OLPC core team. Feel free to expand the description of your idea on a linked page but please keep to the formatting on this page.

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Power

Below are a collection of ideas describing power generation and distribution ideas.

Hand Crank

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Desk fixable hand crank power generation device capable of generating 5-8W.

YoYo

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A Pull-Cord Generator achieving 20W peak average power. Simply hold the PCG in the palm of one hand, pull the cord with the other hand, and generate instant energy.

Solar Panel

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A 14V 5W 400mm x 280mm flexable solar panel.

Solar Blanket

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A 50W 1.65m x 0.45m foldable solar blanket

MIGHTYcharge

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A solar powered LED flashlight and mobile phone charger.

Freeplay Weza (Foot Pedal)

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A food pedal power generation device capable of generating 40 Watts.

Bicycle Cassette

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A bicycle attachment to generate power for the gang charger

Multi battery charger

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A multi battery charging station to enable wire free use of XOs throughout the day.

XOctoPlug

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8 in one anti-electrocution and tangle-free XO power supply to be used in the classroom to improve safety, convenience and battery life.

Power Controller/USP

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A voltage regulator which takes various input voltages and converts them into a usable voltage for the XO.

Modular Power

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An electrical generation solution with customisable gearing and electronics that can be used with different locally designed and built mechanical systems.

School Server UPS

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A UPS designed to work with the school server with 12V and mains inputs, and capable of a 30W output for 24hours at 12V, therefore 720W of battery capacity.

Connectivity

This is an area to describe connectivity related peripherals

Active Antenna

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A device to extend the wireless mesh range of the XO. This is an external USB wireless unit with superior aerial design. It can also work independently of the XO when supplied power.

Solar Repeater

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A standalone unit which increases the range of the wireless mesh powered by solar energy.

Optical Data Link

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This $100 device has 1.4km range and has a stable 10Mbps full duplex data rate. Ronja is an optoelectronic device you can mount on your house and connect your PC, home or office network with other networks

Satellite Broadcasting

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One-way delivery of digital information via satellite

xMax Communication

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Capable of extending the range and reducing the transmit power compared to conventional approaches, including cellular technologies and fixed wireless approaches such as WiMAX.

WiMAX Communication

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WiMAX (Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access) is a telecommunications technology aimed at providing wireless data over long distances in a variety of ways

Wireless Modem

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A plug in device that connects the XO to the internet in locations were a wireless access point isn’t available. This could be achieve by using an existing mobile phone and data cable, or by developing an extremely low cost mobile phone/modem for the XO.

USB Ethernet Adaptors

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A USB ethernet adaptor enabling reliable wired connection of the XO.

AM/FM Radio Transmitter

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A low power school/community based radio transition service broadcasting recorded audio blogs of various content posted by XO users.

AM/FM Radio Receiver

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A plug in AM/FM radio receiver (MIC_IN or USB) would enable children/families in remote areas to continue to receive information from services such as BBC world service when outside of mesh range.

Storage

USB Journal

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To enable multiple users on the XO it would be helpful to have a USB key that plugged into the XO which stored all personal data (specifically the Journal).

Sensors & Measurement

Sensors for MicIn

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A variety of sensors that can plug into the MicIn port on the XO. These sensors can also be used with the USB Amplifier to enhance there sample rate and usable range.

USB MicIn Amplifier

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With a range of sensors being created for the MicIn port this USB device would give enhanced sample rate and voltage range enabling higher measurement accuracy.

USB/MicIn Scale

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A hard wearing scale that can sit on a desk, hang from a tree or be used to plot force/time graphs on the XO screen.

USB Oscilloscope

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A dedicated USB oscilloscope probe for advanced users.

TeleHealth Module

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A collection essential medical diagnostic and treatment tools.

Science Kit

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A kit of parts designed to aid the teaching of basic scientific principles. Including magnets, light sources, prisms, conductors, isolators and various circuit components.

Input Devices

MIDI Instruments

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Complementary to the music software packages on the XO a collection of MIDI instruments could expand both the interest and usability of the programs.

External Tablet

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A large external touch, drawing and writing pad enabling easier drawing and mathematical formula input.

Touch Screen Overlay

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A screen attachable touch sensitive layer enabling data input through the XO screen when in tablet configuration.

Game Controller

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As more software is developed for the XO a dedicated games controller may become desirable by some users.

Child Friendly Mouse

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A specially designed child friendly mouse which solves dexterity issues some young children face when interacting with touch pads or standard mice.

Scanner

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A USB scanner which can be rolled over different mediums and surfaces to acquire the image.

Camera Accessories

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A selection of lenses and mirrors which can transform the XO camera into a microscope, telescope and a periscope.

Mini Camera

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The XO camera is becoming one of the most used functions of the XO. Possibly a separate slim line camera would be a great addition to the package.

Drawing Wand

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A pen-shaped instrument used to input data into the XO using any surface.

Output Devices

Printer

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Possibly a standard printer which uses paper, but alternatively a printer which can print onto locally available medium. Or possibly a etch-a-sketch/Magna Doodle surface for continuous reuse.

Network Hub

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A USB hub that connects wirelessly to the XO mesh network enabling the use of network printers and other devices.

Projector

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A wireless projector powered by 2 XO batteries with a 2 hour run time costing $100.

Classroom Video Reciever

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A wireless module that connects to numerous display technologies enabling classroom presentations using the XO.

Speakers

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Children have started to use the laptops as musical instruments and want them to be louder.

Miscellaneous Peripherals

This section should be used to describe peripherals that don't fit into any other categories or are unlikely to be appropriate for OLPC for some time.

Bug Labs

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Bugs is an innovative new hardware and software platform enabling users to create unique and personalised hardware running customised software to do, well, anything you want.

Protective Case

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An entirely water proof protective case for the XO capable of protecting it from even the most severe environmental conditions.

See also

• USB peripherals
• Fun hardware
• Hardware ideas
• XO Peripherals