Peripherals

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This is a space for proposing and discussing XO peripherals in a concise manner enabling the core OLPC team to stay up-to-date with development and offer opinions regarding new ideas.

The ideas that are in, or are being developed by vendors are listed in a table at the bottom of each section to show the current status of any project. Information should be modified by anyone with the most up-to-date information.

Power

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

Hand Crank

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

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YoYo

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

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

Solar Blanket

A 50W 1.65m x 0.45m foldable solar blanket

Freeplay Weza (Foot Pedal)

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

Bicycle Cassette

A bicycle attachment to generate power for the gang charger

Multi battery charger

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

XOctoPlug

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

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


Connectivity

This is an area to describe connectivity related peripherals

Active Antenna

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.

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Solar Repeater

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

Optical Data Link

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

One-way delivery of digital information via satellite

xMax Communication

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

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

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

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

AM/FM Radio Transmitter

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

AM/FM Radio Receiver

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

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

USB/MicIn Scale

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 MicIn Amplifier

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 Oscilloscope

A dedicated USB oscilloscope probe for advanced users.

TeleHealth Module

A collection essential medical diagnostic and treatment tools.

Sensors for MicIn

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.

Science Kit

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

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

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

Touch Screen Overlay

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

Game Controller

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

Child Friendly Mouse

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


Output Devices

Printer

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.


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

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

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


See also

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