WLCS - User contributions [en]

Alex Lindeman

2011-05-01T03:47:21Z

Alindeman: /* First quarter */ File had been uploaded but missing from page

== Fourth quarter ==

http://xkcd.com/874/

== Third quarter ==

=== File server ===

* Get a proper AFP or NFS server running on the PE700 under Ubuntu or Debian.
** 250 GB RAID 1 setup working properly ✓
** Install an OS (Debian 6) ✓
** Build compatible version of Netatalk
** Get autodiscovery working with Avahi
** Fix any remaining issues by testing over Fortress of Solitude with MBP
* Research getting a domain server running so people can log into a thingy with it without logging into the thingy itself ('''LDAP'''/'''OpenDS''' or '''ADDS''')
* '''Do not''' install DHCP server ✓

=== PHP stuff ===

* On the same server, make it able to do all the stuff [http://ael.ath.cx/ Monolith] can (LAMP/Transmission/basic GUI etc)
** Apache + PHP ✓
** MySQL ✓
** Transmission (torrents) ✓
** Basic GUI ✓
*** Openbox + Tint2 + Conky ✓
*** Nautilus + Firefox working properly ✓
*** Nonspecific tweaks to keep it from breaking ✓

=== Lego stuff ===

# Install LeJOS on NXT brick? Or use NXT-G if it doesn't get über früsträtïng
# Make a program that makes the robot scurry around exploring stuff
# ?
# Profit.

Also reinforce the robot and make it know if it's going strait or not.

== Second quarter ==

Finish the WLHS Foundation website.

(to do list is on the website)

http://wlhsfoundation.org/

== First quarter ==

Make an LCD display show and scroll system information like:
<pre>
Monolith
uptime: 3d 12h 45m
cpu usage: 10% [||| ]
disk temperature: 100 F
</pre>

[[File:lcd.jpg|right|200px]]

=== Links ===

* Crystalfontz LCD Displays http://crystalfontz.com/
* LCD4Linux http://ssl.bulix.org/projects/lcd4linux/

=== What do ===

# hostname ✓
# uptime ✓
# load average ✓
# cpu usage ✓
# memory usage ✓
# disk usage ✓
# disk temperature ✓
# Make the display work over USB or serial ✓
# Build a little stand for the display so it doesn't sit on the table ✓
# Make it work across multiple computers ✓

=== Finished product ===
[[File:Lcd4linux.conf.txt]]

Alex Lindeman

2011-04-07T00:48:35Z

Alindeman: 4th quarter plans

Alex Lindeman

2011-03-08T18:47:47Z

Alindeman: /* File server */

== Third quarter ==

=== File server ===

* Get a proper AFP or NFS server running on the PE700 under Ubuntu or Debian.
** 250 GB RAID 1 setup working properly ✓
** Install an OS (Debian 6) ✓
** Build compatible version of Netatalk
** Get autodiscovery working with Avahi
** Fix any remaining issues by testing over Fortress of Solitude with MBP
* Research getting a domain server running so people can log into a thingy with it without logging into the thingy itself ('''LDAP'''/'''OpenDS''' or '''ADDS''')
* '''Do not''' install DHCP server ✓

=== PHP stuff ===

* On the same server, make it able to do all the stuff [http://ael.ath.cx/ Monolith] can (LAMP/Transmission/basic GUI etc)
** Apache + PHP ✓
** MySQL ✓
** Transmission (torrents) ✓
** Basic GUI ✓
*** Openbox + Tint2 + Conky ✓
*** Nautilus + Firefox working properly ✓
*** Nonspecific tweaks to keep it from breaking ✓

=== Lego stuff ===

# Install LeJOS on NXT brick? Or use NXT-G if it doesn't get über früsträtïng
# Make a program that makes the robot scurry around exploring stuff
# ?
# Profit.

Also reinforce the robot and make it know if it's going strait or not.

== Second quarter ==

Finish the WLHS Foundation website.

(to do list is on the website)

http://wlhsfoundation.org/

== First quarter ==

Make an LCD display show and scroll system information like:
<pre>
Monolith
uptime: 3d 12h 45m
cpu usage: 10% [||| ]
disk temperature: 100 F
</pre>

[[File:lcd.jpg|right|200px]]

=== Links ===

* Crystalfontz LCD Displays http://crystalfontz.com/
* LCD4Linux http://ssl.bulix.org/projects/lcd4linux/

=== What do ===

# hostname ✓
# uptime ✓
# load average ✓
# cpu usage ✓
# memory usage ✓
# disk usage ✓
# disk temperature ✓
# Make the display work over USB or serial ✓
# Build a little stand for the display so it doesn't sit on the table ✓
# Make it work across multiple computers ✓

Alex Lindeman

2011-03-08T18:46:08Z

Alindeman: Ubuntu Server doesn't have the right LDAP packages and I'm too lazy to build them myself

== Third quarter ==

=== File server ===

* Get a proper AFP or NFS server running on the PE700 under Ubuntu or Debian.
** 250 GB RAID 1 setup working properly ✓
** Install an OS (Debian 6) ✓
** Build compatible version of Netatalk
** Get autodiscovery working with Avahi
** Fix any remaining issues by testing over Fortress of Solitude with MBP
* Research getting a domain server running so people can log into a thingy with it without logging into the thingy itself ('''LDAP'''/'''OpenDS''' or '''ADDS''')

=== PHP stuff ===

* On the same server, make it able to do all the stuff [http://ael.ath.cx/ Monolith] can (LAMP/Transmission/basic GUI etc)
** Apache + PHP ✓
** MySQL ✓
** Transmission (torrents) ✓
** Basic GUI ✓
*** Openbox + Tint2 + Conky ✓
*** Nautilus + Firefox working properly ✓
*** Nonspecific tweaks to keep it from breaking ✓

=== Lego stuff ===

# Install LeJOS on NXT brick? Or use NXT-G if it doesn't get über früsträtïng
# Make a program that makes the robot scurry around exploring stuff
# ?
# Profit.

Also reinforce the robot and make it know if it's going strait or not.

== Second quarter ==

Finish the WLHS Foundation website.

(to do list is on the website)

http://wlhsfoundation.org/

== First quarter ==

Make an LCD display show and scroll system information like:
<pre>
Monolith
uptime: 3d 12h 45m
cpu usage: 10% [||| ]
disk temperature: 100 F
</pre>

[[File:lcd.jpg|right|200px]]

=== Links ===

* Crystalfontz LCD Displays http://crystalfontz.com/
* LCD4Linux http://ssl.bulix.org/projects/lcd4linux/

=== What do ===

# hostname ✓
# uptime ✓
# load average ✓
# cpu usage ✓
# memory usage ✓
# disk usage ✓
# disk temperature ✓
# Make the display work over USB or serial ✓
# Build a little stand for the display so it doesn't sit on the table ✓
# Make it work across multiple computers ✓

Alex Lindeman

2011-03-01T06:01:43Z

Alindeman: .org, herp derp

== Third quarter ==

=== File server ===

* Get a proper AFP or NFS server running on the PE700 under Ubuntu or Debian.
** 250 GB RAID 1 setup working properly ✓
** Install an OS (Ubuntu Server 10.10) ✓
** Build compatible version of Netatalk ✓
** Get autodiscovery working with Avahi
** Fix any remaining issues by testing over Fortress of Solitude with MBP
* Research getting a domain server running so people can log into a thingy with it without logging into the thingy itself ('''LDAP'''/'''OpenDS''' or '''ADDS''')

=== PHP stuff ===

* On the same server, make it able to do all the stuff [http://ael.ath.cx/ Monolith] can (LAMP/Transmission/basic GUI etc)
** Apache + PHP ✓
** MySQL ✓
** Transmission (torrents) ✓
** Basic GUI ✓
*** Openbox + Tint2 + Conky ✓
*** Nautilus + Firefox working properly ✓
*** Nonspecific tweaks to keep it from breaking ✓

=== Lego stuff ===

# Install LeJOS on NXT brick? Or use NXT-G if it doesn't get über früsträtïng
# Make a program that makes the robot scurry around exploring stuff
# ?
# Profit.

Also reinforce the robot and make it know if it's going strait or not.

== Second quarter ==

Finish the WLHS Foundation website.

(to do list is on the website)

http://wlhsfoundation.org/

== First quarter ==

Make an LCD display show and scroll system information like:
<pre>
Monolith
uptime: 3d 12h 45m
cpu usage: 10% [||| ]
disk temperature: 100 F
</pre>

[[File:lcd.jpg|right|200px]]

=== Links ===

* Crystalfontz LCD Displays http://crystalfontz.com/
* LCD4Linux http://ssl.bulix.org/projects/lcd4linux/

=== What do ===

# hostname ✓
# uptime ✓
# load average ✓
# cpu usage ✓
# memory usage ✓
# disk usage ✓
# disk temperature ✓
# Make the display work over USB or serial ✓
# Build a little stand for the display so it doesn't sit on the table ✓
# Make it work across multiple computers ✓

Alex Lindeman

2011-03-01T05:59:42Z

Alindeman: 3rd quarter stuffs

== Third quarter ==

=== File server ===

* Get a proper AFP or NFS server running on the PE700 under Ubuntu or Debian.
** 250 GB RAID 1 setup working properly ✓
** Install an OS (Ubuntu Server 10.10) ✓
** Build compatible version of Netatalk ✓
** Get autodiscovery working with Avahi
** Fix any remaining issues by testing over Fortress of Solitude with MBP
* Research getting a domain server running so people can log into a thingy with it without logging into the thingy itself ('''LDAP'''/'''OpenDS''' or '''ADDS''')

=== PHP stuff ===

* On the same server, make it able to do all the stuff [http://ael.ath.cx/ Monolith] can (LAMP/Transmission/basic GUI etc)
** Apache + PHP ✓
** MySQL ✓
** Transmission (torrents) ✓
** Basic GUI ✓
*** Openbox + Tint2 + Conky ✓
*** Nautilus + Firefox working properly ✓
*** Nonspecific tweaks to keep it from breaking ✓

=== Lego stuff ===

# Install LeJOS on NXT brick? Or use NXT-G if it doesn't get über früsträtïng
# Make a program that makes the robot scurry around exploring stuff
# ?
# Profit.

Also reinforce the robot and make it know if it's going strait or not.

== Second quarter ==

Finish the WLHS Foundation website.

(to do list is on the website)

http://wlhsfoundation.com/

== First quarter ==

Make an LCD display show and scroll system information.
<pre>
Monolith
uptime: 3d 12h 45m
cpu usage: 10% [||| ]
disk temperature: 100 F
</pre>

[[File:lcd.jpg|right|200px]]

=== Links ===

* Crystalfontz LCD Displays http://crystalfontz.com/
* LCD4Linux http://ssl.bulix.org/projects/lcd4linux/

=== Goals ===

# hostname ✓
# uptime ✓
# load average ✓
# cpu usage '✓
# memory usage '✓
# disk usage ✓
# disk temperature '✓
# Make the display work over USB or serial ✓
# Build a little stand for the display so it doesn't sit on the table '✓
# Make it work across multiple computers ✓

'''9.5 of 10 completed - Oct 26 2010'''

Alex Lindeman

2011-01-31T14:06:24Z

Alindeman:

== Third quarter ==

* Help with the transition to Mac OS
* Fix my website

== Second quarter ==

Finish the WLHS Foundation website.

(to do list is on the website)

http://wlhsfoundation.com/

== First quarter ==

Make an LCD display show and scroll system information.
<pre>
Monolith
uptime: 3d 12h 45m
cpu usage: 10% [||| ]
disk temperature: 100 F
</pre>

[[File:lcd.jpg|right|200px]]

=== Links ===

* Crystalfontz LCD Displays http://crystalfontz.com/
* LCD4Linux http://ssl.bulix.org/projects/lcd4linux/

=== Goals ===

# hostname '''Done'''
# uptime '''Done'''
# load average '''Done'''
# cpu usage '''Done'''
# memory usage '''Done'''
# disk usage '''Done'''
# disk temperature '''Done'''
# Make the display work over USB or serial '''Done (usb)'''
# Build a little plexiglas stand for the display so it doesn't sit on the table '''50% - curve bottom so it stands up'''
# Make it work across multiple computers '''Done'''

'''9.5 of 10 completed - Oct 26 2010'''

Alex Lindeman

2011-01-04T04:01:28Z

Alindeman:

== Second quarter ==

Finish the WLHS Foundation website.

(to do list is on the website)

http://wlhsfoundation.com/

== First quarter ==

Make an LCD display show and scroll system information.
<pre>
Monolith
uptime: 3d 12h 45m
cpu usage: 10% [||| ]
disk temperature: 100 F
</pre>

[[File:lcd.jpg|right|200px]]

=== Links ===

* Crystalfontz LCD Displays http://crystalfontz.com/
* LCD4Linux http://ssl.bulix.org/projects/lcd4linux/

=== Goals ===

# hostname '''Done'''
# uptime '''Done'''
# load average '''Done'''
# cpu usage '''Done'''
# memory usage '''Done'''
# disk usage '''Done'''
# disk temperature '''Done'''
# Make the display work over USB or serial '''Done (usb)'''
# Build a little plexiglas stand for the display so it doesn't sit on the table '''50% - curve bottom so it stands up'''
# Make it work across multiple computers '''Done'''

'''9.5 of 10 completed - Oct 26 2010'''

Alex Lindeman

2010-10-26T18:00:44Z

Alindeman: made tasks numbered for clarity

== First quarter ==

Make an LCD display show and scroll system information.
<pre>
Monolith
uptime: 3d 12h 45m
cpu usage: 10% [||| ]
disk temperature: 100 F
</pre>

[[File:lcd.jpg|right|200px]]

=== Links ===

* Crystalfontz LCD Displays http://crystalfontz.com/
* LCD4Linux http://ssl.bulix.org/projects/lcd4linux/

=== Goals ===

# hostname '''Done'''
# uptime '''Done'''
# load average '''Done'''
# cpu usage '''Done'''
# memory usage '''Done'''
# disk usage '''Done'''
# disk temperature '''Done'''
# Make the display work over USB or serial '''Done (usb)'''
# Build a little plexiglas stand for the display so it doesn't sit on the table '''50% - curve bottom so it stands up'''
# Make it work across multiple computers '''Done'''

'''9.5 of 10 completed - Oct 26 2010'''

Alex Lindeman

2010-10-26T17:45:46Z

Alindeman: deleted things that were not applicable

== First quarter ==

Make an LCD display show and scroll system information.
<pre>
Monolith
uptime: 3d 12h 45m
cpu usage: 10% [||| ]
disk temperature: 100 F
</pre>

[[File:lcd.jpg|right|200px]]

=== Links ===

* Crystalfontz LCD Displays http://crystalfontz.com/
* LCD4Linux http://ssl.bulix.org/projects/lcd4linux/

=== Goals ===

* Make a small display scroll lots of text, like: '''Done'''
** hostname '''Done'''
** uptime '''Done'''
** load average '''Done'''
** cpu usage '''Done'''
** memory usage '''Done'''
** disk usage '''Done'''
** disk temperature '''Done'''

[[Media:lcd4linux.conf.txt]]

* Make the display work over USB or serial. '''Done'''
* Build a little plexiglas stand for the display so it doesn't sit on the table. '''50% - curve bottom so it stands up'''
* Make it work across multiple computers '''Done'''

* '''9.5 of 10 completed - Oct 26 2010'''

File:Lcd4linux.conf.txt

2010-09-29T17:54:47Z

Alindeman: Configuration of LCD4Linux as of 9/29/2010

Configuration of LCD4Linux as of 9/29/2010

Alex Lindeman

2010-09-29T17:53:49Z

Alindeman:

== First quarter ==

Make an LCD display show and scroll system information.
<pre>
Monolith
uptime: 3d 12h 45m
</pre>

then after a few seconds...
<pre>
Monolith
load: 0.03 0.05 0.01
</pre>

[[File:lcd.jpg|right|200px]]

=== Links ===

* Crystalfontz LCD Displays http://crystalfontz.com/
* LCD4Linux http://ssl.bulix.org/projects/lcd4linux/

=== Goals ===

* Make a small display scroll lots of text, like: '''Done'''
** uptime '''Done'''
** load average '''Done'''
** cpu usage '''Done'''
** memory usage '''Done'''
** disk usage '''Done'''
** disk temperature '''Done'''

[[Media:lcd4linux.conf.txt]]

* Make the display work over USB or serial. '''Done'''
* Make a button that toggles the backlight (if I get a display with a backlight), either over hardware or software
* Build a little plexiglas stand for the display so it doesn't sit on the table. '''50% - curve bottom so it stands up'''
* Make it work across multiple computers '''Done'''

=== Progress ===

* Ordered [http://www.crystalfontz.com/product/CFA634YMCKU display] + USB cable today (9/16/2010):
* Arrived 9/21/2010
* Built LCD4Linux 9/23/2010, mostly working
* Got LCD to display what I want on the 4 rows, but now I need to scroll stuff (9/29/10)

File:Lcd.jpg

2010-09-29T17:52:28Z

Alindeman: Picture of the LCD working under Windows

Picture of the LCD working under Windows

Alex Lindeman

2010-09-29T17:47:54Z

Alindeman:

== First quarter ==

Make an LCD display show and scroll system information.
<pre>
Monolith
uptime: 3d 12h 45m
</pre>

then after a few seconds...
<pre>
Monolith
load: 0.03 0.05 0.01
</pre>http://paulbui.net/wiki/skins/common/images/button_bold.png

[[File:picture.jpg]]

=== Links ===

* Crystalfontz LCD Displays http://crystalfontz.com/
* LCD4Linux http://ssl.bulix.org/projects/lcd4linux/

=== Goals ===

* Make a small display scroll lots of text, like: '''Done'''
** uptime '''Done'''
** load average '''Done'''
** cpu usage '''Done'''
** memory usage '''Done'''
** disk usage '''Done'''
** disk temperature '''Done'''

[[Media:lcd4linux.conf]]

* Make the display work over USB or serial. '''Done'''
* Make a button that toggles the backlight (if I get a display with a backlight), either over hardware or software
* Build a little plexiglas stand for the display so it doesn't sit on the table. '''50% - curve bottom so it stands up'''
* Make it work across multiple computers '''Done'''

=== Progress ===

* Ordered [http://www.crystalfontz.com/product/CFA634YMCKU display] + USB cable today (9/16/2010):
* Arrived 9/21/2010
* Built LCD4Linux 9/23/2010, mostly working
* Got LCD to display what I want on the 4 rows, but now I need to scroll stuff (9/29/10)

Alex Lindeman

2010-09-23T22:15:39Z

Alindeman:

== First quarter ==

Make an LCD display show and scroll system information.
<pre>
Monolith
uptime: 3d 12h 45m
</pre>

then after a few seconds...
<pre>
Monolith
load: 0.03 0.05 0.01
</pre>

=== Links ===

* Crystalfontz LCD Displays http://crystalfontz.com/
* LCD4Linux http://ssl.bulix.org/projects/lcd4linux/

=== Goals ===

* Make a small display scroll lots of text, like:
** uptime
** load average
** memory usage
** network usage
* Make the display work over USB or serial.
* Make a button that toggles the backlight (if I get a display with a backlight), either over hardware or software
* Build a little plexiglas stand for the display so it doesn't sit on the table.

=== Progress ===

* Ordered [http://www.crystalfontz.com/product/CFA634YMCKU display] + USB cable today (9/16/2010):
* Arrived 9/21/2010
* Built LCD4Linux 9/23/2010, mostly working

Alex Lindeman

2010-09-21T17:30:48Z

Alindeman:

== First quarter ==

Make an LCD display show and scroll system information.
<pre>
Monolith
uptime: 3d 12h 45m
</pre>

then after a few seconds...
<pre>
Monolith
load: 0.03 0.05 0.01
</pre>

=== Links ===

* Crystalfontz LCD Displays http://crystalfontz.com/
* LCD4Linux http://ssl.bulix.org/projects/lcd4linux/

=== Goals ===

* Make a small display scroll lots of text, like:
** uptime
** load average
** memory usage
** network usage
* Make the display work over USB or serial.
* Make a button that toggles the backlight (if I get a display with a backlight), either over hardware or software
* Build a little plexiglas stand for the display so it doesn't sit on the table.

=== Progress ===

Ordered display + USB cable today (9/16/2010):

* [http://www.crystalfontz.com/product/CFA634YMCKU CFA634YMCKU] - 20 x 4 chars - yellow-green on black - $65
* [http://www.crystalfontz.com/product/WRUSBY03 WRUSBY03] - USB cable to connect display to computer - $5
* + $13 shipping (3-day from Spokane, WA)

Arrived 9/21/2010

Alex Lindeman

2010-09-17T18:11:51Z

Alindeman: /* Progress */

== First quarter ==

Make an LCD display show and scroll system information.
<pre>
Monolith
uptime: 3d 12h 45m
</pre>

then after a few seconds...
<pre>
Monolith
load: 0.03 0.05 0.01
</pre>

=== Links ===

* Crystalfontz LCD Displays http://crystalfontz.com/
* LCD4Linux http://ssl.bulix.org/projects/lcd4linux/

=== Goals ===

* Make a small display scroll lots of text, like:
** uptime
** load average
** memory usage
** network usage
* Make the display work over USB or serial.
* Make a button that toggles the backlight (if I get a display with a backlight), either over hardware or software
* Build a little plexiglas stand for the display so it doesn't sit on the table.

=== Progress ===

Ordered display + USB cable today (9/16/2010):

* [http://www.crystalfontz.com/product/CFA634YMCKU CFA634YMCKU] - 20 x 4 chars - yellow-green on black - $65
* [http://www.crystalfontz.com/product/WRUSBY03 WRUSBY03] - USB cable to connect display to computer - $5
* + $13 shipping (3-day from Spokane, WA)

Alex Lindeman

2010-09-17T17:59:23Z

Alindeman:

== First quarter ==

Make an LCD display show and scroll system information.
<pre>
Monolith
uptime: 3d 12h 45m
</pre>

then after a few seconds...
<pre>
Monolith
load: 0.03 0.05 0.01
</pre>

=== Links ===

* Crystalfontz LCD Displays http://crystalfontz.com/
* LCD4Linux http://ssl.bulix.org/projects/lcd4linux/

=== Goals ===

* Make a small display scroll lots of text, like:
** uptime
** load average
** memory usage
** network usage
* Make the display work over USB or serial.
* Make a button that toggles the backlight (if I get a display with a backlight), either over hardware or software
* Build a little plexiglas stand for the display so it doesn't sit on the table.

=== Progress ===

Ordered display + USB cable today:

* [http://www.crystalfontz.com/product/CFA634YMCKU CFA634YMCKU] - 20 x 4 chars - yellow-green on black - $65
* [http://www.crystalfontz.com/product/WRUSBY03 WRUSBY03] - USB cable to connect display to computer - $5
* + $13 shipping (3-day from Spokane, WA)

Alex Lindeman

2010-09-17T17:58:23Z

Alindeman:

== First quarter ==

Make an LCD display show and scroll system information.
<pre>
Monolith
uptime: 3d 12h 45m
</pre>

then after a few seconds...
<pre>
Monolith
load: 0.03 0.05 0.01
</pre>

=== Links ===

* Crystalfontz LCD Displays http://crystalfontz.com/
* LCD4Linux http://ssl.bulix.org/projects/lcd4linux/

=== Goals ===

* Make a small display scroll lots of text, like:
** uptime
** load average
** memory usage
** network usage
* Make the display work over USB or serial.
* Make a button that toggles the backlight (if I get a display with a backlight), either over hardware or software
* Build a little plexiglas stand for the display so it doesn't sit on the table.

=== Progress ===

Ordered display + USB cable today:

* [http://www.crystalfontz.com/product/CFA634YMCKU | CFA634YMCKU] - 20 x 4 chars - yellow-green on black - $65
* [http://www.crystalfontz.com/product/WRUSBY03 | WRUSBY03] - USB cable to connect display to computer - $5
* + $13 shipping (3-day from Spokane, WA)

Alex Lindeman

2010-09-17T17:55:13Z

Alindeman: fixed links

== First quarter ==

Make an LCD display show and scroll system information.
<pre>
Monolith
uptime: 3d 12h 45m
</pre>

then after a few seconds...
<pre>
Monolith
load: 0.03 0.05 0.01
</pre>

=== Links ===

* Crystalfontz LCD Displays http://crystalfontz.com/
* LCD4Linux http://ssl.bulix.org/projects/lcd4linux/

=== Goals ===

* Make a small display scroll lots of text, like:
** uptime
** load average
** memory usage
** network usage
* Make the display work over USB or serial.
* Make a button that toggles the backlight (if I get a display with a backlight), either over hardware or software
* Build a little plexiglas stand for the display so it doesn't sit on the table.

=== Progress ===

Ordered display + USB cable today:

* [http://www.crystalfontz.com/product/CFA634YMCKU| CFA634YMCKU] - 20 x 4 chars - yellow-green on black - $65
* [http://www.crystalfontz.com/product/WRUSBY03| WRUSBY03] - USB cable to connect display to computer - $5
* + $13 shipping (3-day from Spokane, WA)

Alex Lindeman

2010-09-16T21:08:30Z

Alindeman: ordered the display, yay

== First quarter ==

Make an LCD display show and scroll system information.
<pre>
Monolith
uptime: 3d 12h 45m
</pre>

then after a few seconds...
<pre>
Monolith
load: 0.03 0.05 0.01
</pre>

=== Links ===

* Crystalfontz LCD Displays http://crystalfontz.com/
* LCD4Linux http://ssl.bulix.org/projects/lcd4linux/

=== Goals ===

* Make a small display scroll lots of text, like:
** uptime
** load average
** memory usage
** network usage
* Make the display work over USB or serial.
* Make a button that toggles the backlight (if I get a display with a backlight), either over hardware or software
* Build a little plexiglas stand for the display so it doesn't sit on the table.

=== Progress ===

Ordered display + USB cable today:

* [http://crystalfontz.com/product/CFA634YMCKU| CFA634YMCKU] - 20 x 4 chars - yellow-green on black - $65
* [http://crystalfontz.com/product/WRUSBY03| WRUSBY03] - USB cable to connect display to computer - $5
* + $13 shipping (3-day from Spokane, WA)

Alex Lindeman

2010-09-13T18:59:36Z

Alindeman: /* Goals */

== First quarter ==

Make an LCD display show and scroll system information.
<pre>
Monolith
uptime: 3d 12h 45m
</pre>

then after a few seconds...
<pre>
Monolith
load: 0.03 0.05 0.01
</pre>

=== Links ===

* Crystalfontz LCD Displays http://crystalfontz.com/
* LCD4Linux http://ssl.bulix.org/projects/lcd4linux/

=== Goals ===

* Make a small display scroll lots of text, like:
** uptime
** load average
** memory usage
** network usage
* Make the display work over USB or serial.
* Make a button that toggles the backlight (if I get a display with a backlight), either over hardware or software
* Build a little plexiglas stand for the display so it doesn't sit on the table.

Alex Lindeman

2010-09-13T18:59:13Z

Alindeman: stuff!

== First quarter ==

Make an LCD display show and scroll system information.
<pre>
Monolith
uptime: 3d 12h 45m
</pre>

then after a few seconds...
<pre>
Monolith
load: 0.03 0.05 0.01
</pre>

=== Links ===

* Crystalfontz LCD Displays http://crystalfontz.com/
* LCD4Linux http://ssl.bulix.org/projects/lcd4linux/

=== Goals ===

# Make a small display scroll lots of text, like:
** uptime
** load average
** memory usage
** network usage
# Make the display work over USB or serial.
# Make a button that toggles the backlight (if I get a display with a backlight), either over hardware or software
# Build a little plexiglas stand for the display so it doesn't sit on the table.

Alex Lindeman

2010-09-13T18:45:40Z

Alindeman: Created page with "wshdhdfnd"

wshdhdfnd

User:Alindeman

2010-05-08T03:27:56Z

Alindeman: Added facts

== alindeman ==
is awesome

Freedom Toaster Milestones

2009-01-25T16:49:59Z

Alindeman: /* Project milestones */

Freedom Toaster Milestones

2009-01-24T21:30:51Z

Alindeman:

Freedom Toaster Milestones

2009-01-24T21:30:18Z

Alindeman: /* Project milestones */

WL Freedom Toaster Project

2008-12-28T19:45:07Z

Alindeman:

WL Freedom Toaster Project

2008-12-28T19:44:29Z

Alindeman:

WL Freedom Toaster Project

2008-12-28T19:44:19Z

Alindeman:

*[[Freedom Toaster Design]]
*[[Freedom Toaster Materials]]
*[[Freedom Toaster Members]]
*[[Freedom Toaster Milestones]]

----
==== Notes ====

Subversion software link for new version of software
svn co svn://cdot.senecac.on.ca/toaster/src

After working with the Toaster on Monday and doing some updates and testing, the prototype machine we are using is really, really slow -- //so// slow that it might be frustrating to anyone who is trying to use it. I realize that it's just a prototype and won't be the finished product, but I have a spare machine at home that we can use even just for the prototype. It is a Dell Dimension 2400 and works great with Ubuntu on it. I feel that we maybe should use that since it's 2.0 GHz instead of whatever the current model is (ie. a lot slower than 2 GHz). I can bring it in on our next meeting and maybe by then have it all set up and running as a prototype. --[[User:Alindeman|Alindeman]] 19:24, 22 December 2008 (UTC)

Freedom Toaster Design

2008-12-22T22:14:03Z

Alindeman: http://gizmodo.com/5116061/mimo-um+750-7+inch-usb-display-lightning-review -- found, might be useful, $200 ver is touchscreen

===Design Considerations===
''Requirements:''
* Answer the question: "What do you want the machine to do?" TASKS
** burn CD/DVDs,
*** Multiple cd/dvd burners?
*** Do we need multiple?
**** Faster for people making lots of copies
***** Does software support?
** work with a touchscreen,
** connect to WiFi, and
** runs the kiosk software.
* What OS do you want to use?
* What kind of hardware is supported for that OS?
* Determine all component properties you'll need: hard drive size, CPU speed, e.g.
* Comparison shop components (document shopping process with links)
* Order components
* Build machine
* Install OS
* Test machine hardware (benchmark if necessary)
* Software dev and testing for TASKS
** burn CD/DVDs,
** work with a touchscreen,
** connect to WiFi, and
** runs the kiosk software.

''Design Aims:''
* Form factor should be a free-standing kiosk
* Aesthetic should reflect W&L IT club
** Color scheme
** Markings

'''Ideas'''
''Supplies to acquire (for prototype):''
* Touchscreen
** Suggested monitors
*** Planar [http://www.planar.com/products/touchscreen/]](Planar has good warranty [3-year replacement])
*** GVision [http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824105008]
*** Elo [http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824217081]
*** Lilliput [http://www.amazon.com/Lilliput-Touch-Screen-Monitor-Terminals/dp/B0009VR1HU/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1224185483&sr=1-7]
*** This! [http://gizmodo.com/5116061/mimo-um+750-7+inch-usb-display-lightning-review]
** Cheapest or most reliable?
** Compatible with the OS?
** 2 of the same type
** New, refurbished or used?
* CD/DVD burner
''Design''
* [http://cdot.senecac.on.ca/projects/toaster/ToasterProposal.pdf]
* Software?
** Which distro of Linux to run?
*** '''Ubuntu'''
** Compatibility with the hardware
*** Touchscreen
** Network adapter (esp. wifi)
** Reliability
*** Uptime
*** Lifespan
*** Warranties
* Hardware specs
** Reliability
** Motherboard type
** CPU speed
** Amount of RAM
** Hard drive size
** Power supply
** Form factor
** Cooling
** Size of touchscreen
** Dimensions
** Blueprint of kiosk
** What to do if we can't get a touchscreen? fallback: trackball mouse in kiosk?
''Content''
* What should we distribute?

WL Freedom Toaster Project

2008-12-22T19:24:49Z

Alindeman:

*[[Freedom Toaster Design]]
*[[Freedom Toaster Materials]]
*[[Freedom Toaster Members]]
*[[Freedom Toaster Milestones]]

----
==== Notes ====

After working with the Toaster on Monday and doing some updates and testing, the prototype machine we are using is really, really slow -- //so// slow that it might be frustrating to anyone who is trying to use it. I realize that it's just a prototype and won't be the finished product, but I have a spare machine at home that we can use even just for the prototype. It is a Dell Dimension 2400 and works great with Ubuntu on it. I feel that we maybe should use that since it's 2.0 GHz instead of whatever the current model is (ie. a lot slower than 2 GHz). I can bring it in on our next meeting and maybe by then have it all set up and running as a prototype. --[[User:Alindeman|Alindeman]] 19:24, 22 December 2008 (UTC)

Freedom Toaster Milestones

2008-12-11T21:35:52Z

Alindeman: /* Project milestones */

Freedom Toaster Milestones

2008-12-11T21:35:13Z

Alindeman:

Freedom Toaster Milestones

2008-12-11T21:29:12Z

Alindeman:

Freedom Toaster Members

2008-12-11T21:18:36Z

Alindeman:

'''Members:'''
* Dr. Kaufhold - johnk_2k AT hotmail DOT com
* Mr. Bui - paul_bui AT apsva DOT us
* Alex Lindeman - alex AT hectogon DOT net
* Marc Portis - marcportis AT gmail DOT com
* Sam Passaglia - scpassaglia AT gmail DOT com
* Theresa Tran - Bunto_Sajyria AT yahoo DOT com
* Harrison Streeter

WL Freedom Toaster Project

2008-12-11T21:17:48Z

Alindeman:

*[[Freedom Toaster Design]]
*[[Freedom Toaster Materials]]
*[[Freedom Toaster Members]]
*[[Freedom Toaster Milestones]]

WL Freedom Toaster Project

2008-12-11T21:17:17Z

Alindeman: Replacing page with 'Freedom Toaster Design Freedom Toaster Materials Freedom Toaster Members Freedom Toaster Milestones'

[[Freedom Toaster Design]]
[[Freedom Toaster Materials]]
[[Freedom Toaster Members]]
[[Freedom Toaster Milestones]]

Freedom Toaster Design

2008-12-11T21:14:55Z

Alindeman:

Freedom Toaster Members

2008-12-11T21:12:56Z

Alindeman:

WL Freedom Toaster Project

2008-12-11T21:11:51Z

Alindeman: /* Design Considerations */

[[Freedom Toaster Milestones]]
===Design Considerations===
''Requirements:''
* Answer the question: "What do you want the machine to do?" TASKS
** burn CD/DVDs,
** work with a touchscreen,
** connect to WiFi, and
** runs the kiosk software.
* What OS do you want to use?
* What kind of hardware is supported for that OS?
* Determine all component properties you'll need: hard drive size, CPU speed, e.g.
* Comparison shop components (document shopping process with links)
* Order components
* Build machine
* Install OS
* Test machine hardware (benchmark if necessary)
* Software dev and testing for TASKS
** burn CD/DVDs,
** work with a touchscreen,
** connect to WiFi, and
** runs the kiosk software.

''Design Aims:''
* Form factor should be a free-standing kiosk
* Aesthetic should reflect W&L IT club
** Color scheme
** Markings

'''Members:'''
* Dr. Kaufhold - johnk_2k AT hotmail DOT com
* Mr. Bui - paul_bui AT apsva DOT us
* Alex Lindeman - alex AT hectogon DOT net
* Marc Portis - marcportis AT gmail DOT com
* Sam Passaglia - scpassaglia AT gmail DOT com
* Theresa Tran
* Harrison Streeter

'''Ideas'''
''Supplies to acquire (for prototype):''
* Touchscreen
** Suggested monitors
*** Planar [http://www.planar.com/products/touchscreen/]](Planar has good warranty [3-year replacement])
*** GVision [http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824105008]
*** Elo [http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824217081]
*** Lilliput [http://www.amazon.com/Lilliput-Touch-Screen-Monitor-Terminals/dp/B0009VR1HU/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1224185483&sr=1-7]
** Cheapest or most reliable?
** Compatible with the OS?
** 2 of the same type
** New, refurbished or used?
* CD/DVD burner
''Design''
* [http://cdot.senecac.on.ca/projects/toaster/ToasterProposal.pdf]
* Software?
** Which distro of Linux to run?
*** '''Ubuntu'''
** Compatibility with the hardware
*** Touchscreen
** Network adapter (esp. wifi)
** Reliability
*** Uptime
*** Lifespan
*** Warranties
* Hardware specs
** Reliability
** Motherboard type
** CPU speed
** Amount of RAM
** Hard drive size
** Power supply
** Form factor
** Cooling
** Size of touchscreen
** Dimensions
** Blueprint of kiosk
** What to do if we can't get a touchscreen? fallback: trackball mouse in kiosk?
''Content''
* What should we distribute?

Freedom Toaster Schedule

2008-12-11T21:11:36Z

Alindeman:

''' Schedule // October (2008) -> April (2009)'''
** October --> Mid January: Protocol
** January --> April: Delivery
* October & November
** Start of Project
** Collect Computer Parts: Motherboards, CPU, Disk,
** Decide on OS (Ubuntu), Kiosk (Freedom Toaster), Software
** Sketch Initial Design on Paper & Physical Dimensions of The Kiosk
** Decide on Physical Location of Kiosk (W-L Cyber Cafe)
* December
** Work on The Protocol
** Test Touchscreen
* January
** Test Protocol
** Decide on Contents
* February
** Aesthetic Design
** Develop Part List
** Final Design - CAD
** Order Parts
* March
** Assembly
* April
** Delivery The Kiosk To Physical Location

WL Freedom Toaster Project

2008-12-11T21:10:37Z

Alindeman:

Freedom Toaster Milestones

2008-12-11T21:09:02Z

Alindeman:

WL Freedom Toaster Project

2008-12-11T21:08:32Z

Alindeman: /* Project milestones */

===Design Considerations===
''Requirements:''
* Answer the question: "What do you want the machine to do?" TASKS
** burn CD/DVDs,
** work with a touchscreen,
** connect to WiFi, and
** runs the kiosk software.
* What OS do you want to use?
* What kind of hardware is supported for that OS?
* Determine all component properties you'll need: hard drive size, CPU speed, e.g.
* Comparison shop components (document shopping process with links)
* Order components
* Build machine
* Install OS
* Test machine hardware (benchmark if necessary)
* Software dev and testing for TASKS
** burn CD/DVDs,
** work with a touchscreen,
** connect to WiFi, and
** runs the kiosk software.

''Design Aims:''
* Form factor should be a free-standing kiosk
* Aesthetic should reflect W&L IT club
** Color scheme
** Markings

'''Members:'''
* Dr. Kaufhold - johnk_2k AT hotmail DOT com
* Mr. Bui - paul_bui AT apsva DOT us
* Alex Lindeman - alex AT hectogon DOT net
* Marc Portis - marcportis AT gmail DOT com
* Sam Passaglia - scpassaglia AT gmail DOT com
* Theresa Tran
* Harrison Streeter

'''Ideas'''
''Supplies to acquire (for prototype):''
* Touchscreen
** Suggested monitors
*** Planar [http://www.planar.com/products/touchscreen/]](Planar has good warranty [3-year replacement])
*** GVision [http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824105008]
*** Elo [http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824217081]
*** Lilliput [http://www.amazon.com/Lilliput-Touch-Screen-Monitor-Terminals/dp/B0009VR1HU/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1224185483&sr=1-7]
** Cheapest or most reliable?
** Compatible with the OS?
** 2 of the same type
** New, refurbished or used?
* CD/DVD burner
''Design''
* [http://cdot.senecac.on.ca/projects/toaster/ToasterProposal.pdf]
* Software?
** Which distro of Linux to run?
*** '''Ubuntu'''
** Compatibility with the hardware
*** Touchscreen
** Network adapter (esp. wifi)
** Reliability
*** Uptime
*** Lifespan
*** Warranties
* Hardware specs
** Reliability
** Motherboard type
** CPU speed
** Amount of RAM
** Hard drive size
** Power supply
** Form factor
** Cooling
** Size of touchscreen
** Dimensions
** Blueprint of kiosk
** What to do if we can't get a touchscreen? fallback: trackball mouse in kiosk?
''Content''
* What should we distribute?
''' Schedule // October (2008) -> April (2009)'''
** October --> Mid January: Protocol
** January --> April: Delivery
* October & November
** Start of Project
** Collect Computer Parts: Motherboards, CPU, Disk,
** Decide on OS (Ubuntu), Kiosk (Freedom Toaster), Software
** Sketch Initial Design on Paper & Physical Dimensions of The Kiosk
** Decide on Physical Location of Kiosk (W-L Cyber Cafe)
* December
** Work on The Protocol
** Test Touchscreen
* January
** Test Protocol
** Decide on Contents
* February
** Aesthetic Design
** Develop Part List
** Final Design - CAD
** Order Parts
* March
** Assembly
* April
** Delivery The Kiosk To Physical Location

WL Freedom Toaster Project

2008-12-11T21:00:53Z

Alindeman: /* Design Considerations */

=== Project milestones ===
ProjectMilestones

'''Completed'''
* Brainstorm and document project aims
** '''Group meeting 10-16-2008'''
* Get prototype hardware
** '''Dr.K. Donation 10-23-2008'''
* Get OS for prototype
** '''Burned Ubuntu ISO image 10-30-2008'''
* Install Ubuntu 11-6-2008 (ubuntu desktop install crashed)
** '''Install attempts on original hardware 10-30-2008/11-6-2008'''
* Install Ubuntu server 8.10 11-13-2008 (AL executive decision) all on original hardware
** '''Install successful 11-13-2008'''
** '''subversion install successful 11-13-2008'''
** '''kiosk svn checkout OK 11-13-2008'''
** '''make install successful 11-13-2008'''
** '''inkscape install successful 11-13-2008'''
** '''gnome install in process 11-13-2008 (Errors were encountered while processing /var/cache/apt/archives/python-gnome2-desktop_2.24.0=0ubuntu1_i386.deb
* 11-20-1008
** ''' errors installing python-gnome2-desktop (same as before) 11-20-2008'''
** ''' install python-gnome2-desktop successful (but LONG)'''
** ''' install gdm'''
** ''' Tried to run Python --> ERROR, need video card drivers'''
E: Sub-process /usr/bin/dpkg returned an error code (1)'''
* Get cd/dvd burner for testing
** '''Dr.K. Donation 11-13-2008 (firewire read/writeable needs testing)'''
** '''AL may also loan a burner'''
** '''Multiple cd/dvd burners?'''

'''To do'''
* Install kiosk software
* Test the kiosk software using mouse and monitor
* Decide on touchscreen
* Shop and order touchscreen
* Test touchscreen
* Decide on content
* '''Build the final version'''

------

Software link
svn checkout svn://edison.tsf.org.za/freedomtoaster/trunk freedomtoaster

------

===Design Considerations===
''Requirements:''
* Answer the question: "What do you want the machine to do?" TASKS
** burn CD/DVDs,
** work with a touchscreen,
** connect to WiFi, and
** runs the kiosk software.
* What OS do you want to use?
* What kind of hardware is supported for that OS?
* Determine all component properties you'll need: hard drive size, CPU speed, e.g.
* Comparison shop components (document shopping process with links)
* Order components
* Build machine
* Install OS
* Test machine hardware (benchmark if necessary)
* Software dev and testing for TASKS
** burn CD/DVDs,
** work with a touchscreen,
** connect to WiFi, and
** runs the kiosk software.

''Design Aims:''
* Form factor should be a free-standing kiosk
* Aesthetic should reflect W&L IT club
** Color scheme
** Markings

'''Members:'''
* Dr. Kaufhold - johnk_2k AT hotmail DOT com
* Mr. Bui - paul_bui AT apsva DOT us
* Alex Lindeman - alex AT hectogon DOT net
* Marc Portis - marcportis AT gmail DOT com
* Sam Passaglia - scpassaglia AT gmail DOT com
* Theresa Tran
* Harrison Streeter

'''Ideas'''
''Supplies to acquire (for prototype):''
* Touchscreen
** Suggested monitors
*** Planar [http://www.planar.com/products/touchscreen/]](Planar has good warranty [3-year replacement])
*** GVision [http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824105008]
*** Elo [http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824217081]
*** Lilliput [http://www.amazon.com/Lilliput-Touch-Screen-Monitor-Terminals/dp/B0009VR1HU/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1224185483&sr=1-7]
** Cheapest or most reliable?
** Compatible with the OS?
** 2 of the same type
** New, refurbished or used?
* CD/DVD burner
''Design''
* [http://cdot.senecac.on.ca/projects/toaster/ToasterProposal.pdf]
* Software?
** Which distro of Linux to run?
*** '''Ubuntu'''
** Compatibility with the hardware
*** Touchscreen
** Network adapter (esp. wifi)
** Reliability
*** Uptime
*** Lifespan
*** Warranties
* Hardware specs
** Reliability
** Motherboard type
** CPU speed
** Amount of RAM
** Hard drive size
** Power supply
** Form factor
** Cooling
** Size of touchscreen
** Dimensions
** Blueprint of kiosk
** What to do if we can't get a touchscreen? fallback: trackball mouse in kiosk?
''Content''
* What should we distribute?
''' Schedule // October (2008) -> April (2009)'''
** October --> Mid January: Protocol
** January --> April: Delivery
* October & November
** Start of Project
** Collect Computer Parts: Motherboards, CPU, Disk,
** Decide on OS (Ubuntu), Kiosk (Freedom Toaster), Software
** Sketch Initial Design on Paper & Physical Dimensions of The Kiosk
** Decide on Physical Location of Kiosk (W-L Cyber Cafe)
* December
** Work on The Protocol
** Test Touchscreen
* January
** Test Protocol
** Decide on Contents
* February
** Aesthetic Design
** Develop Part List
** Final Design - CAD
** Order Parts
* March
** Assembly
* April
** Delivery The Kiosk To Physical Location

WL Freedom Toaster Project

2008-12-11T21:00:16Z

Alindeman: /* Design Considerations */

=== Project milestones ===
ProjectMilestones

'''Completed'''
* Brainstorm and document project aims
** '''Group meeting 10-16-2008'''
* Get prototype hardware
** '''Dr.K. Donation 10-23-2008'''
* Get OS for prototype
** '''Burned Ubuntu ISO image 10-30-2008'''
* Install Ubuntu 11-6-2008 (ubuntu desktop install crashed)
** '''Install attempts on original hardware 10-30-2008/11-6-2008'''
* Install Ubuntu server 8.10 11-13-2008 (AL executive decision) all on original hardware
** '''Install successful 11-13-2008'''
** '''subversion install successful 11-13-2008'''
** '''kiosk svn checkout OK 11-13-2008'''
** '''make install successful 11-13-2008'''
** '''inkscape install successful 11-13-2008'''
** '''gnome install in process 11-13-2008 (Errors were encountered while processing /var/cache/apt/archives/python-gnome2-desktop_2.24.0=0ubuntu1_i386.deb
* 11-20-1008
** ''' errors installing python-gnome2-desktop (same as before) 11-20-2008'''
** ''' install python-gnome2-desktop successful (but LONG)'''
** ''' install gdm'''
** ''' Tried to run Python --> ERROR, need video card drivers'''
E: Sub-process /usr/bin/dpkg returned an error code (1)'''
* Get cd/dvd burner for testing
** '''Dr.K. Donation 11-13-2008 (firewire read/writeable needs testing)'''
** '''AL may also loan a burner'''
** '''Multiple cd/dvd burners?'''

'''To do'''
* Install kiosk software
* Test the kiosk software using mouse and monitor
* Decide on touchscreen
* Shop and order touchscreen
* Test touchscreen
* Decide on content
* '''Build the final version'''

------

Software link
svn checkout svn://edison.tsf.org.za/freedomtoaster/trunk freedomtoaster

------

===Design Considerations===
''Requirements:''
* Answer the question: "What do you want the machine to do?" TASKS
** burn CD/DVDs,
** work with a touchscreen,
** connect to WiFi, and
** runs the kiosk software.
* What OS do you want to use?
* What kind of hardware is supported for that OS?
* Determine all component properties you'll need: hard drive size, CPU speed, e.g.
* Comparison shop components (document shopping process with links)
* Order components
* Build machine
* Install OS
* Test machine hardware (benchmark if necessary)
* Software dev and testing for TASKS
** burn CD/DVDs,
** work with a touchscreen,
** connect to WiFi, and
** runs the kiosk software.

''Design Aims:''
* Form factor should be a free-standing kiosk
* Aesthetic should reflect W&L IT club
** Color scheme
** Markings

'''Members:'''
* Dr. Kaufhold - johnk_2k AT hotmail DOT com
* Mr. Bui - paul_bui AT apsva DOT us
* Alex Lindeman - alex AT hectogon DOT net
* Marc Portis - marcportis AT gmail DOT com
* Sam Passaglia - scpassaglia AT gmail DOT com
* Theresa Tran
* Harrison Streeter

'''Ideas'''
''Supplies to acquire (for prototype):''
* Touchscreen
** Suggested monitors
*** Planar [http://www.planar.com/products/touchscreen/]](Planar has good warranty [3-year replacement])
*** GVision [http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824105008]
*** Elo [http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824217081]
*** Lilliput [http://www.amazon.com/Lilliput-Touch-Screen-Monitor-Terminals/dp/B0009VR1HU/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1224185483&sr=1-7]
** Cheapest or most reliable?
** Compatible with the OS?
** 2 of the same type
** New, refurbished or used?
* CD/DVD burner
''Design''
* [http://cdot.senecac.on.ca/projects/toaster/ToasterProposal.pdf]
* Software?
** Which distro of Linux to run?
*** '''Ubuntu'''
** Compatibility with the hardware
*** Touchscreen
** Network adapter (esp. wifi)
** Reliability
*** Uptime
*** Lifespan
*** Warranties
* Hardware specs
** Reliability
** Motherboard type
** CPU speed
** Amount of RAM
** Hard drive size
** Power supply
** Form factor
** Cooling
** Size of touchscreen
** Dimensions
** Blueprint of kiosk
** What to do if we can't get a touchscreen? fallback: trackball mouse in kiosk?
''Content''
* What should we distribute?
** Schedule // October (2008) -> April (2009)
** October --> Mid January: Protocol
** January --> April: Delivery
* October & November
** Start of Project
** Collect Computer Parts: Motherboards, CPU, Disk,
** Decide on OS (Ubuntu), Kiosk (Freedom Toaster), Software
** Sketch Initial Design on Paper & Physical Dimensions of The Kiosk
** Decide on Physical Location of Kiosk (W-L Cyber Cafe)
* December
** Work on The Protocol
** Test Touchscreen
* January
** Test Protocol
** Decide on Contents
* February
** Aesthetic Design
** Develop Part List
** Final Design - CAD
** Order Parts
* March
** Assembly
* April
** Delivery The Kiosk To Physical Location

WL Freedom Toaster Project

2008-12-11T20:50:29Z

Alindeman: /* Project milestones */

=== Project milestones ===
ProjectMilestones

'''Completed'''
* Brainstorm and document project aims
** '''Group meeting 10-16-2008'''
* Get prototype hardware
** '''Dr.K. Donation 10-23-2008'''
* Get OS for prototype
** '''Burned Ubuntu ISO image 10-30-2008'''
* Install Ubuntu 11-6-2008 (ubuntu desktop install crashed)
** '''Install attempts on original hardware 10-30-2008/11-6-2008'''
* Install Ubuntu server 8.10 11-13-2008 (AL executive decision) all on original hardware
** '''Install successful 11-13-2008'''
** '''subversion install successful 11-13-2008'''
** '''kiosk svn checkout OK 11-13-2008'''
** '''make install successful 11-13-2008'''
** '''inkscape install successful 11-13-2008'''
** '''gnome install in process 11-13-2008 (Errors were encountered while processing /var/cache/apt/archives/python-gnome2-desktop_2.24.0=0ubuntu1_i386.deb
* 11-20-1008
** ''' errors installing python-gnome2-desktop (same as before) 11-20-2008'''
** ''' install python-gnome2-desktop successful (but LONG)'''
** ''' install gdm'''
** ''' Tried to run Python --> ERROR, need video card drivers'''
E: Sub-process /usr/bin/dpkg returned an error code (1)'''
* Get cd/dvd burner for testing
** '''Dr.K. Donation 11-13-2008 (firewire read/writeable needs testing)'''
** '''AL may also loan a burner'''
** '''Multiple cd/dvd burners?'''

'''To do'''
* Install kiosk software
* Test the kiosk software using mouse and monitor
* Decide on touchscreen
* Shop and order touchscreen
* Test touchscreen
* Decide on content
* '''Build the final version'''

------

Software link
svn checkout svn://edison.tsf.org.za/freedomtoaster/trunk freedomtoaster

------

===Design Considerations===
''Requirements:''
* Answer the question: "What do you want the machine to do?" TASKS
** burn CD/DVDs,
** work with a touchscreen,
** connect to WiFi, and
** runs the kiosk software.
* What OS do you want to use?
* What kind of hardware is supported for that OS?
* Determine all component properties you'll need: hard drive size, CPU speed, e.g.
* Comparison shop components (document shopping process with links)
* Order components
* Build machine
* Install OS
* Test machine hardware (benchmark if necessary)
* Software dev and testing for TASKS
** burn CD/DVDs,
** work with a touchscreen,
** connect to WiFi, and
** runs the kiosk software.

''Design Aims:''
* Form factor should be a free-standing kiosk
* Aesthetic should reflect W&L IT club
** Color scheme
** Markings

'''Members:'''
* Dr. Kaufhold - johnk_2k AT hotmail DOT com
* Mr. Bui - paul_bui AT apsva DOT us
* Alex Lindeman - alex AT hectogon DOT net
* Marc Portis - marcportis AT gmail DOT com
* Sam Passaglia - scpassaglia AT gmail DOT com
* Theresa Tran
* Harrison Streeter

'''Ideas'''
''Supplies to acquire (for prototype):''
* Touchscreen
** Suggested monitors
*** Planar [http://www.planar.com/products/touchscreen/]](Planar has good warranty [3-year replacement])
*** GVision [http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824105008]
*** Elo [http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824217081]
*** Lilliput [http://www.amazon.com/Lilliput-Touch-Screen-Monitor-Terminals/dp/B0009VR1HU/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1224185483&sr=1-7]
** Cheapest or most reliable?
** Compatible with the OS?
** 2 of the same type
** New, refurbished or used?
* CD/DVD burner
''Design''
* [http://cdot.senecac.on.ca/projects/toaster/ToasterProposal.pdf]
* Software?
** Which distro of Linux to run?
*** '''Ubuntu'''
** Compatibility with the hardware
*** Touchscreen
** Network adapter (esp. wifi)
** Reliability
*** Uptime
*** Lifespan
*** Warranties
* Hardware specs
** Reliability
** Motherboard type
** CPU speed
** Amount of RAM
** Hard drive size
** Power supply
** Form factor
** Cooling
** Size of touchscreen
** Dimensions
** Blueprint of kiosk
** What to do if we can't get a touchscreen? fallback: trackball mouse in kiosk?
''Content''
* What should we distribute?
** Schedule // October (2008) -> April (2009)
** October --> Mid January: Protocol
** January --> April: Delivery
** October & November
* Start of Project
* Collect Computer Parts: Motherboards, CPU, Disk,
* Decide on OS (Ubuntu), Kiosk (Freedom Toaster), Software
* Sketch Initial Design on Paper & Physical Dimensions of The Kiosk
* Decide on Physical Location of Kiosk (W-L Cyber Cafe)
** December
* Work on The Protocol
* Test Touchscreen
** January
* Test Protocol
* Decide on Contents
** February
* Aesthetic Design
* Develop Part List
* Final Design - CAD
* Order Parts
** March
* Assembly
** April
* Delivery The Kiosk To Physical Location

WL Freedom Toaster Project

2008-12-11T20:47:32Z

Alindeman: /* Design Considerations */

=== Project milestones ===

'''Completed'''
* Brainstorm and document project aims
** '''Group meeting 10-16-2008'''
* Get prototype hardware
** '''Dr.K. Donation 10-23-2008'''
* Get OS for prototype
** '''Burned Ubuntu ISO image 10-30-2008'''
* Install Ubuntu 11-6-2008 (ubuntu desktop install crashed)
** '''Install attempts on original hardware 10-30-2008/11-6-2008'''
* Install Ubuntu server 8.10 11-13-2008 (AL executive decision) all on original hardware
** '''Install successful 11-13-2008'''
** '''subversion install successful 11-13-2008'''
** '''kiosk svn checkout OK 11-13-2008'''
** '''make install successful 11-13-2008'''
** '''inkscape install successful 11-13-2008'''
** '''gnome install in process 11-13-2008 (Errors were encountered while processing /var/cache/apt/archives/python-gnome2-desktop_2.24.0=0ubuntu1_i386.deb
* 11-20-1008
** ''' errors installing python-gnome2-desktop (same as before) 11-20-2008'''
** ''' install python-gnome2-desktop successful (but LONG)'''
** ''' install gdm'''
** ''' Tried to run Python --> ERROR, need video card drivers'''
E: Sub-process /usr/bin/dpkg returned an error code (1)'''
* Get cd/dvd burner for testing
** '''Dr.K. Donation 11-13-2008 (firewire read/writeable needs testing)'''
** '''AL may also loan a burner'''
** '''Multiple cd/dvd burners?'''

'''To do'''
* Install kiosk software
* Test the kiosk software using mouse and monitor
* Decide on touchscreen
* Shop and order touchscreen
* Test touchscreen
* Decide on content
* '''Build the final version'''

------

Software link
svn checkout svn://edison.tsf.org.za/freedomtoaster/trunk freedomtoaster

------

===Design Considerations===
''Requirements:''
* Answer the question: "What do you want the machine to do?" TASKS
** burn CD/DVDs,
** work with a touchscreen,
** connect to WiFi, and
** runs the kiosk software.
* What OS do you want to use?
* What kind of hardware is supported for that OS?
* Determine all component properties you'll need: hard drive size, CPU speed, e.g.
* Comparison shop components (document shopping process with links)
* Order components
* Build machine
* Install OS
* Test machine hardware (benchmark if necessary)
* Software dev and testing for TASKS
** burn CD/DVDs,
** work with a touchscreen,
** connect to WiFi, and
** runs the kiosk software.

''Design Aims:''
* Form factor should be a free-standing kiosk
* Aesthetic should reflect W&L IT club
** Color scheme
** Markings

'''Members:'''
* Dr. Kaufhold - johnk_2k AT hotmail DOT com
* Mr. Bui - paul_bui AT apsva DOT us
* Alex Lindeman - alex AT hectogon DOT net
* Marc Portis - marcportis AT gmail DOT com
* Sam Passaglia - scpassaglia AT gmail DOT com
* Theresa Tran
* Harrison Streeter

'''Ideas'''
''Supplies to acquire (for prototype):''
* Touchscreen
** Suggested monitors
*** Planar [http://www.planar.com/products/touchscreen/]](Planar has good warranty [3-year replacement])
*** GVision [http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824105008]
*** Elo [http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824217081]
*** Lilliput [http://www.amazon.com/Lilliput-Touch-Screen-Monitor-Terminals/dp/B0009VR1HU/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1224185483&sr=1-7]
** Cheapest or most reliable?
** Compatible with the OS?
** 2 of the same type
** New, refurbished or used?
* CD/DVD burner
''Design''
* [http://cdot.senecac.on.ca/projects/toaster/ToasterProposal.pdf]
* Software?
** Which distro of Linux to run?
*** '''Ubuntu'''
** Compatibility with the hardware
*** Touchscreen
** Network adapter (esp. wifi)
** Reliability
*** Uptime
*** Lifespan
*** Warranties
* Hardware specs
** Reliability
** Motherboard type
** CPU speed
** Amount of RAM
** Hard drive size
** Power supply
** Form factor
** Cooling
** Size of touchscreen
** Dimensions
** Blueprint of kiosk
** What to do if we can't get a touchscreen? fallback: trackball mouse in kiosk?
''Content''
* What should we distribute?
** Schedule // October (2008) -> April (2009)
** October --> Mid January: Protocol
** January --> April: Delivery
** October & November
* Start of Project
* Collect Computer Parts: Motherboards, CPU, Disk,
* Decide on OS (Ubuntu), Kiosk (Freedom Toaster), Software
* Sketch Initial Design on Paper & Physical Dimensions of The Kiosk
* Decide on Physical Location of Kiosk (W-L Cyber Cafe)
** December
* Work on The Protocol
* Test Touchscreen
** January
* Test Protocol
* Decide on Contents
** February
* Aesthetic Design
* Develop Part List
* Final Design - CAD
* Order Parts
** March
* Assembly
** April
* Delivery The Kiosk To Physical Location