Difference between revisions of "Freedom Toaster Design"
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===Design Considerations=== | ===Design Considerations=== | ||
| + | ''Decisions we have to make'' | ||
| + | * Who does what? | ||
| + | ** Development lead | ||
| + | ** Content lead | ||
| + | ** Communication lead | ||
| + | ** Hardware lead | ||
| + | ** Documentation lead | ||
| + | * How will we update? | ||
| + | ** Auto-update? | ||
| + | *** Alex is reluctant, says it is MUCHO work. | ||
| + | *** Sam Disagrees, says it is necessary for future of FT. | ||
| + | ** CD Burning: Set or Checklist? | ||
| + | *** Alex says one set iso, says it is easier. Edit of Open Disc. | ||
| + | *** Sam would like to see a choice for the user. Many different isos or Iso compiler. | ||
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''Requirements:'' | ''Requirements:'' | ||
* Answer the question: "What do you want the machine to do?" TASKS | * Answer the question: "What do you want the machine to do?" TASKS | ||
** burn CD/DVDs, | ** burn CD/DVDs, | ||
*** Multiple cd/dvd burners? | *** Multiple cd/dvd burners? | ||
| − | *** Do we need multiple? | + | **** Do we need multiple? |
**** Faster for people making lots of copies | **** Faster for people making lots of copies | ||
| − | + | **** Does software support? | |
** work with a touchscreen, | ** work with a touchscreen, | ||
** connect to WiFi, and | ** connect to WiFi, and | ||
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** Color scheme | ** Color scheme | ||
** Markings | ** Markings | ||
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'''Ideas''' | '''Ideas''' | ||
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** Which distro of Linux to run? | ** Which distro of Linux to run? | ||
*** '''Ubuntu''' | *** '''Ubuntu''' | ||
| + | *** '''Update: Debian is run by alex's server because ubuntu would not install on his machine. Should the production model use debian or ubuntu?''' | ||
** Compatibility with the hardware | ** Compatibility with the hardware | ||
*** Touchscreen | *** Touchscreen | ||
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''Content'' | ''Content'' | ||
* What should we distribute? | * What should we distribute? | ||
| + | ** Prototype version (as of 1-8-2009) | ||
| + | *** Ubuntu 8.04 | ||
| + | *** OpenDisk (Windows programs | ||
Revision as of 17:18, 8 January 2009
Design Considerations
Decisions we have to make
- Who does what?
- Development lead
- Content lead
- Communication lead
- Hardware lead
- Documentation lead
- How will we update?
- Auto-update?
- Alex is reluctant, says it is MUCHO work.
- Sam Disagrees, says it is necessary for future of FT.
- CD Burning: Set or Checklist?
- Alex says one set iso, says it is easier. Edit of Open Disc.
- Sam would like to see a choice for the user. Many different isos or Iso compiler.
- Auto-update?
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?
- Multiple cd/dvd burners?
- work with a touchscreen,
- connect to WiFi, and
- runs the kiosk software.
- burn CD/DVDs,
- 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
- CD/DVD burner
Design
- [6]
- Software?
- Which distro of Linux to run?
- Ubuntu
- Update: Debian is run by alex's server because ubuntu would not install on his machine. Should the production model use debian or ubuntu?
- Compatibility with the hardware
- Touchscreen
- Network adapter (esp. wifi)
- Reliability
- Uptime
- Lifespan
- Warranties
- Which distro of Linux to run?
- 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?
- Prototype version (as of 1-8-2009)
- Ubuntu 8.04
- OpenDisk (Windows programs
- Prototype version (as of 1-8-2009)
