Difference between revisions of "Freedom Toaster Design"

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===Design Considerations===
 
===Design Considerations===
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''Things we have decided''
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*Free-Standing Kiosk that reflects w-l
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*One Burner
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** Cheaper, easier, software doesn't support 2
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''Decisions we have to make''
 
''Decisions we have to make''
 
* Who does what?
 
* Who does what?
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** Hardware lead
 
** Hardware lead
 
** Documentation lead
 
** Documentation lead
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** Artistic lead
 
* How will we update?
 
* How will we update?
 
** Auto-update?
 
** Auto-update?
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*** Alex says one set iso, says it is easier. Edit of Open Disc.
 
*** 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.
 
*** Sam would like to see a choice for the user. Many different isos or Iso compiler.
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** What os?
  
  
 
''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
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** burn CD/DVDs,
 
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*** Multiple cd/dvd burners?
 
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**** Do we need multiple?
 
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**** Faster for people making lots of copies
 
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**** Does software support?
 
 
** work with a touchscreen,  
 
** work with a touchscreen,  
 
** connect to WiFi, and  
 
** connect to WiFi, and  
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** connect to WiFi, and  
 
** connect to WiFi, and  
 
** runs the kiosk software.
 
** runs the kiosk software.
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''Design Aims:''
 
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* Form factor should be a free-standing kiosk
 
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* Aesthetic should reflect W&L IT club
 
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** Color scheme
 
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** Markings
 
  
 
'''Ideas'''
 
'''Ideas'''
 
''Supplies to acquire (for prototype):''
 
''Supplies to acquire (for prototype):''
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* Touchscreen
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** Suggested monitors
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*** Planar [http://www.planar.com/products/touchscreen/]](Planar has good warranty [3-year replacement])
 
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*** GVision [http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824105008]
 
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*** Elo [http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824217081]
 
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*** 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]
 
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*** This! [http://gizmodo.com/5116061/mimo-um+750-7+inch-usb-display-lightning-review]
 
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** Cheapest or most reliable?
 
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** Compatible with the OS?
 
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** 2 of the same type
 
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** New, refurbished or used?
 
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* CD/DVD burner
 
 
''Design''
 
''Design''
 
* [http://cdot.senecac.on.ca/projects/toaster/ToasterProposal.pdf]
 
* [http://cdot.senecac.on.ca/projects/toaster/ToasterProposal.pdf]
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*** Lifespan
 
*** Lifespan
 
*** Warranties
 
*** Warranties
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* Hardware specs
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* Hardware specs*
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** Reliability
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** Got comp from Mrs. Gandy, need a touchscreen.
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** Motherboard type
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** Touchscreen
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** CPU speed
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*** Suggested monitors
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** Amount of RAM
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**** Planar [http://www.planar.com/products/touchscreen/]](Planar has good warranty [3-year replacement])
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** Hard drive size
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**** GVision [http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824105008]
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** Power supply
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**** Elo [http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824217081]
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** Form factor
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**** 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]
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** Cooling
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**** This! [http://gizmodo.com/5116061/mimo-um+750-7+inch-usb-display-lightning-review]
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** Size of touchscreen
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** Cheapest or most reliable?
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** Dimensions
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** Compatible with the OS?
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** Blueprint of kiosk
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** 2 of the same type
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** What to do if we can't get a touchscreen? fallback: trackball mouse in kiosk?
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** New, refurbished or used?
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* CD/DVD burner
 
''Content''
 
''Content''
 
* What should we distribute?
 
* What should we distribute?

Revision as of 17:45, 8 January 2009

Design Considerations

Things we have decided

  • Free-Standing Kiosk that reflects w-l
  • One Burner
    • Cheaper, easier, software doesn't support 2

Decisions we have to make

  • Who does what?
    • Development lead -- ALEX LINDEMAN
    • Content lead
    • Communication lead
    • Hardware lead
    • Documentation lead
    • Artistic 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.
    • What os?


Requirements:

  • Answer the question: "What do you want the machine to do?" TASKS
    • 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.

Ideas Supplies to acquire (for prototype):


Design

  • [1]
  • 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
  • Hardware specs*
    • Got comp from Mrs. Gandy, need a touchscreen.
    • Touchscreen
      • Suggested monitors
        • Planar [2]](Planar has good warranty [3-year replacement])
        • GVision [3]
        • Elo [4]
        • Lilliput [5]
        • This! [6]
    • Cheapest or most reliable?
    • Compatible with the OS?
    • 2 of the same type
    • New, refurbished or used?
  • CD/DVD burner

Content

  • What should we distribute?
    • Prototype version (as of 1-8-2009)
      • Ubuntu 8.04
      • OpenDisk (Windows programs
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