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==== Notes ====
  
===Design Considerations===
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Subversion software link for new version of software
''Requirements:''
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svn co svn://cdot.senecac.on.ca/toaster/src
* 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:''
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''Website: http://cdot.senecac.on.ca/projects/toaster/''
* 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
 

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