Project Plan: Resource Analysis
LIS451 will be donating the following:
- 10 computers
- 10 monitors
- 10 mice
- 10 keyboards
Class volunteers will also fabricate, assemble, and paint 12 computer desks, provided to the park at the cost of materials. In addition to the donations from the 451 class, Martin was able to secure funds through a Youth Community Informatics Project Grant for the following:
- 20 headsets with microphones
- 20 Kensington Cable Saver Traps
- Viewsonic 6211 Projector
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Mounting Kit for Projector
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2 Canon SD4000IS digital cameras
Funds designated for the surplus headsets and cable traps will be reallocated for some of the proposed technology purchases. Proposed Technological Expenses
- 10 waterproof keyboards
- 10 Rosewil wifi adapters
- 10 Windows 7 licenses
- 1-3 wireless routers (dependent upon Wi-Fi delivery implementation method)
Update 4/10/11 We briefly entertained the idea of setting up a mesh wireless network, using OpenMesh routers with outdoor housings. After speaking with a salesrepresentative, who strongly cautioned against using their product to get a signal across such a great distance, we think that the park would be best suited with a more traditional wireless bridge, as we originally planned. In this scenario, we realized that we would require 4 routers to bridge the signal, and we chose the EnGenius Outdoor Client Bridge/Access Point, as a powerful, yet cost effective solution.
4/17/11 Update– We opted not to purchase the mounting kit for the projector, in favor of rebuilding a desk to position the projector below a computer while maintaing functionality and increasing mobility for outdoor use. The excess funds will now be diverted to procuring an HP Color LaserJet CP2025n printer. This way, the photos taken by children using the lab’s Canon cameras can be printed, taken home, and/or displayed at the site. In addition to the laser printer, there was enough money to purchase a Netgear router, so the park will have wireless access the moment Charter can install a line. The park could not allocate funds for the Wi-Fi connectors or the waterproof keyboards, but Martin was able to get extra money for some Linksys Wi-Fi cards, and we were able to use standard PS/2 keyboards from the stockpile of parts in 52A.
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