ComputerSystemTask

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Making a working computer, photocopier, printer available to the SARCAR.

Tasks:

  • Determine requirements for SAR computer (done)
  • Important uses: photocopying, brifing sheet, maps* What do we need when looking for computer sysem* Mass faxing* Topo map software that Bryan has* propose suitable components, get BoardCommittee approval (done)* buy system (mostly done)
  • buy 2-sided print option (PhotocopierTask): BrettWuth* install system
  • physical housing: MikeStauffer, RussellBruder (done)

requirements

  • able to transport under high vibration (e.g. washboard) without

damaging delicate scanning mechanism* enough space to be able to completely remove the lid (everything above the glass) in order to position large maps for scanning. Lid removes by lifting 2 tabs when lid is open.* enough space to open lid and to use sheet feeder* enough space to print legal size (14 inch) paper without crowding into corridor* enough space to open printer to replace ink cartridges. Printer hinges open in the middle by pulling forward where paper comes out.* glass level with counter top to allow large maps to slide on and off printer* as much space as possible between the printer and the two walls of the corner so as to allow maps to hang over all four edges when scanning large maps.* easy to reach access to front panel buttons* the printer will become 2 inches wider (front to back) at the bottom back when the 2-sided print option is purchased. Because the top back currently overhangs the bottom back, this won't make the printer significantly wider (front to back).* the power inverter needs to attach somewhere to the wall (as a heat sink) and to 12 V. It will power both the printer and the laptop, which will set on the counter.* a cord will run between the laptop and the printer.* install power inverter* cache printer paper at firehall and in SARCAR* build pictoral of how to pack, carry, transport, unpack* label weigth of case and printer* software selection and configuration: BrettWuth* Mapping Software

  • consider MemoryMap (demoed by RoyDavidson) [1] Will it

run under Linux?* convert to journaling file system (ext3) [2]

  • train people to useBrett Wuth, 2005/02/21 23:28 MST (via web):

Used to be assigned to BrettWuth, but removed due to higher priorities

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