ComputerSystemTask

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 weight of case and printer
 * software selection and configuration: BrettWuth
 * Mapping Software
 * consider MemoryMap (demoed by RoyDavidson) http://www.memory-map.com/ Will it run under Linux?
 * convert to journaling file system (ext3) http://www.troubleshooters.com/linux/ext2toext3.htm


 * train people to use

Brett Wuth, 2005/02/21 23:28 MST (via web):

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