https://wiki.techinc.nl/api.php?action=feedcontributions&user=Sjaan&feedformat=atomTechnologia Incognita - User contributions [en]2024-03-28T16:32:31ZUser contributionsMediaWiki 1.30.0https://wiki.techinc.nl/index.php?title=Community_help_if_you_are_sick&diff=23158Community help if you are sick2020-03-15T13:04:14Z<p>Sjaan: </p>
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<div>{{Project<br />
|ProjectSkills=Buying groceries or medicine<br />
|ProjectStatus=Planning<br />
|ProjectNiche=Community<br />
|ProjectPurpose=Use in other project<br />
}}<br />
This is an initiative offering help within our community. I know there are people who live by themselves and might not have anyone to help, asking for help overall is not always easy.<br />
If you are sick or can't leave your house, this project might be able to give you a hand.<br />
<br />
<b>What can we do:</b><br />
<br />
Buy groceries and medicine and drop it off at your door, for example - perhaps something else? Ask someone helping you.<br />
<br />
<b>If you want to help, sign up below plus how you can be reached (irc, email:-):</b><br />
<br />
[Techinc community in Amsterdam area. Healthy people who do not belong to the risk groups.]<br />
<br />
<b>Create a wiki account</b> if you do not have one. If you are connected to another group, for example IoT meetup etc, you are of course welcome to join.<br />
<ol><br />
thomascovenant (techinc at mynickname dot org)<br><br />
Chip (chip@dudefromthefuture.com)<br><br />
Ben (beng@shrike-systems.com)<br><br />
sjaan (extragratis at gmail dot com)<br><br />
</ol></div>Sjaanhttps://wiki.techinc.nl/index.php?title=33c3_Tickets&diff=1880733c3 Tickets2016-10-17T15:24:10Z<p>Sjaan: </p>
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<div>We have 3 (2 original, 1 via Frack) presale vouchers for 33c3 presale. (33rd Chaos Communication Congress December 27 - 30.)<br />
https://tickets.events.ccc.de/content/faq_en.html<br />
<br />
These will regenerate once used so can be passed on through the members of techinc. <br />
<br />
If you would like to get access to a voucher, leave your name below:<br />
<br />
* realitygaps (got ticket elsewhere)<br />
* mattronix had #1<br />
* Piele had voucher #1))<br />
* maikel (got voucher from sha)<br />
* muse (passed voucher #2 on to sproet)<br />
* sproet (passed voucher #2 on to sawugo and will fix his ticket)<br />
* sawugo (passed voucher #2 on to madeddie)<br />
* becha (got voucher from sha and has ticket)<br />
* justa (got ticket via voucher #1, passed to Snowcrash)<br />
* damnlie (got one from Lag)<br />
* sn0wcrash (got ticket via voucher #1, passed to Ultratux)<br />
* ultratux (passed voucher #1 on to gorgabal)<br />
* Gorgabal (passed voucher #1 on to Bigmac, skipped tew since tew indicated that he could not afford a ticket at the moment.)<br />
* bigmacfoobar (Marcel / [[user:Bigmac|bigmac]]) (used voucher #1 twice, passed on to dokterbob)<br />
* madeddie (passed voucher #2 to cmpxchg, passed voucher #3 to bakboter)<br />
* thomascovenant (got voucher from sha)<br />
* cmpxchg (got ticket via voucher #2, pass to Stef)<br />
* bakboter ( had voucher # stef. )<br />
* dokterbob (sent voucher #1 to sjaan )<br />
* sjaan (passed voucher #1 back to dokterbob)<br />
* irisutza (sent voucher to dokterbob)<br />
* Stef (Got voucher #2 and #3, passed #3 onto madeddie, will check this list every now and then to pass on #2)<br />
* bigmacfoobar needs it again! Stef please send #2<br />
* madeddie knows more interested parties, please return at least one of the vouchers to him<br />
* tew (Could not afford a ticket, please keep tew on the end of this list, might me able to afford later)</div>Sjaanhttps://wiki.techinc.nl/index.php?title=33c3_Tickets&diff=1877433c3 Tickets2016-09-30T07:17:43Z<p>Sjaan: </p>
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<div>We have 3 (2 original, 1 via Frack) presale vouchers for 33c3 presale. (33rd Chaos Communication Congress December 27 - 30.)<br />
https://tickets.events.ccc.de/content/faq_en.html<br />
<br />
These will regenerate once used so can be passed on through the members of techinc. <br />
<br />
If you would like to get access to a voucher, leave your name below:<br />
<br />
* realitygaps (got ticket elsewhere)<br />
* mattronix had #1<br />
* Piele had voucher #1))<br />
* maikel (got voucher from sha)<br />
* muse (passed voucher #2 on to sproet)<br />
* sproet (passed voucher #2 on to sawugo and will fix his ticket)<br />
* sawugo (passed voucher #2 on to madeddie)<br />
* becha (got voucher from sha and has ticket)<br />
* justa (got ticket via voucher #1, passed to Snowcrash)<br />
* damnlie (got one from Lag)<br />
* sn0wcrash (got ticket via voucher #1, passed to Ultratux)<br />
* ultratux (passed voucher #1 on to gorgabal)<br />
* Gorgabal (passed voucher #1 on to Bigmac, skipped tew since tew indicated that he could not afford a ticket at the moment.)<br />
* bigmacfoobar (Marcel / [[user:Bigmac|bigmac]]) (still has voucher #1, awaiting 2nd ticket processing)<br />
* madeddie (passed voucher #2 tot cmpxchg, has voucher #3)<br />
* cmpxchg (has voucher #2)<br />
* bakboter<br />
* dokterbob<br />
* thomascovenant (got voucher from sha)<br />
* tew (Could not afford a ticket, please keep tew on the end of this list, might me able to afford later)<br />
* madeddie knows more interested parties, please return at least one of the vouchers to me<br />
* sjaan</div>Sjaanhttps://wiki.techinc.nl/index.php?title=User:Sjaan&diff=15046User:Sjaan2015-02-08T21:51:49Z<p>Sjaan: </p>
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<div>{{Members<br />
|Nickname=sjaan<br />
|Memberstatus=member<br />
|URL=http://projects.dehaan.net<br />
}}<br />
O hai.</div>Sjaanhttps://wiki.techinc.nl/index.php?title=PCB_Design_workshop&diff=15045PCB Design workshop2015-02-08T21:51:11Z<p>Sjaan: /* Interested */</p>
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<div>{{Event<br />
|Date=2015/03/15<br />
|Location=Techinc (initially planned feb 8th, but postponed)<br />
|EventType=Workshop<br />
|Contact=Brainsmoke<br />
}}<br />
= Time =<br />
<br />
Postponed as I do not want to give you all the flu, <del>I'll try to reschedule soon</del>, sorry<br />
<br />
New date is: March 15 2015<br />
<br />
We'll start around 15:00<br />
<br />
= Workshop focus =<br />
<br />
Learn how to design your own PCB and how to prepare the files to send off to a PCB fab. (Making them yourself is also possible.)<br />
<br />
== Prerequisites ==<br />
<br />
What do you need to participate?<br />
<br />
* An idea of what to make<br />
* A circuit schematic<br />
* A mouse with scroll functionality (optional)<br />
<br />
= Schematic ideas =<br />
<br />
Please add what you'd like to make<br />
<br />
* Led strip(/dome/globe/cube/)... (see [[polyhedrone]])<br />
* Arduino clone<br />
* Capacitive touch buttons<br />
* Carambola2 / esp8266 / ??? breakout board<br />
* Etching tutorial how to transfer toner ink to PCB drill holes (tools and equipment)<br />
* Who has equipment in amsterdam or can etch PCB (where to print the circuits and what is the best medium for PCB toner transfer or develpoing the circuit on the PCB<br />
* better methods than PCB etching like using a mill with coordinates to mill the PCB <br />
* 3d printed circuits is it worth to try conductive filament and 3d print the PCB <br />
<br />
...<br />
<br />
= Workshop organiser =<br />
<br />
[[User:Brainsmoke|Brainsmoke]]<br />
<br />
= Interested =<br />
* [[Narya]]<br />
* [[User:The_JinX|JinX]]<br />
* [[User:Realitygaps|Realitygaps]]<br />
* [[User:cmpxchg|cmpxchg]]<br />
* [[ChrisS|Chris]]<br />
* [[Keesj|Keesj]]<br />
* [[Digoxin]]<br />
* [[User:sjaan|sjaan]]<br />
<br />
= braindump =<br />
<br />
* Design PCBs using KiCAD (open source), or possibly eagle<br />
** Schematic creation (creating the schematic in KiCAD, designing the schematic is not the main focus of this workshop)<br />
** Netlist / footprint matching / footprint generation<br />
** Layout design<br />
** Routing<br />
** Rules check<br />
** Artwork / SVG -> kicad conversion<br />
** Gerber file generation<br />
** Gerber file inspection<br />
* Order PCBs<br />
** options:<br />
*** [http://www.seeedstudio.com/service/index.php?r=site/pcbService seeedstudio]<br />
*** [http://imall.iteadstudio.com/open-pcb/pcb-prototyping.html iteadstudio]<br />
*** [http://www.hackvana.com/store/ hackvana] or #hackvana on freenode<br />
*** [http://smart-prototyping.com/Prototyping-Services/Electronic-Prototyping/PCB-Prototyping.html smart-prototyping]<br />
*** [http://dirtypcbs.com/ Dirt Cheap Dirty Boards]<br />
* Etching and things . . considerations</div>Sjaanhttps://wiki.techinc.nl/index.php?title=Pledges/SoldeerStago&diff=14202Pledges/SoldeerStago2014-11-25T22:29:17Z<p>Sjaan: </p>
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<div>{{Pledge<br />
|picture=B3UCBsvIEAANaFn.jpg<br />
|Specification=Stago kabelgoot op soldeerbench<br />
|Pledge Type=Infrastructure<br />
|Pledge Leader=ultratux<br />
|Approximate Target=50<br />
|Running Total=15<br />
|Status=Current<br />
}}<br />
__NOTOC__ __NOEDITSECTION__<br />
<br />
''Someone donated a wandgoot/kabelgoot. We just need to buy the wall outlets''<br />
<br />
==The item==<br />
* Double WCD-RA, eight pieces<br />
<br />
===Budget estimation===<br />
* 8 x 4,50 if Gamma online is correct<br />
* plus some small stuff like lapdoppen<br />
<br />
===Specification===<br />
https://static.gamma.nl/medias/sys_master/celum_assets/8848018440222_8711247778653_1_41054_tif_picture355Wx355H.jpg?2<br />
<br />
===Additional info===<br />
* It will make a very nice addition to our soldering bench<br />
<br />
==Pledges==<br />
* €5 -- webmind<br />
* €5 -- Chotee<br />
* €0 -- Signor Moneybags<br />
* €5 -- Sjaan</div>Sjaanhttps://wiki.techinc.nl/index.php?title=Pledges/SoldeerStago&diff=14201Pledges/SoldeerStago2014-11-25T22:28:06Z<p>Sjaan: /* Pledges */</p>
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<div>{{Pledge<br />
|picture=B3UCBsvIEAANaFn.jpg<br />
|Specification=Stago kabelgoot op soldeerbench<br />
|Pledge Type=Infrastructure<br />
|Pledge Leader=ultratux<br />
|Approximate Target=50<br />
|Running Total=10<br />
|Status=Current<br />
}}<br />
__NOTOC__ __NOEDITSECTION__<br />
<br />
''Someone donated a wandgoot/kabelgoot. We just need to buy the wall outlets''<br />
<br />
==The item==<br />
* Double WCD-RA, eight pieces<br />
<br />
===Budget estimation===<br />
* 8 x 4,50 if Gamma online is correct<br />
* plus some small stuff like lapdoppen<br />
<br />
===Specification===<br />
https://static.gamma.nl/medias/sys_master/celum_assets/8848018440222_8711247778653_1_41054_tif_picture355Wx355H.jpg?2<br />
<br />
===Additional info===<br />
* It will make a very nice addition to our soldering bench<br />
<br />
==Pledges==<br />
* €5 -- webmind<br />
* €5 -- Chotee<br />
* €0 -- Signor Moneybags<br />
* €5 -- Sjaan</div>Sjaanhttps://wiki.techinc.nl/index.php?title=X201&diff=13807X2012014-11-10T18:17:33Z<p>Sjaan: /* Blinky Wifi LED of blinking */</p>
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<div>Data for the X201 users:<br />
<br />
== Generic ==<br />
* http://www.thinkwiki.org/wiki/Category:X201<br />
<br />
== SECURITY WARNINGS ==<br />
*Lenovo supplied BIOS update Boot CD (1.40-1.15 6/25/2013) was produced on a workstation not properly sanitized or isolated and should be considered unreliable or even compromised.<br />
For more info ask [[user:Muse|Muse]] or [[user:DrWhax|DrWhax]].<br />
* I found Bios/ECP downloads at http://support.lenovo.com/us/en/downloads/ds013563 (wot)<br />
<br />
* Flash Firmware over Network is turned on by default<br />
* Remote management in de BIOS is turned on by default<br />
* WAN/3G is turned on by default (might connect to gsm-tower)<br />
* Check your options in the BIOS.<br />
* Webcam does not have a sticker yet ;)<br />
<br />
You get into the BIOS by pressing the blue 'thinkvantage' button when you see the thinkpad bootup logo and pressing F1 at the menu.<br />
<br />
== Virtualisation ==<br />
<br />
* If intel TXT is enabled, VT-x will not work. <br />
<br />
== 3G/UMTS Modules ==<br />
* http://www.thinkwiki.org/wiki/Qualcomm_Gobi_2000<br />
<br />
Firmware link (from archlinux aur packages):<br />
<br />
* ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp48501-49000/sp48568.exe<br />
* https://github.com/jolicloud/linux-firmware/raw/master/gobi/UQCN.mbn<br />
<br />
Build():<br />
<br />
* cabextract sp48568.exe<br />
* cp Qualcomm/QCImages/Source/Packages/6/*.mbn /usr/lib/firmware/gobi/<br />
* cp UQCN.mbn /usr/lib/firmware/gobi/<br />
<br />
From (the French) Win7 Copy these 3 files into /lib/firmware/gobi<br />
<br />
* C:\Program Files (x86)\Qualcomm\Images\Lenovo\UMTS\AMSS.mbn<br />
* C:\Program Files (x86)\Qualcomm\Images\Lenovo\UMTS\Apps.mbn<br />
* C:\Program Files (x86)\Qualcomm\Images\Lenovo\0\UQCN.mbn<br />
<br />
Taken from: http://support.lenovo.com/us/en/downloads/ds001302<br />
<br />
* https://annejan.com/media/UMTS.zip (just AMSS.mbn and Apps.mbn) note UNTESTED !!<br />
* https://annejan.com/media/Lenovo.zip the whole set of images including different versions of AMSS.mbn, Apps.mbn and UQCN.mbn note UNTESTED !!<br />
<br />
=== GPS ===<br />
<br />
The Qualcomm Gobi 2000 in these laptops also supports GPS (with or without a SIM card.) However, to enable this, you will need to have a Windows install either directly or in a VM that supports USB passthrough. You'll need to install the driver as per above, and the ThinkVantage software from http://support.lenovo.com/us/en/downloads/ds015017 from which you can enable the Auto-Tracking feature that enables GPS.<br />
<br />
After that you can:<br />
<pre>echo "\$GPS_START" > /dev/ttyUSB2<br />
# use GPS<br />
echo "\$GPS_STOP" > /dev/ttyUSB2</pre><br />
http://www.thinkwiki.org/wiki/Qualcomm_Gobi_2000<br />
<br />
== Coreboot ==<br />
* http://www.sublab.org/wiki/coreboot-x201/<br />
* http://www.coreboot.org/Board:lenovo/x201<br />
* http://review.coreboot.org/gitweb?p=coreboot.git<br />
<br />
== Memory upgrades ==<br />
According to http://www.thinkwiki.org/wiki/Unofficial_maximum_memory_specs it might not be possible to upgrade the RAM further than 4GB.<br />
<br />
Tested configuration was 2x 4GB: Corsair 1333MHz 9-9-9-24 1.5v (CMSO4GX3M1A1333C9) on ThinkPad X201 3680-PBG with ID 6QET70WW, BIOS version 1.40 and Embedded Controller version 1.15. I have not checked my model/BIOS yet, but JFYI.<br />
<br />
Tested the ICIDU Memory from x200s, 2x 4GB: works.<br />
<br />
phicoh got 2x Crucial 4 GB DDR3-1600 (CT51264BF160B) from [http://www.alternate.nl/Crucial/4-GB-DDR3-1600-geheugen/html/product/1004789?tk=7&lk=9331 Alternate]<br />
<br />
r3boot tried 2 x Corsair 4GB PC3-10600 (CMSO8GX3M2A1333C9) and they do NOT work (the laptops initializes all leds and the thinklight flashes quick, but then it hangs)<br />
<br />
== Tweaks ==<br />
Some tweaks to make the x201 experience a more pleasurable one.<br />
<br />
=== Blinky Wifi LED of blinking ===<br />
Seems the wifi LED will blink any time data is transmitted. The location of the wifi LED makes this less than desirable.<br />
<br />
From: https://alexcabal.com/stop-blinking-intel-wifi-led-on-ubuntu-karmic/<br />
<br />
This works on older kernels:<br />
<pre>echo "echo \"options iwlcore led_mode=1\" >> /etc/modprobe.d/wlan.conf" | sudo bash</pre><br />
<br />
For newer kernels, THIS works: <br />
<pre>echo "echo \"options iwlwifi led_mode=1\" >> /etc/modprobe.d/wlan.conf" | sudo bash</pre><br />
<br />
This works in Ubuntu 14.04:<br />
<pre>echo "echo \"options iwlwifi led_mode=1\" >> /etc/modprobe.d/iwlwifi.conf" | sudo bash</pre><br />
<br />
=== Powersave ===<br />
<br />
Powertop suggested a bunch of tweaks, listed at https://gist.github.com/realitygaps/c7d5493b10becd1de873<br />
<br />
=== Synaptics config ===<br />
A synaptics config that seems to work well with the touchpad - https://gist.github.com/realitygaps/2e73de7383a7d4fb1e82<br />
<br />
=== Keycodes for special keys ===<br />
<br />
Some of the keys may not work out of the box, here are the keycodes for mapping some of the extra function keys:<br />
<br />
<pre><br />
#167 - Next key above right arrow<br />
#166 - Previous key above left arrow<br />
#123 - Volume up<br />
#122 - Volume down<br />
#121 - Volume mute<br />
#156 - Blue Thinkvantage button<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
You can use them in awesome wm by mapping them to useful functions, eg. awful.key({}, "#167", thingtodo )<br />
<br />
The next and previous keys can be usefully mapped to awful.tag.viewnext and awful.tag.viewprevious to allow switching tags<br />
<br />
<br />
=== Fingerprint Reader ===<br />
The fingerprint reader seems to work with libfprint and fprintd - http://www.freedesktop.org/wiki/Software/fprint/<br />
<br />
Use fprint-enroll and fprint-verify to store and verify your fingerprint. There is also fingerprint-gui software available<br />
<br />
<br />
To authenticate by fingerprint with pam add:<br />
<br />
<pre>auth sufficient pam_fingerprint-gui.so</pre><br />
<br />
To the files in /etc/pam.d/ that you want to allow fingerprint authentication with (eg. sudo, login, etc)<br />
<br />
WARNING: Fingerprint verification is not very secure - http://kurtsh.com/2008/05/27/info-why-fingerprint-domain-authentication-is-a-bad-idea/<br />
<br />
== Windows ==<br />
If installing via an usb drive is failing, you can try a pxe install, following this tutorial:<br />
http://s205blog.wordpress.com/2012/09/29/windows-7-pxe-network-install-turorial/<br />
<br />
== US keyboard ==<br />
http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/201115764449 $17.59 (€14,48), free shipping (takes a loooong time to arrive)<br />
<br />
== UltraBase Docking Station ==<br />
<br />
http://www.ebay.nl/itm/Lenovo-ThinkPad-UltraBase-Docking-Station-X200-X201-42x4963/141416234744<br />
<br />
We could fit these (3 of them) in the one box, for £10 (shipping).<br />
<br />
Who would like to order one (if we hit 3 this might be good option) ?<br />
* JinX<br />
* phicoh<br />
* ArdaXi<br />
<br />
Oops .. they only have 2 left . .<br />
<br />
== Non Intel AMT ethernet ==<br />
<br />
I found this ethernet cable to be handy, the driver is free and open source: http://www.replacedirect.nl/product/P0122520/acer-asix-usb-20-to-fast-ethernet-adapter-10100mb/pn/NC.23811.00A.html</div>Sjaanhttps://wiki.techinc.nl/index.php?title=X201&diff=13806X2012014-11-10T18:17:18Z<p>Sjaan: /* Blinky Wifi LED of blinking */</p>
<hr />
<div>Data for the X201 users:<br />
<br />
== Generic ==<br />
* http://www.thinkwiki.org/wiki/Category:X201<br />
<br />
== SECURITY WARNINGS ==<br />
*Lenovo supplied BIOS update Boot CD (1.40-1.15 6/25/2013) was produced on a workstation not properly sanitized or isolated and should be considered unreliable or even compromised.<br />
For more info ask [[user:Muse|Muse]] or [[user:DrWhax|DrWhax]].<br />
* I found Bios/ECP downloads at http://support.lenovo.com/us/en/downloads/ds013563 (wot)<br />
<br />
* Flash Firmware over Network is turned on by default<br />
* Remote management in de BIOS is turned on by default<br />
* WAN/3G is turned on by default (might connect to gsm-tower)<br />
* Check your options in the BIOS.<br />
* Webcam does not have a sticker yet ;)<br />
<br />
You get into the BIOS by pressing the blue 'thinkvantage' button when you see the thinkpad bootup logo and pressing F1 at the menu.<br />
<br />
== Virtualisation ==<br />
<br />
* If intel TXT is enabled, VT-x will not work. <br />
<br />
== 3G/UMTS Modules ==<br />
* http://www.thinkwiki.org/wiki/Qualcomm_Gobi_2000<br />
<br />
Firmware link (from archlinux aur packages):<br />
<br />
* ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp48501-49000/sp48568.exe<br />
* https://github.com/jolicloud/linux-firmware/raw/master/gobi/UQCN.mbn<br />
<br />
Build():<br />
<br />
* cabextract sp48568.exe<br />
* cp Qualcomm/QCImages/Source/Packages/6/*.mbn /usr/lib/firmware/gobi/<br />
* cp UQCN.mbn /usr/lib/firmware/gobi/<br />
<br />
From (the French) Win7 Copy these 3 files into /lib/firmware/gobi<br />
<br />
* C:\Program Files (x86)\Qualcomm\Images\Lenovo\UMTS\AMSS.mbn<br />
* C:\Program Files (x86)\Qualcomm\Images\Lenovo\UMTS\Apps.mbn<br />
* C:\Program Files (x86)\Qualcomm\Images\Lenovo\0\UQCN.mbn<br />
<br />
Taken from: http://support.lenovo.com/us/en/downloads/ds001302<br />
<br />
* https://annejan.com/media/UMTS.zip (just AMSS.mbn and Apps.mbn) note UNTESTED !!<br />
* https://annejan.com/media/Lenovo.zip the whole set of images including different versions of AMSS.mbn, Apps.mbn and UQCN.mbn note UNTESTED !!<br />
<br />
=== GPS ===<br />
<br />
The Qualcomm Gobi 2000 in these laptops also supports GPS (with or without a SIM card.) However, to enable this, you will need to have a Windows install either directly or in a VM that supports USB passthrough. You'll need to install the driver as per above, and the ThinkVantage software from http://support.lenovo.com/us/en/downloads/ds015017 from which you can enable the Auto-Tracking feature that enables GPS.<br />
<br />
After that you can:<br />
<pre>echo "\$GPS_START" > /dev/ttyUSB2<br />
# use GPS<br />
echo "\$GPS_STOP" > /dev/ttyUSB2</pre><br />
http://www.thinkwiki.org/wiki/Qualcomm_Gobi_2000<br />
<br />
== Coreboot ==<br />
* http://www.sublab.org/wiki/coreboot-x201/<br />
* http://www.coreboot.org/Board:lenovo/x201<br />
* http://review.coreboot.org/gitweb?p=coreboot.git<br />
<br />
== Memory upgrades ==<br />
According to http://www.thinkwiki.org/wiki/Unofficial_maximum_memory_specs it might not be possible to upgrade the RAM further than 4GB.<br />
<br />
Tested configuration was 2x 4GB: Corsair 1333MHz 9-9-9-24 1.5v (CMSO4GX3M1A1333C9) on ThinkPad X201 3680-PBG with ID 6QET70WW, BIOS version 1.40 and Embedded Controller version 1.15. I have not checked my model/BIOS yet, but JFYI.<br />
<br />
Tested the ICIDU Memory from x200s, 2x 4GB: works.<br />
<br />
phicoh got 2x Crucial 4 GB DDR3-1600 (CT51264BF160B) from [http://www.alternate.nl/Crucial/4-GB-DDR3-1600-geheugen/html/product/1004789?tk=7&lk=9331 Alternate]<br />
<br />
r3boot tried 2 x Corsair 4GB PC3-10600 (CMSO8GX3M2A1333C9) and they do NOT work (the laptops initializes all leds and the thinklight flashes quick, but then it hangs)<br />
<br />
== Tweaks ==<br />
Some tweaks to make the x201 experience a more pleasurable one.<br />
<br />
=== Blinky Wifi LED of blinking ===<br />
Seems the wifi LED will blink any time data is transmitted. The location of the wifi LED makes this less than desirable.<br />
<br />
From: https://alexcabal.com/stop-blinking-intel-wifi-led-on-ubuntu-karmic/<br />
<br />
This works on older kernels:<br />
<pre>echo "echo \"options iwlcore led_mode=1\" >> /etc/modprobe.d/wlan.conf" | sudo bash</pre><br />
<br />
For newer kernels, THIS works: <br />
<pre>echo "echo \"options iwlwifi led_mode=1\" >> /etc/modprobe.d/wlan.conf" | sudo bash</pre><br />
<br />
This works in Ununtu 14.04:<br />
<pre>echo "echo \"options iwlwifi led_mode=1\" >> /etc/modprobe.d/iwlwifi.conf" | sudo bash</pre><br />
<br />
=== Powersave ===<br />
<br />
Powertop suggested a bunch of tweaks, listed at https://gist.github.com/realitygaps/c7d5493b10becd1de873<br />
<br />
=== Synaptics config ===<br />
A synaptics config that seems to work well with the touchpad - https://gist.github.com/realitygaps/2e73de7383a7d4fb1e82<br />
<br />
=== Keycodes for special keys ===<br />
<br />
Some of the keys may not work out of the box, here are the keycodes for mapping some of the extra function keys:<br />
<br />
<pre><br />
#167 - Next key above right arrow<br />
#166 - Previous key above left arrow<br />
#123 - Volume up<br />
#122 - Volume down<br />
#121 - Volume mute<br />
#156 - Blue Thinkvantage button<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
You can use them in awesome wm by mapping them to useful functions, eg. awful.key({}, "#167", thingtodo )<br />
<br />
The next and previous keys can be usefully mapped to awful.tag.viewnext and awful.tag.viewprevious to allow switching tags<br />
<br />
<br />
=== Fingerprint Reader ===<br />
The fingerprint reader seems to work with libfprint and fprintd - http://www.freedesktop.org/wiki/Software/fprint/<br />
<br />
Use fprint-enroll and fprint-verify to store and verify your fingerprint. There is also fingerprint-gui software available<br />
<br />
<br />
To authenticate by fingerprint with pam add:<br />
<br />
<pre>auth sufficient pam_fingerprint-gui.so</pre><br />
<br />
To the files in /etc/pam.d/ that you want to allow fingerprint authentication with (eg. sudo, login, etc)<br />
<br />
WARNING: Fingerprint verification is not very secure - http://kurtsh.com/2008/05/27/info-why-fingerprint-domain-authentication-is-a-bad-idea/<br />
<br />
== Windows ==<br />
If installing via an usb drive is failing, you can try a pxe install, following this tutorial:<br />
http://s205blog.wordpress.com/2012/09/29/windows-7-pxe-network-install-turorial/<br />
<br />
== US keyboard ==<br />
http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/201115764449 $17.59 (€14,48), free shipping (takes a loooong time to arrive)<br />
<br />
== UltraBase Docking Station ==<br />
<br />
http://www.ebay.nl/itm/Lenovo-ThinkPad-UltraBase-Docking-Station-X200-X201-42x4963/141416234744<br />
<br />
We could fit these (3 of them) in the one box, for £10 (shipping).<br />
<br />
Who would like to order one (if we hit 3 this might be good option) ?<br />
* JinX<br />
* phicoh<br />
* ArdaXi<br />
<br />
Oops .. they only have 2 left . .<br />
<br />
== Non Intel AMT ethernet ==<br />
<br />
I found this ethernet cable to be handy, the driver is free and open source: http://www.replacedirect.nl/product/P0122520/acer-asix-usb-20-to-fast-ethernet-adapter-10100mb/pn/NC.23811.00A.html</div>Sjaanhttps://wiki.techinc.nl/index.php?title=X201&diff=13512X2012014-10-05T21:29:29Z<p>Sjaan: </p>
<hr />
<div>Data for the X201 users:<br />
<br />
== Generic ==<br />
* http://www.thinkwiki.org/wiki/Category:X201<br />
<br />
== 3G/UMTS Modules ==<br />
* http://www.thinkwiki.org/wiki/Qualcomm_Gobi_2000<br />
<br />
Firmware link (from archlinux aur packages):<br />
<br />
* ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp48501-49000/sp48568.exe<br />
* https://github.com/jolicloud/linux-firmware/raw/master/gobi/UQCN.mbn<br />
<br />
Build():<br />
<br />
* cabextract sp48568.exe<br />
* cp Qualcomm/QCImages/Source/Packages/6/*.mbn /usr/lib/firmware/gobi/<br />
* cp UQCN.mbn /usr/lib/firmware/gobi/<br />
<br />
== Coreboot ==<br />
* http://www.sublab.org/wiki/coreboot-x201/<br />
<br />
== Memory upgrades ==<br />
<br />
== Powersave ==<br />
<br />
Powertop suggested a bunch of tweaks, I listed them at https://gist.github.com/realitygaps/c7d5493b10becd1de873<br />
<br />
== Windows ==<br />
If installing via an usb drive is failing, you can try a pxe install, following this tutorial:<br />
http://s205blog.wordpress.com/2012/09/29/windows-7-pxe-network-install-turorial/</div>Sjaanhttps://wiki.techinc.nl/index.php?title=Getting_x201&diff=13220Getting x2012014-09-04T09:25:43Z<p>Sjaan: </p>
<hr />
<div>We want to order from a second thinkpad reseller, atleast 10 laptops, we can arrange transport.<br />
<br />
http://www.marktplaats.nl/a/computers-en-software/laptops-en-notebooks/m844295753-partij-50-x-lenovo-x201-core-i5.html?c=be2da871b0d84f75c3056cc6db858f31&previousPage=lr<br />
<br />
http://www.thinkwiki.org/wiki/Category:X201<br />
<br />
Who wants how many?<br />
<br />
* webmind: 2x<br />
* dbqpdb: 1x<br />
* Muse: 1x (maybe 2x, have to check)<br />
* Phicoh 1x (maybe 2x)<br />
* wotwot: 1x<br />
* ultratux: 1x<br />
* yids 3x<br />
* JinX 1x<br />
* Spider+r3boot 2x<br />
* sn0wcrash 1x<br />
* realitygaps 1x<br />
* sjaan 1x<br />
--------------<br />
<br />
Total: 16 (maybe 18)<br />
<br />
<br />
#########<br />
added part by [[User:Ultratux|Ultratux]] 02:56, 4 September 2014 (CEST)<br />
<br />
Once we get these, I will very likely purchase DDR3 modules to max the memory out (which means 8 GB for this model). There are several reasons for this, but the most important reason is that the longer you wait, the less mainstream these modules become, the more the price may go up again. A check on sites suggests that one can get the memory maxed out for some ~80 euros now.<br />
<br />
Please put down your name here if you are potentially interested to order that too (AFTER we get the laptops) and I'll do some more research work on a good price.</div>Sjaanhttps://wiki.techinc.nl/index.php?title=Skills_exchange&diff=12410Skills exchange2014-06-05T22:53:15Z<p>Sjaan: /* Skills transfers on offer */</p>
<hr />
<div>This page lists both people wanting to give workshops (or other skill transfer) and people looking to acquire certain skills.<br />
<br />
Once an event becomes more concrete, it will be announced on the members list and will shop up on the [[events]] page. <br />
<br />
== Skills transfers on offer ==<br />
List of workshops that members feel they have the skills to give.<br />
<br />
{| class="wikitable sortable"<br />
!Name<br />
!Level<br />
!Organiser<br />
!Interested<br />
!Notes<br />
|-<br />
|Soldering<br />
|Beginner<br />
|[[User:Brainsmoke|Brainsmoke]]<br />
|[[User:Voidz0r|voidz0r]]<br />
|Soldering both through hole and SMD components.<br />
|-<br />
|Electronic circuit modelling using LTspice<br />
|Beginner<br />
|[[User:Chotee|Chotee]]<br />
|[[User:Julf|Julf]], [[User:Voidz0r|voidz0r]]<br />
|Using the LTspice program to model electronic circuits<br />
|-<br />
|Electronics 101<br />
|Beginner/Intermediate<br />
|[[User:Julf|Julf]]<br />
|<br />
|Basics of electronics - theory and practice<br />
|-<br />
|Principles of digital audio<br />
|Beginner/Intermediate<br />
|[[User:Julf|Julf]]<br />
|<br />
|Basics digital sound recording, reproduction and processing<br />
|-<br />
|Programming in Python<br />
|beginner / intermediate<br />
|[[user:Wizzup|Wizzup]]<br />
|[[user:mi1es|mi1es]]<br />
|Learning to program using the python language. <br />
|-<br />
|(Unix) Programming (in C)<br />
|intermediate<br />
|[[user:Wizzup|Wizzup]], [[User:Julf|Julf]]<br />
|<br />
|Learning to program with C (also for specific topics: Network programming, etc). <br />
|-<br />
|Arduino 101<br />
|Beginner<br />
|[[User:mr_seeker|mr_seeker]]<br />
|<br />
|Learning to work with Arduino<br />
|-<br />
|Hacking OpenWRT routers<br />
|Beginner / Intermediate<br />
|[[User:rad0|rad0]], [[User:webmind|webmind]]<br />
|[[User:Julf|Julf]], [[User:Voidz0r|voidz0r]]<br />
|TBD - probably building your own image, piratebox, GPIO examples<br />
|-<br />
|USB Reverse engineering<br />
|Intermediate<br />
|[[User:stef|stef]]<br />
|[[User:Voidz0r|voidz0r]]<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
|Lockpicking<br />
|Beginner<br />
|[[User:muse|muse]]<br />
|[[User:Voidz0r|voidz0r]]<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
|Soldering<br />
|All levels<br />
|[[User:ultratux|ultratux]]<br />
|<br />
|Soldering and tricks, from XT60 connectors down to SMD <br />
|-<br />
|Basic powertool safety and control<br />
|Beginner<br />
|[[User:ultratux|ultratux]]<br />
|<br />
|How to best ascertain you control the power tool instead of it controlling you.<br />
|-<br />
|Building custom E-cig hardware<br />
|<br />
|[[User:realitygaps|realitygaps]]<br />
|[[User:Voidz0r|voidz0r]]<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
|Creating 3d printable objects with OpenScad<br />
|Beginner<br />
|[[User:chotee|Chotee]]<br />
|[[User:Julf|Julf]]<br />
|Using OpenScad to design objects that can be 3d printed. <br />
|-<br />
|Laying out PCBs for manufacture<br />
|intermediate<br />
|[[User:Brainsmoke|Brainsmoke]]<br />
|[[user:Chotee|Chotee]], [[User:Julf|Julf]], [[User:Voidz0r|voidz0r]], [[User:sjaan|sjaan]]<br />
|I can teach the use of KiCAD (open source), possibly eagle as well, and how to get it printed<br />
|-<br />
|Creating designs for laser cutter in Inkscape.<br />
|Beginner<br />
|[[User:Brainsmoke|Brainsmoke]]<br />
|[[User:Julf|Julf]], [[User:sjaan|sjaan]]<br />
|Haven't cut anything with the cutter at techinc yet, but I can explain the things to think about when designing graphics for cutting.<br />
|-<br />
|SQL and MariaDB<br />
|Beginner/Intermediate<br />
|[[User:Voidz0r|voidz0r]]<br />
|<br />
|MariaDB is easy to pick up, knowledge acquired here allows you to dive more easily into other RDBMSs as well<br />
|-<br />
|HTML5 and CSS3<br />
|Beginner<br />
|[[User:Voidz0r|voidz0r]]<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
|Debian GNU/Linux<br />
|Beginner/intermediate<br />
|[[User:Voidz0r|voidz0r]]<br />
|<br />
|The universal operating system (and its derivatives, if desired).<br />
|-<br />
|Sewing<br />
|Beginner<br />
|[[User:Narya|Narya]]<br />
|<br />
|Operating a sewing machine. Making clothes from a pattern. See [[Sewing_workshop]]<br />
|-<br />
|Bioinformatics and/or DNA sequencing<br />
|all levels<br />
|[[User:Narya|Narya]]<br />
|[[User:Voidz0r|voidz0r]]<br />
|Theory and/or computer exercises<br />
|-<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Skills requested == <br />
List of skills you would want to have that you think Techinc members could give a training in.<br />
<br />
{| class="wikitable sortable"<br />
!Description<br />
!Interested<br />
!Notes<br />
|-<br />
|Creating objects for 3d printing<br />
|[[User:Julf|Julf]]<br />
|Hands on, not 5 hours of talk.<br />
|-<br />
|Blender, all things Blender! <br />
|[[User:ultratux|ultratux]], [[User:Julf|Julf]], [[User:Voidz0r|voidz0r]]++<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
|FreeCAD <br />
|[[User:ultratux|ultratux]], [[User:Julf|Julf]]<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
|Brain-computer interfaces<br />
|[[User:Voidz0r|voidz0r]]<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
|Pure Data or csynth<br />
|[[User:Voidz0r|voidz0r]]<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
|Supercollider<br />
|[[User:Voidz0r|voidz0r]]<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
|pf the OpenBSD packet filter<br />
|[[User:Voidz0r|voidz0r]]<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== What to expect ==<br />
Workshops are giving my fellow members who want to share their skills or are enthusiastic about something and want to share that. It is not a professional training.</div>Sjaanhttps://wiki.techinc.nl/index.php?title=LaosLaser&diff=10039LaosLaser2014-01-10T20:29:23Z<p>Sjaan: </p>
<hr />
<div>{{Machine<br />
|Hostname=LaosLaser<br />
|IPv6=No<br />
|IPchaos=No<br />
|IPleiden=No<br />
|Function=laser cutter<br />
|Location=techinc<br />
|Contact=daan<br />
}}</div>Sjaanhttps://wiki.techinc.nl/index.php?title=LaosLaser&diff=10038LaosLaser2014-01-10T20:26:14Z<p>Sjaan: Created page with "{{Machine |Hostname=LaosLaser |IPv6=No |IPchaos=No |IPleiden=No |Function=caser cutter |Location=techinc |Contact=daan }}"</p>
<hr />
<div>{{Machine<br />
|Hostname=LaosLaser<br />
|IPv6=No<br />
|IPchaos=No<br />
|IPleiden=No<br />
|Function=caser cutter<br />
|Location=techinc<br />
|Contact=daan<br />
}}</div>Sjaanhttps://wiki.techinc.nl/index.php?title=Wild_TA-10&diff=2184Wild TA-102012-08-29T22:01:49Z<p>Sjaan: /* Protocol */</p>
<hr />
<div>{{Inventory<br />
|Picture=Cutting-plotter-rahmann.jpg<br />
|Description=Vinyl Cutting Plotter<br />
|Make=Wild<br />
|Model=TA-10<br />
|Operational Status=Functional<br />
|Super Users=User:Justa<br />
|Owner=TechInc<br />
}}<br />
== Wild TA-10 Vinyl Cutting Plotter ==<br />
<br />
=== Status ===<br />
<br />
We figured out how to talk to it, use the DB25 - DB9 to connect to it.<br />
<br />
We need to repair some smaller kinks and figure out how to talk to it.<br />
<br />
We got it to move! Using the Windoes program EuroCUT Basic 7.<br />
<br />
=== Specifications ===<br />
<br />
Serial<br />
9600,8,N,1<br />
Hardware flow control<br />
<br />
=== Manual ===<br />
<br />
=== Plans ===<br />
<br />
Once we figured out how to work it, <br />
<br />
=== Protocol ===<br />
<br />
The serial protocol used appears to be a HP-GL like language.<br />
<br />
Example of instructions that work with the machine:<br />
<pre><br />
:83<br />
:32<br />
:520,20<br />
:E3500<br />
P1<br />
U0,0<br />
:715<br />
U 0,0<br />
U 13424,0<br />
U 13424,10532<br />
U 0,10532<br />
U 0,0<br />
U 0,0<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
This draws a simple square (see the commands starting with 'U').<br />
The P1 command does the pen select (P2 for the other pen).<br />
<br />
=== Resources ===<br />
<br />
Software that lists these plotters explicitly as supported:<br />
<br />
- [http://www.signtools4.com/Wild_TA_10.htm SignTools 4] - an add-on for CorelDraw, Demo Version available<br />
<br />
- Some references (eBay auctions et al) list [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HPGL HPGL] ([http://cstep.luberth.com/hpgl.htm overview]) as a way to talk to it. But often together with some interface box so this might not work for ours.<br />
<br />
<br />
This program works with the plotter:<br />
- EuroCUT Basic 7 http://www.eurosystems.lu/index.dml?unten=software/EuroCUT_Basic-eng.htm&von=html<br />
<br />
== More info (from old page) ==<br />
WildHeerbrugg TA10<br />
<br />
this is our 'snijplotter'. it weighs 350kg+<br />
<br />
please do not use this machine without training<br />
<br />
===Technical Information===<br />
Plotting area double plottin head 1000 x 1210 mm<br><br />
Plotting area quad plotting head 1000 x 1145 mm<br><br />
MWK 977 x 1145 mm<br><br />
Dimensions (W x D x H) 1580 x (1060 - 1830) x 780 mm<br><br />
Weight 321 kg<br><br />
Maximum speed 250 mm/s<br><br />
Acceleration 2 m/s² <br><br />
Resolution 0.01 mm <br><br />
Addressable resolution 0.02 mm <br><br />
Static repeatability ± 0.02 mm <br><br />
Software-interface ASCII / binary<br><br />
Basis Plotter Software (Calcomp plotting routines)<br><br />
Hardware-interface RS 232C 9600 bps, 8,n,1 <b>hardware flow control needs to be on, otherwise it will loose data</b><br />
<br />
Input-Buffer 512 Bytes<br><br />
Mains connection 220V AC ± 10% optinal (100,115,125,200,235,250 VAC ±10%)50/60 Hz<br><br />
Power consumption 660 VA without optional equipment<br><br />
<br />
===Interface===<br />
Need to look at which protocols we can use to communicate and the data format it uses to print/plot with<br />
<br />
<br />
===External Links to information===<br />
http://www.mucad.com/cmsmultilanguage/index.php?page=wild-ta-10&hl=en<br><br />
http://www.mucad-sky.com/id6.html<br><br />
<br />
http://www.mucad.com/cmsmultilanguage/uploads/data/verbrauchsmaterial/Wild_UWK_Englisch.pdf - external cutting heads you can buy<br><br />
http://www.mucad-sky.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/ta100s100bxldataspec.jpg</div>Sjaanhttps://wiki.techinc.nl/index.php?title=Wild_TA-10&diff=2182Wild TA-102012-08-29T21:51:53Z<p>Sjaan: /* Protocol */</p>
<hr />
<div>{{Inventory<br />
|Picture=Cutting-plotter-rahmann.jpg<br />
|Description=Vinyl Cutting Plotter<br />
|Make=Wild<br />
|Model=TA-10<br />
|Operational Status=Functional<br />
|Super Users=User:Justa<br />
|Owner=TechInc<br />
}}<br />
== Wild TA-10 Vinyl Cutting Plotter ==<br />
<br />
=== Status ===<br />
<br />
We figured out how to talk to it, use the DB25 - DB9 to connect to it.<br />
<br />
We need to repair some smaller kinks and figure out how to talk to it.<br />
<br />
We got it to move! Using the Windoes program EuroCUT Basic 7.<br />
<br />
=== Specifications ===<br />
<br />
Serial<br />
9600,8,N,1<br />
Hardware flow control<br />
<br />
=== Manual ===<br />
<br />
=== Plans ===<br />
<br />
Once we figured out how to work it, <br />
<br />
=== Protocol ===<br />
<br />
- Calcomp is mentioned as the protocol used. Unfortunately, usable information and especially software is scarce.<br />
<br />
There is some CalComp documentation available on http://bitsavers.org/pdf/calcomp <br />
<br />
But it's unclear how that matches with the serial interface of this plotter, and if it applies to it at all. <br />
The best thing is probably to find a program that can actually talk to the plotter and sniff the serial port.<br />
<br />
Example of instructions that work with the machine:<br />
<pre><br />
:83<br />
:32<br />
:520,20<br />
:E3500<br />
P1<br />
U0,0<br />
:715<br />
U 0,0<br />
U 13424,0<br />
U 13424,10532<br />
U 0,10532<br />
U 0,0<br />
U 0,0<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
This draws a simple square (see the commands starting with 'U').<br />
<br />
=== Resources ===<br />
<br />
Software that lists these plotters explicitly as supported:<br />
<br />
- [http://www.signtools4.com/Wild_TA_10.htm SignTools 4] - an add-on for CorelDraw, Demo Version available<br />
<br />
- Some references (eBay auctions et al) list [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HPGL HPGL] ([http://cstep.luberth.com/hpgl.htm overview]) as a way to talk to it. But often together with some interface box so this might not work for ours.<br />
<br />
<br />
This program works with the plotter:<br />
- EuroCUT Basic 7 http://www.eurosystems.lu/index.dml?unten=software/EuroCUT_Basic-eng.htm&von=html<br />
<br />
== More info (from old page) ==<br />
WildHeerbrugg TA10<br />
<br />
this is our 'snijplotter'. it weighs 350kg+<br />
<br />
please do not use this machine without training<br />
<br />
===Technical Information===<br />
Plotting area double plottin head 1000 x 1210 mm<br><br />
Plotting area quad plotting head 1000 x 1145 mm<br><br />
MWK 977 x 1145 mm<br><br />
Dimensions (W x D x H) 1580 x (1060 - 1830) x 780 mm<br><br />
Weight 321 kg<br><br />
Maximum speed 250 mm/s<br><br />
Acceleration 2 m/s² <br><br />
Resolution 0.01 mm <br><br />
Addressable resolution 0.02 mm <br><br />
Static repeatability ± 0.02 mm <br><br />
Software-interface ASCII / binary<br><br />
Basis Plotter Software (Calcomp plotting routines)<br><br />
Hardware-interface RS 232C 9600 bps, 8,n,1 <b>hardware flow control needs to be on, otherwise it will loose data</b><br />
<br />
Input-Buffer 512 Bytes<br><br />
Mains connection 220V AC ± 10% optinal (100,115,125,200,235,250 VAC ±10%)50/60 Hz<br><br />
Power consumption 660 VA without optional equipment<br><br />
<br />
===Interface===<br />
Need to look at which protocols we can use to communicate and the data format it uses to print/plot with<br />
<br />
<br />
===External Links to information===<br />
http://www.mucad.com/cmsmultilanguage/index.php?page=wild-ta-10&hl=en<br><br />
http://www.mucad-sky.com/id6.html<br><br />
<br />
http://www.mucad.com/cmsmultilanguage/uploads/data/verbrauchsmaterial/Wild_UWK_Englisch.pdf - external cutting heads you can buy<br><br />
http://www.mucad-sky.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/ta100s100bxldataspec.jpg</div>Sjaanhttps://wiki.techinc.nl/index.php?title=Wild_TA-10&diff=2180Wild TA-102012-08-29T21:44:13Z<p>Sjaan: /* Protocol */</p>
<hr />
<div>{{Inventory<br />
|Picture=Cutting-plotter-rahmann.jpg<br />
|Description=Vinyl Cutting Plotter<br />
|Make=Wild<br />
|Model=TA-10<br />
|Operational Status=Functional<br />
|Super Users=User:Justa<br />
|Owner=TechInc<br />
}}<br />
== Wild TA-10 Vinyl Cutting Plotter ==<br />
<br />
=== Status ===<br />
<br />
We figured out how to talk to it, use the DB25 - DB9. 9600, 8n1, hardware handshaking<br />
<br />
We need to repair some smaller kinks and figure out how to talk to it.<br />
<br />
We got it to move! Using the Windoes program EuroCUT Basic 7.<br />
<br />
=== Specifications ===<br />
<br />
Serial<br />
9600,8,N,1<br />
Hardware flow control<br />
<br />
=== Manual ===<br />
<br />
=== Plans ===<br />
<br />
Once we figured out how to work it, <br />
<br />
=== Protocol ===<br />
<br />
- Calcomp is mentioned as the protocol used. Unfortunately, usable information and especially software is scarce.<br />
<br />
There is some CalComp documentation available on http://bitsavers.org/pdf/calcomp <br />
<br />
But it's unclear how that matches with the serial interface of this plotter, and if it applies to it at all. <br />
The best thing is probably to find a program that can actually talk to the plotter and sniff the serial port.<br />
<br />
Example of instructions that work with the machine:<br />
<nowiki><br />
:83<br><br />
:32<br />
:520,20<br />
:E3500<br />
P1<br />
U0,0<br />
:715<br />
U 0,0<br />
U 13424,0<br />
U 13424,10532<br />
U 0,10532<br />
U 0,0<br />
U 0,0<br />
</nowiki><br />
<br />
This draws a simple square (see the commands starting with 'U').<br />
<br />
=== Resources ===<br />
<br />
Software that lists these plotters explicitly as supported:<br />
<br />
- [http://www.signtools4.com/Wild_TA_10.htm SignTools 4] - an add-on for CorelDraw, Demo Version available<br />
<br />
- Some references (eBay auctions et al) list [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HPGL HPGL] ([http://cstep.luberth.com/hpgl.htm overview]) as a way to talk to it. But often together with some interface box so this might not work for ours.<br />
<br />
<br />
This program works with the plotter:<br />
- EuroCUT Basic 7 http://www.eurosystems.lu/index.dml?unten=software/EuroCUT_Basic-eng.htm&von=html<br />
<br />
== More info (from old page) ==<br />
WildHeerbrugg TA10<br />
<br />
this is our 'snijplotter'. it weighs 350kg+<br />
<br />
please do not use this machine without training<br />
<br />
===Technical Information===<br />
Plotting area double plottin head 1000 x 1210 mm<br><br />
Plotting area quad plotting head 1000 x 1145 mm<br><br />
MWK 977 x 1145 mm<br><br />
Dimensions (W x D x H) 1580 x (1060 - 1830) x 780 mm<br><br />
Weight 321 kg<br><br />
Maximum speed 250 mm/s<br><br />
Acceleration 2 m/s² <br><br />
Resolution 0.01 mm <br><br />
Addressable resolution 0.02 mm <br><br />
Static repeatability ± 0.02 mm <br><br />
Software-interface ASCII / binary<br><br />
Basis Plotter Software (Calcomp plotting routines)<br><br />
Hardware-interface RS 232C 9600 bps, 8,n,1 <b>hardware flow control needs to be on, otherwise it will loose data</b><br />
<br />
Input-Buffer 512 Bytes<br><br />
Mains connection 220V AC ± 10% optinal (100,115,125,200,235,250 VAC ±10%)50/60 Hz<br><br />
Power consumption 660 VA without optional equipment<br><br />
<br />
===Interface===<br />
Need to look at which protocols we can use to communicate and the data format it uses to print/plot with<br />
<br />
<br />
===External Links to information===<br />
http://www.mucad.com/cmsmultilanguage/index.php?page=wild-ta-10&hl=en<br><br />
http://www.mucad-sky.com/id6.html<br><br />
<br />
http://www.mucad.com/cmsmultilanguage/uploads/data/verbrauchsmaterial/Wild_UWK_Englisch.pdf - external cutting heads you can buy<br><br />
http://www.mucad-sky.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/ta100s100bxldataspec.jpg</div>Sjaanhttps://wiki.techinc.nl/index.php?title=Wild_TA-10&diff=2179Wild TA-102012-08-29T21:43:42Z<p>Sjaan: /* Protocol */</p>
<hr />
<div>{{Inventory<br />
|Picture=Cutting-plotter-rahmann.jpg<br />
|Description=Vinyl Cutting Plotter<br />
|Make=Wild<br />
|Model=TA-10<br />
|Operational Status=Functional<br />
|Super Users=User:Justa<br />
|Owner=TechInc<br />
}}<br />
== Wild TA-10 Vinyl Cutting Plotter ==<br />
<br />
=== Status ===<br />
<br />
We figured out how to talk to it, use the DB25 - DB9. 9600, 8n1, hardware handshaking<br />
<br />
We need to repair some smaller kinks and figure out how to talk to it.<br />
<br />
We got it to move! Using the Windoes program EuroCUT Basic 7.<br />
<br />
=== Specifications ===<br />
<br />
Serial<br />
9600,8,N,1<br />
Hardware flow control<br />
<br />
=== Manual ===<br />
<br />
=== Plans ===<br />
<br />
Once we figured out how to work it, <br />
<br />
=== Protocol ===<br />
<br />
- Calcomp is mentioned as the protocol used. Unfortunately, usable information and especially software is scarce.<br />
<br />
There is some CalComp documentation available on http://bitsavers.org/pdf/calcomp <br />
<br />
But it's unclear how that matches with the serial interface of this plotter, and if it applies to it at all. <br />
The best thing is probably to find a program that can actually talk to the plotter and sniff the serial port.<br />
<br />
Example of instructions that work with the machine:<br />
<nowiki><br />
:83<br />
:32<br />
:520,20<br />
:E3500<br />
P1<br />
U0,0<br />
:715<br />
U 0,0<br />
U 13424,0<br />
U 13424,10532<br />
U 0,10532<br />
U 0,0<br />
U 0,0<br />
</nowiki><br />
<br />
This draws a simple square (see the commands starting with 'U').<br />
<br />
=== Resources ===<br />
<br />
Software that lists these plotters explicitly as supported:<br />
<br />
- [http://www.signtools4.com/Wild_TA_10.htm SignTools 4] - an add-on for CorelDraw, Demo Version available<br />
<br />
- Some references (eBay auctions et al) list [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HPGL HPGL] ([http://cstep.luberth.com/hpgl.htm overview]) as a way to talk to it. But often together with some interface box so this might not work for ours.<br />
<br />
<br />
This program works with the plotter:<br />
- EuroCUT Basic 7 http://www.eurosystems.lu/index.dml?unten=software/EuroCUT_Basic-eng.htm&von=html<br />
<br />
== More info (from old page) ==<br />
WildHeerbrugg TA10<br />
<br />
this is our 'snijplotter'. it weighs 350kg+<br />
<br />
please do not use this machine without training<br />
<br />
===Technical Information===<br />
Plotting area double plottin head 1000 x 1210 mm<br><br />
Plotting area quad plotting head 1000 x 1145 mm<br><br />
MWK 977 x 1145 mm<br><br />
Dimensions (W x D x H) 1580 x (1060 - 1830) x 780 mm<br><br />
Weight 321 kg<br><br />
Maximum speed 250 mm/s<br><br />
Acceleration 2 m/s² <br><br />
Resolution 0.01 mm <br><br />
Addressable resolution 0.02 mm <br><br />
Static repeatability ± 0.02 mm <br><br />
Software-interface ASCII / binary<br><br />
Basis Plotter Software (Calcomp plotting routines)<br><br />
Hardware-interface RS 232C 9600 bps, 8,n,1 <b>hardware flow control needs to be on, otherwise it will loose data</b><br />
<br />
Input-Buffer 512 Bytes<br><br />
Mains connection 220V AC ± 10% optinal (100,115,125,200,235,250 VAC ±10%)50/60 Hz<br><br />
Power consumption 660 VA without optional equipment<br><br />
<br />
===Interface===<br />
Need to look at which protocols we can use to communicate and the data format it uses to print/plot with<br />
<br />
<br />
===External Links to information===<br />
http://www.mucad.com/cmsmultilanguage/index.php?page=wild-ta-10&hl=en<br><br />
http://www.mucad-sky.com/id6.html<br><br />
<br />
http://www.mucad.com/cmsmultilanguage/uploads/data/verbrauchsmaterial/Wild_UWK_Englisch.pdf - external cutting heads you can buy<br><br />
http://www.mucad-sky.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/ta100s100bxldataspec.jpg</div>Sjaanhttps://wiki.techinc.nl/index.php?title=Wild_TA-10&diff=2178Wild TA-102012-08-29T21:39:46Z<p>Sjaan: /* Resources */</p>
<hr />
<div>{{Inventory<br />
|Picture=Cutting-plotter-rahmann.jpg<br />
|Description=Vinyl Cutting Plotter<br />
|Make=Wild<br />
|Model=TA-10<br />
|Operational Status=Functional<br />
|Super Users=User:Justa<br />
|Owner=TechInc<br />
}}<br />
== Wild TA-10 Vinyl Cutting Plotter ==<br />
<br />
=== Status ===<br />
<br />
We figured out how to talk to it, use the DB25 - DB9. 9600, 8n1, hardware handshaking<br />
<br />
We need to repair some smaller kinks and figure out how to talk to it.<br />
<br />
We got it to move! Using the Windoes program EuroCUT Basic 7.<br />
<br />
=== Specifications ===<br />
<br />
Serial<br />
9600,8,N,1<br />
Hardware flow control<br />
<br />
=== Manual ===<br />
<br />
=== Plans ===<br />
<br />
Once we figured out how to work it, <br />
<br />
=== Protocol ===<br />
<br />
- Calcomp is mentioned as the protocol used. Unfortunately, usable information and especially software is scarce.<br />
<br />
There is some CalComp documentation available on http://bitsavers.org/pdf/calcomp <br />
<br />
But it's unclear how that matches with the serial interface of this plotter, and if it applies to it at all. <br />
The best thing is probably to find a program that can actually talk to the plotter and sniff the serial port.<br />
<br />
Example of instructions that work with the machine:<br />
<br />
:83<br />
:32<br />
:520,20<br />
:E3500<br />
P1<br />
U0,0<br />
:715<br />
U 0,0<br />
U 13424,0<br />
U 13424,10532<br />
U 0,10532<br />
U 0,0<br />
U0,0<br />
<br />
This draws a simple square (see the commands starting with 'U').<br />
<br />
=== Resources ===<br />
<br />
Software that lists these plotters explicitly as supported:<br />
<br />
- [http://www.signtools4.com/Wild_TA_10.htm SignTools 4] - an add-on for CorelDraw, Demo Version available<br />
<br />
- Some references (eBay auctions et al) list [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HPGL HPGL] ([http://cstep.luberth.com/hpgl.htm overview]) as a way to talk to it. But often together with some interface box so this might not work for ours.<br />
<br />
<br />
This program works with the plotter:<br />
- EuroCUT Basic 7 http://www.eurosystems.lu/index.dml?unten=software/EuroCUT_Basic-eng.htm&von=html<br />
<br />
== More info (from old page) ==<br />
WildHeerbrugg TA10<br />
<br />
this is our 'snijplotter'. it weighs 350kg+<br />
<br />
please do not use this machine without training<br />
<br />
===Technical Information===<br />
Plotting area double plottin head 1000 x 1210 mm<br><br />
Plotting area quad plotting head 1000 x 1145 mm<br><br />
MWK 977 x 1145 mm<br><br />
Dimensions (W x D x H) 1580 x (1060 - 1830) x 780 mm<br><br />
Weight 321 kg<br><br />
Maximum speed 250 mm/s<br><br />
Acceleration 2 m/s² <br><br />
Resolution 0.01 mm <br><br />
Addressable resolution 0.02 mm <br><br />
Static repeatability ± 0.02 mm <br><br />
Software-interface ASCII / binary<br><br />
Basis Plotter Software (Calcomp plotting routines)<br><br />
Hardware-interface RS 232C 9600 bps, 8,n,1 <b>hardware flow control needs to be on, otherwise it will loose data</b><br />
<br />
Input-Buffer 512 Bytes<br><br />
Mains connection 220V AC ± 10% optinal (100,115,125,200,235,250 VAC ±10%)50/60 Hz<br><br />
Power consumption 660 VA without optional equipment<br><br />
<br />
===Interface===<br />
Need to look at which protocols we can use to communicate and the data format it uses to print/plot with<br />
<br />
<br />
===External Links to information===<br />
http://www.mucad.com/cmsmultilanguage/index.php?page=wild-ta-10&hl=en<br><br />
http://www.mucad-sky.com/id6.html<br><br />
<br />
http://www.mucad.com/cmsmultilanguage/uploads/data/verbrauchsmaterial/Wild_UWK_Englisch.pdf - external cutting heads you can buy<br><br />
http://www.mucad-sky.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/ta100s100bxldataspec.jpg</div>Sjaanhttps://wiki.techinc.nl/index.php?title=Wild_TA-10&diff=2177Wild TA-102012-08-29T21:38:16Z<p>Sjaan: /* Protocol */</p>
<hr />
<div>{{Inventory<br />
|Picture=Cutting-plotter-rahmann.jpg<br />
|Description=Vinyl Cutting Plotter<br />
|Make=Wild<br />
|Model=TA-10<br />
|Operational Status=Functional<br />
|Super Users=User:Justa<br />
|Owner=TechInc<br />
}}<br />
== Wild TA-10 Vinyl Cutting Plotter ==<br />
<br />
=== Status ===<br />
<br />
We figured out how to talk to it, use the DB25 - DB9. 9600, 8n1, hardware handshaking<br />
<br />
We need to repair some smaller kinks and figure out how to talk to it.<br />
<br />
We got it to move! Using the Windoes program EuroCUT Basic 7.<br />
<br />
=== Specifications ===<br />
<br />
Serial<br />
9600,8,N,1<br />
Hardware flow control<br />
<br />
=== Manual ===<br />
<br />
=== Plans ===<br />
<br />
Once we figured out how to work it, <br />
<br />
=== Protocol ===<br />
<br />
- Calcomp is mentioned as the protocol used. Unfortunately, usable information and especially software is scarce.<br />
<br />
There is some CalComp documentation available on http://bitsavers.org/pdf/calcomp <br />
<br />
But it's unclear how that matches with the serial interface of this plotter, and if it applies to it at all. <br />
The best thing is probably to find a program that can actually talk to the plotter and sniff the serial port.<br />
<br />
Example of instructions that work with the machine:<br />
<br />
:83<br />
:32<br />
:520,20<br />
:E3500<br />
P1<br />
U0,0<br />
:715<br />
U 0,0<br />
U 13424,0<br />
U 13424,10532<br />
U 0,10532<br />
U 0,0<br />
U0,0<br />
<br />
This draws a simple square (see the commands starting with 'U').<br />
<br />
=== Resources ===<br />
<br />
Software that lists these plotters explicitly as supported:<br />
<br />
- [http://www.signtools4.com/Wild_TA_10.htm SignTools 4] - an add-on for CorelDraw, Demo Version available<br />
<br />
- Some references (eBay auctions et al) list [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HPGL HPGL] ([http://cstep.luberth.com/hpgl.htm overview]) as a way to talk to it. But often together with some interface box so this might not work for ours.<br />
<br />
<br />
== More info (from old page) ==<br />
WildHeerbrugg TA10<br />
<br />
this is our 'snijplotter'. it weighs 350kg+<br />
<br />
please do not use this machine without training<br />
<br />
===Technical Information===<br />
Plotting area double plottin head 1000 x 1210 mm<br><br />
Plotting area quad plotting head 1000 x 1145 mm<br><br />
MWK 977 x 1145 mm<br><br />
Dimensions (W x D x H) 1580 x (1060 - 1830) x 780 mm<br><br />
Weight 321 kg<br><br />
Maximum speed 250 mm/s<br><br />
Acceleration 2 m/s² <br><br />
Resolution 0.01 mm <br><br />
Addressable resolution 0.02 mm <br><br />
Static repeatability ± 0.02 mm <br><br />
Software-interface ASCII / binary<br><br />
Basis Plotter Software (Calcomp plotting routines)<br><br />
Hardware-interface RS 232C 9600 bps, 8,n,1 <b>hardware flow control needs to be on, otherwise it will loose data</b><br />
<br />
Input-Buffer 512 Bytes<br><br />
Mains connection 220V AC ± 10% optinal (100,115,125,200,235,250 VAC ±10%)50/60 Hz<br><br />
Power consumption 660 VA without optional equipment<br><br />
<br />
===Interface===<br />
Need to look at which protocols we can use to communicate and the data format it uses to print/plot with<br />
<br />
<br />
===External Links to information===<br />
http://www.mucad.com/cmsmultilanguage/index.php?page=wild-ta-10&hl=en<br><br />
http://www.mucad-sky.com/id6.html<br><br />
<br />
http://www.mucad.com/cmsmultilanguage/uploads/data/verbrauchsmaterial/Wild_UWK_Englisch.pdf - external cutting heads you can buy<br><br />
http://www.mucad-sky.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/ta100s100bxldataspec.jpg</div>Sjaanhttps://wiki.techinc.nl/index.php?title=Wild_TA-10&diff=2175Wild TA-102012-08-29T21:36:20Z<p>Sjaan: /* Specifications */</p>
<hr />
<div>{{Inventory<br />
|Picture=Cutting-plotter-rahmann.jpg<br />
|Description=Vinyl Cutting Plotter<br />
|Make=Wild<br />
|Model=TA-10<br />
|Operational Status=Functional<br />
|Super Users=User:Justa<br />
|Owner=TechInc<br />
}}<br />
== Wild TA-10 Vinyl Cutting Plotter ==<br />
<br />
=== Status ===<br />
<br />
We need to repair some smaller kinks and figure out how to talk to it.<br />
<br />
We got it to move! Using the Windoes program EuroCUT Basic 7.<br />
<br />
=== Specifications ===<br />
<br />
Serial<br />
9600,8,N,1<br />
Hardware flow control<br />
<br />
=== Manual ===<br />
<br />
=== Plans ===<br />
<br />
Once we figured out how to work it, <br />
<br />
=== Protocol ===<br />
<br />
- Calcomp is mentioned as the protocol used. Unfortunately, usable information and especially software is scarce.<br />
<br />
There is some CalComp documentation available on http://bitsavers.org/pdf/calcomp <br />
<br />
But it's unclear how that matches with the serial interface of this plotter, and if it applies to it at all. <br />
The best thing is probably to find a program that can actually talk to the plotter and sniff the serial port.<br />
<br />
=== Resources ===<br />
<br />
Software that lists these plotters explicitly as supported:<br />
<br />
- [http://www.signtools4.com/Wild_TA_10.htm SignTools 4] - an add-on for CorelDraw, Demo Version available<br />
<br />
- Some references (eBay auctions et al) list [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HPGL HPGL] ([http://cstep.luberth.com/hpgl.htm overview]) as a way to talk to it. But often together with some interface box so this might not work for ours.<br />
<br />
<br />
== More info (from old page) ==<br />
WildHeerbrugg TA10<br />
<br />
this is our 'snijplotter'. it weighs 350kg+<br />
<br />
please do not use this machine without training<br />
<br />
===Technical Information===<br />
Plotting area double plottin head 1000 x 1210 mm<br><br />
Plotting area quad plotting head 1000 x 1145 mm<br><br />
MWK 977 x 1145 mm<br><br />
Dimensions (W x D x H) 1580 x (1060 - 1830) x 780 mm<br><br />
Weight 321 kg<br><br />
Maximum speed 250 mm/s<br><br />
Acceleration 2 m/s² <br><br />
Resolution 0.01 mm <br><br />
Addressable resolution 0.02 mm <br><br />
Static repeatability ± 0.02 mm <br><br />
Software-interface ASCII / binary<br><br />
Basis Plotter Software (Calcomp plotting routines)<br><br />
Hardware-interface RS 232C 9600 bps, 8,n,1 <b>hardware flow control needs to be on, otherwise it will loose data</b><br />
<br />
Input-Buffer 512 Bytes<br><br />
Mains connection 220V AC ± 10% optinal (100,115,125,200,235,250 VAC ±10%)50/60 Hz<br><br />
Power consumption 660 VA without optional equipment<br><br />
<br />
===Interface===<br />
Need to look at which protocols we can use to communicate and the data format it uses to print/plot with<br />
<br />
<br />
===External Links to information===<br />
http://www.mucad.com/cmsmultilanguage/index.php?page=wild-ta-10&hl=en<br><br />
http://www.mucad-sky.com/id6.html<br><br />
<br />
http://www.mucad.com/cmsmultilanguage/uploads/data/verbrauchsmaterial/Wild_UWK_Englisch.pdf - external cutting heads you can buy<br><br />
http://www.mucad-sky.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/ta100s100bxldataspec.jpg</div>Sjaanhttps://wiki.techinc.nl/index.php?title=Wild_TA-10&diff=2173Wild TA-102012-08-29T21:32:43Z<p>Sjaan: /* Status */</p>
<hr />
<div>{{Inventory<br />
|Picture=Cutting-plotter-rahmann.jpg<br />
|Description=Vinyl Cutting Plotter<br />
|Make=Wild<br />
|Model=TA-10<br />
|Operational Status=Functional<br />
|Super Users=User:Justa<br />
|Owner=TechInc<br />
}}<br />
== Wild TA-10 Vinyl Cutting Plotter ==<br />
<br />
=== Status ===<br />
<br />
We need to repair some smaller kinks and figure out how to talk to it.<br />
<br />
We got it to move! Using the Windoes program EuroCUT Basic 7.<br />
<br />
=== Specifications ===<br />
<br />
=== Manual ===<br />
<br />
=== Plans ===<br />
<br />
Once we figured out how to work it, <br />
<br />
=== Protocol ===<br />
<br />
- Calcomp is mentioned as the protocol used. Unfortunately, usable information and especially software is scarce.<br />
<br />
There is some CalComp documentation available on http://bitsavers.org/pdf/calcomp <br />
<br />
But it's unclear how that matches with the serial interface of this plotter, and if it applies to it at all. <br />
The best thing is probably to find a program that can actually talk to the plotter and sniff the serial port.<br />
<br />
=== Resources ===<br />
<br />
Software that lists these plotters explicitly as supported:<br />
<br />
- [http://www.signtools4.com/Wild_TA_10.htm SignTools 4] - an add-on for CorelDraw, Demo Version available<br />
<br />
- Some references (eBay auctions et al) list [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HPGL HPGL] ([http://cstep.luberth.com/hpgl.htm overview]) as a way to talk to it. But often together with some interface box so this might not work for ours.<br />
<br />
<br />
== More info (from old page) ==<br />
WildHeerbrugg TA10<br />
<br />
this is our 'snijplotter'. it weighs 350kg+<br />
<br />
please do not use this machine without training<br />
<br />
===Technical Information===<br />
Plotting area double plottin head 1000 x 1210 mm<br><br />
Plotting area quad plotting head 1000 x 1145 mm<br><br />
MWK 977 x 1145 mm<br><br />
Dimensions (W x D x H) 1580 x (1060 - 1830) x 780 mm<br><br />
Weight 321 kg<br><br />
Maximum speed 250 mm/s<br><br />
Acceleration 2 m/s² <br><br />
Resolution 0.01 mm <br><br />
Addressable resolution 0.02 mm <br><br />
Static repeatability ± 0.02 mm <br><br />
Software-interface ASCII / binary<br><br />
Basis Plotter Software (Calcomp plotting routines)<br><br />
Hardware-interface RS 232C (110/150/300/600/1200/2400/4800/9600 baud) serial asynchronous data transfer<br><br />
<br />
Input-Buffer 512 Bytes<br><br />
Mains connection 220V AC ± 10% optinal (100,115,125,200,235,250 VAC ±10%)50/60 Hz<br><br />
Power consumption 660 VA without optional equipment<br><br />
<br />
===Interface===<br />
Need to look at which protocols we can use to communicate and the data format it uses to print/plot with<br />
<br />
<br />
===External Links to information===<br />
http://www.mucad.com/cmsmultilanguage/index.php?page=wild-ta-10&hl=en<br><br />
http://www.mucad-sky.com/id6.html<br><br />
<br />
http://www.mucad.com/cmsmultilanguage/uploads/data/verbrauchsmaterial/Wild_UWK_Englisch.pdf - external cutting heads you can buy<br><br />
http://www.mucad-sky.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/ta100s100bxldataspec.jpg</div>Sjaanhttps://wiki.techinc.nl/index.php?title=Pledges/Digispark&diff=2073Pledges/Digispark2012-08-15T07:49:54Z<p>Sjaan: </p>
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[[File:Digispark.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Picture of the item]]<br />
<br />
''We are looking at purchasing a bunch of digisparks, a very small arduino-a-like with usb''<br />
<br />
'''Pledge leader:''' [[User:amx109|amx109]]<br />
<br />
==The item==<br />
* http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/digistump/digispark-the-tiny-arduino-enabled-usb-dev-board<br />
<br />
''We set out to build a little brother to the wonderful Arduino line of development boards - we were tired of leaving our valuable Arduino's behind in projects, or worse, ripping apart old projects to build new ones! We also felt the Arduino was too big and powerful for many projects where we only needed a few pins, or an SPI or I2C bus. And so the Digispark was born! To us, the best things about the Arduino is the community, the easy of use, and the IDE - by making the Digispark an Arduino compatible development board all of those remain common. Plug it in, power your project with USB or external sources, program it with the Arduino IDE, and easily use existing Arduino code! But with its small size and low cost you can feel free to leave it in your project, give one to a friend, and use them everywhere!<br />
<br />
===Specification===<br />
*Support for the Arduino IDE 1.0+ (OSX/Win/Linux)<br />
*Power via USB or External Source - 5v or 7-35v (automatic selection)<br />
*On-board 500ma 5V Regulator<br />
*Built-in USB (and serial debugging)<br />
*6 I/O Pins (2 are used for USB only if your program actively communicates over USB, otherwise you can use all 6 even if you are programming via USB)<br />
*8k Flash Memory (about 6k after bootloader)<br />
*I2C and SPI (vis USI)<br />
*PWM on 3 pins (more possible with Software PWM)<br />
*ADC on 4 pins<br />
*Power LED and Test/Status LED (on Pin0)<br />
<br />
==Budget estimation==<br />
* 100USD plus 10USD for shipping for 12 digisparks<br />
** using xe.com thats 89.22 euros - im rounding it up to 90EUR<br />
** 7.5 EUR per digispark<br />
<br />
==Pledges==<br />
* 2 digisparks - 15 EUR - [[User:amx109|amx109]]<br />
* 2 digisparks - 15 EUR - [[User:dreamer|dreamer]]<br />
* 2 digisparks - 15 EUR - [[User:Brainsmoke|Brainsmoke]]<br />
* 2 digisparks - 15 EUR - [[User:Edsger|edsger]]<br />
* 2 digisparks - 15 EUR - [[User:Sjaan|sjaan]]<br />
<br />
Running total: ''€75''<br />
<br />
Approximate target: '''€90'''<br />
<br />
<br />
The more we get the cheaper they become. 18 may be feasible.<br />
<br />
[[Category:Pledges]]</div>Sjaanhttps://wiki.techinc.nl/index.php?title=Pledges/Digispark&diff=2072Pledges/Digispark2012-08-15T07:46:56Z<p>Sjaan: </p>
<hr />
<div>__NOTOC__ __NOEDITSECTION__<br />
[[File:Digispark.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Picture of the item]]<br />
<br />
''We are looking at purchasing a bunch of digisparks, a very small arduino-a-like with usb''<br />
<br />
'''Pledge leader:''' [[User:amx109|amx109]]<br />
<br />
==The item==<br />
* http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/digistump/digispark-the-tiny-arduino-enabled-usb-dev-board<br />
<br />
''We set out to build a little brother to the wonderful Arduino line of development boards - we were tired of leaving our valuable Arduino's behind in projects, or worse, ripping apart old projects to build new ones! We also felt the Arduino was too big and powerful for many projects where we only needed a few pins, or an SPI or I2C bus. And so the Digispark was born! To us, the best things about the Arduino is the community, the easy of use, and the IDE - by making the Digispark an Arduino compatible development board all of those remain common. Plug it in, power your project with USB or external sources, program it with the Arduino IDE, and easily use existing Arduino code! But with its small size and low cost you can feel free to leave it in your project, give one to a friend, and use them everywhere!<br />
<br />
===Specification===<br />
*Support for the Arduino IDE 1.0+ (OSX/Win/Linux)<br />
*Power via USB or External Source - 5v or 7-35v (automatic selection)<br />
*On-board 500ma 5V Regulator<br />
*Built-in USB (and serial debugging)<br />
*6 I/O Pins (2 are used for USB only if your program actively communicates over USB, otherwise you can use all 6 even if you are programming via USB)<br />
*8k Flash Memory (about 6k after bootloader)<br />
*I2C and SPI (vis USI)<br />
*PWM on 3 pins (more possible with Software PWM)<br />
*ADC on 4 pins<br />
*Power LED and Test/Status LED (on Pin0)<br />
<br />
==Budget estimation==<br />
* 100USD plus 10USD for shipping for 12 digisparks<br />
** using xe.com thats 89.22 euros - im rounding it up to 90EUR<br />
** 7.5 EUR per digispark<br />
<br />
==Pledges==<br />
* 2 digisparks - 15 EUR - [[User:amx109|amx109]]<br />
* 2 digisparks - 15 EUR - [[User:dreamer|dreamer]]<br />
* 2 digisparks - 15 EUR - [[User:Brainsmoke|Brainsmoke]]<br />
* 2 digisparks - 15 EUR - [[User:Edsger|edsger]]<br />
* 2 digisparks - 15 EUR - [[User:sjaan]]<br />
<br />
Running total: ''€75''<br />
<br />
Approximate target: '''€90'''<br />
<br />
<br />
The more we get the cheaper they become. 18 may be feasible.<br />
<br />
[[Category:Pledges]]</div>Sjaanhttps://wiki.techinc.nl/index.php?title=Pledges/Digispark&diff=2071Pledges/Digispark2012-08-15T07:44:53Z<p>Sjaan: </p>
<hr />
<div>__NOTOC__ __NOEDITSECTION__<br />
[[File:Digispark.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Picture of the item]]<br />
<br />
''We are looking at purchasing a bunch of digisparks, a very small arduino-a-like with usb''<br />
<br />
'''Pledge leader:''' [[User:amx109|amx109]]<br />
<br />
==The item==<br />
* http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/digistump/digispark-the-tiny-arduino-enabled-usb-dev-board<br />
<br />
''We set out to build a little brother to the wonderful Arduino line of development boards - we were tired of leaving our valuable Arduino's behind in projects, or worse, ripping apart old projects to build new ones! We also felt the Arduino was too big and powerful for many projects where we only needed a few pins, or an SPI or I2C bus. And so the Digispark was born! To us, the best things about the Arduino is the community, the easy of use, and the IDE - by making the Digispark an Arduino compatible development board all of those remain common. Plug it in, power your project with USB or external sources, program it with the Arduino IDE, and easily use existing Arduino code! But with its small size and low cost you can feel free to leave it in your project, give one to a friend, and use them everywhere!<br />
<br />
===Specification===<br />
*Support for the Arduino IDE 1.0+ (OSX/Win/Linux)<br />
*Power via USB or External Source - 5v or 7-35v (automatic selection)<br />
*On-board 500ma 5V Regulator<br />
*Built-in USB (and serial debugging)<br />
*6 I/O Pins (2 are used for USB only if your program actively communicates over USB, otherwise you can use all 6 even if you are programming via USB)<br />
*8k Flash Memory (about 6k after bootloader)<br />
*I2C and SPI (vis USI)<br />
*PWM on 3 pins (more possible with Software PWM)<br />
*ADC on 4 pins<br />
*Power LED and Test/Status LED (on Pin0)<br />
<br />
==Budget estimation==<br />
* 100USD plus 10USD for shipping for 12 digisparks<br />
** using xe.com thats 89.22 euros - im rounding it up to 90EUR<br />
** 7.5 EUR per digispark<br />
<br />
==Pledges==<br />
* 2 digisparks - 15 EUR - [[User:amx109|amx109]]<br />
* 2 digisparks - 15 EUR - [[User:dreamer|dreamer]]<br />
* 2 digisparks - 15 EUR - [[User:Brainsmoke|Brainsmoke]]<br />
* 2 digisparks - 15 EUR - [[User:Edsger|edsger]]<br />
* 2 digisparks - 15 EUR - [[User:sjaan]]<br />
<br />
Running total: '''€75''<br />
<br />
Approximate target: '''€90'''<br />
<br />
<br />
The more we get the cheaper they become. 18 may be feasible.<br />
<br />
[[Category:Pledges]]</div>Sjaanhttps://wiki.techinc.nl/index.php?title=Pledges/Digispark&diff=2070Pledges/Digispark2012-08-15T07:42:17Z<p>Sjaan: /* Pledges */</p>
<hr />
<div>__NOTOC__ __NOEDITSECTION__<br />
[[File:Digispark.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Picture of the item]]<br />
<br />
''We are looking at purchasing a bunch of digisparks, a very small arduino-a-like with usb''<br />
<br />
'''Pledge leader:''' [[User:amx109|amx109]]<br />
<br />
==The item==<br />
* http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/digistump/digispark-the-tiny-arduino-enabled-usb-dev-board<br />
<br />
''We set out to build a little brother to the wonderful Arduino line of development boards - we were tired of leaving our valuable Arduino's behind in projects, or worse, ripping apart old projects to build new ones! We also felt the Arduino was too big and powerful for many projects where we only needed a few pins, or an SPI or I2C bus. And so the Digispark was born! To us, the best things about the Arduino is the community, the easy of use, and the IDE - by making the Digispark an Arduino compatible development board all of those remain common. Plug it in, power your project with USB or external sources, program it with the Arduino IDE, and easily use existing Arduino code! But with its small size and low cost you can feel free to leave it in your project, give one to a friend, and use them everywhere!<br />
<br />
===Specification===<br />
*Support for the Arduino IDE 1.0+ (OSX/Win/Linux)<br />
*Power via USB or External Source - 5v or 7-35v (automatic selection)<br />
*On-board 500ma 5V Regulator<br />
*Built-in USB (and serial debugging)<br />
*6 I/O Pins (2 are used for USB only if your program actively communicates over USB, otherwise you can use all 6 even if you are programming via USB)<br />
*8k Flash Memory (about 6k after bootloader)<br />
*I2C and SPI (vis USI)<br />
*PWM on 3 pins (more possible with Software PWM)<br />
*ADC on 4 pins<br />
*Power LED and Test/Status LED (on Pin0)<br />
<br />
==Budget estimation==<br />
* 100USD plus 10USD for shipping for 12 digisparks<br />
** using xe.com thats 89.22 euros - im rounding it up to 90EUR<br />
** 7.5 EUR per digispark<br />
<br />
==Pledges==<br />
* 2 digisparks - 15 EUR - [[User:amx109|amx109]]<br />
* 2 digisparks - 15 EUR - [[User:dreamer|dreamer]]<br />
* 2 digisparks - 15 EUR - [[User:Brainsmoke|Brainsmoke]]<br />
* 2 digisparks - 15 EUR - [[User:Edsger|edsger]]<br />
* 2 digisparks - 15 EUR - [[User:Sjaan]]<br />
<br />
Running total: '''€60'''<br />
<br />
Approximate target: '''€90'''<br />
<br />
<br />
The more we get the cheaper they become. 18 may be feasible.<br />
<br />
[[Category:Pledges]]</div>Sjaanhttps://wiki.techinc.nl/index.php?title=Canalview&diff=2069Canalview2012-08-15T07:38:26Z<p>Sjaan: /* Requirements */</p>
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The goal is to make something like streetview, but for the Amsterdam canals.<br />
<br />
=Challenges=<br />
* how to make useable 360 shots.<br />
* while on a boat which moves<br />
* reliably add GPS coordinates to the 360 shot<br />
* implement it online? (osm/openlayers/html5/flash?)<br />
<br />
=Ideas/Brainstorming=<br />
<br />
== Camera stuff ==<br />
<br />
A boat is never ever stationary. Every shot will have to cover 360 degrees instantly (or VERY fast).<br />
<br />
==== Use three cameras in a star-shaped configuration ====<br />
<br />
like this:<br />
<br />
|<br />
↖ | ↗<br />
O<br />
/ \<br />
/ ↓ \<br />
<br />
<br />
Three cameras on a stick. As easy as that.<br />
<br />
<br />
==== Use one camera pointed upwards and a reflecting cone ====<br />
<br />
Create a full 360 degree pictures in one picture:<br />
<br />
\ /<br />
<---- \/ ----><br />
↰ ↱<br />
__<br />
\/<br />
⬛⬛<br />
⬛⬛<br />
<br />
<br />
To build it we could put an UV filter on the lens and glue a mounting rod to the middle of it, attaching the cone on top of it. (We don't need the center part in this scenario anyway.) <br />
<br />
<br />
==== Use a film camera and a rotating mirror ====<br />
<br />
Added diffuculty: need to record mirror position relative to boat heading constantly.<br />
<br />
⟳ /<br />
/<br />
/↱ → → →<br />
↑<br />
__<br />
\/<br />
⬛⬛<br />
⬛⬛<br />
<br />
Some [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lidar#Design LIDAR] sensors use a similar setup.<br />
<br />
=== Camera mount ===<br />
<br />
The boat will rock. options:<br />
* stable mount that can counter pitch, roll, yaw.<br />
* record tilt with wiimote (or similar) and correct in software.<br />
<br />
== Positioning ==<br />
<br />
Required precision: few meters, fixed to the canal.<br />
<br />
* We need to figure out if a (D)GPS really is acurate enough. If will be severely influenced by the surrounding houses and bridges. We might need to determine our exact position in the canal by using range sensors against the canal walls.<br />
* Add a magnetic compass sensor to record the exact heading of the boat.<br />
* Make sure you use AGPS for faster fix<br />
* Try to keep and accurate speed record (can also use wiimote to sense acceliration) to make corrections afterwards.<br />
* record wifi bssids, for added reference and as backup for gps loss or glitches. (there are (semi) public databases with bssids and precieved gps coords online)<br />
<br />
== Data gathering ==<br />
<br />
Many cameras are able to store GPS information with every pictures' exif data, the exif spec has a field for GPS location, cameras with gps device can add these in immediately or the data can be added later by using a timed gps log. The later options gives a higher precision (more gps locations recorded), and makes it easier to link with other data like speed and direction.<br />
<br />
Justa pointed of the [http://google-opensource.blogspot.de/2012/05/introducing-ceres-solver-nonlinear.html Ceres Solver] ([http://code.google.com/p/ceres-solver/ Google Code]) used in Street View. We can use freely available [http://www.risserver.nl/ENC digital maps of the dutch waterways] to cross-reference.<br />
<br />
==A flying boat?==<br />
<br />
Does it really need a boat - what about a drone? That would be a more universal approach, as you also could take pictures e.g. of parks and not be limited to canals. Same challenges in regard to drift/position would apply and for 'fly over canal' the added problem of drone crashing into water. Plus side: It would probably more easy to deploy and move compared to a boat. <br />
<br />
=Requirements=<br />
* A boat (sjaan has one that might be suitable)<br />
* Atleast one DSLR<br />
* ?<br />
<br />
=Options=<br />
[[User:Webmind|webmind]] can probably arrange a motorised boat in amsterdam and has one EOS350D</div>Sjaan