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Good question. I would also like to know where I could find a tiny power supply...
But maybe Neko is going to tell me that I can see that on some pictures...
I linked a range of PSUs in the
EFIKA article, didn't you see?
Maybe Neko should put it somewhere on the front page...
Of course, Genesi could order a batch of 100 and offer them together with EFIKA
though their site since the picoPSU is a bit expensive if bought in small quantities.
thanks tarbos, i hadnt seen that before, i wonder if anyones thought about the EFIKA in wireless community networks?, iv been looking through some old links just now and re-discovered RoofNet
http://pdos.csail.mit.edu/roofnet/doku.php using a
generic Netgear WGT634U Wireless Media Router as its base, well now they have started a limited commercial venture and you can now get a self contained wireless mesh unit for $49 (playing card sized)and that, while not as powerful out of the box as the media router would be is well within ordinary peoples price range so could be a good thing to combine with an EFIKA?.
http://www.meraki.net/mini.html
i wonder if you could power the EFIKA from a battery as the meraki can (5.6-18V DC tolerance, for use in developing countries or with batteries) i assume you would need some form of power inverter as the EFIKA doesnt seem to be designed to take direct low voltage DC? (and hence save on wasted inverter convertion and battery life etc).
anyway one more idea for a mass market low cost community/comercial project.
http://pdos.csail.mit.edu/roofnet/doku.php?id=wgt634u
http://www.roofnet.net/index.html
http://www.meraki.net/products.html
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Meraki provides an integrated package of software, hardware, and management services that make it possible for everyday people to build mesh networks and become Internet service providers. Meraki's platform is an afforable and simple way to connect communities, apartment complexes, or business districts to the Internet at low cost.
We plan to officially launch our products in Fall, 2006. Early adopters are welcome to purchase products now as part of our Summer Beta program. For a limited time the Mini is available at a discounted price of $49.
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