Whoops, sorry for posting again on this topic. I didn't check a calendar before replying the first time. Is Robert's party 7/18 or 7/25? So, could I do WasabiNet demo on 7/25 or 8/1?
Thanks! On Mon, Jul 13, 2009 at 12:34 PM, Ben West<westbyw...@gmail.com> wrote: > Hi Bill, > > Thanks for responding. Saturday after next, 8/1, should work well. > What time of day is preferred? > > A demo would likely take a couple hours, as one of the things I hope > to demonstrate is how unconfigured nodes automatically > register/configure themselves with mesh when placed within range. > This can take a couple hours as the nodes perform link quality > testing. > > In particular, I'd like to drop a battery-powered, unconfigured node > on Thurman Grill patio, which should be w/in range of a node sitting > in Bworks' front window, which will itself be repeating from the node > connected to wired network. Note that the battery power rig will just > be temporary (6V lantern battery), but it will demonstrate how the > nodes (which draw 5Watts max, 5VDC supply) may be powered from > alternative sources like solar panels. > > On Sun, Jul 12, 2009 at 11:47 PM, Bill Hartnett<bill.hartn...@bworks.org> > wrote: >> >> >> Hi Ben, >> >> I think a demo would be very welcome; thank you for the offer! We have >> Robert's party coming up on Saturday. Would the Saturday after that >> make sense to everyone, or would another time work better? >> >> Bill >> >> On Sun, Jul 12, 2009 at 5:44 PM, Ben West<westbyw...@gmail.com> wrote: >>> >>> >>> Hi All, >>> >>> I am working on a mesh wifi project on Cherokee St. called WasabiNet, >>> and we are just about to get a microgrant to deploy service to a few >>> dozen people in that area (fingers crossed). More info at >>> http://gowasabi.net >>> >>> I had hoped to drop in by surprise during the CWELUG meeting this >>> afternoon, but ended up not being able. Would folks at Bworks be >>> interested in a demo of WasabiNet mesh service sometime over the next >>> few weeks? >>> >>> If you let me borrow a wired Internet connection I can bring equipment >>> to demonstrate... >>> >>> 1. Mesh routers (called 'nodes') as wifi repeaters >>> 2. Add a router to the mesh >>> 3. Range demonstration, hopefully can get a battery-powered node >>> working in Thurman Grille patio >>> 4. VoIP/Skype prioritization >>> 5. Demonstration of captive portal >>> >>> On Sat, Jul 11, 2009 at 4:52 PM, Theresa Kehoe<t...@cablemo.net> wrote: >>>> >>>> >>>> Hey all, >>>> >>>> We're going to have a "Farewell To Robert" party next Saturday, at >>>> 2:00pm. We haven't had a pot-luck get-together yet this year -- so it >>>> seems an appropriate time. >>>> >>>> I will bring a broccoli salad and a dessert. If others can post to the >>>> list what they're bringing, that would be great. >>>> >>>> Thanks, >>>> >>>> Theresa >>>> >>>> >>> >>> -- >>> Ben West >>> westbyw...@gmail.com >>> >>> >> > > > > -- > Ben West > westbyw...@gmail.com > -- Ben West westbyw...@gmail.com
