On Thu, Jul 16, 2009 at 8:29 PM, Ben West<westbyw...@gmail.com> wrote: > > > 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? >
Robert's party is 7/18 Either 7/25 or 8/1 is fine. Thanks, --Nate > 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 >
