Difference between revisions of "Weeble Access Point"

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* Semi-flexible rubber membrane with the access point parts attached over the weighted end of the ball roughly midway down the height of the ball.
 
* Semi-flexible rubber membrane with the access point parts attached over the weighted end of the ball roughly midway down the height of the ball.
 
** Provides a shocked mounted platform.
 
** Provides a shocked mounted platform.
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* Solar cells around the antenna to aid in recharging the internal battery.
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** Placing them around the antenna is the place least likely that they would receive damage upon impact once the ball is thrown.
 
* Powersave operation except in the presence of a host.
 
* Powersave operation except in the presence of a host.
 
** Pending on more research.
 
** Pending on more research.

Revision as of 20:48, 3 February 2007

Overview

Use the weeble antenna as a chassis for an access point. Use many of these to create a mesh network.

Design Elements

  • Semi-flexible rubber membrane with the access point parts attached over the weighted end of the ball roughly midway down the height of the ball.
    • Provides a shocked mounted platform.
  • Solar cells around the antenna to aid in recharging the internal battery.
    • Placing them around the antenna is the place least likely that they would receive damage upon impact once the ball is thrown.
  • Powersave operation except in the presence of a host.
    • Pending on more research.