There are several areas of infrastructure where we need substantial amounts of equipment, parts and materials. If you wish to support us, you can buy some of them. It will help a lot.
This list is going to be regularly updated, so stay tuned!
Prosfygika Neighborhood Network
TP-Link switches (8-port Fast Ethernet) – available locally. Needed 3 for installation +2 spare/lab = 5 pcs.
APs/minirouters: GL.Inet Ar-150 w/external antenna and PoE. Available from Amazon UK. Needed: 32 + 5 = 37 pcs in total.
8 port PoE power injectors with power supplies. Available form Amazon UK (exact model TBD). Needed: 8 + 2 (we have two now, but without power supplies).
Network cabling tool sets (Crimping tool + cable tester). Current one is worn out to the point of unreliability. Needed: 3 sets.
UTP cable (indoor and outdoor) — at least one box each.
PC boxes (possibly mini or cube) for crucial servers. Basic minimal specs:
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- 2.4 GHz Intel® Core™2 Duo
- 2 GB RAM
- 200 MB hard drive space
- USB 2.0 port
- 1 Mbps upload speed or higher
- 1280 x 720 screen resolution
Needed: 4 + 1 pcs. (Master router, public computer at social center already donated and being configured, video-conference unit, messaging/filesharing + spare/lab). Available locally.
Special add-ons: 2*twin Ethernet cards for master router.
Various IT equipment
Office-class laptops (standard system: Ubuntu 16.04 mate w/full disk encryption) LCD 13-15″, for power users and technical staff. Needed 5 + 2 = 7 pcs.
Video editing laptop (exact specs TBD) 1 pcs
8″ tablets (Cyanogen) for mobile troubleshooting. Needed: 3 + 1 = 4 pcs.
Wearable IP cameras for live documentation: 2 pcs.
Laser printer for general publishing. Available locally.
Upgrades/replacement parts for equipment we get donated: laptop batteries, SSDs, LCDs, keyboards etc.
Prototyping sets and devices: breadboard kits, Arduino, Raspi and other single-board computers with accessories.
Construction, maintenance and general hardware
Tiles cutting device.
Welding machine (specs TBD).
Sewing machine (overlock). Preferably pedal/electric.
High pressure water washer.
High speed spray painting device. For wall painting.
CNC devices: wood and small metal router, 3D printer
Parts & Materials
Roof waterproofing paint. Large quantities.
Acrylic wall paint (various colors, mostly white). Large quantities.
(to be continued)