A CCC Workshop kit [Creative Community Computing]

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Andrei Maberley [The CCC-Server]
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Andrei Maberley [Tools and Consumables]
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-====== The CCC Workshop kit ======
+====== A CCC Workshop kit ======
-The kit contains everything needed for a facilitator to set-up and run a CCC workshop. The kit is designed to provide everything a community needs to run the //offline//  CCC workshops.  It includes:
+A CCC Workshop Kit is designed to provide everything a community needs to run the //offline//  CCC workshops. Prototype kits were used to deliver remote and regional workshops in 2015. A kit includes:
-CCC-Server
+===== The CCC-Server =====
-  * a re-purposed laptop, used to create all the CCC wiki content, host the local wiki and run workshops from
-Equipment for the CCC Local Area Network
+Based on a re-purposed laptop, the CCC-server used to create all the CCC wiki content, host the local wiki and run workshops. The CCC-server is built on a laptop that has been recycled from the State Library of Queensland. The laptop is set up to act as the local server for most of the files needed during the workshops and used by facilitators to work on, demonstrate and display the wiki. The laptops will be left in each pilot community once the project is complete.
+A master copy of the CCC-Server is kept at The Edge, so if anything goes wrong with your communities' laptop you can get in touch with The Edge and request a new one, or a backup replacement hard-drive. For more information on the server and how to set up your own, check out [[ttt:make_a_ccc_server]].
+ ===== Equipment for the CCC Local Area Network =====
   * 16-port ethernet switch
   * wifi router
   * 10 long ethernet cables
-  * 2 Short ethernet cables
+  * 2 short ethernet cables
-===== The CCC-Server =====
-The CCC-Server is built on a laptop that has been recycled from the State Library of Queensland. The laptop is set up to act as the local server for most of the files needed during the workshops and used by facilitators to work on, demonstrate and display the wiki. The laptops will be left in each pilot community once the project is complete.
-A master copy of the CCC-Server is kept at The Edge, so if anything goes wrong with your communities' laptop you can get in touch with The Edge and request a new one, or a backup replacement hard-drive. For more information on the server and how to set up your own, check out [[ttt:resources|]].
+ ==== Tools and Consumables ====
  Tools and consumables for workshops:
-  * Screwdrivers
+  * Screwdrivers - one per participant, with spares. The type depends on the computers being used.
   * Cleaning products
-  * USB drives
+    * general spray and wipe cleaner for external cleaning
-  * Heatsink paste
+    * computer keyboard and screen cleaning wipes
+  * USB drives (4 gig minimum - at least one per participant)
-===== Staying up to Date =====
+  * Heatsink paste (this can be bought in bulk tubes - there is no need for expensive brands)
-The world of computer technology and software in particular moves quickly. For this reason we've chosen to use Long Term Release (LTS) versions of Xubuntu, which are supported for a minimum of five years.
-While the delivery hardware will change, the software installed should stay consistent. This isn't to say that new software and ideas should not be used. When a better option comes along, or one that uses a GUI instead of the command line, then use it.
-For example systemback (used in [[hp8100:workshop_03|Workshop03]]) is a replacement for a command line backup utility. Remember these workshops are yours to customise as you see fit and The Edge will be continuing to refine and develop the workshop material.
-===== Maintenance =====
-As the facilitator laptop is the primary tool for running workshops it is important to keep it up to date. Here is a simple checklist:
-==== Software Updates ====
-  * Run apt-mirror at lease once per month, with ''sudo apt-mirror''  This will ensure that your local repo is up to date. Be aware that apt-mirror may pull down dozens of gigs at a time!
+ ==== Storage and Transport ====
-  * Back up the apt-mirror folder to an external drive. It is located in /home/ccc/apt-mirror. Once again be aware that it will be big, about 200 gig.
+We use 2nd hand pelican (or similiar) cases to transport the ccc-workshop kit, which can be found on ebay or your local hardware store.
-  * back up the wiki using the [[http://10.42.0.1/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=ttt:ttt&do=admin&page=backup|backup tool]] whenever big changes are made. You can download this backup to any device connected to the wiki.
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