Solar Pi Server WiFi Broadcasts Internet Content
Presenter: Daniel Stern, UConnect
“Pelican Pi”, a low-power, low-cost, high-capacity,
sustainable and durable educational solution.
Specifically designed for developing countries, this
solution provides proven world-class educational
curriculum to harsh environments lacking Internet
connectivity or bandwidth.
The portable ruggedized mini server, developed by hackersforcharity.org, in collaboration with Uconnect, provides the following content:
• A full RACHEL repository, see rachel.worldpossible.org
• 3,700+ videos from Khan Academy including exercises, student tracking, teacher reports and
resources from Ka-Lite by Learning Equality.org. See khanacademy.org
• 8,900+ full articles from Wikipedia.org
• 3,000+ electronic books from Project Gutenberg.org.
• 6,500+ technology and life-skills lessons from GCFLearnFree.org
• Dozens of free textbooks from CK-12.org
• Village health guides from Hesperian.org
• Material from musictheory.net, UNESCO-IICBA and OLPC Collection as well as typing tutorials.
Server Features:
• Linux-based wi-fi server provides content to any wi-fi capable device
• Compact, durable, locking, water-resistant Pelican© brand case
• Included 15-hour battery can be charged with included solar panel (DC) or wall power (AC)
• External power switch allows server to run completely closed and locked
• Solid state operation with no moving parts, low power draw, low heat with fanless operation,
making it a logical choice for even the harshest environments, at only $500 per unit.
The Acer C7 Google Chromebook is the recommended client for use with this server. Features:
• Solid state operation with no moving parts, low power draw, low heat with fanless operation,
making it a logical choice for even the harshest environments, at only $220 per station.
• Can be used with standard USB keyboard and mouse, reducing wear and tear
• 5 hour battery life.
Room: Booth 2