Library Carpentry (Visualization lesson)
On 14 June 2017, we organized a library carpentry session about visualization (From Data to Visuals: Data Processing & Visualization workshop). The created Library Carpentry module about Visualization (pending finalization) can be found here:
XIMPEL tutorials
On 20 November, 2017, we organized a workshop on creating touch screen applications using XIMPEL (Engaging the User – Creating Touch Applications for Libraries using XIMPEL). The corresponding tutorials can be found on the following page:
Touch screen setup tutorials (Windows 10)
Instructions for setting up Windows-based touch screens for use in exhibitions can be found here:
Screen equipment used in the project
The project has used established technology, which can be acquired for relatively affordable prices. The following table provides an indication of the used equipment, and an indication of the prices in Norwegian crowns (NOK).
Equipment | Type | Approx price (2017) |
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Touch Screen | Philips Signage Solutions 43BDL4051T | 14 000,- NOK |
Wheeled Mount | Peerless-AV SmartMount Universal Kiosk Cart SR575K | 7 000,- NOK |
Computer | HP ProDesk 600 G2 Desktop Mini | 10 000,- NOK |
Operating system | Windows 10 - Important because of multi-touch support | 1200,- NOK |
Touch Table | Hand crafted in 2007 | Gift |