DEREK
FULLY MODULAR
FULLY MODULAR: This concept direction is the fully modular and mobile. It is the concept closest to the current version of the solar suitcase. It is an improvement to Smallbean’s current system, but still using individual parts that are independent of each other. The concept includes the idea of the power converter as a “brick” and offers improved and user friendly instructions/directions for install and use.
BUILD; Construct/assemble in the US TRANSPORT; Easy to transport. 1 or several people. Carry-on or fit into suitcase.
Highly flexible and mobile in set-up and use. Highly expandable.
INSTALL; Requires day-to-day set up. Flexible set-up. Explore improved, integrated instructions/directions. Colorcoding etc. USE: Highly flexible and mobile in use. Can be transported anywhere. No opportunities for charging overnight. STORAGE; No storage unless provided on-site. SECURITY; Does not have to live in classroom, can be taken home by teacher. Requires a responsible person to oversee system.
VICTOR
SEPARATE MODULAR UNITS Flexible in set-up. Highly expandable.
SEPARATE MODULAR UNITS: The big idea of this concept is to use individual modular parts that can stack/connect together. This makes for a highly expandable system as parts can be added on at any time. Think of it as lego or building blocks.
BUILD; Construct/assemble in the US TRANSPORT; Transported as individual parts, by several people (min 2 ppl). Individual parts can be carried on a plane. INSTALL; Requires some initial set-up. No day-to-day set up required. Not flexible once set up. USE: Not mobile, but could integrate mobile units. Explore. Highly expandable, opportunities for charging laptops/ batteries overnight. STORAGE; It is it’s own storage unit. Explore integrated laptop storage. SECURITY; By adding weight at the bottom as one example and securely connecting all the modular parts it bcomes a secure unit. Explore integrated snd secure laptop storage.
MASON
JOINED MODULAR UNITS Mobile and flexible in both set-up and use. Limited expandability.
JOINED MODULAR UNITS: The idea behind this concept is based on modular parts as well, but that connect together to create one larger unit that can easily be transported and used as a storage unit. The uniqueness of this concept is that it has two modes; 1. an all-in-one mobile unit 2. separate mobile units allowing for different configurations around the room.
BUILD; Construct/assemble in the US TRANSPORT; Large unit-chekc in. Only requires 1 person to transport. INSTALL; Easy installation and set-up. Some day-to-day set up/take down. Flexible in set-up, choose where to place parts. USE: Mobile and flexible. Entire system can be rolled/moved around the room. Individual parts can be moved around. Opportunities to charge laptops overnight? STORAGE; It is it’s own storage unit but requires assembly into one unit to become a secure storage unit. Explore. Explore laptop storage. SECURITY; Explore security, how can we prevent someone from walking away with the whole unit?
ANNA
STATIONARY: On the opposite side of the spectrum for Smallbean’s current system is the stationary system solution. This concept focuses on the teaching and training aspect of the project and provides additional benefits to support that. It is a complete all-in-one system that remains stationary once at it’s location.
STATIONARY
BUILD; Construct/assemble in the US TRANSPORT; All-in-one unit, chekc in or ship. Explore shipping as two parts. Fairly difficult to transport, heavy. INSTALL; No initial installation required. Some day-to-day set up.
Stationary, limited expandability
USE: Emphasizes on teaching. Explore integration of schedule, teachig tools, instructions, horizontal surface etc. Opportunities for charging laptops overnight. STORAGE; It is it’s own storage unit. SECURITY; Is secure by being one heavy unit. Additional weight could be added.
JOEL
ADJUSTABLE SOLAR PANELS Manually adjustable for four seasons.
ADJUSTABLE SOLAR PANELS: The idea of increasing energy output by maximizing solar input is brilliant. We would like to further explore ideas around a manually adjustable solar panel system with concepts in a range from very low tech to high tech solutions. We believe that it would only be necessary to create 4 settings, one for each season. The solar panels have to be mounted to the roof for security/safety reasons ideally the panels would be adjusted from the ground. In addition to developing the solar panel system, it would be great to briefly look at how it could be applied to each of the 4 concept directions above.