<style> .reveal h1, .reveal h2, .reveal h3, .reveal h4, .reveal h5, .reveal h6 { text-transform: none; } </style> # CoP 2 ## Active Infrastructure ## kick-off (we will start in a second) (say hi in the chat, introduce if you want :) ) ###### tags: `APC` --- ## Agenda 1. Housekeeping (2 min) 2. Where we are now? (5 min) 3. Today's step (60 min) 4. Next steps (13 min) --- ## Housekeeping 1. calls at http://gg.gg/APCCoP (case insensitive) 1. recording 2. language 3. be kind 4. notes at https://pad.riseup.net/p/CoPs-meeting-25-feb-keep --- ## Where we are now? 25/02: Introduction meetings 28/03: CoP 1 Launch --- ### Recap of CoP --- A community of practice (CoP) is a group of people who **share** a concern or a **passion** for something they **do**. --- They collaborate in dynamics of immersive learning, sharing knowledge and learning by doing, based on the needs of the community and **learn how to do it better as they interact** regularly." --- The methodologies for these **learning exchanges** and forms of interaction **must be defined collectively** and not hierarchically, having as a concern the inclusion of gender, race/ethnicity, diverse habilities and different levels of knowledge, validating empirical knowledge and promoting an environment free of prejudice. --- In the past it was quite ad-hoc and not collaborative approach, growing communities of practitioneers and grant makers, particular networks, oportunities for fundings... in the spirit of it we came up with this 5 potential CoPs. --- We (as in LOCNET) are very much learning by doing and can refine the strategy as we go forward and are very interest in hearing your feedback on Active Infrastructure. --- ### Cop 2 - Active infrastructure It's a framing for collaborating on addressing needs for the electronic equipment - routers, 2/4G Base Stations, fiber and user devices. This CoP will complement the CoP on 'Passive Infrastructure' which focuses on masts, lightning protection, solar energy, etc. It is an OPEN Space for collaborations (so we can invite others to join!). --- ## Today's step --- ## Introductions 1. Name 2. Which is your main topic of interest 3. Suggestions and expectations for collaboration --- ### Learning drivers - struggles - upcoming projects - improving the craft - share the road with others --- ### Some example topics that could be explored --- ## LibreRouter, Libremesh - What are the localization needs for the software? - What additional features are needed for libremesh and the captive portal module? What needs for LimeApp? - How to keep the mesh network updated considering hardware/firmware updates, compatibility of equipments and average user tech skills? - What are the frequent issues that happen in LibreMesh networks that should be addressed? How can the community contribute to that process? - What are the most frequent maintenance requirements in any network and how LibreMesh can do to help diagnose and fix them? --- ## CN Kit in a box - What are the different use-cases for the Kit? - What different types of equipment are needed in the different kits? - How important is the enclosure? What design needs are there for the enclosure? --- ## Mobile network equipment option - What are the hardware and software options and development needs? – how to compare 2/4G equipment vs pure 4G equipment, NiB designs, what cloud services are needed? - How to implement a network from the ground up? Considerations? --- ## User devices - What are recommendations for optimal end-user devices for CNs, other non-traditional device designs like the RPI audio recorder. - Is it worth building a wifi phone like this? https://www.crowdsupply.com/arsenijs/zerophone - Other devices like Internet-in-a-box or pocketable devices or esp32 based wifi/bluetooth connected devices, or custom embedded devices… are they considered and how do they contribute? - What about old android devices as servers (with server apps and hotspot active or as clients of other networks)? --- ### Topics you would like to explore 1. What topics are you currently exploring? 2. Which ones are in your bucket list? --- ## Next steps --- ### Proposal We want to support the growth of these spaces of learning, so as an initial commitment we have allocated U$S 10.000 to each CoP that you will be able to decide how to invest. --- ### Resource allocation Potential use: - cocreation - materials - adoption - replication - to localize, for others to replicate. --- ### how do we communicate We will send an email with the recording and the notes from this meeting. --- ### An emergent structure What we will do from LOCNET/WP4 is to share what was done and meet you again very soon. --- ### final round of comments/proposals --- # Next CoP meetings