[Noisebridge-discuss] Object tracking QR codes (was OKI printer)

Sat Dec 15 08:19:40 UTC 2012

Lol, wouldn't touch that job with a 40 ft pole, but good luck, it's a great
concept =] -AnB
On Dec 15, 2012 12:07 AM, "JW" <idht at yahoo.com> wrote:

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> Subject: RE: Object tracking QR codes (was OKI printer)
>
> Hi everybody,
>
> I apologize for the delay in delivering a working solution to back up my
> idea about QR code based collaboration and shared tree like TODO lists that
> was presented earlier at one of the NB meetings.
>
>  I told to a few people at NB that I was working on it at nights and on
> weekends.  In fact, I believe, there was only one night last week when I
> went to bed before 1am. I now have to work a full time job during the day
> time, so I get up at 7am and am pretty tired when I come back at night.
> Therefore, I am going to  finance this to hire a few people to work on it
> with me. Drew is not getting an offer though.  ;-) Drew, so, I can't work
> on it if I am not in the town, is it what you are saying? No hire, we are
> very disappointed, go learn web development, man! :)
>
> Anyway, here is an update on the project:
>
> A working version is available here:
>
>  http://jw.host56.com/u-do/index.php?pinid=1              [ this link is
> for the pin#1 which belongs to the U-DO ONLINE project itself ]
>
> It has been tested with recent Google Chrome and IE versions and works
> fine. It does have minor bugs. Also, for now it is installed on a free
> hosting site which might be slow at times. But usually ok, good enough so
> far.
>
> You can comment on any items if you want to collaborate in creating a
> collaborative solution. :) Just login using your Yahoo or Google email
> account. No worries, you are authenticated directly by Yahoo or Google,
> and your information is secure; FYI, authentication is based on the
> OpenID-2 standards.
>
> It is possible to attach a few PINS to various pieces of hardware at this
> time already.
> I am now working on a project in Santa Monica, is there anybody in SF who
> could kindly help me out with that?
>
> We might need to choose the right domain name for the NB equipment pins.
> For example, nbhardware.org
> However, it's not required to have a domain name, it's up to whatever the
> member opinion is. In order to attach a pin to a piece of equipment you
> need to
>
> - change the URL to contain a number which is not yet used
> - populate the content
> - print out the QR code page which contains the URL and has the QR code
> for it and place it somewhere near the equipment piece
> - add the link to the Wiki
>
> On my side, I can commit to keep improving the website and backing up the
> database once per day.
>
> As I am not currently present in SF, could the members please discuss the
> details at the next meeting and kindly let me know the results. In
> particular:
>
> - do we need a separate domain for NB equipment and what it's going to be
> - what do you want on the page besides what is there already, any design
> considerations ( I will add that it's powered by my engine somewhere at the
> bottom of the page)
> - any other suggestions after playing with it.
>
> John Waln
> 415-527-8036
> idht at yahoo com
>
> Just to clarify your possible questions about U-DO online:
>
> 1. How to create a PIN:
>
> Manually replace the number in the URL:
>
> http://jw.host56.com/u-do/index.php?pinid=102
>
> Replace 102 with any number you like. You should get an empty pin which
> you can start populating.
>
>
> 2. How to reference a pin from your own webpage:
>
> Create the pin as described in 1. Note the resulting URL.
>
> On your web page, create a link in an HTML file:
>
> <a href="http://jw.host56.com/u-do/index.php?pinid=102">This is the PIN
> about my application or device</a>
>
> add  *target*="*_blank*" if you want to open a new window when user
> clicks this link. For example:
>
> <a href="http://jw.host56.com/u-do/index.php?pinid=102"
> target="_blank">This is the PIN about my application or device</a>
>
>
> Any feedback? Let me know.
> John Waln
> 415-527-8036
>
> PS: I would like to thank Andrew Byrne for his kind friendship and
> participation.
>
> [Noisebridge-discuss] Object tracking QR codes (was OKI printer)*Danny
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> On Fri, Dec 7, 2012 at 10:24
>  PM, Andrew Byrne <andrew at pachakutech.com <https://www.noisebridge.net/mailman/listinfo/noisebridge-discuss>> wrote:
> >* It also has a disagreeable attitude w/r/t the network.*>**>* I would like to store these two nodes of information in different*>* categories, I think useful categories would be action-items, history, or*>* current info about the object. Kind of like a cross between a ticketing*>* system and wiki for that object.*>**
> Sorry I didn't see this earlier:
>
> Sudo Room has been using https://labitat.dk/wiki/Labitrack which is
> almost exactly what you describe, and seemed to work good given their
> demo. I don't see the latest (web-based) code anywhere though.
>
>
>
> >* John has created something like this ticketing system for himself and would*>* like to see it be used to describe objects at noisebridge, but is leaving*>* for Santa Monica rather soon. We thought it would be good to connect this to*>* the wiki, and I wouldn't mind labeling items with laser cut QR badges. I*>* think this would manifest as a field on the wiki.*>**>* First: are there already wiki modifications like this?*>* Next: who would be bothered by a part of the wiki being maintained by*>* someone who won't be in town much?*>**>* We'll probably be showing an example tomorrow (Saturday)*>**>* best*>* -AnB*>* -*>* --*>* -- --*>* -- -- -- --*>* -- -- -- -- -- --*>* @AndruByrne*>* CEO, Pachakutech*>* www.pachakutech.com/intro.html*>**----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------**
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