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projects:case_2.0 [2024/05/12 14:34] – [Prototype] nhgprojects:case_2.0 [2024/06/02 23:40] (current) lhampe
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 git-url_url : https://pad.c3voc.de/MOmd3mvsRbi8y8IdJl1xYA git-url_url : https://pad.c3voc.de/MOmd3mvsRbi8y8IdJl1xYA
 project-description : Rework of the Lecture Room Cases project-description : Rework of the Lecture Room Cases
-project-member : Bix, jtbx, Kunsi, Thorti, ...+project-member : Bix, jtbx, Kunsi, JayJay, Thorti, ...
 project-status_ : in progress project-status_ : in progress
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-The c3voc currently has six lecture room cases which contain everything that's needed to stream and record lectures in some kind of venue. +The c3voc currently has six lecture room case sets which contain everything that's needed to stream and record lectures in some kind of venue. 
-The venue only has to provide a projector and some kind of speakers besides power and internet access.+The venue only needs to provide a projector and some kind of speakers / PA besides power and internet access.
  
-As the requirements have changed over the years, all the stuff we carry for every eventuality does only barely fit into the road case and the two additional boxes we but on top. +As our requirements have changed over the years, all the stuff we carry for every eventuality does only barely fit into the road case (and the two additional boxes we put on top)
-As one of the boxes is wider than the others, they tend to break during shipping. +As one of the add-on boxes is wider than the others, they tend to break during shipping. 
-Another pain point of the current setup is the vast amount of items (about 240).+Another pain point of the current setup is the vast amount of items (about 240).
 We need to be prepared for different ways to connect our setup to the lecture hall (PA and projector), but most of the items are always connected in the same way. We need to be prepared for different ways to connect our setup to the lecture hall (PA and projector), but most of the items are always connected in the same way.
  
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 High-level goals of the project are: High-level goals of the project are:
  
-  * Optimize buildup and tear-down time by reducing the number of indivdiual items+  * Optimize buildup and tear-down time by reducing the number of individual items
     * Items should be grouped into modules in which the devices are pre-connected     * Items should be grouped into modules in which the devices are pre-connected
     * This reduces wear and tear on connectors, the chance to loose things and the amount of items to track     * This reduces wear and tear on connectors, the chance to loose things and the amount of items to track
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     * These events usually have too little experience VOC people available     * These events usually have too little experience VOC people available
   * Big events like Congress and Camp are special, so don't optimize for that!   * Big events like Congress and Camp are special, so don't optimize for that!
 +
 +
 +==== Timeline ====
 +
 +  * …
 +  * **April 2024** (Easterhegg): //Die AGS hat Flightcases und Module über. Damit werden am Case 2.0 prototype Geekend vom 10.-12. Mai eins der bestehenden Flightcases (Raum 6) auf das neue Konzept umgebaut. Das Geekend wird in Braunschweig stattfinden.//
 +  * **May 2024**: Prototypes were build
 +  * **Juni 2024** (GPN): Prototypes will be tested at GPN Karlsruhe
 +
 +
 +===== Pictures =====
 +
 +{{gallery>:projects:case2?overview*&showcaption&showtitle}} 
 +{{gallery>:projects:case2?impression*&showcaption&showtitle}} 
  
 ===== Requirements ===== ===== Requirements =====
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     * 1x 3.5mm-Jack to 2x Cinch 3m (from laptop)     * 1x 3.5mm-Jack to 2x Cinch 3m (from laptop)
     * (Cables to hall are listed separately)     * (Cables to hall are listed separately)
 +
 === Prototype === === Prototype ===
 +
 Built during Case 2.0 Geekend at ags Built during Case 2.0 Geekend at ags
 +
 Differences to Design Spec: Differences to Design Spec:
 +
 * 12 Port D-Norm Panel instead of 16 due to PowerCon TR1 input - 16 Port Panel is possible, but needs some more modifications * 12 Port D-Norm Panel instead of 16 due to PowerCon TR1 input - 16 Port Panel is possible, but needs some more modifications
 * No Audio Input on the Panel, but 2x SDI out * No Audio Input on the Panel, but 2x SDI out
- 
  
 +Power Supply:
 +
 +A 12V 5A "Laptop Style" Power supply is used to power the whole module. A DC-DC Buck Converter Board creates the 5V for the Infobeamer Pi and the HDMI Splitter.
 +The Power Supply and the Converter are on the Bottom Rack Shelf, a custom made 4 Pair Cable is used to bring the Voltage Rails up to the Drawer and into the Devices.
 +
 +<gallery showcaption showtitle> 
 +:projects:case2:lectern-front.jpg  | Front side with Connection Panel
 +:projects:case2:lectern-rear.jpg   | Rear side with switch and cable loom
 +:projects:case2:lectern-drawer.jpg | Drawer fully extended with Converters
 +</gallery>
 +
 +The drawer has zip Ties that catch on the Panel below to prevent it from extending further than the Atem Mini by default. Slightly lift it to pull it out fully.
  
 ==== FOH Module ==== ==== FOH Module ====
  
 This module will be placed at the FOH and includes the audio mixer and microphone receivers as well as additional infrastructure needed at the mixer's position. This module will be placed at the FOH and includes the audio mixer and microphone receivers as well as additional infrastructure needed at the mixer's position.
 +
 +{{gallery>:projects:case2?module-foh*&showcaption&showtitle}}
 +
 +
  
 === Goals === === Goals ===
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     * 1x power patch     * 1x power patch
  
-==== Microphone Crate/ Box ====+==== Microphone Box ==== 
 + 
 +To reduce the weight of the FOH/ Audio module, the microphones are stored in a separate crate. 
 + 
 +{{gallery>:projects:case2?box-mic*&showcaption&showtitle}}
  
-To reduce the weight of the FOH/ Audio module, the microhones are stored in a separate crate. 
  
 ==== Goals/ Design ==== ==== Goals/ Design ====
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     * 2 beltbacks     * 2 beltbacks
     * 2 headsets     * 2 headsets
-    * 1 Lavalier (TODO: really?)+    * 1 lavalier (TODO: really?)
     * TODO: Batteries?     * TODO: Batteries?
   * Cases:   * Cases:
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     * 1x 30x20x12 with lid (for batteries, charger and winkekatze)     * 1x 30x20x12 with lid (for batteries, charger and winkekatze)
  
-==== Camera Crate/ Box ====+==== Camera Box ====
  
 This crate shall contain all devices usually attached to the camera or tripod. This crate shall contain all devices usually attached to the camera or tripod.
 Every item shall have a fixed place, e.g. in a foam cutout. Every item shall have a fixed place, e.g. in a foam cutout.
 +
 +{{gallery>:projects:case2?box-cam*&showcaption&showtitle}}
 +
  
 === Goals/ Design === === Goals/ Design ===
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     * 4 SD cards     * 4 SD cards
     * 3-port power strip?     * 3-port power strip?
-    * (optionally: Intercom-beltpack with headset)+    * (optionally: Intercom belt pack with headset)
   * Containment: Top-loaded box/ crate   * Containment: Top-loaded box/ crate
  
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   * 2x SD card slots   * 2x SD card slots
   * 2x XLR inputs (full size!)   * 2x XLR inputs (full size!)
 +
 +
 +==== Mixer Laptop Box ====
 +
 +{{gallery>:projects:case2?box-laptop*&lightbox&showcaption&showtitle}} 
 +
  
 ==== Additional Boxes ==== ==== Additional Boxes ====
  
 Other stuff Other stuff
 +
 +{{gallery>:projects:case2?box-*.jpeg&lightbox&showcaption&showtitle}}
 +
  
 === Design === === Design ===
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 ==== Cameras ==== ==== Cameras ====
  
-See above for requirements (most notable a decent motorized zoom range).+See above for requirements (most notable a decent motorised zoom range).
  
   * Something like a BMD Studio Camera would remove the need for a preview monitor   * Something like a BMD Studio Camera would remove the need for a preview monitor
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 === Broadcast Cameras === === Broadcast Cameras ===
-For compatison, here are some featurs of the Blackmagic Design cameras:+For comparison, here are some features of Blackmagic Design cameras:
  
   * Blackmagic Studio Kamera 4k G2 (~1.400€ w/o VAT)   * Blackmagic Studio Kamera 4k G2 (~1.400€ w/o VAT)
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 ==== Audio Mixers ==== ==== Audio Mixers ====
 +
 +GPN Feedback (DM3 vs. CQ18T): https://pad.c3voc.de/P7ioYJOWT7e3yjQsiq6jEg
  
   * Allen&Heath CQ-12T: https://www.allen-heath.com/hardware/cq/cq-12t/   * Allen&Heath CQ-12T: https://www.allen-heath.com/hardware/cq/cq-12t/
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