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| − | + | A simple solution for video conferencing is to use a tablet that has front and back cameras (for discussion and for showing equipment status, respectively). For instance, this tablet is light, low-cost, and has the necessary features: | |
| − | + | * [https://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/tablets/galaxy-tab-a/samsung-galaxy-tab-a-8-0-2019-32gb-black-wi-fi-sm-t290nzkaxar/ Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0" (2019), 32GB, Black (Wifi)] $130, [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_Tab_A_8.0#Galaxy_Tab_A_8.0_(2019) details on Wikipedia] | |
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| − | # | + | In terms of video conferecing, there are of course many platforms and associated apps. To avoid using a personal account, one can: |
| − | ## Create a [https://accounts.google.com/signup/v2/webcreateaccount?flowName=GlifWebSignIn&flowEntry=SignUp Gmail account]. | + | # Create a gmail account for the device: |
| + | ## Create a new [https://accounts.google.com/signup/v2/webcreateaccount?flowName=GlifWebSignIn&flowEntry=SignUp Gmail account]. | ||
## Use [https://hangouts.google.com/ Google Hangouts] to create a meeting. | ## Use [https://hangouts.google.com/ Google Hangouts] to create a meeting. | ||
| − | # Or | + | # Or, use [https://meet.google.com/ Google Meet] to create a new meeting. |
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==Solution: Robot== | ==Solution: Robot== | ||
Revision as of 15:58, 6 August 2020
It is becoming increasingly important for researchers to be able to operate their instruments remotely. Below are some notes that may help in this regard.
Contents
Video Conferencing
Solution: Tablets
A simple solution for video conferencing is to use a tablet that has front and back cameras (for discussion and for showing equipment status, respectively). For instance, this tablet is light, low-cost, and has the necessary features:
In terms of video conferecing, there are of course many platforms and associated apps. To avoid using a personal account, one can:
- Create a gmail account for the device:
- Create a new Gmail account.
- Use Google Hangouts to create a meeting.
- Or, use Google Meet to create a new meeting.
Solution: Robot
Double 3 Telepresence Robot
Remote Desktop
Solution: VNC
VNC is a generic cross-platform protocol for remote desktop. Free and open-source viewers/clients and servers are available for all major operations systems.
| OS | Viewer | Server |
|---|---|---|
| Windows | ||
| OS X | ||
| Linux |
Solution: Network KVM
TBD
Viewing
Solution: Network Web Cameras
Cameras:
Data Access
- Linux system (accessible via SSH, scp, rsync, etc.) that hosts an NFS shared drive to Windows machines (via Samba).
Distanced Computer Sharing
If two people want to co-operate on a single computer, while maintaining distancing, there are some options:
- Use the remote desktop solutions (e.g. VNC) mentioned above. This allows a second person to remotely view/control the computer.
- Use a network/remote KVM switch to remotely control the computer.
- Mirror the display to another nearby monitor. There are several ways to do this:
- A video splitter and long cables.
- A KVM splitter (a.k.a. reverse KVM, a.k.a. "2-way KVM Extender") allows two users (with separate keyboard/monitor/mouse) to both control a single computer.
- For Mac, Luna Display allows one to use an iPad or another Mac as a mirror/extension of the computer.
- Have a WiFi tablet near the computer, allowing the user of that computer to video-conference with someone else (and use the tablet camera to show what is on screen).
- Point a web-camera at the computer screen, allowing a remote participant to see what's happening.
