FireCast OS
If you want a reliable and hassle-free solution, we recommend using FireCast OS with the
IBM Anyplace Kiosk
for interactive kiosk projects, or with the
FireCast Media Appliance for digital signage.
Otherwise, you can start with the information below.
What your kiosk or media player should have
Updated May 12, 2008
|
Minimum |
Recommended |
| Processor |
1 GHz |
2 GHz Dual Core |
| RAM |
512 MB |
1 GB |
| Hard drive |
10 GB |
80 GB |
| Optical drive |
CD-ROM or DVD-ROM |
| Network interface |
Dial-up modem |
Ethernet/broadband |
| Graphics card |
Integrated video or dedicated card from Nvidia, Matrox, ATI, or Intel
(AGP, PCI, or PCI-Express models) |
Dedicated card from Nvidia
(PCI-Express) |
| Video/TV input card |
- |
ATI TV Wonder 200 PCI |
For recommended motherboards and other specific parts, current customers should login to ClientCenter,
click the "Forums" link on the bottom left, and then choose "Official Tips from WireSpring".
Peripherals we support
Updated May 12, 2008
Displays and Video Cards
- Standard monitors (4:3) or widescreen displays (16:9) can be used, with either a VGA, DVI, or HDMI connection
- Your monitor must support 1024x768 resolution for installation, but the system can run at lower or higher resolutions after that
- For 4:3 display, virtually any video card or built-in video adapter can be used
- For widescreen 16:9 display, you will need an Nvidia, Matrox, ATI, or Intel video card
- For portrait (rotated) display, you will need an Nvidia or Matrox video card
- For multi-head display, you will need an Nvidia or Matrox video card
Ethernet and Dial-Up Networking
- Ethernet/LAN
- DSL/Cable modems (with router)
- Dial-up modems (external serial only)
Wireless and Powerline Networking
- 802.11x wireless adapters (PCI card or Ethernet bridge)
- Powerline Ethernet adapters
- Cellular modems/bridges with an Ethernet interface (e.g. for EVDO, HSDPA, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS, or CDMA 1xRTT networks)
Touchscreens
- Cybertouch: Analog resistive (serial/USB)
- Egalax: Analog resistive (serial/USB)
- Elo: Accutouch, Carroltouch, Duratouch, Intellitouch, and Securetouch series (serial/USB)
- 3M/Microtouch: Various resistive and capacitive models (serial/USB)
- Nextwindow: 2100 and 2400 series (USB)
Laser and Inkjet Printers
- Most laser and inkjet printers, including virtually every printer that supports PCL6 or Postscript
Thermal Printers
- Custom Engineering: VKP80, KPM216H
- Practical Automation: ATX 23/24/38 series, ITK 23/24/38 series, ITX 2000/3000 series
- Star Micronics: TUP-400 series (including TUP-492), TSP-600 series, TSP-700 series, TSP-800 series, TUP-900 series
- Swecoin: TTP10x0, TTP20x0, TTP52x0, TTP70x0, TTP8x00
Card Readers (MSR or Optical)
- IBM Anyplace Kiosk magnetic stripe reader (built-in)
- Magtek magnetic stripe reader (USB)
- ScanShell 800 series optical reader (USB)
Barcode Scanners
- IBM Anyplace Kiosk linear barcode scanner (built-in)
- Intermec E1022 and EV15 barcode scanners
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