Inventorysystem

The "new" inventory system for manageing the store of electronic parts in the hackerspace. The main idea is to use barcodes for identification and an always up-to-date database.

structure

the inventory system consists of:

• a barcode scanner (ms7120, omnidirectional)
• a label printer (seiko ez30, 28mm*89mm labels)
• a dedicated pc (fujitsu lifebook c345, pentium 2 or something)
• sophisticated software connecting all the constituents
• many plastic bags with barcode labels sticking on them and parts within them
• a number of plastic boxes holding the bags

schedule

done

• printer driver
• barcode label generator
• power supply unit for scanner
• test of scanner with newly printed labels

todo

• get network for pc (need: pcmcia ethernet card)
• set up pc (debian, netinstall, no PAE)
• concept for database structure
• design gui interface
• find usable camera for taking pictures of the parts
• automatize picture taking + association with parts
• massive amount of people to help with initial catalogization