Running BarCamp requires a lot of hardware.

We'll need plenty of

• power strips
• extension cords
• ethernet cables
• VGA cables and VGA-DVI adapters
• projectors (4-5 + backup)
• wifi routers
• hubs and switches

Some of this the venue will have, some we'll need to borrow, beg, and steal. Attendees will contribute, we just need to make sure everything shows up, works, is in the right place at the right time, and gets back in the right hands undamaged.

Nick Gray organized this last year. Read his points and feel free to contact him with advice. He did a great job.

http://nickgray.net/2006/01/barcampnyc-postmortem.html

The network

Probably a good idea to get someone to be in charge of the wireless network (setting it up, keeping it up) Sunny Dubey from the NYLUG was a HUGE help in this regard last year. (Even so, the network broke down under load a few times.)

What has been offered on loan

• Matt Katz has a big HD 3k lumen projector he's willing to bring
• Eric Skiff has volunteered a projector
• Noel Hidalgo has a projector with extension cord
• Kelly Lupo has 3 extension cords and 3 powerstrips

What we should have for the weekend

• 5 Projectors minimum (This can vary with the amount of rooms in the venue, 6 would be ideal, just in case.)
• 1- 6' Power extension cord per projector
• 1- Power strip per projector
• 4 DVI -> VGA and Mini-DVI -> VGA adapters on hand for those with Macs.
• 2-4 Wireless access points (Again, depends on the size of the venue.)
• 2-4 Routers and switches