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The mother of all download stations

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Simon Baechler

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I built this transfer station because I was looking for a clean and fast solution to the problem of moving data around. The goal was to have everything in one box. It should be faster and more powerfull than a laptop but still portable.

So here it is:

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It's about the same size as a 17" Mac book but deeper. It has a Core 2 Quad extreme processor with 3Ghz and 4GB of Ram. This means you can convert the footage to Pro Res or DNxHD on the set.
The standard configuration has two integrated CF slots that are SATA based. So a full 8GB cards is downloaded in under two minutes. There is also a LEMO RED drive port. Of course all is hot-swappable.
The data can then be copied to either the internal 1.5TB RAID-5 or a single 3.5" HD that can be replaced when full.
The second target drive is a 2.5" drive module that can go to the editing room every night.

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Now I just need to convince the producers to use this instead of a laptop ;-)
 
Patrick Tresch said:
Nice Simon!

Is it for rent or to buy?
What power solution are there?

Thanks

Patrick
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It's for rent for now. It needs AC and comes with a UPS system (mounted in a flight case) that gives you about 5 minutes of independence.
 
Simon,

Can you share how it is built or do you intend to sell

Lim
 
Hi Simon

This motha looks cooler than I thougt.
Maybe we can use it on the new Army corporate movie that I told you about.
This thing looks like it can take some bullits:biggrin:

Cheers
Tim
 
Wow, impressive. Similar to what I'm looking for (but windows based). Would you be willing to sell plans, or just the case?
 
Chris Parker said:
that looks great! is it a mac inside? if so, which mac is in there?
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He He,

Thats no Mac, Great job, Everything works well? Are you running 10.5.5?

I have a very similar setup. I still use a laptop, But I remotely Manage this one to do Dailies and Pro Res, and It just sits on the bottom of my cart.
 
Awesome Simon!

Fine Swiss craftsmanship! I if you are ever going to sell those, let me know. I would be very interested.

I added your station and your contact to the Purgatory Magazine. I hope that is alright. (PM me if you want changes)
 
Yes I was also thinking of making a small linux download station, just barley bigger then drive with Lemo connector and CF-reader. I have signed the SDK NDA, if the pinout is still considered sensitive info.
 
looks awesome? are you going to be selling them (as there seems to be interest)?

nice work!
 
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