[cip-dev] Workshop requirements

[agustin.benito@codethink.co.uk (Agustin Benito Bethencourt)]

Hi,

On 09/08/17 14:29, Agustin Benito Bethencourt wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I would like to share this idea of an activity for the workshop at ELCE.
>
> Title: B at D 101: how to test the CIP kernel using B at D
>
> Goal: learn the basics of B at D in order to test the CIP kernel and CIP
> system.
>
> Description: B at D is a testing environment based on LAVA + KernelCI that
> allows you to test a kernel or a simple system in a board set up
> locally, like for example, connected to your own laptop. The workshop
> will guide you on the installation and configuration of the environment.
> Using the CIP kernel and system, those participating in the training
> session will learn how to execute tests on the board, get the results
> and interpret them.
>
> Number of participants: 8 - 10
>
> Pre-requisites:
>
> Participants:
> * A laptop with enough space to install B at D (I will provide on time
> exactly how much)
> * BBB and cables to connect it to the laptop (I will provide more
> details when the time comes)
> * We should have CIP reference boards for those who cannot take theirs.
> The idea would be to have 3 to 5. I am in discussion with Chris to
> evaluate the possibility of having some Renesas boards and basic support
> there to set them up.
>
> Room:
> * A power strip per participant (2 power sockets per participant, 1 for
> the laptop and one for the board). 4 power sockets for the trainer.
> * Wifi
> * Projector
>
> Duration: 90 or 120 min
> Date: Sunday Oct 22nd in the afternoon
>
> Considerations:
> * Robert Marshall from Codethink would be the trainer.
> * The room needs to afford the power strips required. We will need
> confirmation about this specific point. (Annie?)
> * CIP would have to assume the material costs:
> ** Power strips
> ** Some serial cables
> ** USB sticks to have the needed software pre-loaded
> * Codethink can take care of buying and bringing this material if there
> is no other alternative. We would provide an invoice later on to CIP.

- * If we go for this activity, maybe we can somehow re-use it to 
another activity related with kernel maintenance of Project X.
+ * If we go for this activity, maybe we can somehow re-use the set up 
for an additional activity related with kernel maintenance or Project X.
>
> What do you think about this? It is something Members and wider CIP
> community consider as of value? Is it worth the effort? Will we have
> enough audience the day before ELCE?
>
> I will create the wiki page for coordinating the workshop in the coming
> days.
>
>
> Best regards
>

-- 
Agustin Benito Bethencourt
Principal Consultant - FOSS at Codethink
agustin.benito at codethink.co.uk