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The Freeplay radio

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Ankit Saxena
Ankit Saxena

The Freeplay Radio. A Ankit presentation for NirmaLabs. NirmaLabs is an incubation centre in India. One of its kind in the world. www.NirmaLabs.org

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Freeplay Radio Ankit Saxena
Freeplay Radio Windup radio . 1996 - first radio charged by cranking a handle
SET Factors for Development Developed as response to a group of life-threatening SET factors African countries suffering with - AIDS - High illiteracy - Poor communication - Little Education
SETs (contd.. ) No electricity supply Expensive Batteries
Problems Money spent - developmental radio programming ¨C no audience ¨C poor. Critical information missed That can help prevent deadly diseases, Improve hygiene, Raise agricultural productivity, Discuss animal caring skills Warn of an impending flood Also missed- The fine distance learning programmes that develop literacy , help to provide a release out of abject poverty.
Freeplay Radio Key Features Multi-band (AM/FM/SW ) Does not require batteries Powered through a rechargeable battery charged by a detachable waterproof solar panel and a crank handle connected to a simple dynamo.
Key Features (contd..) Robust ¨C UV, dust and humidity resistant and survives falls from a two storey building. Large, simple and differently shaped tactile controls. Most delicate part ¨C the antenna ¨C designed to be easily replaced by any piece of wire. Designed for children to act as a deterrent to thieves.
Sales Freeplay has sold 3 million radios. In the West, where they sell for up to $100, they are popular among campers. Sold at a discount to aid agencies and governments in poor nations

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The Freeplay radio

  • 2. Freeplay Radio Windup radio . 1996 - first radio charged by cranking a handle
  • 3. SET Factors for Development Developed as response to a group of life-threatening SET factors African countries suffering with - AIDS - High illiteracy - Poor communication - Little Education
  • 4. SETs (contd.. ) No electricity supply Expensive Batteries
  • 5. Problems Money spent - developmental radio programming ¨C no audience ¨C poor. Critical information missed That can help prevent deadly diseases, Improve hygiene, Raise agricultural productivity, Discuss animal caring skills Warn of an impending flood Also missed- The fine distance learning programmes that develop literacy , help to provide a release out of abject poverty.
  • 6. Freeplay Radio Key Features Multi-band (AM/FM/SW ) Does not require batteries Powered through a rechargeable battery charged by a detachable waterproof solar panel and a crank handle connected to a simple dynamo.
  • 7. Key Features (contd..) Robust ¨C UV, dust and humidity resistant and survives falls from a two storey building. Large, simple and differently shaped tactile controls. Most delicate part ¨C the antenna ¨C designed to be easily replaced by any piece of wire. Designed for children to act as a deterrent to thieves.
  • 8. Sales Freeplay has sold 3 million radios. In the West, where they sell for up to $100, they are popular among campers. Sold at a discount to aid agencies and governments in poor nations