SONY Dash Re-purposing Project
INTRODUCTION
This section features images for the modified Dash appliance which is now a sophisticated alarm clock. The functionality is beyond the capabilities of most alarm clocks.
Main Screen
Sample pictures!
By pressing the Menu button on top of the Dash, this brings up a lower MENU button with various options. Note that a user can subscribe to multiple Chumy applications by registering and paying a monthly subscription. If the user has not registered, they get the CLOCK application; a digital clock and calendar that is "unsubscribed". This is why this application shows up under the unsubscribed pane.
Menu button function
Theme Selection - default is Space Theme
If a user is "subscribed" they can add applications to the Dash using the menu below.
Chumby Application Selector
Sleep Timer
MENU Options
Sound Menu Option
Shoutcast Radio
Blue Octy radio options
User defined streaming stations menu
The Dash can be set to just display the time. This is handy in the evening as you can just glance over at the time should you wake up. The time display is quite sharp and easy to read. Note that the Dash as a built-in light sensor so that it can adjust the display light based on the ambient room light. When no one is in the room and the clock does not have to be used until the evening, the "Power Save" button can be depressed and the screen will go dark. Touching the screen will bring back the clock screen. A very small yellow LED lights up at the lower right side of the screen to indicate the device is on but in power saving mode.
Night mode option
