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ilia 4b9ffb5ddf docs: Update architecture and add new documentation for LLM and MCP

- Enhanced `ARCHITECTURE.md` with details on LLM models for work (Llama 3.1 70B Q4) and family agents (Phi-3 Mini 3.8B Q4).
- Introduced new documents:
  - `ASR_EVALUATION.md` for ASR engine evaluation and selection.
  - `HARDWARE.md` outlining hardware requirements and purchase plans.
  - `IMPLEMENTATION_GUIDE.md` for Milestone 2 implementation steps.
  - `LLM_CAPACITY.md` assessing VRAM and context window limits.
  - `LLM_MODEL_SURVEY.md` surveying open-weight LLM models.
  - `LLM_USAGE_AND_COSTS.md` detailing LLM usage and operational costs.
  - `MCP_ARCHITECTURE.md` describing the Model Context Protocol architecture.
  - `MCP_IMPLEMENTATION_SUMMARY.md` summarizing MCP implementation status.

These updates provide comprehensive guidance for the next phases of development and ensure clarity in project documentation.

2026-01-05 23:44:16 -05:00

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Ticket: Hardware & Purchases

Ticket Information

ID: TICKET-047
Title: Hardware & Purchases
Type: Planning
Priority: Medium
Status: Done (Planning Complete)
Track: Project Setup
Milestone: Various
Created: 2024-01-XX

Description

Plan and purchase required hardware:

Must-have / likely:

1-2 high-quality USB microphones or small array mic (living room/office)
Small always-on node (Pi/NUC/old SFF PC) if not reusing existing hardware
Storage (additional SSD/HDD for logs, transcripts, note archives)
Network gear (extra Ethernet runs or cheap PoE switch) if needed
Headset or dedicated mic for desk usage

Nice-to-have:

Dedicated low-power box for 1050 "family agent"
UPS for servers (4080/1050) to avoid abrupt shutdowns
Small tablet or wall-mounted screen for LAN dashboard

Acceptance Criteria

Hardware requirements documented (see docs/HARDWARE.md)
Purchase list created (MVP: $125-250, Full: $585-1270)
Must-have items acquired (pending purchase)
Hardware tested and integrated (pending hardware)
Nice-to-have items prioritized (UPS, storage, dashboard)

Technical Details

Hardware specifications:

Microphones: USB, array mic, or headset
Always-on node: Raspberry Pi 4+, NUC, or SFF PC
Storage: SSD for logs (500GB+), HDD for archives
Network: PoE switch if needed for mic nodes

Dependencies

None - can be done in parallel with software development.

docs/HARDWARE.md (to be created)

Notes

Some hardware can be acquired as needed. Microphones and always-on node are critical for MVP.

Progress Log

2024-01-XX - Hardware requirements document created (docs/HARDWARE.md)
2024-01-XX - Purchase plan created with cost estimates
2024-01-XX - MVP essentials identified: USB microphones ($50-150) + Always-on node ($75-200)
2024-01-XX - Total MVP cost: $125-250
2024-01-XX - Ready for purchase decisions

Purchase Recommendations

Immediate (MVP):

USB Microphone(s): $50-150 (1-2 units)
Always-On Node: Raspberry Pi 4+ ($75-100) if ASR on 4080, or NUC ($200-400) if ASR on CPU

After MVP Working: 3. Storage: $50-100 (SSD) + $60-120 (HDD) if needed 4. UPS: $80-150 for server protection

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