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# Ticket: Hardware & Purchases
## Ticket Information
- **ID**: TICKET-047
- **Title**: Hardware & Purchases
- **Type**: Planning
- **Priority**: Medium
- **Status**: Backlog
- **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
- [ ] Purchase list created
- [ ] Must-have items acquired
- [ ] Hardware tested and integrated
- [ ] Nice-to-have items prioritized
## 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.
## Related Files
- `docs/HARDWARE.md` (to be created)
## Notes
Some hardware can be acquired as needed. Microphones and always-on node are critical for MVP.