Here’s an example of the code which handles the auto bay motion events. The Axis IP camera in the bay makes a REST call to execute the “Then” clause when motion is detected, and “Else” when a motion event ends: This project leverages the generous donations from Axis (Cameras and controller) and from Universal Devices […]
Category Archives: Makerspace
Automatic setback with Honeywell Thermostats
First floor Honeywell thermostats are deployed (except the textile room where we don’t know what it does). Decision is made by the ISY994 automation controller. Setback happens after +30 minutes without any camera motion events from the Axis cameras. Experimenting with using “webhooks” in the rPi MotionEye software to do the same for Computer Lab heat […]
Manchester Makerspace receives tool donation
DeWALT and WD-40 have each made sizeable in-kind donations to the makerspace. DeWALT donated a beautiful chop saw, while WD-40 contributed a large amount of lubricants, a staple of any maker’s toolkit. We know these tools and supplies will get a lot of use from the membership! The Manchester Makerspace is a nonprofit volunteer run […]
New marquee sign installed
This Saturday a team lead by Christopher Perry installed our new sign. Special thanks to Preston Moulton, Dave Collins, Thaddius Hughes, Will Lynch, Josh Reap, Kevin Kadow, Todd Hanneman. Sign was product from 1/4 inch that was CNC Plasma cut by Chris we will upload a project report Shortly. Special thanks to Christopher Perry for […]
New space for teaching CAD
Thaddeus Hughes and Assistant Preston teaching first CAD class in the new class space upstairs.
Cruizing
Cruzing #downtownmanchester with the RC bean bag chair during the car show. Photo credit goes to new member Jared England
President
Effective February 20th, 2019 the office of president will be assumed by Manchester Makerspace Co-founder Steve Korzyniowski
Automating our Open House
Thanks to our ISY automation controller from Universal Devices, we’ve been able to automatically prep the HVAC (heat or cool) for our Monday Open House nights. This program automatically pre-sets the thermostat on Monday evening:
Woodshop thermostat automations via ISY Portal
Thanks to Universal Devices (UDI) we have an ISY-994 with Z-Wave and access to their web Portal! We can also enable Google/Alexa/IFTTT now. https://wiki.universal-devices.com/index.php?title=ISY_Portal_Amazon_Echo_Integration_V3#Thermostats For example, in the woodshop, we use our Axis Communications camera motion detector to set-back the thermostat when room is empty for an hour. For the main hydronic baseboards, we’re going to […]
Automating our Makerspace
Thanks to Universal Devices, we’re moving forward with automation for Manchester Makerspace! First area to be targeted will be our thermostats. With five different thermostats controlling heat and/or air conditioning, it’s been difficult to stay on top of our HVAC costs, even just seasonal changeover is a real effort. The ISY-994 is not a general […]