Goal!

We were contacted a bit ago about making a replacement part for a soccer net. A piece of pipe, some cutting, bending, welding and drilling at the makerspace…. And now we have all the parts to assemble the net so it can be donated to a local league!

Automating the Auto bay

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 […]

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 Code of Conduct

We’re voicing our strong, unequivocal support of appropriate behavior by all members, guests of members, and participants at the Manchester Makerspace (MMS) and associated events. This applies to activities inside the MMS, as well as any off-site community events where members are representing our organization. We invite you to help us make the MMS a […]