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!
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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 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
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 […]
Bike Upgrading
Member Thad needed a longer neck on his bicycle handle bars, so he came down and made what he needed all out of aluminum.
President
Effective February 20th, 2019 the office of president will be assumed by Manchester Makerspace Co-founder Steve Korzyniowski