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:
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Webhooks aren’t for fishing
Our new ISY-994 z-wave controller has a bunch of options for webhooks, interfacing with open/close sensors, etc. Tons of documentation, under “IFTTT/Webhooks”. https://wiki.universal-devices.com/index.php?title=ISY_Portal_IFTTT_Integration We currently use these for sending out notifications via the ISY Portal to IFTTT destinations
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 […]
@mhtmakerspace was featured in the Aug. 2018 issue of New Hampshire magazine! Our president (Dan Perrinez) and vice president (Steve Korzyniowski) are representing us on the front cover and in the article. Way to go everyone, our hard work is making a big difference!
Industrial sewing machine
Many thanks to Steve Skonetski for the donation of our new Singer 251-22 industrial grade sewing machine! They don’t make em like that anymore!
Bosch 3d Printer Donation
Thank you to Bosch Thermotechnology for the generous donation of our new Dremel Idea Builder 3D40 printer! This is our first enclosed printer, a big step up for the makerspace. Next step is to add the Dremel software and hardware to our standard 3D printing training and Check-Out process.
Open House Monday
We have an open house every Monday evening from 6-7:30pm. Tour the facilities, take stock of what’s available to you, and talk to any of our shop managers. Come on down, see what we’re all about, and think about the possibilities!
Our own “Conservation Committee”
Our heating costs were significant last winter. We’re establishing an informal “Conservation Committee” to come up with recommendations to reduce Makerspace utility bills. Suggestions so far include: Our initial focus will be on LED lights to replace the ancient fluorescent tubes. Benefits we can expect include energy efficiency, longer lifespan, and better light quality. Energy […]