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!

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 […]