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Systems Focusing on Access Control (may include door access in addition to machine tool access / lockout)

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	;MakerGate (Equipment Access Control): An open-source smart power switch and safety interlock system (similar in function to Fabman) that requires authentication—such as an RFID card and PIN—to let only trained users operate workshop machinery, eliminating monthly subscription fees.		;MakerGate (Equipment Access Control): An open-source smart power switch and safety interlock system (similar in function to Fabman) that requires authentication—such as an RFID card and PIN—to let only trained users operate workshop machinery, eliminating monthly subscription fees.
			:https://makergate.us/

	;Nova Labs Nova Pass : https://novapass.nova-labs.org/ (active system home page)		;Nova Labs Nova Pass : https://novapass.nova-labs.org/ (active system home page)

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Systems Focusing on Access Control (may include door access in addition to machine tool access / lockout)

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	;MakerGate (Equipment Access Control): An open-source smart power switch and safety interlock system (similar in function to Fabman) that requires authentication—such as an RFID card and PIN—to let only trained users operate workshop machinery, eliminating monthly subscription fees.		;MakerGate (Equipment Access Control): An open-source smart power switch and safety interlock system (similar in function to Fabman) that requires authentication—such as an RFID card and PIN—to let only trained users operate workshop machinery, eliminating monthly subscription fees.


	;Nova Labs Nova Pass : https://novapass.nova-labs.org/ (active system home page)		;Nova Labs Nova Pass : https://novapass.nova-labs.org/ (active system home page)

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Individual Systems

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Listing of commercial or open source systems with overlapping functionality

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	== Individual Systems ==		== Individual Systems ==
	=== Systems Focusing on Access Control (may include door access in addition to machine tool access / lockout) ===		=== Systems Focusing on Access Control (may include door access in addition to machine tool access / lockout) ===
	(~~see also ''Systems Combining~~ Access Control and ~~Space Management'' below~~)
			;Fabman software :Management software with machine control hardware devices, API, and other features. https://fabman.io/

			;Grit Automation Platform. :The Grit Automation Platform is a wireless, local-software workshop automation system designed for woodshops, metal shops, and education labs. Includes Core Features & Solutions for Dust Management, Tool Access Control & Safety, Time & Asset Management, Environmental & Energy Monitoring.

			;MakerGate (Equipment Access Control): An open-source smart power switch and safety interlock system (similar in function to Fabman) that requires authentication—such as an RFID card and PIN—to let only trained users operate workshop machinery, eliminating monthly subscription fees.


	:;Nova Labs Nova Pass : https://novapass.nova-labs.org/ (active system home page)		:;Nova Labs Nova Pass : https://novapass.nova-labs.org/ (active system home page)
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	::;Open Source Access Control Web Interface (works with above) :https://github.com/zyphlar/Open-Source-Access-Control-Web-Interface		::;Open Source Access Control Web Interface (works with above) :https://github.com/zyphlar/Open-Source-Access-Control-Web-Interface

	~~=== Systems Combining Access Control and Space Management (may include elements of CRM, AR/AP, training management, inventory control, etc.) ===~~

	~~;Fabman software :Management software with machine control hardware devices, API, and other features. https://fabman.io/~~

	;Grit Automation Platform. :The Grit Automation Platform is a wireless, local-software workshop automation system designed for woodshops, metal shops, and education labs. Includes Core Features & Solutions for Dust Management, Tool Access Control & Safety, Time & Asset Management, Environmental & Energy Monitoring.

	<s>;Safety Spot :Commercial maker space management software widely used in university maker spaces. https://www.safetyspot.com/ </s> <b>No Longer Available</>		<s>;Safety Spot :Commercial maker space management software widely used in university maker spaces. https://www.safetyspot.com/ </s> <b>No Longer Available</>

Gfc: /* Systems Combining Access Control and Space Management (may include elements of CRM, AR/AP, training management, inventory control, etc.) */

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Systems Combining Access Control and Space Management (may include elements of CRM, AR/AP, training management, inventory control, etc.)

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	;Grit Automation Platform. :The Grit Automation Platform is a wireless, local-software workshop automation system designed for woodshops, metal shops, and education labs. Includes Core Features & Solutions for Dust Management, Tool Access Control & Safety, Time & Asset Management, Environmental & Energy Monitoring.		;Grit Automation Platform. :The Grit Automation Platform is a wireless, local-software workshop automation system designed for woodshops, metal shops, and education labs. Includes Core Features & Solutions for Dust Management, Tool Access Control & Safety, Time & Asset Management, Environmental & Energy Monitoring.

	;Safety Spot :Commercial maker space management software widely used in university maker spaces. https://www.safetyspot.com/		<s>;Safety Spot :Commercial maker space management software widely used in university maker spaces. https://www.safetyspot.com/ </s> <b>No Longer Available</>

	;(UC Berkeley) Makerpass system onepager: https://assets.pubpub.org/hpise2ck/01585588151622.pdf		;(UC Berkeley) Makerpass system onepager: https://assets.pubpub.org/hpise2ck/01585588151622.pdf

Gfc at 18:35, 16 October 2026

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	=== Systems Combining Access Control and Space Management (may include elements of CRM, AR/AP, training management, inventory control, etc.) ===		=== Systems Combining Access Control and Space Management (may include elements of CRM, AR/AP, training management, inventory control, etc.) ===

			;Fabman software :Management software with machine control hardware devices, API, and other features. https://fabman.io/

			;Grit Automation Platform. :The Grit Automation Platform is a wireless, local-software workshop automation system designed for woodshops, metal shops, and education labs. Includes Core Features & Solutions for Dust Management, Tool Access Control & Safety, Time & Asset Management, Environmental & Energy Monitoring.

	;Safety Spot :Commercial maker space management software widely used in university maker spaces. https://www.safetyspot.com/		;Safety Spot :Commercial maker space management software widely used in university maker spaces. https://www.safetyspot.com/
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	===Not yet Categorized ===		===Not yet Categorized ===

	~~:;Fabman software :Management software with machine control hardware devices, API, and other features. https://fabman.io/~~

	:;RFIDDoorLock: https://wiki.melbournemakerspace.org/projects/RFIDDoorLock		:;RFIDDoorLock: https://wiki.melbournemakerspace.org/projects/RFIDDoorLock

Gfc at 18:29, 16 October 2026

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			= Makerspace Management Software at UMD Sandbox Makerspace =
			Discussion page related to software for managing the Sandbox Makerspace


	==ARCHIVE LabSwipe /MSM System Development History & 2022 Road Map ==		==ARCHIVE LabSwipe /MSM System Development History & 2022 Road Map ==

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Parallel Development of Sandbox Kiosk Prototype

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	Note that UID is listed as PII but not excluded as "Directory Information" as is done at other institutions, especially those that also print UID on campus ID cards.		Note that UID is listed as PII but not excluded as "Directory Information" as is done at other institutions, especially those that also print UID on campus ID cards.

	== Parallel Development of Sandbox Kiosk Prototype ==		= Parallel Development of Sandbox Kiosk Prototype =

	'''''Kiosk System Test'''''		'''''Kiosk System Test'''''

Gfc: /* LabSwipe /MSM System Development History & Future Road Map */

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LabSwipe /MSM System Development History & Future Road Map

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	==LabSwipe /MSM System Development History & ~~Future~~ Road Map==		==ARCHIVE LabSwipe /MSM System Development History & 2022 Road Map ==

	===Development History===		===Development History===

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	:;Nova Labs Nova Pass : https://novapass.nova-labs.org/ (active system home page)		;Nova Labs Nova Pass : https://novapass.nova-labs.org/ (active system home page)
	::(description from Makerfaire: https://nova.makerfaire.com/maker/entry/1224/)		::(description from Makerfaire: https://nova.makerfaire.com/maker/entry/1224/)
	::(details:https://goo.gl/RVmtiS)		::(details:https://goo.gl/RVmtiS)

	:;RATT - RFID All The Things: New Hampshire's MakeIT Labs RaspPi based RFID access control system. https://github.com/makeitlabs/ratt (video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=erwIPVwXUr8)		;RATT - RFID All The Things: New Hampshire's MakeIT Labs RaspPi based RFID access control system. https://github.com/makeitlabs/ratt (video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=erwIPVwXUr8)

	:;FATT - FOB all The Things: Ace makerspace (formerly Ace Master Toys) https://www.acemakerspace.org/fatt-project/		;FATT - FOB all The Things: Ace makerspace (formerly Ace Master Toys) https://www.acemakerspace.org/fatt-project/
	::;Ace Master Toys: Makerspace system based on Google's AuthBox system https://github.com/google/makerspace-auth		::;Ace Master Toys: Makerspace system based on Google's AuthBox system https://github.com/google/makerspace-auth
	::;Ace Makerspace Occupancy System: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kemAM8MWIN8		::;Ace Makerspace Occupancy System: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kemAM8MWIN8

	:;Google Makerspace Auth (aka AuthBox): https://github.com/google/makerspace-auth		;Google Makerspace Auth (aka AuthBox): https://github.com/google/makerspace-auth

	:;Ithaca Generator AuthBox		;Ithaca Generator AuthBox:
	:* https://discuss.ithacagenerator.org/t/makerspace-authbox-on-github/565/3		:* https://discuss.ithacagenerator.org/t/makerspace-authbox-on-github/565/3
	:* https://github.com/ithacagenerator/AuthBox		:* https://github.com/ithacagenerator/AuthBox

	:;Manchester, NH MakerAuth		;Manchester, NH MakerAuth
	:* https://github.com/ManchesterMakerspace/MakerAuth		:* https://github.com/ManchesterMakerspace/MakerAuth

	:;RasPi-Lockout (designed for RIT Construct Makerspace):		;RasPi-Lockout (designed for RIT Construct Makerspace):
	:* https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aoAdB13IVr0 (YouTube demo)		:* https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aoAdB13IVr0 (YouTube demo)
	:* https://github.com/jaschawilcox/raspi-lockout (GitHub Repo)		:* https://github.com/jaschawilcox/raspi-lockout (GitHub Repo)

	:;Build Brighton Access Node: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3X64JmTpOcA		;Build Brighton Access Node: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3X64JmTpOcA

	:;Open Access Control: Uses the Arduino hardware to build a robust access control and alarm system. https://code.google.com/archive/p/open-access-control/		;Open Access Control: Uses the Arduino hardware to build a robust access control and alarm system. https://code.google.com/archive/p/open-access-control/

	:;tinkerAccess: The tinkerAccess system is a Raspberry Pi based access control system that can be used to prevent unauthorized users from using devices that require special training. It could also conceivably be used to control electronic lock boxes or doors. The system was originally designed and created by Matt Stallard, Ron Thomas, and Matt Peopping for TinkerMill a makerspace in Longmont, CO. It is continually being maintained and enhanced by other contributors in the community. https://github.com/TinkerMill/tinkerAccess		;tinkerAccess: The tinkerAccess system is a Raspberry Pi based access control system that can be used to prevent unauthorized users from using devices that require special training. It could also conceivably be used to control electronic lock boxes or doors. The system was originally designed and created by Matt Stallard, Ron Thomas, and Matt Peopping for TinkerMill a makerspace in Longmont, CO. It is continually being maintained and enhanced by other contributors in the community. https://github.com/TinkerMill/tinkerAccess

	:;Triple Cities Makerspace ACS System: https://www.tcmakerspace.com/index.php/2019/08/19/project-profile-access-control-system-acs/		;Triple Cities Makerspace ACS System: https://www.tcmakerspace.com/index.php/2019/08/19/project-profile-access-control-system-acs/

	:;The MakerBarn in The Woodlands, Texas MACS System: http://koljawindeler.github.io/macs/.		;The MakerBarn in The Woodlands, Texas MACS System: http://koljawindeler.github.io/macs/.
	::* MACS UI Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zLidqAPo3Cs		::* MACS UI Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zLidqAPo3Cs
	::* An Introduction to the MACS - Makerspace Access Control System: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CI3xxsBM9SE		::* An Introduction to the MACS - Makerspace Access Control System: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CI3xxsBM9SE

	:;PITT-X Makerspace Access System: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2HG-vyV4yoM		;PITT-X Makerspace Access System: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2HG-vyV4yoM

	:;Member Access System for Pumping Station One :https://github.com/hef/ps1auth		;Member Access System for Pumping Station One :https://github.com/hef/ps1auth
	::https://github.com/bdenne2/ps1auth		::https://github.com/bdenne2/ps1auth

	:;HACCSY: Hackerspace Access Control and Check in System. Works with Seltzer CRM, running on a Raspberry Pi. https://www.instructables.com/id/HACCSY-Hackerspace-Access-Control-and-Check-in-Sys/		;HACCSY: Hackerspace Access Control and Check in System. Works with Seltzer CRM, running on a Raspberry Pi. https://www.instructables.com/id/HACCSY-Hackerspace-Access-Control-and-Check-in-Sys/

	:;Open Access Control Ethernet: https://github.com/zyphlar/Open_Access_Control_Ethernet		:;Open Access Control Ethernet: https://github.com/zyphlar/Open_Access_Control_Ethernet
	::;Open Source Access Control Web Interface (works with above) :https://github.com/zyphlar/Open-Source-Access-Control-Web-Interface		::;Open Source Access Control Web Interface (works with above) :https://github.com/zyphlar/Open-Source-Access-Control-Web-Interface


	<s>;Safety Spot :Commercial maker space management software widely used in university maker spaces. https://www.safetyspot.com/ </s> <b>No Longer Available</>		<s>;Safety Spot :Commercial maker space management software widely used in university maker spaces. https://www.safetyspot.com/ </s> <b>No Longer Available</>
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	===Not yet Categorized ===		===Not yet Categorized ===



	:;RFIDDoorLock: https://wiki.melbournemakerspace.org/projects/RFIDDoorLock		:;RFIDDoorLock: https://wiki.melbournemakerspace.org/projects/RFIDDoorLock

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	=== Systems Focusing on Space Management without Access Control (may include elements of CRM, AR/AP, training management, inventory control, etc.) ===		=== Systems Focusing on Space Management without Access Control (may include elements of CRM, AR/AP, training management, inventory control, etc.) ===
	(Some of these may integrate with other Access Control Systems)		(Some of these may integrate with other Access Control Systems)


	:;WildApricot :Membership management software used by many maker spaces. https://www.wildapricot.com/		:;WildApricot :Membership management software used by many maker spaces. https://www.wildapricot.com/
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	:;WikiSpaces :The primary goal of the WikiSpaces project is to provide a 'startup' wiki, which is basically a MediaWiki distribution especially for hackerspaces. This distribution will provide a working, up to date, MediaWiki installation, with the commonly needed extensions installed and configured. https://wiki.hackerspaces.org/WikiSpaces		:;WikiSpaces :The primary goal of the WikiSpaces project is to provide a 'startup' wiki, which is basically a MediaWiki distribution especially for hackerspaces. This distribution will provide a working, up to date, MediaWiki installation, with the commonly needed extensions installed and configured. https://wiki.hackerspaces.org/WikiSpaces



	==== Not Yet Categorized ====		==== Not Yet Categorized ====