Talk:Maker Space Manager System - Revision history

Gfc: /* Tool Check-Out / Check-In (for use in makerspace) */

2022-09-28T18:36:48Z

Tool Check-Out / Check-In (for use in makerspace)

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	==== Tool Check-Out / Check-In (for use in makerspace) ====		==== Tool Check-Out / Check-In (for use in makerspace) ====
			See '''Tool-In-Use flagging''' above. 'Check-In' and 'Check-Out' functions would be used by a student when they take a tool from storage to their work area or return it to storage. Note that Check-Out is different than Tool-Loan which entails removing a tool from the makerspace.

	==== Tool Reservation ====		==== Tool Reservation ====

Gfc: /* Not yet scheduled */

2022-09-28T18:29:35Z

Not yet scheduled

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	** See '''Integration with ELMS/Canvas Learning Management System''' below for detail		** See '''Integration with ELMS/Canvas Learning Management System''' below for detail

	===== ~~Not yet scheduled~~ =====		===== Overview of Enhancements =====
	*Additional Enhancements not yet scheduled.		*Additional Enhancements not yet implemented (many not yet scheduled).
	** Integration with a tool access control system (such as Safety Spot, The Google system used at Ace Makerspace and elsewhere, or the Nova Pass system)		** Integration with a tool access control system (such as Safety Spot, The Google system used at Ace Makerspace and elsewhere, or the Nova Pass system)
	*** See '''Tool Access Control''' below for details		*** See '''Tool Access Control''' below for details

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

2022-09-28T18:28:12Z

LabSwipe /MSM System Development History & Future Road Map

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

	Sandbox hopes to continue development and testing of a '''''Kiosk System''''' in Spring 2022. The kiosk system is envisioned as a way to improve tool usage tracking and replace the tool identification signage on each studio door. Each studio would have a touch screen computer system on or near the door that displays a visual listing of tools in that studio. Makers would be asked to select the tool they wanted to use. The kiosk would verify that the maker had completed any required training on that tool.

	By asking the maker to check the tool back in, we would be able to collect additional information about usage of individual tools as well as provide remote visibility of tool availability to makers planning on visiting the makerspace.

	~~Eventually we envision the kiosk system having additional functionality including tool and studio reservation, broken tool tagging, identifying tool experts, etc.~~

	==== Tool Access Control ====		==== Tool Access Control ====
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	=== Parallel Development of Sandbox Kiosk Prototype ===		=== Parallel Development of Sandbox Kiosk Prototype ===

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

			Sandbox hopes to continue the development and testing of a '''''Kiosk System''''' in Spring 2022. The kiosk system is envisioned as a way to improve tool usage tracking and replace the tool identification signage on each studio door. Each studio would have a touch screen computer system on or near the door that displays a visual listing of tools in that studio. Makers would be asked to select the tool they wanted to use. The kiosk would verify that the maker had completed any required training on that tool.

			By asking the maker to check the tool back in, we would be able to collect additional information about usage of individual tools as well as provide remote visibility of tool availability to makers planning on visiting the makerspace.

			Eventually we envision the kiosk system having additional functionality including tool and studio reservation, broken tool tagging, identifying tool experts, etc.

	One possible initiative we could undertake would be the development of a prototype kiosk system for use in the various studios at Sandbox. This prototype would allow us to test ideas for MSM improvements and more quickly iterate through design concepts without having to modify the core MSM system. It would provide a working prototype useful for demonstrating our needs to the MSM development team, or to demonstrate our requirements if MSI decides to invest in an externally-developed system.		One possible initiative we could undertake would be the development of a prototype kiosk system for use in the various studios at Sandbox. This prototype would allow us to test ideas for MSM improvements and more quickly iterate through design concepts without having to modify the core MSM system. It would provide a working prototype useful for demonstrating our needs to the MSM development team, or to demonstrate our requirements if MSI decides to invest in an externally-developed system.

Gfc: /* Not yet scheduled */

2022-09-28T18:26:36Z

Not yet scheduled

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	*Additional Enhancements not yet scheduled.		*Additional Enhancements not yet scheduled.
	** Integration with a tool access control system (such as Safety Spot, The Google system used at Ace Makerspace and elsewhere, or the Nova Pass system)		** Integration with a tool access control system (such as Safety Spot, The Google system used at Ace Makerspace and elsewhere, or the Nova Pass system)
			*** See '''Tool Access Control''' below for details
	*** This integration would require certain tools flagged in system to have a swipe card reader at the tool which verifies training before tool will operate.		*** This integration would require certain tools flagged in system to have a swipe card reader at the tool which verifies training before tool will operate.
	*** While extending MSM to support tool access control, modify it as well to allow a particular makerspace to set up a two-tier implementation of MSM where initial swipe allows entry into makerspace without selecting a specific tool (but perhaps requires the selection of a studio or category of tool) and subsequent swipe was required to select a particular tool.		*** While extending MSM to support tool access control, modify it as well to allow a particular makerspace to set up a two-tier implementation of MSM where initial swipe allows entry into makerspace without selecting a specific tool (but perhaps requires the selection of a studio or category of tool) and subsequent swipe was required to select a particular tool.

Gfc: /* 2022 */

2022-09-28T18:25:22Z

2022

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	** Using Canvas API, ensuring API key is well protected using a secrets manager or similar approach		** Using Canvas API, ensuring API key is well protected using a secrets manager or similar approach
	** Implement a middle layer between MSM and Canvas to track training certifications (similar to a micro credentialing system) in a way that creates an abstraction layer between a canvas course and a training certification.		** Implement a middle layer between MSM and Canvas to track training certifications (similar to a micro credentialing system) in a way that creates an abstraction layer between a canvas course and a training certification.
	** ~~[[Talk:Maker_Space_Manager_System \|~~ See ~~this section~~ for detail]]		** See '''Integration with ELMS/Canvas Learning Management System''' below for detail

	===== Not yet scheduled =====		===== Not yet scheduled =====

Gfc: /* 2022 */

2022-09-28T18:24:23Z

2022

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	** Using Canvas API, ensuring API key is well protected using a secrets manager or similar approach		** Using Canvas API, ensuring API key is well protected using a secrets manager or similar approach
	** Implement a middle layer between MSM and Canvas to track training certifications (similar to a micro credentialing system) in a way that creates an abstraction layer between a canvas course and a training certification.		** Implement a middle layer between MSM and Canvas to track training certifications (similar to a micro credentialing system) in a way that creates an abstraction layer between a canvas course and a training certification.
	** [[Talk:Maker_Space_Manager_System See this section for detail]]		** [[Talk:Maker_Space_Manager_System \| See this section for detail]]

	===== Not yet scheduled =====		===== Not yet scheduled =====

Gfc: /* 2022 */

2022-09-28T18:24:02Z

2022

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	** Using Canvas API, ensuring API key is well protected using a secrets manager or similar approach		** Using Canvas API, ensuring API key is well protected using a secrets manager or similar approach
	** Implement a middle layer between MSM and Canvas to track training certifications (similar to a micro credentialing system) in a way that creates an abstraction layer between a canvas course and a training certification.		** Implement a middle layer between MSM and Canvas to track training certifications (similar to a micro credentialing system) in a way that creates an abstraction layer between a canvas course and a training certification.
			** [[Talk:Maker_Space_Manager_System See this section for detail]]

	===== Not yet scheduled =====		===== Not yet scheduled =====

Gfc: /* Improve quantity and quality of tool usage data being gathered. */

2022-01-12T18:36:40Z

Improve quantity and quality of tool usage data being gathered.

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	Several of the entries below relate to our goal of gathering more data on tool usage.		Several of the entries below relate to our goal of gathering more data on tool usage.
	*For example, the safety-driven requirement to add lockout devices to dangerous tools (such as chop saws and lathes) will also help us gather more detailed tool usage data for those dangerous tools.		*For example, the safety-driven requirement to add Tool Access Control lockout devices to dangerous tools (such as chop saws and lathes) will also help us gather more detailed tool usage data for those dangerous tools.
	*Adding an advanced tool reservation capability will add additional usage data for popular tools such as 3D printers and laser cutters.		*Adding an advanced tool reservation capability will add additional usage data for popular tools such as 3D printers and laser cutters.
	*Rather than add expensive lockout devices to all tools, we discuss the possible idea of adding Tool-In-Use flagging.		*Rather than add expensive lockout devices to all tools, we discuss the possible idea of adding Tool-In-Use flagging.

Gfc: /* Tool Usage Control */

2022-01-12T18:35:01Z

Tool Usage Control

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	Eventually we envision the kiosk system having additional functionality including tool and studio reservation, broken tool tagging, identifying tool experts, etc.		Eventually we envision the kiosk system having additional functionality including tool and studio reservation, broken tool tagging, identifying tool experts, etc.

	==== Tool ~~Usage~~ Control ====		==== Tool Access Control ====

	Once the MSM system is able to look up tool training certification information using the ELMS/Canvas APAI. we'd like to add on to MSM additional hardware and software that will directly control use of certain tools that are deemed to be dangerous (such as a CNC router, milling machine, band saw, etc.) or other tools that, while not particularly dangerous, require specific knowledge to operate correctly (such as laser cutter, SLA 3D printer, etc) to avoid damaging the tool.		Once the MSM system is able to look up tool training certification information using the ELMS/Canvas APAI. we'd like to add on to MSM additional hardware and software that will directly control use of certain tools that are deemed to be dangerous (such as a CNC router, milling machine, band saw, etc.) or other tools that, while not particularly dangerous, require specific knowledge to operate correctly (such as laser cutter, SLA 3D printer, etc) to avoid damaging the tool.

Gfc: /* Not yet scheduled */

2022-01-12T18:34:08Z

Not yet scheduled

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	*** This integration would require certain tools flagged in system to have a swipe card reader at the tool which verifies training before tool will operate.		*** This integration would require certain tools flagged in system to have a swipe card reader at the tool which verifies training before tool will operate.
	*** While extending MSM to support tool access control, modify it as well to allow a particular makerspace to set up a two-tier implementation of MSM where initial swipe allows entry into makerspace without selecting a specific tool (but perhaps requires the selection of a studio or category of tool) and subsequent swipe was required to select a particular tool.		*** While extending MSM to support tool access control, modify it as well to allow a particular makerspace to set up a two-tier implementation of MSM where initial swipe allows entry into makerspace without selecting a specific tool (but perhaps requires the selection of a studio or category of tool) and subsequent swipe was required to select a particular tool.
	** Tool reservation / ~~check~~-in		** Tool reservation / tool-in-use flagging
	** Tool Loan (away from makerspace)		** Tool Loan (away from makerspace)
	** Student charging system (allow students to purchase materials and tooling using student ID or credit card.		** Student charging system (allow students to purchase materials and tooling using student ID or credit card.