As requested a status page for the makerspace is live at https://status.dallasmakerspace.org/. While one can still visit the tool status page for tools around the space. This status page will update via our CICD service and automation.
Why is that important? well as we install new sensors and integrated automation into our systems at the makerspace we can check this status page to see what is live, what broke, and click a button to have the automation fix it for us*.
Plus, as we make steps forward towards a smart makerspace this allows us to have a display on the wall that shows the status of tools and tech around the space.
*disclaimer for internet lawyers: based on processes and tasks already created as cicd jobs, rules setup in the notification systems, and other technical details. Physical stuff would require a human hand and volunteer support but the committee chairs would get better notice than a “it broke” post on talk.