Tool Status

This is a 2021 initiative to show what the operational status of tools & machines in each area are on active displays.

This is a way for members to see if a tool is functioning without reading through Slack or Discourse along with being able to see if a tool is functional before traveling to PS1.

PS1 Tool Status

What is this? This is a series of displays located in areas of PS1 that show the current status of tools & machines in that area. It is setup to show if a tool is broken and under maintenance or if it is operating normally. What it isn't is a way to report problems to Area Hosts or other volunteers as the incident report, maintenance request, or contact through comms channels are still required as a priority. If a status needs changed make sure the reporting happens first before changing the status.

More details?

If you wish to just check the major tools of all areas or if you need to change the status of a tool you can visit Tool & Machine Master List

Thank you to Ron and the team.

PS we’re already looking at expansions involving the RFID control on tools and linking a user status to show what tools are in active use.