Hello,
> Ax, if this is a problem with BRMlab, then we should do something so that > we can keep our tools/hacks in working order for all to use and enjoy. > Actually its not "problem with BRMlab", is problem with many people using the tools (with different levels of experience) coupled with no-one being able to dedicate enough time to keep the tools in shape. Ax > This is a similar claim as having a tool walk away, stolen. I've heard > the typical answer, "Well, it's a hackerspace… What can we do?" > > If we have member problems, we need to implement member solutions. I'm > not an advocate of surveillance, but we do have some surveillance in the > lab. Perhaps we can have something less intrusive, such as a check-out > system regarding tools or equipment being used. I'm thinking of a device > like a vending machine where we'd use our BRMrfid to check-in and check-out > equipment. Maybe then using the generated contact list of people that last > used a tool, we could have a dialog with them if it looks trashed or > missing? Maybe something as simple as taking a photo when a member last > used a tool would be enough proof that they left it OK. I remember several > times the hardware lab being complained about. Sadly, trashing it still > goes on very much. A check-out system would ensure returns for equipment > since it might mean members paying for missing equipment. We also have > many testing equipment and lab power supplies that can be secured/installed > permanently. Yes, this limits mobility, but guest what… it'll stay there > for anybody! :) Thoughts? > > > _______________________________________________ > Brmlab mailing list > [email protected] > https://brmlab.cz/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/brmlab > >
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