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Space Automation Project

The Space Automation Project is the umbrella project for all the automated infrastructure projects at i3detroit.

Current head of the Automation working group is Eric.

Software

Job number one is to agree ^(ha!) on the software that will tie the disparate elements together.

Add you favorite software to this table, or criticize someone else's favorite!
Software	Description	Pros	Cons
Open Scada [1]	Open source SCADA	Open Source
Mango [2]	Open source SCADA	Open Source
MisterHouse [3]	open source home automation	Open Source Written in Perl	Intended for home automation Written in Perl
Openhab [4]	openHAB is a pure Java solution, fully based on OSGi		Must everything in the world be a goddamn web application?
LinuxMCE [5]			Targeted toward home automation

Features that we'd like to have in the automation system.

Logging of entry into the space
Smart control of the heating system
- temperature logging
- set thermostats remotely
- make estimates of the next gas bill
Reminders or alarms if the equipment is left on
A "Christmas Tree" type display at the front door to alert you if the space is properly shut down.
monitor water consumption at the meter
~~detect if the front door is left open, or partially open~~
detect if the garage door is left unlocked
record the accumulated running hours of equipment like:
- the mill
- the lathe
- the air compressor
detect if the Genie has been plugged in
24/7 monitoring of Brad's TV project
Voice reminder upon exiting to clean up your mess.