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Build Out

Build out progress (11 Jul 2009)



Please list wants, needs, donations or suggestions.
 
Security
  • Entry Notification System.
    • Currently plays audio on entry.
    • LED Notification? Investigate systems for triggering events based on entry/exit
    • Extend the system to the warehouse
    • Need a Doorbell/Buzzer so people without cards can get in.
  • Video Surveillance
    • ZoneMinder?
  •  RFID Tag expensive equipment? Some sort of asset tagging. Stencils?
Rooms
  • Server Room
    • Subpanel - 50amp 0f 240/208 would effectively provide the server room with 100amp of 110v.
      • Needs More Outlets
      • Need to do a survey to figure out max/practical power usage
    • Lighting
    • Drywall/Paint
    • Phone/Video/Sound distribution. Would this be the logical place to put patch panels?
    • Cable management - Ladder rack, etc.
    • Install a Door
  • Classroom
    • Carpet
    • Drywall/Paint
    • Dedicated Projector
    • Videoconferencing and class recording setup. Camera, Mics, and dedicated PC with lots of disk space
    • Install a door
    • Drop ceiling
    • Small chemistry lab setup in back. Replace current sink and counter with something more appropriate for doing demonstrations.
  • Front Bathroom
    • Probably needs to be gutted. Current plumbing does not work, tub poorly installed, door does not close
    • Partition shower into room with it's own door?
    • Add small sink
    • Fix electrical
    • Drywall/Paint
    • Replace Door
    • Washer/Dryer?
  • Lounge Space
  • Kitchen
    • Gut existing cabinets
    • Check function of stove and dishwasher
    • Better Lighting
    • Find a 3 well sink? Could be useful for homebrew and other cooking classes.
    • Fix flooring
    • Add some more dedicated storage
    • Hang donated cabinets or investigate other shelving solutions
  • Entry Area
    • Table for shwag/flyers/etc
    • Exit Sign
    • Carpet to keep people from slipping on rainy days?
    • Display for projects/awards/sponsors?
  • Hallway/Tables
    • Figure out how to get the floor unsticky
    • Finish painting walls
    • Drywall
    • Activate or remove non functional outlets
  • Main Warehouse
    • Add electrical outlets
      • 220, 110 20 amp outlets on East wall
    • Cold water faucets
    • Fire Extinguishers/Safety lights
    • Work sink?
    • Material storage racks/bins/etc.
    • Two post car lift
    • Better lighting. Task lighting for areas in addition to fluorescent?
  • Tool Room
    • Hang a door
    • Build/Buy shelves
    • Fix framing and drywall
    • Hang pegboard
    • Cap plumbing in floor
    • Extend RFID Card system to control access?
  • Loft
    • Patch drywall
    • Flooring
    • Full Length Table
    • DJ Booth
  • Warehouse Bathroom
    • Relocate water heater to rear of room
    • Fix door
    • Add shelves for projects requiring water
    • Partition as a storage room for bulk Freeside supplies (Toilet Paper, Paper towel, soap, etc?)
    • Add/Fix Lights
  • Electronics Lab
    • TBD
    • Soundproofing. Maybe pushed to a later date?
    • Window/Standalone air conditioning?
Facilities
  • Fire Extinguishers
  • First Aid Kit (LARGE for "real" emergencies; plus additional band-aids/what-not)
  • Eye Wash Station
  • Smoke alarms (at least in rooms where there should be no smoke.) 
 
Furniture (keep your eyes peeled on Craigslist, friends, office dumpster, yard sales, free stuff, etc. If it looks like crap it can be made to look good.)
Pegboard for hanging tools

    Chairs
    • Bar stools
    • Classroom style
    • Bean Bags
    Tables
    • Round chill out coffee table
    Shelves
    • DVD/videogame storage shelf -- looks like we have several consoles appearing


    Decorating Ideas
    Sputnik Disco Ball
    Murals
    Video Wall with random crap on it / TV in main space. Projector style!
    FIREMAN POLE
    Constructivist art, like this and this!