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==Behind the scenes ==
 
==Behind the scenes ==
The map, which was originally drawn in [[Adobe Illustrator Tips|Adobe Illustrator]] by another PPM member, detects mouse click events on that map. It then launches pages from our wiki:
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The first map, which was originally drawn in [[Adobe Illustrator Tips|Adobe Illustrator]], detected mouse click events and then launched pages from our wiki:
 
'''https://wiki.pikespeakmakerspace.org'''
 
'''https://wiki.pikespeakmakerspace.org'''
  
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(The current map, a more stylized version of our 'space, accepts button presses from a game controller.)
  
 
Our code is under version control on GitHub:
 
Our code is under version control on GitHub:

Revision as of 18:31, 21 April 2024

Our Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) "Mall Map" is used to greet and inform members and visitors alike at our physical location of 735 East Pikes Peak Avenue.

 


Greet and Inform Members

The Mall Map is used to greet and inform members and visitors alike at our physical location of 735 East Pikes Peak Avenue.

However, it is also movable and can be temporarily used at various events like Maker Faires.

It only requires power for the display and an Internet connection.

The size is approximately xx and the weight is yy. (Moving it does not require a forklift.)

Behind the scenes

The first map, which was originally drawn in Adobe Illustrator, detected mouse click events and then launched pages from our wiki: https://wiki.pikespeakmakerspace.org

(The current map, a more stylized version of our 'space, accepts button presses from a game controller.)

Our code is under version control on GitHub: https://github.com/PikesPeakMakerspace/welcome-display

Ongoing Tasks

  • Decide if the system will be on wheels (should be locking wheels)
  • Continually test that the system is understood and useful to users(!)
  • Implement a proximity sensor(?)
  • Keep the source map current
  • Keep the wiki pages current, too
  • Promote its use.

Picture Gallery

Related Pages

Links to related PPM Wiki pages:

Adobe Illustrator Tips
Visual Studio Code Tips
GitHub Tips
QR Codes
Linux Tools
  Raspberry Pi  
  Classroom / Meeting Area  
  Computers — Windows  

For Additional Help

Use the PPM Slack channel #computing or #electronics
List of all PPM Slack channels
Note that we have a Slack channel (#job-board) for members to post, discuss, or accept job opportunities either within PPM or from the community.

Search the PPM Wiki — include Content pages as well as Multimedia.

Contact Us if you cannot find your answer here on our Wiki or if you notice any information that is outdated.

Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) is dedicated to supporting our maker community in their creative processes by providing shared space, shared tools, materials, software, and a knowledge base to turn their ideas into reality.