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Our Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) "Mall Map" is used to '''welcome and inform members and visitors alike''' at our physical location of 735 East Pikes Peak Avenue.
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'''Our Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) "Mall Map" is used to welcome 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.
 
However, it is also movable and can be temporarily used at various events like Maker Faires.
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Non-members and potential members are welcome to check it out during tours of PPM.<br>
 
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==Behind the scenes ==
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[[File:Burst.png|alt=burst of white rays on orange background|link=https://wiki.pikespeakmakerspace.org/index.php/About_PPM|right|frameless|250x250px]]
Our Mall Map requires power for the display and Raspberry Pi, and an optional Internet connection for software updates.
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==Behind the Scenes==
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* Our Mall Map requires power for the display and Raspberry Pi
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* It uses an optional Internet connection for software&nbsp;updates.
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* The size is approximately xx, and the weight is yy. (Moving it does not require a&nbsp;forklift.)
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* The first map, which was originally drawn in [[Adobe Illustrator Tips|Adobe Illustrator]], detected mouse clicks and&nbsp;then launched pages from our wiki: '''https://wiki.pikespeakmakerspace.org'''
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* Our current map, a more stylized version of our 'space, accepts button and joystick input from a wired Xbox game controller and loads data from a [[wikipedia:JSON|JSON]] file on the Raspberry&nbsp;Pi.
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* Our code is under version control on GitHub: '''https://github.com/PikesPeakMakerspace/welcome-display'''
  
The size is approximately xx, and the weight is yy. (Moving it does not require a forklift.)
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==Contributors==
  
The first map, which was originally drawn in [[Adobe Illustrator Tips|Adobe Illustrator]], detected mouse clicks and&nbsp;then launched pages from our wiki:
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=== '''Sixteen PPM members contributed:''' ===
'''https://wiki.pikespeakmakerspace.org'''
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:Ben&nbsp;S, Chris&nbsp;M, Chris&nbsp;S, Drew&nbsp;J, Greg&nbsp;B, Joey&nbsp;C, John&nbsp;N, Les&nbsp;F, Lisa&nbsp;M, Marvin&nbsp;H, Mathew&nbsp;P, Nate&nbsp;R, Pavan&nbsp;D, Ross&nbsp;H, Trevor&nbsp;B, and Warren&nbsp;J made our Mall Map successful.
  
Our current map, a more stylized version of our 'space, accepts button and joystick input from a wired Xbox game controller and loads data from a JSON file on the Pi.
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==Ongoing Tasks==
  
=== Sixteen PPM members contributed ===
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*Encourage potential members to check it out during tours of PPM(!)
:Ben S, Chris M, Chris S, Drew J, Greg B, Joey C, John N, Les F, Lisa M, Marvin H, Mathew P, Nate R, Pavan D, Ross H, Trevor B, and Warren J made our Mall Map successful.
 
  
Our code is under version control on GitHub:
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*Promote its use at outside events, too
'''https://github.com/PikesPeakMakerspace/welcome-display'''
 
  
==Ongoing Tasks ==
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*Continually test that the system is understood and useful to users
  
* Decide if the system will be on wheels (should be locking wheels)
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*Keep the source map current
* 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, both at PPM and at outside events.
 
  
 
==Picture Gallery==
 
==Picture Gallery==
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File:PPM Kiosk3 w controller .jpg|alt=Mall Map (PPM Kiosk) with controller|'''Mall Map (PPM Kiosk)<br>with QR Code engraved sign'''
 
File:PPM Kiosk3 w controller .jpg|alt=Mall Map (PPM Kiosk) with controller|'''Mall Map (PPM Kiosk)<br>with QR Code engraved sign'''
 
File:Mall Map after.jpg|alt=Mall Map After|'''Mall Map (PPM Kiosk)<br>"After"'''
 
File:Mall Map after.jpg|alt=Mall Map After|'''Mall Map (PPM Kiosk)<br>"After"'''
File:PPM Kiosk2 w Welcome poster.jpg|alt=Mall Map (PPM Kiosk) with Welcome poster|'''Mall Map (PPM Kiosk)<br>with Welcome poster'''
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File:PPM Kiosk2 w Welcome poster.jpg|alt=Mall Map (PPM Kiosk) with Welcome poster|'''Mall Map (PPM Kiosk)<br>with prototype<br>Welcome poster'''
 
File:PPM Kiosk1 old map.jpg|alt=Mall Map (PPM Kiosk) with old map|'''Mall Map (PPM Kiosk)<br>with old map'''
 
File:PPM Kiosk1 old map.jpg|alt=Mall Map (PPM Kiosk) with old map|'''Mall Map (PPM Kiosk)<br>with old map'''
 
File:MALL MAP 1.jpg|alt=Mall Map In Progress|'''Mall Map In Progress<br>"Before"'''
 
File:MALL MAP 1.jpg|alt=Mall Map In Progress|'''Mall Map In Progress<br>"Before"'''
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==Related Pages==
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==Additional Help==
Links to related PPM Wiki pages:
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'''Links to related PPM Wiki pages:'''
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:[[Classroom_and_Meeting_Area|<span style="color:#000000; background:#FDD1AC">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Classroom / Meeting Area'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]] - '''[https://pikespeakmakerspace.org/reserve make a reservation]'''
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:[[Raspberry Pi|<span style="color:#ffffff; background:#864199">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Raspberry Pi'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
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:[[Arduino|<span style="color:#ffffff; background:#864199">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Arduino'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
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:'''[[Adobe Illustrator Tips]]'''
 
:'''[[Adobe Illustrator Tips]]'''
:'''[[Adobe Photoshop Tips]]'''
 
 
:'''[[Visual Studio Code Tips]]'''
 
:'''[[Visual Studio Code Tips]]'''
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:'''[[JSON File Format Tips]]'''
 
:'''[[GitHub Tips]]'''
 
:'''[[GitHub Tips]]'''
 
:'''[[QR Codes]]'''
 
:'''[[QR Codes]]'''
:'''[[Linux Tools]]'''
 
:'''[[How To Slack]]'''
 
  
:[[Raspberry Pi|<span style="color:#ffffff; background:#864199">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Raspberry Pi'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
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Use the PPM Slack channel #computing or #electronics
:[[Arduino|<span style="color:#ffffff; background:#864199">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Arduino'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
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:[[Electronics|<span style="color:#FFFFFF; background:#864199">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Electronics'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
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Note that we have a Slack channel (#job-board) for members to post, discuss, or accept job opportunities either within PPM or from the&nbsp;community.
:[[Laser -- BOSS|<span style="color:#FFFFFF; background:#D81F2B">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Laser — BOSS'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
 
:[[Classroom and Meeting Area|<span style="color:#000000; background:#FDD1AC">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Classroom / Meeting Area'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
 
  
==For Additional Help==
 
:Use the PPM Slack channel #computing or #electronics
 
:'''[[How To Slack#PPM Channel Names and Descriptions|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&nbsp;community.
 
 
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[[Category:Multi Use]]
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[[Category:Hardware]]
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[[Category:Multi Use]] [[Category:Hardware]] [[Category:Software]] [[Category:Volunteers Needed]]
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Revision as of 15:05, 29 March 2025

Our Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) "Mall Map" is used to welcome 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.

Non-members and potential members are welcome to check it out during tours of PPM.


 


burst of white rays on orange background

Behind the Scenes

  • Our Mall Map requires power for the display and Raspberry Pi
  • It uses an optional Internet connection for software updates.
  • The size is approximately xx, and the weight is yy. (Moving it does not require a forklift.)
  • Our current map, a more stylized version of our 'space, accepts button and joystick input from a wired Xbox game controller and loads data from a JSON file on the Raspberry Pi.

Contributors

Sixteen PPM members contributed:

Ben S, Chris M, Chris S, Drew J, Greg B, Joey C, John N, Les F, Lisa M, Marvin H, Mathew P, Nate R, Pavan D, Ross H, Trevor B, and Warren J made our Mall Map successful.

Ongoing Tasks

  • Encourage potential members to check it out during tours of PPM(!)
  • Promote its use at outside events, too
  • Continually test that the system is understood and useful to users
  • Keep the source map current

Picture Gallery

Additional Help

Links to related PPM Wiki pages:

  Classroom / Meeting Area   - make a reservation
  Raspberry Pi  
  Arduino  
Adobe Illustrator Tips
Visual Studio Code Tips
JSON File Format Tips
GitHub Tips
QR Codes

Use the PPM Slack channel #computing or #electronics

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.