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| − | Our Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) "Mall Map" is used to | + | '''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== | ==Behind the Scenes== | ||
| − | * Our Mall Map requires power for the display and Raspberry Pi | + | * Our Mall Map requires power for the display and Raspberry Pi |
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| + | * It uses an optional Internet connection for software updates. | ||
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* The size is approximately xx, and the weight is yy. (Moving it does not require a forklift.) | * The size is approximately xx, and the weight is yy. (Moving it does not require a forklift.) | ||
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* The first map, which was originally drawn in [[Adobe Illustrator Tips|Adobe Illustrator]], detected mouse clicks and then launched pages from our wiki: '''https://wiki.pikespeakmakerspace.org''' | * The first map, which was originally drawn in [[Adobe Illustrator Tips|Adobe Illustrator]], detected mouse clicks and 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 Pi. | * 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 Pi. | ||
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==Contributors== | ==Contributors== | ||
| − | '''Sixteen PPM members contributed:''' | + | |
| + | === '''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. | :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== | ==Ongoing Tasks== | ||
| − | *Promote its use | + | |
| + | *Encourage potential members to check it out during tours of PPM(!) | ||
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| + | *Promote its use at outside events, too | ||
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*Continually test that the system is understood and useful to users | *Continually test that the system is understood and useful to users | ||
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*Keep the source map current | *Keep the source map current | ||
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==Additional Help== | ==Additional Help== | ||
'''Links to related PPM Wiki pages:''' | '''Links to related PPM Wiki pages:''' | ||
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| + | :[[Classroom_and_Meeting_Area|<span style="color:#000000; background:#FDD1AC"> '''Classroom / Meeting Area''' </span>]] - '''[https://pikespeakmakerspace.org/reserve make a reservation]''' | ||
:[[Raspberry Pi|<span style="color:#ffffff; background:#864199"> '''Raspberry Pi''' </span>]] | :[[Raspberry Pi|<span style="color:#ffffff; background:#864199"> '''Raspberry Pi''' </span>]] | ||
:[[Arduino|<span style="color:#ffffff; background:#864199"> '''Arduino''' </span>]] | :[[Arduino|<span style="color:#ffffff; background:#864199"> '''Arduino''' </span>]] | ||
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:'''[[Adobe Illustrator Tips]]''' | :'''[[Adobe Illustrator Tips]]''' | ||
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:'''[[Visual Studio Code Tips]]''' | :'''[[Visual Studio Code Tips]]''' | ||
:'''[[JSON File Format Tips]]''' | :'''[[JSON File Format Tips]]''' | ||
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:'''[[QR Codes]]''' | :'''[[QR Codes]]''' | ||
| − | + | Use the PPM Slack channel #computing or #electronics | |
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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 community. | |
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{{Template:Footer}} | {{Template:Footer}} | ||
<p style="padding:0.2em 0.4em; background:#FDD1AC; color:#FFFFFF; font-size:15%;"> </p> | <p style="padding:0.2em 0.4em; background:#FDD1AC; color:#FFFFFF; font-size:15%;"> </p> | ||
| − | [[Category:Multi Use]] | + | [[Category:Multi Use]] [[Category:Hardware]] [[Category:Software]] [[Category:Volunteers Needed]] |
| − | [[Category:Hardware]] | ||
| − | [[Category:Software]] | ||
| − | [[Category:Volunteers Needed]] | ||
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.
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.)
- The first map, which was originally drawn in Adobe Illustrator, detected mouse clicks and then launched pages from our wiki: https://wiki.pikespeakmakerspace.org
- 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.
- Our code is under version control on GitHub: https://github.com/PikesPeakMakerspace/welcome-display
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
Mall Map (PPM Kiosk)
with QR Code engraved sign
Mall Map (PPM Kiosk)
"After"
Mall Map (PPM Kiosk)
with prototype
Welcome poster
Mall Map (PPM Kiosk)
with old map
Mall Map In Progress
"Before"
Mall Map
frame only
Mall Map In Progress
Mall Map
original map only
Additional Help
Links to related PPM Wiki pages:
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.