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The Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) "Mall Map" is a completely original and entertaining kiosk developed by many of our members.

We use it to inform both members and visitors about the equipment we offer at PPM.

Additionally, it is movable and can be temporarily used at various events.

Both members and visitors are welcome to check it out while at PPM.

(735 East Pikes Peak Avenue, Colorado Springs, Colorado)

The code and documentation is under version control

on GitHub: https://github.com/PikesPeakMakerspace/welcome-display

burst of white rays on orange background

Ongoing Tasks

Volunteers are needed

Help keep the content current.

Continually test that the system is understood and useful to users.

Equipment Lists

Picture	Item	Manufacturer	Model
	32" 720p HDMI Monitor with VR15 remote	VIZIO	E320VL

Picture Gallery

Mall Map (PPM Kiosk)
"After"
Mall Map (PPM Kiosk)
with prototype 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

Behind the Scenes

Our Mall Map requires power for the large display and Raspberry Pi.

It uses an optional Internet connection for software updates.

It is a bit tall and heavy. (But moving it does not require a forklift, at least.)

The first map, which was originally built in Adobe Illustrator and Adobe InDesign, detected mouse clicks, and then launched pages from our wiki

Our current map, a more stylized version of our 'space, accepts button and joystick input from a wired Xbox game controller and then loads data from a JSON file on the Raspberry Pi.
An Arduino controls the lights of the color-coordinated upper display. This laser-engraved panel reinforces the color of the selected tool area! (See our "After" pic in the Picture Gallery.)

Original 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 this project successful.

Additional Help

Use the PPM Slack channel #computing

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Contact Us if you cannot find your answer here on our Wiki or if you notice any outdated information.

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-Pikes Makerspace (PPM) is dedicated to supporting our maker community in their creative process by providing shared space, shared tools, software, materials and a knowledge base to turn their ideas into&nbsp;reality.
+'''The Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) "Mall Map" is a completely original and entertaining kiosk developed by many of our&nbsp;members.'''
+'''We use it to inform both members and visitors about the equipment we&nbsp;offer at&nbsp;PPM.'''
+Additionally, it is movable and can be temporarily used at various events.
+<br>
 <br>
+[[File:Level 1 badge.png|alt=Level 1 badge used at Pikes Peak Makerspace|left|frameless|90x90px|PPM MEMBER USE]]
+'''Both members and visitors are welcome to check it out while at&nbsp;PPM.'''
-The "Mall Map" project has many interesting hardware and software pieces, '''but it is not too late to make important&nbsp;contributions.'''
+(735 East Pikes Peak Avenue, Colorado Springs, Colorado)
 <br>
 <br>
-<p style="padding:0.2em 0.4em;  background:#FDD1AC; color:#FFFFFF; font-size:15%;"> &nbsp; </p>
 <br>
-== Greet and Inform Members ==
+<br>The code and documentation is under version control
-The Mall Map is used to '''greet and inform members and visitors alike''' at our physical location at 735 East Pikes Peak Avenue. However, it is also be movable and can be temporarily used at  various events like Maker Faires. It will only require power for the display and an Internet connection. The size is approximately xx and the weight is yy. (Moving it shall not require a forklift.)
-==Behind the scenes ==
+on GitHub:  '''https://github.com/PikesPeakMakerspace/welcome-display'''
-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:'''
-'''https://wiki.pikespeakmakerspace.org'''
+<hr style="height:2.5px; background:#FDD1AC;">
-==Remaining Tasks ==
+<br>
-'''For a current list of tasks, visit our PPM Trello board (Electronics).'''
+[[File:Burst.png|alt=burst of white rays on orange background|link=https://wiki.pikespeakmakerspace.org/index.php/About_PPM|right|frameless|250x250px]]
+== Ongoing Tasks ==
-<nowiki>#</nowiki>1 Continually test that the system is understood and useful to users(!)
+==='''Volunteers are needed'''===
+*Help keep the content current.
-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(?)
+==Equipment Lists==
+{| class="wikitable"
+|- style="font-weight:bold; text-align:left; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif !important; background-color:#FDD1AC; color:#000000;"
+| style="vertical-align:middle;" |Picture
+|Item
+|Manufacturer
+|Model
+|-
+|[[File:VIZIO E320VL kiosk.jpg|center|frameless|145x145px|link=https://wiki.pikespeakmakerspace.org/index.php/File:VIZIO_E320VL_kiosk.jpg]]
+|'''32" 720p HDMI Monitor'''
+'''with VR15 remote'''
+[[File:Level 1 badge.png|alt=Level 1 badge|left|frameless|45x45px|link=https://wiki.pikespeakmakerspace.org/index.php/File:Level_1_badge.png]]
+|'''VIZIO'''
+|'''E320VL'''
+|-
+|
+|
+|
+|
+|}
-Keep the source map current
+==Picture Gallery==
+<gallery widths="200" heights="125">
+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 prototype poster'''
+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 2.jpg|alt=Mall Map In Progress|'''Mall Map<br>frame only'''
+File:MALL MAP 4.jpg|alt=Mall Map original map only|'''Mall Map In Progress'''
+File:MALL MAP 3.jpg|alt=Mall Map frame only|'''Mall Map<br>original map only'''
+</gallery>
+== Behind the Scenes ==
+*Our Mall Map requires power for the large display and Raspberry Pi.
-(Keep the wiki pages current, too)
+*It uses an optional Internet connection for software&nbsp;updates.
-Promote its use.
+*It is a bit tall and heavy. (But moving it does not require a&nbsp;forklift, at least.)
-==Picture Gallery==
+*The first map, which was originally built in Adobe Illustrator and Adobe InDesign,  detected mouse clicks, and then launched pages from [https://wiki.pikespeakmakerspace.org/index.php?title=Main_Page '''our wiki''']
-<gallery>
-File:MALL MAP 1.jpg
+*Our current map, a more stylized version of our 'space, accepts button and joystick input from a wired Xbox game controller and then loads data from a JSON file on the Raspberry&nbsp;Pi.
-File:MALL MAP 2.jpg
+*An Arduino controls the lights of the color-coordinated upper display. This laser-engraved panel reinforces the color of the selected tool area! (See our "After" pic in the Picture&nbsp;Gallery.)
-File:MALL MAP 3.jpg
-File:MALL MAP 4.jpg
-</gallery>
-==See Also==
+==Original Contributors==
-Links to other PPM Wiki pages:
+'''Sixteen PPM members contributed'''
-:'''[[Visual Studio Code Tips]]'''
+: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 this project successful.
-:'''[[GitHub Tips]]'''
-:[[Raspberry Pi|<span style="color:#ffffff; background:#864199">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Raspberry Pi'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
+==Additional Help==
+Use the PPM Slack channel #computing
-:[[Computers|<span style="color:#000000; background:#D0DD27">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Computers'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
+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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-<br>
+<hr style="height:2.5px; background:#FDD1AC;">
-<p style="padding:0.2em 0.4em;  background:#FDD1AC; color:#FFFFFF; font-size:15%;"> &nbsp; </p>
-[[Category:Multi Use]]
-[[Category:Hardware]]
-[[Category:Software]]
-[[Category:Volunteers Needed]]