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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 reality.
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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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However, it is also movable and can be temporarily used at various events like Maker Faires.
 
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The "Mall Map" project has many interesting hardware and software pieces, '''but it is not too late to make important&nbsp;contributions.'''
 
 
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== Greet and Inform Members ==
 
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 ==
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==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&nbsp;then launches pages from our wiki:
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Our Mall Map requires power for the display and Raspberry Pi, and 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'''
 
'''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 JSON file on the Raspberry Pi.
  
Our code is under version control here:
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===Sixteen PPM members contributed===
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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.
  
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Our code is under version control on GitHub:
 
'''https://github.com/PikesPeakMakerspace/welcome-display'''
 
'''https://github.com/PikesPeakMakerspace/welcome-display'''
  
==Ongoing Tasks ==
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==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(!)
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* Promote its use, both at PPM and at outside events
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*Continually test that the system is understood and useful to users
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*Keep the source map current
  
Implement a proximity sensor(?)
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==Picture Gallery==
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<gallery widths="200" heights="125">
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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'''
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File:Mall Map after.jpg|alt=Mall Map After|'''Mall Map (PPM Kiosk)<br>"After"'''
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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 Welcome poster'''
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File:PPM Kiosk1 old map.jpg|alt=Mall Map (PPM Kiosk) with old map|'''Mall Map (PPM Kiosk)<br>with old map'''
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File:MALL MAP 1.jpg|alt=Mall Map In Progress|'''Mall Map In Progress<br>"Before"'''
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File:MALL MAP 2.jpg|alt=Mall Map In Progress|'''Mall Map<br>frame only'''
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File:MALL MAP 4.jpg|alt=Mall Map original map only|'''Mall Map In Progress'''
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File:MALL MAP 3.jpg|alt=Mall Map frame only|'''Mall Map<br>original map only'''
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</gallery>
  
Keep the source map current
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== Related Pages==
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'''Links to related PPM Wiki pages:'''
  
Keep the wiki pages current, too
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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]'''
  
Promote its use.
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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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:[[Electronics|<span style="color:#FFFFFF; background:#864199">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Electronics'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
  
==Picture Gallery==
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:[[Laser_--_BOSS|<span style="color:#FFFFFF; background:#D81F2B">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Laser — BOSS'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]] - '''[https://pikespeakmakerspace.org/reserve make a reservation]'''
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File:Mall Map after.jpg|alt=Mall Map After
 
File:MALL MAP 1.jpg
 
File:MALL MAP 2.jpg
 
File:MALL MAP 3.jpg
 
File:MALL MAP 4.jpg
 
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:'''[[Adobe Illustrator Tips]]'''
Links to related PPM Wiki pages:
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:'''[[Adobe Photoshop Tips]]'''
 
:'''[[Visual Studio Code Tips]]'''
 
:'''[[Visual Studio Code Tips]]'''
 
 
:'''[[GitHub Tips]]'''
 
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:'''[[QR Codes]]'''
  
:[[Raspberry Pi|<span style="color:#ffffff; background:#864199">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Raspberry Pi'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
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==For Additional Help==
 
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:Use the PPM Slack channel #computing or #electronics
:[[Computers|<span style="color:#000000; background:#D0DD27">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Computers'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
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:'''[[How To Slack#PPM Channel Names and Descriptions|List of all PPM Slack channels]]'''
 
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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.
 
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Latest revision as of 11:25, 21 November 2024

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.


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

 


Behind the scenes

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

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.

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

Ongoing Tasks

  • Promote its use, both at PPM and at outside events
  • Continually test that the system is understood and useful to users
  • Keep the source map current

Picture Gallery

Related Pages

Links to related PPM Wiki pages:

  Classroom / Meeting Area   - make a reservation
  Raspberry Pi  
  Arduino  
  Electronics  
  Laser — BOSS   - make a reservation
Adobe Illustrator Tips
Adobe Photoshop Tips
Visual Studio Code Tips
GitHub Tips
QR Codes

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.