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Contact Us if you cannot find your answer here on our Wiki or if you notice any outdated information.

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-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.
-However, it is also movable and can be temporarily used at various events like Maker Faires.<br>
+'''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.'''
+(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>
-==Behind the scenes ==
+<br>The code and documentation is under version control
-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.)
+on GitHub:  '''https://github.com/PikesPeakMakerspace/welcome-display'''
-The first map, which was originally drawn in [[Adobe Illustrator Tips|Adobe Illustrator]], detected mouse click events and&nbsp;then launched pages from our wiki:
+<hr style="height:2.5px; background:#FDD1AC;">
-'''https://wiki.pikespeakmakerspace.org'''
-(The current map, a more stylized version of our 'space, accepts button presses from a wired game controller.)
+<br>
+[[File:Burst.png|alt=burst of white rays on orange background|link=https://wiki.pikespeakmakerspace.org/index.php/About_PPM|right|frameless|250x250px]]
-Sixteen PPM members contributed to the success of our Mall Map:
+== Ongoing Tasks ==
-: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.
-Our code is under version control on GitHub:
+==='''Volunteers are needed'''===
-'''https://github.com/PikesPeakMakerspace/welcome-display'''
+*Help keep the content current.
-==Ongoing Tasks ==
+*Continually test that the system is understood and useful to users.
-* Decide if the system will be on wheels (should be locking wheels)
+==Equipment Lists==
-* Continually test that the system is understood and useful to users(!)
+{| class="wikitable"
-* Implement a proximity sensor(?)
+|- style="font-weight:bold; text-align:left; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif !important; background-color:#FDD1AC; color:#000000;"
-* Keep the source map current
+| style="vertical-align:middle;" |Picture
-* Keep the wiki pages current, too
+|Item
-* Promote its use.
+|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'''
+|-
+|
+|
+|
+|
+|}
 ==Picture Gallery==
 <gallery widths="200" heights="125">
-File:Mall Map after.jpg|alt=Mall Map After|'''Mall Map After'''
+File:Mall Map after.jpg|alt=Mall Map After|'''Mall Map (PPM Kiosk)<br>"After"'''
-File:MALL MAP 3.jpg|alt=Mall Map frame only|'''Mall Map In Progress'''
+File:PPM Kiosk2 w Welcome poster.jpg|alt=Mall Map (PPM Kiosk) with Welcome poster|'''Mall Map (PPM Kiosk)<br>with prototype poster'''
-File:MALL MAP 1.jpg|alt=Mall Map In Progress|'''Mall Map In Progress'''
+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 2.jpg|alt=Mall Map In Progress|'''Mall Map frame only'''
+File:MALL MAP 1.jpg|alt=Mall Map In Progress|'''Mall Map In Progress<br>"Before"'''
-File:MALL MAP 4.jpg|alt=Mall Map original map only|'''Mall Map original map only'''
+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>
-==Related Pages==
+== Behind the Scenes ==
-Links to related PPM Wiki pages:
+*Our Mall Map requires power for the large display and Raspberry Pi.
-:'''[[Adobe Illustrator Tips]]'''
-:'''[[Visual Studio Code Tips]]'''
+*It uses an optional Internet connection for software&nbsp;updates.
-:'''[[GitHub Tips]]'''
-:'''[[QR Codes]]'''
+*It is a bit tall and heavy. (But moving it does not require a&nbsp;forklift, at least.)
-:'''[[Linux Tools]]'''
+*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''']
+*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.
+*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.)
+==Original Contributors==
+'''Sixteen PPM members contributed'''
+: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.
+==Additional Help==
+Use the PPM Slack channel #computing
-:[[Raspberry Pi|<span style="color:#ffffff; background:#864199">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Raspberry Pi'''&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.
-:[[Classroom and Meeting Area|<span style="color:#000000; background:#FDD1AC">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Classroom / Meeting Area'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
-:[[Laser -- BOSS|<span style="color:#FFFFFF; background:#D81F2B">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Laser — BOSS'''&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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