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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 like Maker Faires. | |
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| + | [[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 PPM.''' | ||
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| + | (735 East Pikes Peak Avenue, Colorado Springs, Colorado) | ||
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<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> | ||
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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 large display and Raspberry Pi. |
| − | * It uses an optional Internet connection for software updates. | + | *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 | + | *'''The first map''', which was originally built in Adobe Illustrator and Adobe InDesign, 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 [[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 then loads data from a [[wikipedia:JSON|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, below.) | ||
| − | * Our code is under version control on GitHub: '''https://github.com/PikesPeakMakerspace/welcome-display''' | + | *Our code is under version control on GitHub: '''https://github.com/PikesPeakMakerspace/welcome-display''' |
| − | ==Contributors== | + | ==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 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== | ||
| − | + | ==='''Volunteers are needed'''=== | |
| − | + | *Help keep the content current. | |
| − | * | ||
| − | *Continually test that the system is understood and useful to users | + | *Continually test that the system is understood and useful to users. |
| − | * | + | *Encourage potential members to check it out during tours of PPM(!) |
==Picture Gallery== | ==Picture Gallery== | ||
<gallery widths="200" heights="125"> | <gallery widths="200" heights="125"> | ||
| + | File:Mall Map after.jpg|alt=Mall Map After|'''Mall Map (PPM Kiosk)<br>"After"''' | ||
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:PPM Kiosk2 w Welcome poster.jpg|alt=Mall Map (PPM Kiosk) with Welcome poster|'''Mall Map (PPM Kiosk)<br>with prototype poster''' | |
| − | File:PPM Kiosk2 w Welcome poster.jpg|alt=Mall Map (PPM Kiosk) with Welcome poster|'''Mall Map (PPM Kiosk)<br>with prototype | ||
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"''' | ||
File:MALL MAP 2.jpg|alt=Mall Map In Progress|'''Mall Map<br>frame 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 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''' | + | File:MALL MAP 3.jpg|alt=Mall Map frame only|'''Mall Map<br>original map only''' |
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
| − | == | + | == 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]''' | :[[Classroom_and_Meeting_Area|<span style="color:#000000; background:#FDD1AC"> '''Classroom / Meeting Area''' </span>]] - '''[https://pikespeakmakerspace.org/reserve make a reservation]''' | ||
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:[[Arduino|<span style="color:#ffffff; background:#864199"> '''Arduino''' </span>]] | :[[Arduino|<span style="color:#ffffff; background:#864199"> '''Arduino''' </span>]] | ||
| − | + | :'''[[JSON File Format Tips]]''' | |
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| − | :'''[[ | ||
:'''[[Visual Studio Code Tips]]''' | :'''[[Visual Studio Code Tips]]''' | ||
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:'''[[GitHub Tips]]''' | :'''[[GitHub Tips]]''' | ||
:'''[[QR Codes]]''' | :'''[[QR Codes]]''' | ||
| − | Use the PPM Slack channel #computing | + | Use the PPM Slack channel #computing |
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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. | 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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<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:Hardware]] [[Category:Software]] [[Category:Volunteers Needed]] | + | [[Category:Multi Use]] |
| + | [[Category:Hardware]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Software]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Volunteers Needed]] | ||
Latest revision as of 17:21, 6 April 2025
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 like Maker Faires.
Both members and visitors are welcome to check it out while at PPM.
(735 East Pikes Peak Avenue, Colorado Springs, Colorado)
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: 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 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, below.)
- Our code is under version control on GitHub: https://github.com/PikesPeakMakerspace/welcome-display
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 our Mall Map successful.
Ongoing Tasks
Volunteers are needed
- Help keep the content current.
- Continually test that the system is understood and useful to users.
- Encourage potential members to check it out during tours of PPM(!)
Picture Gallery
Mall Map (PPM Kiosk)
"After"
Mall Map (PPM Kiosk)
with QR Code engraved sign
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
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 information that is outdated.