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


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.<br>
'''We use it to inform both members and visitors about the equipment we&nbsp;offer at PPM.'''
 
Additionally, it is movable and can be temporarily used at various events like Maker Faires.
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'''Both members and visitors are welcome to check it out while at&nbsp;PPM.'''
 
(735 East Pikes Peak Avenue, Colorado Springs, Colorado)
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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&nbsp;updates.
*It uses an optional Internet connection for software&nbsp;updates.


* The size is approximately xx, and the weight is yy. (Moving it does not require a&nbsp;forklift.)
*It is a bit tall and heavy. (But moving it does not require a&nbsp;forklift, at least.)


* 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'''
*'''The first map''', which was originally built in Adobe Illustrator and Adobe InDesign, detected mouse clicks and&nbsp;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&nbsp;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&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 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:''' ===
===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 our Mall Map successful.
: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.


==Ongoing Tasks==
==Ongoing Tasks==


*Encourage potential members to check it out during tours of PPM(!)
==='''Volunteers are needed'''===
*Help keep the content current.


*Promote its use at outside events, too
*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(!)
 
*Keep the source map current


==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: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 Kiosk2 w Welcome poster.jpg|alt=Mall Map (PPM Kiosk) with Welcome poster|'''Mall Map (PPM Kiosk)<br>with prototype<br>Welcome poster'''
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'''  
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==Additional Help==
== Links to related PPM Wiki pages ==
'''Links to related PPM Wiki pages:'''
 
:[[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]'''
:[[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]'''


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:[[Arduino|<span style="color:#ffffff; background:#864199">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Arduino'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]


:'''[[Adobe Illustrator Tips]]'''
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:'''[[GitHub Tips]]'''
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:'''[[QR Codes]]'''
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Use the PPM Slack channel #computing or #electronics
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&nbsp;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&nbsp;community.


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[[Category:Multi Use]] [[Category:Hardware]] [[Category:Software]] [[Category:Volunteers Needed]]
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[[Category:Software]]  
[[Category:Volunteers Needed]]

Latest revision as of 15:52, 22 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.

Level 1 badge used at Pikes Peak Makerspace
PPM MEMBER USE

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

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




burst of white rays on orange background

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.)

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 After
    Mall Map (PPM Kiosk)
    "After"
  • Mall Map (PPM Kiosk) with controller
    Mall Map (PPM Kiosk)
    with QR Code engraved sign
  • Mall Map (PPM Kiosk) with Welcome poster
    Mall Map (PPM Kiosk)
    with prototype poster
  • Mall Map (PPM Kiosk) with old map
    Mall Map (PPM Kiosk)
    with old map
  • Mall Map In Progress
    Mall Map In Progress
    "Before"
  • Mall Map In Progress
    Mall Map
    frame only
  • Mall Map original map only
    Mall Map In Progress
  • Mall Map frame only
    Mall Map
    original map only

Links to related PPM Wiki pages

  Classroom / Meeting Area   - make a reservation
  Raspberry Pi  
  Arduino  
JSON File Format Tips
Visual Studio Code Tips
GitHub Tips
QR Codes

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.

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