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'''The Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) "Mall Map" is an original and entertaining kiosk developed by our members. We use it to introduce and inform members and visitors''' about the equipment we offer at PPM.
'''The Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) "Mall Map" is a completely original and entertaining kiosk developed by many of our members.'''


It is movable and can be temporarily used at various events like Maker Faires.


[[File:Level 1 badge.png|alt=Level 1 badge used at Pikes Peak Makerspace|left|frameless|90x90px|PPM MEMBER USE]]


Everyone is welcome to check it out while at PPM.
'''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.
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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&nbsp;PPM.'''
(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%;"> &nbsp; </p>
<br>The code and documentation is under version control
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[[File:Burst.png|alt=burst of white rays on orange background|link=https://wiki.pikespeakmakerspace.org/index.php/About_PPM|right|frameless|250x250px]]


==Behind the Scenes==
on GitHub:  '''https://github.com/PikesPeakMakerspace/welcome-display'''


* Our Mall Map requires power for the large display and Raspberry Pi
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* It uses an optional Internet connection for software&nbsp;updates.
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[[File:Burst.png|alt=burst of white rays on orange background|link=https://wiki.pikespeakmakerspace.org/index.php/About_PPM|right|frameless|250x250px]]
* It is 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'''
 
* '''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 code is under version control on GitHub: '''https://github.com/PikesPeakMakerspace/welcome-display'''
 
==Original Contributors==


=== Sixteen PPM members contributed ===
== Ongoing Tasks ==
: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==
==='''Volunteers are needed'''===
*Help keep the content current.


=== '''Volunteers are needed''' ===
*Continually test that the system is understood and useful to users.
*Help keep the content current


*Continually test that the system is understood and useful to users
==Equipment Lists==
 
{| class="wikitable"
*Encourage potential members to check it out during tours of PPM(!)
|- 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
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|[[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'''
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==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: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 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 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'''
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==Additional Help==
== Behind the Scenes ==
'''Links to related PPM Wiki pages:'''
*Our Mall Map requires power for the large display and Raspberry Pi.
 
*It uses an optional Internet connection for software&nbsp;updates.


:[[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]'''
*It is a bit tall and heavy. (But moving it does not require a&nbsp;forklift, at least.)


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


:'''[[JSON File Format Tips]]'''
*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.
:'''[[Visual Studio Code Tips]]'''
*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.)
:'''[[GitHub Tips]]'''
:'''[[QR Codes]]'''


==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
Use the PPM Slack channel #computing


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Latest revision as of 17:55, 25 August 2026

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.

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)



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

Level 1 badge
 VIZIO E320VL

Picture Gallery

  • Mall Map After
    Mall Map (PPM Kiosk)
    "After"
  • 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

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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