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==Behind the scenes==
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==Behind the Scenes==
Our Mall Map requires power for the display and Raspberry Pi, and 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.)
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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'''
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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 [[wikipedia:JSON|JSON]] file on the Raspberry Pi.
  
The first map, which was originally drawn in [[Adobe Illustrator Tips|Adobe Illustrator]], detected mouse clicks and&nbsp;then launched pages from our wiki:
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==Contributors==
'''https://wiki.pikespeakmakerspace.org'''
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'''Sixteen PPM members contributed:'''
 
 
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.
 
 
 
===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.
  
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==Ongoing Tasks==
 
==Ongoing Tasks==
* Promote its use, both at PPM and at outside events
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*Promote its use, both at PPM and at outside events
 
*Continually test that the system is understood and useful to users
 
*Continually test that the system is understood and useful to users
 
*Keep the source map current
 
*Keep the source map current
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== Additional Help==
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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]'''
 
  
 
:[[Raspberry Pi|<span style="color:#ffffff; background:#864199">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Raspberry Pi'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
 
:[[Raspberry Pi|<span style="color:#ffffff; background:#864199">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Raspberry Pi'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
 
:[[Arduino|<span style="color:#ffffff; background:#864199">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Arduino'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
 
:[[Arduino|<span style="color:#ffffff; background:#864199">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Arduino'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
:[[Electronics|<span style="color:#FFFFFF; background:#864199">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Electronics'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
 
  
 
:[[Laser_--_BOSS|<span style="color:#FFFFFF; background:#D81F2B">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Laser — BOSS'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]] - '''[https://pikespeakmakerspace.org/reserve make a reservation]'''
 
:[[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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:[[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]'''
  
 
:'''[[Adobe Illustrator Tips]]'''
 
:'''[[Adobe Illustrator Tips]]'''
:'''[[Adobe Photoshop Tips]]'''
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:'''[[Adobe InDesign Tips]]'''
 
:'''[[Visual Studio Code Tips]]'''
 
:'''[[Visual Studio Code Tips]]'''
 
:'''[[JSON File Format Tips]]'''
 
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[[Category:Volunteers Needed]]

Revision as of 09:56, 22 December 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.

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.

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

Additional Help

Links to related PPM Wiki pages:

  Raspberry Pi  
  Arduino  
  Laser — BOSS   - make a reservation
  Classroom / Meeting Area   - make a reservation
Adobe Illustrator Tips
Adobe InDesign Tips
Visual Studio Code Tips
JSON File Format Tips
GitHub Tips
QR Codes
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.