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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. | ||
Everyone is welcome to check it out while at PPM.<br> | It is movable and can be temporarily used at various events like Maker Faires. | ||
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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. | ||
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* It is tall and heavy. (But moving it does not require a forklift, at least.) | * It is tall and heavy. (But moving it does not require a forklift, at least.) | ||
* The first map, which was originally drawn in [[Adobe Illustrator Tips|Adobe Illustrator]], detected mouse clicks and then launched pages from our wiki: '''https://wiki.pikespeakmakerspace.org''' | * '''The first map''', which was originally drawn in [[Adobe Illustrator Tips|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 [[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 loads data from a [[wikipedia:JSON|JSON]] file on the Raspberry Pi. | ||
* 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''' | ||
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==Original 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 === | === '''Volunteers are needed''' === | ||
*Help keep the content current | *Help keep the content current | ||
Revision as of 16:48, 6 April 2025
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.
It is movable and can be temporarily used at various events like Maker Faires.
Everyone is welcome to check it out while at PPM.
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 tall and heavy. (But moving it does not require a forklift, at least.)
- 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.
- 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
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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
Additional Help
Links to related PPM Wiki pages:
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.