Classroom
Welcome to the Dallas Maker Space Classroom page!
Contacting
Section titled “Contacting”If the classrooms need some maintenance that you are motivated to take care of it, but just need funding or want assistance accomplishing this task? Just email classroom@dallasmakerspace.org.
Overview (Guide to Rooms)
Section titled “Overview (Guide to Rooms)”There are six general use classrooms. Their capacities and default set-ups are detailed in Rooms Guide.
Lobby Classroom
Section titled “Lobby Classroom”Lecture Hall
Section titled “Lecture Hall”Lecture Hall Presentation Guide How to use the equipment
File:Lecture Hall Presentation Guide.pdf Lecture Hall Presentation Guide PDF
Mu/th/er: Lecture Hall node
Section titled “Mu/th/er: Lecture Hall node”Monitor the Epson PowerLite HC-8350 Projector
Section titled “Monitor the Epson PowerLite HC-8350 Projector”The main goal here is to help preserve the projector lamp by:
- monitoring the temperature of the air at the projector’s
- intake
- exhaust port
RS-232 interface
Section titled “RS-232 interface”- male db9 connector “To use an AV controller with the projector, connect a 9-pin null modem serial cable to the RS-232C port.”
- Using the BeagleBone Black:
- http://www.logicsupply.com/components/beaglebone/capes/cbb-ttl-232 because all signals on the BeagleBone Black are 3.3 volt male, $15
- Using Raspberry Pi
- Using any 3.3 thru 5.0 volt micro controller:
- http://www.ebay.com/itm/MAX3232-RS232-Serial-Port-To-TTL-Converter-Module-DB9-Connector-ARDUINO-/171689092477 Features: Communication Chip:MAX3232 chip Operating Voltage: 3.3V~5V aFour Interface:VCC,GND,RXD,TXD Can be used in STC SCM,STM32 SCM,NXP SCM,NEC SCM Package Include: 1pcs MAX3232 RS232 To TTL Converter Module DB9 Connector for ACM Robot Smart Car, ARDUINO, RASPBERRY PI, ETC. female, $11
- Using USB
- http://www.ebay.com/itm/RS232-Serial-DB9-pin-female-to-USB-2-0-Cable-Windows-8-No-CD-/271770179924 female, $7
- http://www.ebay.com/itm/USB-to-RS232-Serial-9-Pin-DB9-Cable-Adapter-connector-For-PC-Mac-GPS-US-/321626964661 male, $5
- http://www.ebay.com/itm/RS232-Serial-DB9-pin-female-to-USB-2-0-PL-2303-Cable-for-Window-7-Linux/271510225636?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851 female, $8
Yamaha RX-A840 Receiver
Section titled “Yamaha RX-A840 Receiver”- S/N:
- File:RX-A840 OM En.pdf
- http://usa.yamaha.com/products/audio-visual/aventage/rx-a840_black_u/
Onkyo HT-460 Receiver
Section titled “Onkyo HT-460 Receiver”S/N: 1067DC5250601873”S”Manual: HT-RC460 English.pdfhttp://filedepot.onkyousa.com/Files/own_manuals/HT-RC460_English.pdf
Epson PowerLite HC-8350 Projector
Section titled “Epson PowerLite HC-8350 Projector”This device should be set to accept its input from HDMI 1 to get its signal from the Receiver.
- S/N: NP3F180855L
- Manual: Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 8350
- Programming Codes: Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 8350
Replacement Bulbs
Section titled “Replacement Bulbs”Epson V13H010L61
3 Nov 2014 - Used bulb from Robert Davidson is now in operation.
links as of 1 July 2015
- http://www.partsimple.com/v13h010l49-powerlite-home-cinema-8350-osr-n-43.html
- http://www.projectorlampsworld.com/epson-powerlite-home-cinema-8350-projector-lamp.html
- https://www.bulbamerica.com/products/epson-powerlite-hc-8350-projector-assembly-w-200-watt-projector-bulb
Theoretically can get the bulbs for maybe, just maybe $250:
- from Atlas Electronics (John) 2737 Irving Blvd Dallas TX 75207 (214) 631-2901
- Was referred by Randal (sp) North Dallas Home Theater (214) 597-7714
Interactive Classroom
Section titled “Interactive Classroom”Vizio LCD TV (west)
Section titled “Vizio LCD TV (west)”- Model: E601i-A3B
- S/N: BFLFTRNWAN4421425
Vizio LCD TV (east)
Section titled “Vizio LCD TV (east)”- Model: E601i-A3B
- S/N: BFLFTRNWAN4323209
VGA to HDMI Adaptor
Section titled “VGA to HDMI Adaptor”- Model Name: USB+VGU+Audio to HDMI
- Model No: SY-ADA31025
- other marking: LAN08070546
North Conference Room
Section titled “North Conference Room”Vector
Section titled “Vector”Westinghouse LCD TV
Section titled “Westinghouse LCD TV”- S/N: 6150H13602353\
- Manual: LD4055UM.pdf\
Note: This TV was moved from the Ladybird Classroom into the meeting room because this television did not interface well with the Onkyo Receiver.
acoustic panels
Section titled “acoustic panels”- http://www.audimuteacousticpanels.com/
- http://www.audimutesoundproofing.com/ Rich Thompson is installing these.
Class Sign In Sheet
Section titled “Class Sign In Sheet”Public Google Doc https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qwoKNuEzF-uL135_Shne2RlDSLjSSxI7oRXtlitNnWc/edit?usp=sharing
Migrated from the legacy DMS wiki: original page