Classroom

Welcome to the Dallas Maker Space Classroom page!

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 [email protected].

Overview (Guide to Rooms)

There are six general use classrooms. Their capacities and default set-ups are detailed in Rooms Guide.

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

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

• 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:
  1. 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
  1. http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/181629384677?lpid=82&chn=ps

     female, $10

• Using any 3.3 thru 5.0 volt micro controller:
  1. 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
  1. http://www.ebay.com/itm/RS232-Serial-DB9-pin-female-to-USB-2-0-Cable-Windows-8-No-CD-/271770179924

     female, $7

  2. http://www.ebay.com/itm/USB-to-RS232-Serial-9-Pin-DB9-Cable-Adapter-connector-For-PC-Mac-GPS-US-/321626964661

     male, $5

  3. 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

• S/N:
• File:RX-A840 OM En.pdf
• http://usa.yamaha.com/products/audio-visual/aventage/rx-a840_black_u/

Onkyo HT-460 Receiver

• S/N: 1067DC5250601873"S"
• Manual: HT-RC460 English.pdf
• http://filedepot.onkyousa.com/Files/own_manuals/HT-RC460_English.pdf

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

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

Vizio LCD TV (west)

• Model: E601i-A3B
• S/N: BFLFTRNWAN4421425

Vizio LCD TV (east)

• Model: E601i-A3B
• S/N: BFLFTRNWAN4323209

VGA to HDMI Adaptor

• Model Name: USB+VGU+Audio to HDMI
• Model No: SY-ADA31025
• other marking: LAN08070546

Vector

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

• http://www.audimuteacousticpanels.com/
• http://www.audimutesoundproofing.com/

  Rich Thompson is installing these.

Class Sign In Sheet

Public Google Doc https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qwoKNuEzF-uL135_Shne2RlDSLjSSxI7oRXtlitNnWc/edit?usp=sharing