Category:Classroom

Zone Information
Zone Name	Classroom
Status	Active
Zone Slogan	Oh yeah! It's Kool-Aid Man!
Zone Coordinator(s)	Hans Chen
Zone Slack	#classroom
Zone E-mail	classroom@i3detroit.org
Zone Color	none
Paypal Button	Pay money to Classroom

Intro

Our classroom makes possible functions which are impractical due to dust and noise elsewhere in the space. Its use can be reserved on our Google calendar, similarly to the common area. Please see HOWTO Host an Event at i3Detroit.

The zone slogan is "OH YEAH! IT'S KOOL-AID MAN" as a reference to the Classroom Wall which existed when this room was the kitchen.

Rules

Member Meetings / Board Meetings

Member Meetings or Board meetings have priority over any other activity in the classroom.

Presentation Equipment

Presenter Screen / TV

Sceptre_55in_4K_UHD_TV mounted to the west wall.

Chromecast

Chromecast Ultra 4K Streaming Media Player - Model nc2-6a5-D.

Media Center PC

Raspberry Pi 4 Model B - 4GB Single-board Computer running a Linux based OS called Raspberry Pi OS (Formerly known as Raspbian, a Debian derivative.) The equipment details can be found at its wiki page.

This computer was generously donated to the zone by Que Fanning.

Original Raspberry Pi Media Center initiated and equipment loaned to the classroom by Jeff Pynnonen.

Other Equipment

Tables and Chairs

White Board

May also be used as a projector screen.

Craft Room's Sewing Table / Fabric Cutting Table and Mat

The classroom currently (before Side B Expansion) shares space with the Craft Room and some of that zone's equipment resides in here too. Of particular note is the 8 ft. × 4 ft. Fabric Cutting Table and Mat attached to the north wall, mounted via a wench and pulley system.

The classroom's White Board is attached to the bottom of this table. Usually this table is put away, leaving the white board exposed for its intended use.

Use of this table / mat is discouraged for classroom activities outside of the scope and purview of Craft Room operations and its access and use is restricted. Mounting and putting away this special table requires training from Craft Room coordinators / wardens. See this equipment's page for more details.

I3DoorIris

This is a member maker project featuring an electronic view port iris that allows for viewing (or not) into the classroom.

Documentation

Wall signage for TV and Media Center PC. (Open Document Format) (PDF - TBA)

Possible Future Classroom Improvements

(Note: These are possible improvements, but no definite plan yet)

Wall Mount

Add hooks, cups, and storage to keep items off the tables. This includes TV remote control, dry erase markers, meeting cowbell, etc.

Wall Bumper

To help avoid scuffing on the wall. Since all the tables are the same height, a horizontal bumper can be set a uniform height.

Wall Electrical

Add electrical outlet strip on walls for users. Since all the tables are the same height, electrical outlet strips can be set at a uniform height.

Conference Calls

Add equipment to allow for easier conference calls, including conference-grade microphones and cameras.

Paint

Adding additional paint to the room.

History

Original plan for Classroom Remodeling in 2015.

Paint color:

129A310 C-213, E-111, OO-95 ACE new bases/Clark+Kensington 129 Int Semi Gloss En