3D Printing

The 3D Printing Area at Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) consists mostly of Level 2 equipment.

Additional training is required to use our Level 2 equipment.

3D Printing Area hand tools should be marked with orange tape or paint.

3D Printing Area (03/13/22)

Safety First

Members must know the following information:

In case of emergency, call 911

Our physical location is:

735 East Pikes Peak Avenue

Colorado Springs, CO 80903

use this when ordering pizza or an ambulance

IN CASE OF
EMERGENCY
sign

PPM Fire Escape Plan

Fire Escape Plan maps are posted throughout the Makerspace.

There are 7 fire extinguishers on the fire escape plan map. Review the PPM Fire Escape Plan for locations.

PPM Emergency
Evacuation Plan.pdf
PPM Fire
Prevention Plan.pdf
PPM Fire Escape
Plan

First Aid

There is a FIRST AID Supply Cabinet in our Kitchen Area.

FIRST AID Kits are available in four areas: the Kitchen, Metal Shop, Wood Shop and CNC Room.

FIRST AID
Supply Cabinet
FIRST AID
Kit

Eye Wash Stations

Emergency Eye & Face Wash Stations are mounted in four areas: the Kitchen, Wood Shop, CNC Room and Vented Room.

Emergency
Eye & Face Wash
Station

Personal Protective Equipment

Wear protective equipment in all Wood and Metal Shop Areas.

Wear gloves when using Isopropyl Alcohol and other cleaners.

Personal Protective Equipment

Hazardous Chemicals

All hazardous chemicals must be stored in the yellow hazardous chemical storage cabinet located in the vented room.

Review the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) information of unknown products before use.

SDS information is available via the QR code on the hazardous chemical storage cabinet or this link.

Do not bring dangerous chemicals to the makerspace.

Spray paint, stains, and other approved items must be stored in the hazardous chemical storage cabinet in the vented room.

Please DO NOT paint indoors.

Flammables Cabinet

Covid-19 notice

Classes and Training

New Member Orientation

Area Captain -- Trevor Banks

Additional 3D Printer Captain wanted

View all PPM Area Captains

Area Captain Duties

To help out in the 3D Printing Area, contact the Area Captain on Slack.

Classes

Pikes Peak Makerspace announces its Upcoming events, including classes, on Meetup

Training

Introduction to 3D Printing -- class info

Intro to SLA 3D Printing -- class info

Be sure to log your SLA printing job using the new Printer Usage Form.

Clear the resin trays of the SLA printers carefully and completely to avoid cross-contamination.

Events

3D Printing Area
(2021-11-24)
3D Printing at the
PIKES PEAK SUMMIT

For Additional Help

Use the PPM Slack channel #3d-printing

Equipment Lists

3D Printing Equipment -- Level 2

Picture	Item	Manufacturer	Model Number	Print Volume	Upgrades	Estimated Value	Manual	Owner	Status Up/Down	Problem Description
	3D Printer	Creality 3D	Ender-3 Pro			$400 (including upgrades)	no	PPM (donated 04/22/22)
	3D Printer (HAYWIRE)	PRUSA RESEARCH	Prusa MK2.5S	9.8 x 8.3 in, 8 in tall		$350	Included	PPM
	3D Printer (MEDUSA)	PRUSA RESEARCH	Prusa MK3	9.8 x 8.3 in, 8 in tall		$1,000	Included	PPM
	3D Printer	Monoprice	Mini E3D Edition	4.7x4.7x4.7"		$75		PPM		SD card only. PLA ONLY.
	3D Printer (MR. T)	LULZBOT	Taz 5	11x11x8in		$1,200	Included	PPM		(does not have auto bed leveling)
	3D Printer (TIZZY)	LULZBOT	Taz 5, KITTAZ	11x11x8in	Auto bed leveling	$1,200	Included	PPM
	Resin Printer	Anycubic	PHOTON MONO 2K	163 x 102 x 180 mm tall	(stock)	$200		PPM
Picture	Item	Manufacturer	Model Number	Print Volume	Upgrades	Estimated Value	Manual	Owner	Status Up/Down	Problem Description

3D Printing Equipment -- Other

Picture	Item	Manufacturer	Model Number	Estimated Value	Manual	Owner	Status Up/Down	Problem Description
	UV curing box (6x6x10 inches)	PPM		?	none	PPM	Up
	lab oven / dryer with timer (12x12x12 interior)	Curtin Matheson		?	none	PPM	Up
	filament dryer box	PPM	N/A	?	none	PPM	Up
	3Doodler create		STAR TREK	?	?	PPM
	Fume Extractor	PACE	8888-0825	?	none	PPM	?
Picture	Item	Manufacturer	Model Number	Estimated Value	Manual	Owner	Status Up/Down	Problem Description

3D Printing -- Computers

Picture	Item	Manufacturer	Model Number	System	Estimated Value	CPU	Memory	Storage	Software	Owner	Status Up/Down	Problem Description
	computer (Resin machine), "M-DESIGN-5-G"			Windows 10	$300				PrusaSlicer Lychee Slicer Repetier‑Server	PPM	Down	hard drive?
	computer (laptop)	hp	EliteBook 8570w	Windows 10 Pro	?	Intel Core-i7 2.30 GHz	4 GB	750 GB HDD	PrusaSlicer Lychee Slicer Repetier‑Server	PPM	Up	slow
Picture	Item	Manufacturer	Model Number	System	Estimated Value	CPU	Memory	Storage	Software	Owner	Status Up/Down	Problem Description

3D Printing -- Not Working

Picture	Item	Manufacturer	Model Number	Estimated Value	Manual	Owner	Status Up/Down	Problem Description
	Tevo 3D printers (2)			?		PPM	Down (03/23/22)	?
	Prusa Mk2s MMU2 (Multi Material Unit)	PRUSA RESEARCH		?	Included	PPM	Down (12/10/21)	MMU needs repair.
	computer (Slicing machine), "M-DESIGN-3-G"	hp	Z200	$500	N/A	PPM	Working, but not online	Windows 7
	hot air material (pellet) dryer	Plastic Process Equipment	THD-U SERIES	?	Yes	PPM (donated by TITAN ROBOTICS)	Down	Under construction
	3D Printer (high temp)	Stratasys	N/A	$1,000	N/A	PPM (donated by TITAN ROBOTICS)	Down	Under construction
	Form 2 resin printer	Form	Form 2	$2,500	Included	PPM	Down	Unable to get successful prints. May need new resin or new bed.
	RapMan 3 3D Printer		RapMan 3	$100	N/A	PPM	Down	Needs board wired and power supply hooked up.
	various Raspberry Pi boards			?	N/A	PPM	Working(?) but not online
Picture	Item	Manufacturer	Model Number	Estimated Value	Manual	Owner	Status Up/Down	Problem Description

Hand Tools

INFRARED THERMOMETER

3D Printing Area hand tools should be marked with orange tape or paint.

Return all tools to their proper location after use. This rule applies to all areas of our Makerspace.

Donations Received

Wish List

Pikes Peak Makerspace is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, so we can provide a receipt for any donations you make.

Benefits and Policies

PPM Member Benefits

(walk in, show proof of membership)


Website	Benefit	Directions to
Woodcraft of Colorado Springs	10% discount	4438 Austin Bluffs Parkway
CO Lumber Specialties	10% discount	3636 Stone Avenue
GENERAL AIR	10% discount	3031 N Nevada Ave.
ACE Hardware Uintah Gardens	10% discount	1830 W Uintah Street

Map of stores that provide PPM member discounts

Map of helpful local resources curated by our makers

Additionally, we have a Slack channel (#job-board) for members to post, discuss, or accept job opportunities either within PPM or from the community.

Equipment Reservations

PPE

Donate for PPE

Or, leave donations in a black payment box, or use a QR code.

Materials

Filament For Sale
Material	Filament Size	Color	Website	Sale Price
Copolyester	2.85mm	White	chromastrandslab.com	$20 (1 kg spool, Factory Sealed)
PETG	1.75mm	Clear	ic3dprinters.com	$20 (1 kg spool, Factory Sealed)
PETG	1.75mm	Clear	villageplastics.com/	$20 (1 kg spool, Factory Sealed)

Donate for "3D Print Filament": bit.ly/ppmstuff

Filament Cost $0.02⁹ per Gram

Or, leave donations in a black payment box, or use a QR code.

Red Tags

Use a Red Tag, which can be found in the red tag area, to designate broken equipment.

Scrap and Trash

Collect scrap plain paper, PLA and PETG plastics, and metals for recycling.

Empty recycling and trash into our dumpster at the back (south side) of the building.

Leave the space better than you found it.

Software

Modeling sw

Fusion 360

Slicing sw

Lychee Slicer (free version) for ANYCUBIC resin printer.

PrusaSlicer 2.4.0

PrusaSlicer 2.3.3

Server sw

Repetier-Server Go to our Slack channel to get login credentials.

Member Showcase

"Benchy"
3D Printing
benchmark test
3D printed
camera slider
by Trevor Banks
camera slider closeup
3D Printed Lion
Tesla bust
8 inch tall
Filament dryer box
Toilet paper holder
Open-source
InMoov robot
by Kelly C.
Open-source
prosthetic/robotic hand
Tima Anankitpaiboon
Open-source
prosthetic/robotic hands
Tima Anankitpaiboon

For even more member projects, visit our #showcase channel on Slack, or follow our social media links.

Curated Links

Links to other sites (external links):

PRUSA KNOWLEDGE BASE

Prusa 3D by Josef Prusa - YouTube channel

Ultimate 3D Printing Materials Guide -- SIMPLYFY3D

Other Fun Stuff