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.
Safety First
Members must know the following information:
Covid-19 notice
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
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.
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.
Eye Wash Stations
- Emergency Eye & Face Wash Stations are mounted in four areas: the Kitchen, Wood Shop, CNC Room and Vented Room.
Personal Protective Equipment
- Wear protective equipment in all Wood and Metal Shop Areas.
- Wear gloves when using Isopropyl Alcohol and other cleaners.
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.
Classes and Training
New Member Orientation
Area Captain -- Trevor Banks
- 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
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) |
Up | ||||
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 | Printer Down | |||
Number |
Value |
Up/Down |
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 | ? | ||
Number |
Value |
Up/Down |
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 | PPM | Up | |||||||
computer (laptop) | hp | EliteBook 8570w | Windows 10 Pro | ? |
Intel Core-i7 2.30 GHz | 4 GB | 750 GB HDD | PrusaSlicer | PPM | Up | ||
Number |
Value |
Up/Down |
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 | Down | Under construction | |
3D Printer (high temp) |
Stratasys | N/A | $1,000 |
N/A | PPM | 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 |
||||
Number |
Value |
Up/Down |
Description |
Hand Tools
- 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
Benefits and Policies
PPM Member Benefits
- (walk in, show proof of membership)
Company | 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
Equipment Reservations
PPE
- Donate for PPE
- Or, leave donations in a black payment box, or use a QR code.
Materials
Picture | 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
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
- For even more member projects, visit our #showcase channel on Slack, or follow our social media links.
See Also
- Links to other PPM Wiki pages (internal links):
- Raspberry Pi
Curated Links
- PRUSA KNOWLEDGE BASE
- Prusa 3D by Josef Prusa - YouTube channel
- Ultimate 3D Printing Materials Guide -- SIMPLYFY3D
Other Fun Stuff
- "Wear you some gloves.", https://shop.crafnation.com/product/wearyousomegloves
- https://www.3dbenchy.com/ -- 3D torture test
- https://www.etsy.com/market/lithophanes https://www.thingiverse.com/search?q=lithophanes
PPM Wiki Main Page | Shared Tools | Interactive "Mall Map"