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:'''[[Lychee Slicer Tips]]''' — prepare ("slice") 3D models for SLA (resin) printers | :'''[[Lychee Slicer Tips]]''' — prepare ("slice") 3D models for SLA (resin) printers | ||
:'''[[Mach4 Tips|Mach4 Tips]]''' — send G-code to a CNC router table | :'''[[Mach4 Tips|Mach4 Tips]]''' — send G-code to a CNC router table | ||
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| + | ===File format info=== | ||
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| + | :on Wikipedia: | ||
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| + | ::'''[[wikipedia:JSON|JSON]]''' | ||
| + | ::'''[[wikipedia:PDF|PDF]]''' | ||
| + | ::'''[[wikipedia:Universal_Scene_Description|USD]]''' — Universal Scene Description | ||
| + | ::'''[[wikipedia:YAML|YAML]]''' — YAML Ain't Markup Language | ||
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==Training — PPM Trainer(s) needed== | ==Training — PPM Trainer(s) needed== | ||
PPM announces all its [https://www.meetup.com/pikespeakmakerspace/events '''Upcoming events, including classes, on Meetup'''] | PPM announces all its [https://www.meetup.com/pikespeakmakerspace/events '''Upcoming events, including classes, on Meetup'''] | ||
Links to member-recommended external sites: | Links to member-recommended external sites: | ||
| − | === [https://www.khanacademy.org/computing Kahn Academy] — Computing courses === | + | ===[https://www.khanacademy.org/computing Kahn Academy] — Computing courses=== |
===[https://www.khanacademy.org/khan-labs Kahnmigo] — World-class AI for education=== | ===[https://www.khanacademy.org/khan-labs Kahnmigo] — World-class AI for education=== | ||
| − | ==Curated Links== | + | == Curated Links== |
Links to member-recommended external sites: | Links to member-recommended external sites: | ||
:[https://adobe.fandom.com/wiki/Adobe_Wiki '''Adobe Fandom Wiki'''] | :[https://adobe.fandom.com/wiki/Adobe_Wiki '''Adobe Fandom Wiki'''] | ||
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:'''[[Procreate app Tips]]''' | :'''[[Procreate app Tips]]''' | ||
:'''[[QR Codes]]''' | :'''[[QR Codes]]''' | ||
Revision as of 21:26, 27 February 2024
Learn about the software that we have installed for all our members at Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM).
Use of software installed on PPM computers does not require any additional required training (Level 1).
Commercial (licensed) software used at PPM
- Adobe Bridge Tips — view & manage files
- Adobe Dreamweaver Tips — design web sites
- Adobe Illustrator Tips — draw vector graphics
- Adobe InDesign Tips — create page layouts
- Adobe Lightroom Tips — edit graphics and photos
- Adobe Photoshop Tips — edit raster graphics and photos
- Adobe Premiere Tips — create videos
- Canva Tips — online graphic design software
- CorelDRAW X6 Tips — create and print vector graphics
- LightBurn Tips — create artwork then control your laser cutter settings
- VCarve Tips — for makers designing for CNC (Computer Numerical Control)
Free and open source software (FOSS) used at PPM
- Blender Tips — create 3D models, motion graphics, interactive 3D applications, AR and VR models
- Inkscape Tips — multi-platform vector graphics software application
- MediaWiki Tips — edit and publish wiki pages
- PrusaSlicer Tips — prepare ("slice") 3D models for FDM (filament) printers
- Visual Studio Code Tips — editor used by programmers of all levels
Other software used at PPM
- Autodesk Fusion 360 Tips — parametric CAD, electrical drawings, simulation, rendering and CAM
- Cutting Master 3 Tips — send files to a vinyl cutter
- Lychee Slicer Tips — prepare ("slice") 3D models for SLA (resin) printers
- Mach4 Tips — send G-code to a CNC router table
File format info
- SVG File Format Tips
- on Wikipedia:
Training — PPM Trainer(s) needed
PPM announces all its Upcoming events, including classes, on Meetup
Links to member-recommended external sites:
Kahn Academy — Computing courses
Kahnmigo — World-class AI for education
Curated Links
Links to member-recommended external sites:
- Adobe Fandom Wiki
- List of free and open-source software packages — on Wikipedia
- Easter Egg — on Wikipedia
Related Pages
Links to related PPM Wiki pages:
For Additional Help
- Use the PPM Slack channel #computing
- List of all PPM Slack channels
- Note that we have a Slack channel (#job-board) for members to post, discuss, or accept job opportunities either within PPM or from the community.
Search the PPM Wiki — include Content pages as well as Multimedia.
Contact Us if you cannot find your answer here on our Wiki or if you notice any information that is outdated.
Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) is dedicated to supporting our maker community in their creative processes by providing shared space, shared tools, materials, software, and a knowledge base to turn their ideas into reality.