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:'''[https://www.makercase.com/ MakerCase]''' or '''[https://hackaday.io/project/10649-boxespy Boxes.py]''' — Cut boxes with a laser cutter | :'''[https://www.makercase.com/ MakerCase]''' or '''[https://hackaday.io/project/10649-boxespy Boxes.py]''' — Cut boxes with a laser cutter | ||
:'''[https://www.timefracture.org/laser.html Homebrew CO<sub>2</sub> Laser Page]''' — by John Doran (Epilog VP of Engineering) | :'''[https://www.timefracture.org/laser.html Homebrew CO<sub>2</sub> Laser Page]''' — by John Doran (Epilog VP of Engineering) | ||
| − | :[https://www.bell-laser.com/laser-list Bell Laser] — After market parts for laser machines | + | :[https://www.bell-laser.com/laser-list '''Bell Laser'''] — After market parts for laser machines |
| − | :[https://laserresearch.net/product-category/economy-line/ Laser Research Optics] — Alternative and cheaper sources of lenses | + | :[https://laserresearch.net/product-category/economy-line/ '''Laser Research Optics'''] — Alternative and cheaper sources of lenses |
==For Additional Help== | ==For Additional Help== | ||
Revision as of 18:20, 26 March 2024
Our Laser Engraver/Cutter Area at Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) consists mostly of Level 3 equipment.
Additional PPM training and then certification is required to use any of our Level 3 equipment.
Zing Laser Check-in and Reservations
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 (PPE)
- Wear protective equipment in all Wood and Metal Shop Areas.
- Wear gloves when using Isopropyl Alcohol and other cleaners.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
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 spreadsheet.
- 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
in the Vented Room
Impairment
- The use of PPM equipment requires you to be alert, attentive, and focused.
- Do not use any PPM work area, or any PPM tools, if you are under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
Classes and Training
New Member Orientation
Area Contact
- Jonathan Wommack (Epilog Laser)
Classes
- The Zing Laser Certification class is offered on the 2nd Wednesday of each month.
- If this time or date does not work with your schedule,
- please contact us - https://pikespeakmakerspace.org/Contact.
- Not all, but some instructors offer one-on-one training that we can help schedule.
- PPM announces all its Upcoming events, including classes, on Meetup
Training
- Jonathan Wommack (Epilog Laser)
Zing Instruction Sheetv3.pdf
DO NOT cut materials with PVC on either laser, this will release chlorine gas which is toxic.
- ALWAYS ensure the work area interior and exterior is clean before and after your work.
- The maximum bed size for vector cutting or raster etching is 16” x 12” or less.
Events
TOSC tour at PPM
(2021-11-24)
Intro to Laser Cutting at the MAC
(January 15, 2015)
The following pages contain historical information. The pages are provided for reference only.
• Introduction to the Zing Laser (15:26, 20 May 2015)
• Laser Cutting Material Table (15:41, 21 May 2015)
• Laser Cutting Acrylic (16:31, 24 November 2015)
Equipment Lists
Zing LASER
| Picture | Item | Manufacturer/ Model |
Reference Materials |
 |
zing 30 Watt
CO2 Laser Cutter/Engraver |
Epilog Laser
10000 Laser System |
yes, and online |
Zing LASER Computer
| Item | Application Software |
Manufacturer/ Model |
System Software |
| Computer,
i7 3.4 GHz |
Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Illustrator, |
hp | Microsoft Windows 10 Pro |
| Monitor
20" widescreen |
Asus
VH202 |
||
| keyboard | Dell | ||
- Design workstation ONLY!
- No Facebook, social media, or random browsing.
Hand Tools
- Laser Area hand tools should be marked with red tape or paint.
- Return all tools to their proper location after use. This rule applies to all areas of our Makerspace.
Equipment Reservations
- Reserve 24 Hours in Advance to Guarantee Equipment.
- Unreserved equipment is first come first serve.
- Reservations are given up after 15 minute no show.
If you don't have a reservation:
- Be sure your job does not run longer than an upcoming reservation or you are expected to stop your job.
- Use this form to sign in (No more paper)
- Pikes Peak Makerspace is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, so we can provide a receipt for any donations you make.
Benefits
- PPM members enjoy discounts at the following local merchants:
- (bring 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
- At home LightBurn subscriptions can be purchased at a discounted rate for being a PPM member.
- The discount code is saved as a Pinned Message in our 'laser-cutter' channel in Slack.
Policies
Materials
- DO NOT cut materials with PVC on either laser, this will release chlorine gas which is toxic.
- Avoid reflective material.
- Donate for "Wood Sheet for Laser" via PayPal: bit.ly/ppmstuff
- Or, leave donations in a black payment box, or use a QR code.
Red Tags
- If equipment needs repairs, place a Red Tag on it and report it via the Pikes Peak Makerspace Slack channel #red-tags-issues
- This advises others on the malfunctioning equipment and ensures that actions can be taken to service/repair the equipment.
Scrap and Trash
- Trash day is MONDAY
- Recycling day is MONDAY (96 gallon tote)
- Single Stream Recycling provided by Waste Connections. Paper, cardboard, cans, glass, and one time use plastics.
- Empty recycling and trash into our dumpster at the back (south side) of the building.
- Always leave the space better than you found it.
Related Software
Design Software
Printing Software
- Adobe Acrobat
Member Showcase
Laserable Leatherette
by Debbie l Urquijo
(03/19/24)
Engraved photo
by Chris Stevens
(09/09/22)
Engraved journal cover
by Marvin Harrell
(05/09/22)
Round PCB
PPM clock
PPM engraved
PCB keychain
Minnesota NICE
(May 29, 2015)
- For even more member projects, visit our #showcase channel on Slack, or follow our social media links.
Related Pages
Links to related PPM Wiki pages:
Curated Links
Links to member-recommended external sites:
- ImagR — Prepare your image for laser engraving
- MakerCase or Boxes.py — Cut boxes with a laser cutter
- Homebrew CO2 Laser Page — by John Doran (Epilog VP of Engineering)
- Bell Laser — After market parts for laser machines
- Laser Research Optics — Alternative and cheaper sources of lenses
For Additional Help
- Use the PPM Slack channel #laser-cutter
- 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.