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− | + | [[File:Level 1 badge.png|alt=Level 1 badge used at Pikes Peak Makerspace|left|frameless|100x100px|PPM MEMBER USE]] | |
− | ''' | + | '''Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) maintains three Design Workstations,''' as well as other computers dedicated to equipment throughout our space. |
− | + | Members can use our computers, and installed software, without any additional required training (Level 1). | |
<br> | <br> | ||
− | |||
<br> | <br> | ||
− | ==Tips== | + | <br> |
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <p style="padding:0.2em 0.4em; background:#D0DD27; color:#FFFFFF; font-size:15%;"> </p> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | ==Classes and Training== | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===[[New Member Orientation]]=== | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Area Contact — Volunteers needed=== | ||
+ | :To help out with the computers at PPM, post your ideas and comments on Slack #computing channel. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Classes=== | ||
+ | :PPM announces all its [https://www.meetup.com/pikespeakmakerspace/events '''Upcoming events, including classes, on Meetup'''] | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Training=== | ||
+ | :* Do not expect files on the computers to be saved, use your own thumb drive or cloud backup. | ||
+ | :* Computers are for professional use only. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Tips=== | ||
Links to external sites: | Links to external sites: | ||
− | :'''[[ | + | :'''Windows 10''' |
− | :'''[https:// | + | ::'''[https://www.computerworld.com/article/3029168/16-ways-to-speed-up-windows-10.html 17 ways to speed up Windows 10]''' — COMPUTERWORLD |
+ | :'''Windows 11''' | ||
+ | ::'''[https://www.computerworld.com/article/3711746/windows-11-ai-features.html Windows 11 AI features you can use today]''' — COMPUTERWORLD | ||
+ | :'''Windows 12''' | ||
+ | ::'''[https://www.pcworld.com/article/2216834/windows-12-how-to-use-new-functions-now.html How to try tomorrow’s new features, today]''' — PCWorld | ||
+ | |||
+ | == Equipment Lists == | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Design Workstations 1-3=== | ||
+ | {| class="wikitable" | ||
+ | |- style="font-weight:bold; text-align:left; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif !important; background-color:#D0DD27; color:#000000;" | ||
+ | | style="vertical-align:middle;" |Picture | ||
+ | |Computer | ||
+ | |Application<br>Software | ||
+ | |Monitors | ||
+ | |CPU | ||
+ | |GPU(s) | ||
+ | |Memory | ||
+ | |Storage | ||
+ | |Network Speed,<br>Wired | ||
+ | |System<br>Software | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |[[File:Design Workstation 1.jpg|alt=Design Workstation 1|center|frameless|150x150px]] | ||
+ | |'''Design Workstation 1''' | ||
+ | '''(height adjustable desk)''' | ||
+ | [[File:Level 1 badge.png|alt=Level 1 badge|left|frameless|49x49px]] | ||
+ | |Autodesk Fusion, | ||
+ | PrusaSlicer, | ||
+ | VCarve Pro Trial Edition 11.5, | ||
+ | |||
+ | OpenOffice, <br> | ||
+ | and more. | ||
+ | |22" Lenovo | ||
+ | LS2223 | ||
+ | |||
+ | (3x) | ||
+ | |Intel Core | ||
+ | i5‑7600K | ||
+ | |||
+ | 3.80GHz | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | |32 GB | ||
+ | DDR4 SDRAM | ||
+ | |465 GB | ||
+ | | 920 Up, | ||
+ | 875 Down | ||
+ | (Mbps) | ||
+ | |Microsoft Windows 10 Home | ||
+ | (NOT upgradeable | ||
+ | to Windows 11) | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |[[File:Design Workstation 2.jpg|alt=Design Workstation 2|center|frameless|150x150px]] | ||
+ | |'''Design Workstation 2''' | ||
+ | '''(height adjustable desk)''' | ||
+ | [[File:Level 1 badge.png|alt=Level 1 badge|left|frameless|49x49px]] | ||
+ | |Adobe Creative Cloud, | ||
+ | Autodesk Fusion, CorelDRAW X6, | ||
+ | |||
+ | PrusaSlicer, Lychee Slicer, | ||
+ | |||
+ | LightBurn, VCarve, | ||
+ | [https://www.cnccookbook.com/g-wizard-feeds-speeds-calculator-mill/ G-Wizard calculator] | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | and more. | ||
+ | |22" Acer | ||
+ | V226HQL | ||
+ | |||
+ | (2x) | ||
+ | |Intel Core | ||
+ | i7‑9700 | ||
+ | |||
+ | 3.00GHz | ||
+ | |Nvidia | ||
+ | Quadro P620 | ||
+ | |32 GB | ||
+ | DDR4 SDRAM | ||
+ | |930 GB | ||
+ | | 935 Up, | ||
+ | 870 Down | ||
+ | (Mbps) | ||
+ | |Microsoft Windows 10 Pro | ||
+ | (upgradeable <br> | ||
+ | to Windows 11) | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |[[File:Design Workstation 3 new.jpg|alt=Design Workstation 3|center|frameless|150x150px]] | ||
+ | |'''Design Workstation 3''' | ||
+ | '''(height adjustable desk)''' | ||
+ | [[File:Level 1 badge.png|alt=Level 1 badge|left|frameless|49x49px]] | ||
+ | |Photoshop, Illustrator, Lightroom Classic, | ||
+ | Autodesk Fusion, | ||
+ | |||
+ | PrusaSlicer, VCarve, | ||
+ | [https://www.cnccookbook.com/g-wizard-feeds-speeds-calculator-mill/ G-Wizard calculator], | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | and more. | ||
+ | |27" HP 2711x, | ||
+ | 27" Samsung | ||
+ | p2770FH | ||
+ | |Intel Core | ||
+ | i7-7700T | ||
+ | |||
+ | 2.9GHz | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | |16 GB | ||
+ | DDR4 SDRAM | ||
+ | |1000 GB | ||
+ | HDD | ||
+ | |928 Up, | ||
+ | 852 Down | ||
+ | (Mbps) | ||
+ | |Microsoft Windows 10 Pro | ||
+ | (NOT upgradeable | ||
+ | to Windows 11) | ||
+ | |- style="font-weight:bold; text-align:left; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif !important; color:#000000;" | ||
+ | | style="vertical-align:middle;" | | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | |} | ||
+ | :'''Application software common to all PPM Design Workstations:''' | ||
+ | ::Brave, Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, and Mozilla Firefox browsers | ||
+ | ::[https://code.visualstudio.com/ Visual Studio Code,] [https://inkscape.org/ Inkscape], [https://blender.org/ Blender], and [https://www.hwinfo.com/ HWiNFO64] | ||
+ | ::[https://meshmixer.com/ Autodesk Meshmixer 3.5] | ||
+ | :'''''Design workstations ONLY!''''' '''''No Facebook, social media, or random browsing.'''''<br /> | ||
+ | |||
+ | |||
+ | ===Monitors=== | ||
+ | {| class="wikitable" | ||
+ | |- style="font-weight:bold; text-align:left; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif !important; background-color:#D0DD27; color:#000000;" | ||
+ | | style="vertical-align:middle;" |Picture | ||
+ | |Item | ||
+ | |Manufacturer/<br>Model | ||
+ | |Location | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |[[File:VIZIO E320VL kiosk.jpg|center|frameless|193x193px]] | ||
+ | |'''32" 720p HDMI Monitor''' | ||
+ | '''with VR15 remote''' | ||
+ | [[File:Level 1 badge.png|alt=Level 1 badge|left|frameless|49x49px]] | ||
+ | |VIZIO | ||
+ | [http://cdn.vizio.com/manuals/kb/legacy/e320vl.pdf E320VL] | ||
+ | |Front (North) Door | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |[[File:Vizio mounted.jpg|alt=Vizio mounted on concrete wall|center|frameless|150x150px]] | ||
+ | |'''70" 4k HDMI (5x) Monitor''' | ||
+ | '''and universal remote''' | ||
+ | [[File:Level 1 badge.png|alt=Level 1 badge|left|frameless|49x49px]] | ||
+ | |VIZIO | ||
+ | [https://support.vizio.com/s/article/M70-C3-Model-Information?language=en_US M70-C3] | ||
+ | |Classroom and Meeting Area | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |[[File:HDMI Monitor kiosk.jpg|alt=HDMI Monitor kiosk|center|frameless|150x150px]] | ||
+ | |'''46” HDMI''' | ||
+ | '''LCD Monitor''' | ||
+ | [[File:Level 1 badge.png|alt=Level 1 badge|left|frameless|49x49px]] | ||
+ | |SAMSUNG | ||
+ | [https://www.samsung.com/us/video/tvs/LN46C630K1FXZA-specs LN46C630K1F] | ||
+ | |Front (North) Door | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |[[File:VIZIO VO320E.jpg|center|frameless|133x133px]] | ||
+ | |'''32" 720p HDMI Monitor''' | ||
+ | '''with VR2 remote''' | ||
+ | [[File:Level 1 badge.png|alt=Level 1 badge|left|frameless|49x49px]] | ||
+ | |VIZIO | ||
+ | [http://cdn.vizio.com/manuals/kb/legacy/vo320emanual.pdf VO320E] | ||
+ | |Electronics | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | |'''46"''' '''smart TV'''<br> | ||
+ | [[File:Level 1 badge.png|alt=Level 1 badge|left|frameless|49x49px|link=https://wiki.pikespeakmakerspace.org/index.php/File:Level_1_badge.png]] | ||
+ | |SAMSUNG | ||
+ | [https://www.samsung.com/us/video/tvs/UN46ES7100FXZA-specs UN46ES7100F] | ||
+ | |Electronics | ||
+ | |- style="font-weight:bold; text-align:left; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif !important; color:#000000;" | ||
+ | | style="vertical-align:middle;" | | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | |} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Peripherals=== | ||
+ | {| class="wikitable" | ||
+ | |- style="font-weight:bold; text-align:left; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif !important; background-color:#D0DD27; color:#000000;" | ||
+ | | style="vertical-align:middle;" |Picture | ||
+ | |Item | ||
+ | |Manufacturer/<br>Model | ||
+ | |Reference<br>Materials | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |[[File:SpaceMouse2.jpg|alt=SpaceMouse, wired|center|frameless|133x133px]] | ||
+ | |'''SpaceMouse (2)''' | ||
+ | (wired) | ||
+ | |'''3Dconnexion''' | ||
+ | [https://3dconnexion.com/us/product/spacemouse-compact/ '''SpaceMouse Compact'''] | ||
+ | |[https://3dconnexion.com/manuals/spacemouse-compact/en/Manual_3Dconnexion-SpaceMouse-Compact_EN.pdf '''online pdf'''] | ||
+ | |||
− | + | '''[https://forum.3dconnexion.com/ 3Dconnexion Forum]''' | |
− | + | |- | |
+ | | | ||
+ | |'''DVD Drive''' | ||
+ | (USB Slim) | ||
+ | |'''DELL/''' | ||
+ | '''DW316''' | ||
+ | |'''[https://www.dell.com/en-us/shop/dell-usb-slim-dvd-rw-drive-dw316/apd/429-aauq/storage-drives-media#techspecs_section dell website]''' | ||
+ | |- style="font-weight:bold; text-align:left; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif !important; color:#000000;" | ||
+ | | style="vertical-align:middle;" | | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | |} | ||
− | === | + | ===Macintosh Computers=== |
+ | {| class="wikitable" | ||
+ | |- style="font-weight:bold; text-align:left; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif !important; background-color:#D0DD27; color:#000000;" | ||
+ | | style="vertical-align:middle;" |Picture | ||
+ | |Item | ||
+ | |Manufacturer/<br>Model | ||
+ | |Application<br>Software | ||
+ | |System<br>Software | ||
+ | |CPU/<br>Graphics | ||
+ | |Memory | ||
+ | |Storage | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | |'''Macintosh''' | ||
+ | '''27-inch iMac''' | ||
− | + | [[File:Level 1 badge.png|alt=Level 1 badge|left|frameless|49x49px]] | |
+ | |Apple | ||
+ | A1312 | ||
+ | |Keynote 9.1, Numbers 6.1, Pages 8.1 | ||
+ | GarageBand, iMovie | ||
− | ==Related Pages== | + | Preview, Terminal |
+ | |||
+ | Inkscape 1.3.2 | ||
+ | |||
+ | Arduino 1.8.19 | ||
+ | |||
+ | Safari, Chrome, Firefox | ||
+ | |||
+ | Homebrew, Xcode 10.1 | ||
+ | |||
+ | VSCode 1.83.1, BBEdit 12.6.7 | ||
+ | |||
+ | LycheeSlicer, PrusaSlicer | ||
+ | |MacOS | ||
+ | High Sierra - | ||
+ | Version 10.13.6 | ||
+ | |2.93 GHz Intel Core i7 | ||
+ | ATI Radeon HD 5750 1024 MB | ||
+ | | 24 GB | ||
+ | | 1 TB SATA SSD | ||
+ | 1 TB SATA HDD | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | |'''Bluetooth keyboard''' | ||
+ | |Apple | ||
+ | A1255 | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | |'''mouse''' | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | |'''Macintosh computer''' | ||
+ | |||
+ | |Apple | ||
+ | G4 | ||
+ | |? | ||
+ | |? | ||
+ | |(2) quad-core 2.26 GHz<br>Intel Xeon processors | ||
+ | |15 GB | ||
+ | | ? | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | |'''monitor''' | ||
+ | |Apple | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | |'''keyboard''' | ||
+ | |Apple | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | |'''mouse''' | ||
+ | |Apple | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | |- style="font-weight:bold; text-align:left; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif !important; color:#000000;" | ||
+ | | style="vertical-align:middle;" | | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | |} | ||
+ | [[Donations Received|'''Donations Received''']] | ||
+ | |||
+ | [[Wish List#Computers|'''Wish List''']] | ||
+ | :'''USB to SATA adapter or docking station''' | ||
+ | :Pikes Peak Makerspace is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, so we can provide a receipt for any donations you make. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Benefits== | ||
+ | {{Member Benefits}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Policies== | ||
+ | {{Red Tags}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Related Pages == | ||
Links to related PPM Wiki pages: | Links to related PPM Wiki pages: | ||
+ | |||
+ | :[[Computers -- Vintage|<span style="color:#000000; background:#D0DD27"> '''Computers — Vintage''' </span>]] | ||
+ | :[[Ubuntu|<span style="color:#000000; background:#D0DD27"> '''Ubuntu''' </span>]] | ||
+ | :[[Printers|<span style="color:#000000; background:#D0DD27"> '''Printers''' </span>]] | ||
+ | :[[Infrastructure at PPM|<span style="color:#000000; background:#D0DD27"> '''Infrastructure at PPM''' </span>]] | ||
+ | :[[Classroom_and_Meeting_Area|<span style="color:#000000; background:#FDD1AC"> '''Classroom and Meeting Area''' </span>]] | ||
+ | :[[Arduino|<span style="color:#ffffff; background:#864199"> '''Arduino''' </span>]] | ||
:[[Raspberry Pi|<span style="color:#ffffff; background:#864199"> '''Raspberry Pi''' </span>]] | :[[Raspberry Pi|<span style="color:#ffffff; background:#864199"> '''Raspberry Pi''' </span>]] | ||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
− | :'''[[ | + | :'''[[Linux Tools]]''' |
+ | :'''[[Software Tips]]''' | ||
+ | :'''[[QR Codes]]''' | ||
− | ==Hand-Curated Links== | + | == Hand-Curated Links == |
Links to member-recommended external sites: | Links to member-recommended external sites: | ||
− | :'''[https://www. | + | :'''[https://brew.sh/ Homebrew]''' — The Missing Package Manager for macOS (or Linux) |
− | : | + | :[https://www.hwinfo.com/ '''HWiNFO'''] — Free System Information, Monitoring and Diagnostics |
− | + | :[https://www.androidauthority.com/different-types-of-usb-cables-804432/ '''Understanding different types of USB cables'''] — Android Authority | |
− | : | + | :[https://www.speedtest.net/ '''Speedtest by Ookla'''] — test the performance of your Internet connection |
+ | :[[wikipedia:The_Mother_of_All_Demos|'''The Mother of All Demos''']] — on Wikipedia | ||
+ | ::A landmark (1968) demonstration of windows, hypertext, graphics, efficient navigation and command input, video conferencing, the computer mouse, word processing, dynamic file linking, revision control, and a collaborative real-time editor by computer pioneer [[wikipedia:Douglas_Engelbart|'''Doug Engelbart''']]. | ||
− | ==For Additional Help== | + | == For Additional Help == |
− | :Use the PPM Slack channel #computing | + | : Use the PPM Slack channel #computing |
:[[How To Slack#PPM Channel Names and Descriptions|'''List of all PPM Slack channels''']] | :[[How To Slack#PPM Channel Names and Descriptions|'''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. | :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. | ||
{{Template:Footer}} | {{Template:Footer}} | ||
{{Template:Ideas into reality}} | {{Template:Ideas into reality}} | ||
− | <p style="padding:0.2em 0.4em; background:# | + | <p style="padding:0.2em 0.4em; background:#D0DD27; color:#FFFFFF; font-size:15%;"> </p> |
+ | [[Category:Hardware]] | ||
[[Category:Software]] | [[Category:Software]] | ||
+ | <!--Woodshop--> |
Revision as of 15:18, 12 April 2024
Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) maintains three Design Workstations, as well as other computers dedicated to equipment throughout our space.
Members can use our computers, and installed software, without any additional required training (Level 1).
Classes and Training
New Member Orientation
Area Contact — Volunteers needed
- To help out with the computers at PPM, post your ideas and comments on Slack #computing channel.
Classes
- PPM announces all its Upcoming events, including classes, on Meetup
Training
- Do not expect files on the computers to be saved, use your own thumb drive or cloud backup.
- Computers are for professional use only.
Tips
Links to external sites:
- Windows 10
- 17 ways to speed up Windows 10 — COMPUTERWORLD
- Windows 11
- Windows 11 AI features you can use today — COMPUTERWORLD
- Windows 12
Equipment Lists
Design Workstations 1-3
Picture | Computer | Application Software |
Monitors | CPU | GPU(s) | Memory | Storage | Network Speed, Wired |
System Software |
Design Workstation 1
(height adjustable desk) |
Autodesk Fusion,
PrusaSlicer, VCarve Pro Trial Edition 11.5, OpenOffice, |
22" Lenovo
LS2223 (3x) |
Intel Core
i5‑7600K 3.80GHz |
32 GB
DDR4 SDRAM |
465 GB | 920 Up,
875 Down (Mbps) |
Microsoft Windows 10 Home
(NOT upgradeable to Windows 11) | ||
Design Workstation 2
(height adjustable desk) |
Adobe Creative Cloud,
Autodesk Fusion, CorelDRAW X6, PrusaSlicer, Lychee Slicer, LightBurn, VCarve,
G-Wizard calculator
|
22" Acer
V226HQL (2x) |
Intel Core
i7‑9700 3.00GHz |
Nvidia
Quadro P620 |
32 GB
DDR4 SDRAM |
930 GB | 935 Up,
870 Down (Mbps) |
Microsoft Windows 10 Pro
(upgradeable | |
Design Workstation 3
(height adjustable desk) |
Photoshop, Illustrator, Lightroom Classic,
Autodesk Fusion, PrusaSlicer, VCarve,
G-Wizard calculator,
|
27" HP 2711x,
27" Samsung p2770FH |
Intel Core
i7-7700T 2.9GHz |
16 GB
DDR4 SDRAM |
1000 GB
HDD |
928 Up,
852 Down (Mbps) |
Microsoft Windows 10 Pro
(NOT upgradeable to Windows 11) | ||
- Application software common to all PPM Design Workstations:
- Brave, Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, and Mozilla Firefox browsers
- Visual Studio Code, Inkscape, Blender, and HWiNFO64
- Autodesk Meshmixer 3.5
- Design workstations ONLY! No Facebook, social media, or random browsing.
Monitors
Picture | Item | Manufacturer/ Model |
Location |
32" 720p HDMI Monitor
with VR15 remote |
VIZIO | Front (North) Door | |
70" 4k HDMI (5x) Monitor
and universal remote |
VIZIO | Classroom and Meeting Area | |
46” HDMI
LCD Monitor |
SAMSUNG | Front (North) Door | |
32" 720p HDMI Monitor
with VR2 remote |
VIZIO | Electronics | |
46" smart TV |
SAMSUNG | Electronics | |
Peripherals
Picture | Item | Manufacturer/ Model |
Reference Materials |
SpaceMouse (2)
(wired) |
3Dconnexion | online pdf | |
DVD Drive
(USB Slim) |
DELL/
DW316 |
dell website | |
Macintosh Computers
Picture | Item | Manufacturer/ Model |
Application Software |
System Software |
CPU/ Graphics |
Memory | Storage |
Macintosh
27-inch iMac |
Apple
A1312 |
Keynote 9.1, Numbers 6.1, Pages 8.1
GarageBand, iMovie Preview, Terminal Inkscape 1.3.2 Arduino 1.8.19 Safari, Chrome, Firefox Homebrew, Xcode 10.1 VSCode 1.83.1, BBEdit 12.6.7 LycheeSlicer, PrusaSlicer |
MacOS
High Sierra - Version 10.13.6 |
2.93 GHz Intel Core i7
ATI Radeon HD 5750 1024 MB |
24 GB | 1 TB SATA SSD
1 TB SATA HDD | |
Bluetooth keyboard | Apple
A1255 |
||||||
mouse | |||||||
Macintosh computer | Apple
G4 |
? | ? | (2) quad-core 2.26 GHz Intel Xeon processors |
15 GB | ? | |
monitor | Apple | ||||||
keyboard | Apple | ||||||
mouse | Apple | ||||||
- USB to SATA adapter or docking station
- 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
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.
Related Pages
Links to related PPM Wiki pages:
- Computers — Vintage
- Ubuntu
- Printers
- Infrastructure at PPM
- Classroom and Meeting Area
- Arduino
- Raspberry Pi
Hand-Curated Links
Links to member-recommended external sites:
- Homebrew — The Missing Package Manager for macOS (or Linux)
- HWiNFO — Free System Information, Monitoring and Diagnostics
- Understanding different types of USB cables — Android Authority
- Speedtest by Ookla — test the performance of your Internet connection
- The Mother of All Demos — on Wikipedia
- A landmark (1968) demonstration of windows, hypertext, graphics, efficient navigation and command input, video conferencing, the computer mouse, word processing, dynamic file linking, revision control, and a collaborative real-time editor by computer pioneer Doug Engelbart.
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.
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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.