Infrastructure at PPM

Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.

• We are a membership composed of Builders, Tinkerers, Engineers, Artists, Entrepreneurs, Designers, and Educators all mashed up and revolutionizing creativity in the Pikes Peak Region.

• We provide a facility with space and equipment for people to create physical items for fun and for education. PPM also is a place to gather interested people for all manner of classes and instruction.

• We are tapped into and support the Colorado Springs startup community.

• We are physically located in Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA.

Contact Us if you cannot find your answer here on our Wiki or if you notice any info that is outdated.

 

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

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  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.

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  PPM Emergency
  Evacuation Plan.pdf

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  PPM Fire
  Prevention Plan.pdf

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  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.

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  FIRST AID
  Supply Cabinet

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  Flammables Cabinet

 

Computer Infrastructure

Security cameras

Interior and Exterior

Internet access

Fiber Gigabit Internet

RFID-controlled entrances (2)

North and South Doors

RFID tool access

SawStop and BOSS Laser

Under development, 03/11/22 Steve Leininger

PPM Admin Links

Services we use at Pikes Peak Makerspace

Admin Link	Description
Slack	The official communication solution for PPM Slack Status and uptime history
GitHub	Service for software development and version control using Git GitHub Status
Google Maps member discounts	Provides route planning, street images and aerial photography
Google Maps local resources	Provides route planning, street images and aerial photography
Jotform	Online form builder, online survey tool Jotform Status and Past Incidents
LibraryThing	an easy, library-quality catalog
Meetup	Used to schedule classes and collect payments for tickets (via PayPal)
Mailchimp	marketing automation and email marketing platform
Trello	Provides team collaboration, project management, task management Trello Status and Past Incidents
ANVEO	VOIP phone service
Catchafire	Volunteers, nonprofits, and funders working together to solve urgent problems and lift up communities.
make	build and automate anything in one powerful visual platform Make Status and Past Incidents
TechSoup	Provides eligible organizations with donated and discounted software, hardware, services, and training
WaiverForever	For small business owners to electronically handle waiver forms
WildApricot	Cloud software to automate and simplify membership tasks and host the PPM website Wild Apricot Support

Equipment

Pallet jack

Air compressor(s)

Chain hoist (in Metal Shop)

Ladders

Scaffolds

Tool carts

Furniture dollies (2)

Hand trucks (2-wheelers)

The Building

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  PPM Members gathered at the
  front/north side of the building
  (2022-10-02)

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  Finished sign
  May 2018

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  Volunteers cleaning up
  May 2018

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  Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM)
  735 E. Pikes Peak Ave.
  June 2016

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  July 1990
  DON'S CYCLES

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  May 1974
  Woodland Furniture ad

Security cameras

Security patrol

Parking

Free off-street parking, north and south sides of building

Free off-street parking, west side of building during special events

Parking Policies

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.

Related Pages

Links to related PPM Wiki pages:

  Computers — Windows  

  Computers — Mac and Apple  

  Printers  

Linux Tools

QR Codes

Colorado Springs

Hand-Curated Links

Links to member-recommended external sites:

Check if a website or app is down for everyone or just you.

Walk Score — promote walkable neighborhoods

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.

PPM Tool Color Map — Interactive

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 info 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.