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'''The Vinyl Cutting Area at Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) consists mostly of Level 2 equipment.'''
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'''The Vinyl Cutting Area at Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) consists mostly of Level&nbsp;2&nbsp;equipment.'''<br>
 
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[[File:Vinyl cutter.jpg|alt=Vinyl Cutter Area|thumb|300x300px|'''Vinyl Cutting Area<br>(20 November 2021)'''<br><br>]]
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==Classes and Training==
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<p style="padding:0.2em 0.4em;  background:#D0DD27; color:#FFFFFF; font-size:15%;"> &nbsp; </p>
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==Classes==
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:'''Teacher — LaNita'''
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::PPM announces its [https://www.meetup.com/pikespeakmakerspace/events '''Upcoming events, including classes, on Meetup''']
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::Vinyl cutter classes are held every 2nd Tuesday of the month. *Members Only*
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::To help out with the Vinyl Cutter, post your ideas and comments on our Slack channel #vinyl-cutter
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== Training ==
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:'''- Pick the small Application Launcher button''' from CorelDRAW, and then "Send Cut Lines to CM3".
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:'''- If you receive a no Media Error,''' and your job pauses, try pressing ENTER to override the sensor and continue your cutting.
  
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==='''[[New Member Orientation]]'''===
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:'''- Some vinyl materials contain PVC. Do not use these on either of our laser engravers.'''
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::* Do not engrave or cut Oracal ORAMASK 813 Stencil Film
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::* Do not engrave or cut Con-Tact brand paper
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===Area Captain -- Volunteers needed===
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File:Graphtec CE 5000 Vinyl Plotter Overview and Instructions.pdf|alt=Graphtec CE 5000 Vinyl Plotter Overview and Instructions.pdf|'''Vinyl Cutter<br>Overview and Instructions.pdf'''
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:To help out with the Vinyl Cutter, post your ideas and comments on Slack.
 
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:View all '''[https://wiki.pikespeakmakerspace.org/index.php/About_PPM#PPM_Area_Captains PPM Area Captains]'''
 
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:Pikes Peak Makerspace announces its  [https://www.meetup.com/pikespeakmakerspace/events '''Upcoming events, including classes, on Meetup''']
 
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'''- Pick the small Application Launcher button''' from CorelDRAW, and then "Send Cut Lines to CM3".
 
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'''- If you receive a no Media Error,''' and your job pauses, try pressing ENTER to override the sensor and continue your cutting.
 
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'''- Some vinyl materials contain PVC. Do not use these on either of our laser engravers.'''
 
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File:Graphtec CE 5000 Vinyl Plotter Overview and Instructions.pdf|alt=Graphtec CE 5000 Vinyl Plotter Overview and Instructions.pdf|<center>'''Vinyl Cutter<br>Overview and Instructions.pdf'''</center>
 
 
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'''Links to external sites:'''
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:To turn on the lights on the vinyl cutter cart, use the remote and point at the receiver near the power strip.
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:'''[https://www.graphtecamerica.com/cp-faq-video-ce6000-english CE6000 Series Video Training]'''
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:'''[https://learn.cricut.com/ Cricut] craft cutter''' — "Learn from the pros."
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:'''[https://www.silhouette101.com/ Silhouette] craft cutter''' — Get Started/Tutorials/Videos
  
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===For Additional Help ===
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==Tips==
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:Use the PPM Slack channel #vinyl-cutter
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:The vinyl cutting PC is not a design workstation. Please limit the use of the station to cutting only.
  
 
==Equipment Lists==
 
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===24" Graphtec cutter===
 
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:Return all tools to their proper location after use. This rule applies to all areas of our Makerspace.
  
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==Benefits==
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===[[Wish List#Vinyl Cutting|Wish List]]===
 
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{{Member Benefits}}
 
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===[https://pikespeakmakerspace.org/reserve-equipment Equipment Reservations]===
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===Materials===
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:'''Donate for "Vinyl Stickers and R Tape" via PayPal:  [https://bit.ly/ppmstuff bit.ly/ppmstuff]'''
 
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:'''''Or, leave donations in a black payment box, or use a QR code.'''''
  
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:'''- Some vinyl materials contain PVC. Do not use these on either of our laser engravers.'''
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::* Do not engrave or cut Oracal ORAMASK 813 Stencil Film
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===Red Tags===
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'''Links to other PPM Wiki pages:'''
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:'''[[CorelDRAW X6 Tips]]'''
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:'''[[Cutting Master 3 Tips]]'''
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:'''[[Adobe Illustrator Tips]]'''
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:'''[[Inkscape Tips]]'''
  
 
==Member Showcase==
 
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File:TECHWEARS vinyl sign.jpg|alt=TECHWEARS vinyl sign|<center>TECHWEARS<br>vinyl sign</center>
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File:PPM outdoor window sign.jpg|alt=PPM outdoor window sign|'''Outdoor window sign<br>for our Makerspace building'''
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File:Round PCB PPM clock.jpg|alt=Round PCB PPM clock|<center>Round PCB<br>PPM clock</center>
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File:IMG 4820.jpg|alt=vinyl parking lot sign (Manitou)|'''vinyl sign for MAC parking lot<br><i>by Warren Jokinen</i>'''
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File:Vinyl sign.jpg|alt=Vinyl sign|<center>Vinyl sign<br>in 3D Printing Area</center>
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File:Vinyl sign Einstein.jpg|alt=vinyl parking lot sign|'''vinyl sign for MAC parking lot<br><i>by Warren Jokinen</i>'''
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File:PPM outdoor window sign.jpg|alt=PPM outdoor window sign|<center>Outdoor window sign<br>for our Makerspace</center>
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File:Dewey.jpg|alt=Dewey|'''Dewey<br><i>by Nicolas Ordahl</i>'''
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File:Vinyl costs.jpg|alt=Vinyl costs|<center>Vinyl Cutting<br>Material Costs</center>
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File:Rockclimber.jpg|alt=Rockclimber|'''Rockclimber<br><i>by Nick T.</i>'''
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File:Vinyl sign MAC original.jpg|alt=vinyl parking lot sign (Manitou)|<center>original sign<br>(MAC parking lot)</center>
 
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File:Vinyl sign Challenge.jpg|alt=vinyl parking lot sign (Manitou)|<center>vinyl sign<br>(MAC parking lot)</center>
 
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File:IMG 4820.jpg|alt=vinyl parking lot sign (Manitou)|<center>vinyl sign<br>(MAC parking lot)</center>
 
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File:Vinyl sign Picasso.jpg|alt=vinyl parking lot sign|<center>vinyl sign<br>(MAC parking lot)</center>
 
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File:Vinyl sign Einstein.jpg|alt=vinyl parking lot sign|<center>vinyl sign<br>(MAC parking lot)</center>
 
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File:Dewey.jpg|alt=Dewey|<center>Dewey<br>by Nicolas Ordahl</center>
 
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File:Rockclimber.jpg|alt=Rockclimber|<center>Rockclimber<br>by Nick Tait</center>  
 
 
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Links to other PPM Wiki pages (internal links):
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:'''[[Assembly Table (Clean Projects)]]'''
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:[[Computers|<span style="color:#000000; background:#D0DD27">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Computers — Windows'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
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:'''[https://www.instructables.com/howto/vinyl+cutter/ instructables]''' -- Vinyl cutting ideas
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:[[How To Slack#PPM Channel Names and Descriptions|'''List of all PPM Slack channels''']]
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Latest revision as of 08:45, 3 November 2024

Level 2 badge used at Pikes Peak Makerspace

The Vinyl Cutting Area at Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) consists mostly of Level 2 equipment.

Additional PPM training is required to use any of our Level 2 equipment.


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

 


Classes

Teacher — LaNita
PPM announces its Upcoming events, including classes, on Meetup
Vinyl cutter classes are held every 2nd Tuesday of the month. *Members Only*
To help out with the Vinyl Cutter, post your ideas and comments on our Slack channel #vinyl-cutter

Training

- Pick the small Application Launcher button from CorelDRAW, and then "Send Cut Lines to CM3".
- If you receive a no Media Error, and your job pauses, try pressing ENTER to override the sensor and continue your cutting.
- Some vinyl materials contain PVC. Do not use these on either of our laser engravers.
  • Do not engrave or cut Oracal ORAMASK 813 Stencil Film
  • Do not engrave or cut Con-Tact brand paper



  • Graphtec CE 5000 Vinyl Plotter Overview and Instructions.pdf

    Vinyl Cutter
    Overview and Instructions.pdf

Links to external sites:

CE6000 Series Video Training
Cricut craft cutter — "Learn from the pros."
Silhouette craft cutter — Get Started/Tutorials/Videos

Tips

The vinyl cutting PC is not a design workstation. Please limit the use of the station to cutting only.

Equipment Lists

24" Graphtec cutter

Picture Item Manufacturer Model Resources
vinyl cutter 24" Cutting Plotter
Level 2 badge
 Graphtec CE5000‑60 manual

Vinyl Cutting Computer

Picture Item Application
Software 		System
Software
Vinyl Cutting Workstation
 Computer,

HP h8-1117c

Dell 1905FP monitor

Cutting Master 3,

CorelDRAW X6,

Graphtec Pro Studio

Microsoft

Windows 10
Pro

Hand Tools

Return all tools to their proper location after use. This rule applies to all areas of our Makerspace.

Benefits

PPM members enjoy discounts at the following local merchants:
(bring proof of membership)
Company Website Benefit Directions to
Logo WOODCRAFT
 Woodcraft of Colorado Springs 10% discount    4438 Austin Bluffs Parkway
Logo CO Lumber
 CO Lumber Specialties 10% discount 3636 Stone Avenue
Logo General Air
 GENERAL AIR 10% discount 3031 N Nevada Ave.
Logo ACE
 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

Donate for "Vinyl Stickers and R Tape" via PayPal: bit.ly/ppmstuff
Or, leave donations in a black payment box, or use a QR code.
- Some vinyl materials contain PVC. Do not use these on either of our laser engravers.
  • Do not engrave or cut Oracal ORAMASK 813 Stencil Film
  • Do not engrave or cut Con-Tact brand paper



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 Software

Links to other PPM Wiki pages:

CorelDRAW X6 Tips
Cutting Master 3 Tips
Adobe Illustrator Tips
Inkscape Tips

Member Showcase

  • PPM outdoor window sign

    Outdoor window sign
    for our Makerspace building

  • vinyl parking lot sign (Manitou)

    vinyl sign for MAC parking lot
    by Warren Jokinen

  • vinyl parking lot sign

    vinyl sign for MAC parking lot
    by Warren Jokinen

  • Dewey

    Dewey
    by Nicolas Ordahl

  • Rockclimber

    Rockclimber
    by Nick T.

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:

  Computers — Windows  
SVG File Format Tips
QR Codes

For Additional Help

Use the PPM Slack channel #vinyl-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.

 

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