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Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
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'''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 are a membership composed of Builders, Tinkerers, Engineers, Artists, Entrepreneurs, Designers, and Educators all mashed up and revolutionizing creativity in the Pikes Peak Region.
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* We are physically located in Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA.
 
* We are physically located in Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA.
 
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==Computer Infrastructure==
 
==Computer Infrastructure==
:'''Makerspace Server'''
 
::[[Donations Received#2022|(donated by Jason&nbsp;Taylor)]]
 
 
:'''Security cameras'''
 
:'''Security cameras'''
 
::Interior and Exterior
 
::Interior and Exterior
:'''Internet'''
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:'''Internet access'''
 
::Fiber Gigabit Internet
 
::Fiber Gigabit Internet
::[https://pi-hole.net/ Pi-hole – Network-wide Ad Blocking]
 
:'''Ring video doorbell'''
 
::North Door
 
 
:'''RFID-controlled entrances (2)'''
 
:'''RFID-controlled entrances (2)'''
 
::North and South Doors
 
::North and South Doors
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::Under development, 03/11/22 Steve Leininger
 
::Under development, 03/11/22 Steve Leininger
  
==PPM Admin Links==
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==PPM Admin Links ==
 
{| class="wikitable "
 
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'''Services we use at Pikes Peak Makerspace'''
 
'''Services we use at Pikes Peak Makerspace'''
|'''Service'''
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|'''Admin Link'''
 
|'''Description'''
 
|'''Description'''
|'''Link'''
 
 
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|'''Slack'''
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|'''[https://app.slack.com/client/T9WJLU7TK/C01CST3E0LA Slack]'''
 
|The official communication solution for&nbsp;PPM
 
|The official communication solution for&nbsp;PPM
[https://status.slack.com '''Slack Status and uptime history''']
 
|'''https://app.slack.com/client/T9WJLU7TK/C01CST3E0LA'''
 
 
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|'''[https://github.com/PikesPeakMakerspace/welcome-display GitHub]'''
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|Service for software development and version control using Git
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|'''Google Docs'''
 
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|'''GitHub'''
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|'''Google Forms'''
|Service for software development and version control using Git
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[https://www.githubstatus.com/ '''GitHub Status''']
 
|'''https://github.com/PikesPeakMakerspace/welcome-display'''
 
 
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|-
|'''Google&nbsp;Maps&nbsp;&nbsp;'''
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|[https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=1w64QIMzgcL5asnWsHt--_SfCBWMR6G0I&ll=38.87337097871855%2C-104.76426397564956&z=12&#x5D; '''Google&nbsp;Maps member discounts''']
 
|Provides route planning, street images and aerial photography
 
|Provides route planning, street images and aerial photography
|'''[https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/viewer?mid=1w64QIMzgcL5asnWsHt--_SfCBWMR6G0I&ll=38.87337097871852%2C-104.76426397564956&z=12 Map of stores that provide PPM member discounts]'''
 
 
|-
 
|-
|'''Google&nbsp;Maps&nbsp;&nbsp;'''
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|[https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=1RAjYygu317P2n9vz9k_NNo84QnjfAFMZ&ll=38.879565668710335%2C-104.7948964&z=11 '''Google&nbsp;Maps local resources''']
 
|Provides route planning, street images and aerial photography
 
|Provides route planning, street images and aerial photography
|'''[https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=1RAjYygu317P2n9vz9k_NNo84QnjfAFMZ&ll=38.879565668710356%2C-104.7948964&z=11 Map of helpful local resources curated by our makers]'''
 
 
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|'''Jotform'''
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|'''[https://joinit.com/ Join It]'''
| Online form builder, online survey tool
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|Member management software
'''[https://status.jotform.com/ Jotform Status and Past Incidents]'''
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|-
|'''https://pikespeakmakerspace.org/reserve'''
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|'''[https://pikespeakmakerspace.org/reserve Jotform]'''
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|Online form builder, online survey tool
 
|-
 
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|'''LibraryThing'''
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|'''[https://www.librarything.com/catalog/PikesPeakMakerspace LibraryThing]'''
 
|an easy, library-quality catalog
 
|an easy, library-quality catalog
|'''https://www.librarything.com/catalog/PikesPeakMakerspace'''
 
 
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|'''Meetup'''
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|'''[https://www.meetup.com/pikespeakmakerspace/ Meetup]'''
 
|Used to schedule classes and collect payments for tickets (via&nbsp;PayPal)
 
|Used to schedule classes and collect payments for tickets (via&nbsp;PayPal)
|'''https://www.meetup.com/pikespeakmakerspace/'''
 
 
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|'''Mailchimp'''
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|'''[https://mailchimp.com/ Mailchimp]'''
 
|marketing automation and email marketing platform
 
|marketing automation and email marketing platform
|'''https://mailchimp.com/'''
 
 
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|'''Trello'''
 
|Provides team collaboration, project management, task management
 
[https://trello.status.atlassian.com/ '''Trello Status and Past Incidents''']
 
|'''https://trello.com/b/ZUoaoJYJ/ppm-projects'''
 
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|'''ANVEO'''
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|'''[https://www.anveo.com/ ANVEO]'''
 
|VOIP phone service
 
|VOIP phone service
|https://www.anveo.com/
 
 
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|'''Catchafire'''
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|'''[https://www.catchafire.org/ Catchafire]'''
 
|Volunteers, nonprofits, and funders working together to solve urgent problems and lift up communities.
 
|Volunteers, nonprofits, and funders working together to solve urgent problems and lift up communities.
|https://www.catchafire.org/
 
 
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|'''make'''
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|'''[https://www.make.com/en make]'''
'''(formerly Integromat)'''
 
  
 
|build and automate anything in one powerful visual platform
 
|build and automate anything in one powerful visual platform
'''[https://status.make.com/ Make Status and Past Incidents]'''
 
|https://www.make.com/en
 
 
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|'''TechSoup'''
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|'''[https://www.techsoup.org/ TechSoup]'''
 
|Provides eligible organizations with donated and discounted software, hardware, services, and training
 
|Provides eligible organizations with donated and discounted software, hardware, services, and training
|https://www.techsoup.org/
 
 
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|'''WaiverForever'''
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|'''[https://www.waiverforever.com/ WaiverForever]'''
 
|For small business owners to electronically handle waiver forms
 
|For small business owners to electronically handle waiver forms
|https://www.waiverforever.com/
 
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|'''WhenIsGood'''
 
|find out when everyone is free for your next meeting or event
 
|https://whenisgood.net/
 
 
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|'''WildApricot'''
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|'''[https://www.wildapricot.com/ WildApricot]'''
 
|Cloud software to automate and simplify membership tasks and host the PPM&nbsp;website
 
|Cloud software to automate and simplify membership tasks and host the PPM&nbsp;website
[https://support.wildapricot.com/hc/en-us '''Wild Apricot Support''']
 
|https://www.wildapricot.com/
 
 
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'''[https://downforeveryoneorjustme.com Check if a website or app is down for everyone or just you.]'''
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:'''[https://downforeveryoneorjustme.com Check if a website or app is down for everyone or just you.]'''
  
 
==Equipment==
 
==Equipment==
:'''Pallet jack'''
 
 
:'''Air compressor(s)'''
 
:'''Air compressor(s)'''
 
:'''Chain hoist (in Metal Shop)'''
 
:'''Chain hoist (in Metal Shop)'''
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:'''Furniture dollies (2)'''
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:'''Hand trucks (2-wheelers)'''
 
:'''Ladders'''
 
:'''Ladders'''
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:'''Pallet jack'''
 
:'''Scaffolds'''
 
:'''Scaffolds'''
 
:'''Tool carts'''
 
:'''Tool carts'''
:'''Furniture dollies (2)'''
 
:'''Hand trucks (2-wheelers)'''
 
  
 
==The Building==
 
==The Building==
<gallery widths="200" heights="125">
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'''Our address is 735 E. Pikes Peak Avenue. We are just (7 blocks) east of downtown Colorado Springs.'''
File:PPM Members 2022-10-02 16.16.51.jpg|alt=PPM Members gathered at the front of the building|'''PPM Members gathered at the<br>front/north side of the building<br>(2022-10-02)'''
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File:Building sign 5.jpg|alt=Finished sign|'''Finished sign<br>May 2018'''
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The building is about 5,500 square feet, on the former campus of the Gazette Telegraph (Colorado Springs newspaper).<br>
File:Building sign 4.jpg|alt=Volunteers cleaning up|'''Volunteers cleaning up<br>May 2018'''
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<br><gallery widths="200" heights="125">
File:Building sign 1.jpg|alt=Pikes Peak Makerspace building|'''Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM)<br>735 E. Pikes Peak Ave.<br>June 2016'''
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File:PPM Members 2022-10-02 16.16.51.jpg|alt=PPM Members gathered at the front of the building|'''PPM Members gathered at the<br>front/north side of the building<br>''2022-10-02'''''
File:Building DON'S CYCLES.jpg|alt=DON'S CYCLES vintage photo|'''DON'S CYCLES<br>735 E. Pikes Peak Ave.<br>(July 1990)'''
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File:Building sign 5.jpg|alt=Finished sign|'''Finished sign<br>''May 2018'''''
File:Woodland Furniture ad.jpg|alt=Woodland Furniture vintage ad|'''Woodland Furniture ad<br>735 E. Pikes Peak Ave.<br>(May 1974)'''  
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File:Building sign 4.jpg|alt=Volunteers cleaning up|'''Volunteers cleaning up<br>''May 2018'''''
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File:Building sign 1.jpg|alt=Pikes Peak Makerspace building|'''Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM)<br>735 E. Pikes Peak Ave.<br>''June 2016'''''
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File:Building DON'S CYCLES.jpg|alt=DON'S CYCLES vintage photo|'''DON'S CYCLES<br>front/north side of the building<br>''July 1990'''''
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File:Woodland Furniture ad.jpg|alt=Woodland Furniture vintage ad|'''Woodland Furniture ad<br>''May 1974'''''
 
</gallery>
 
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:'''Security cameras'''
 
:'''Security cameras'''
 
:'''Security patrol'''
 
:'''Security patrol'''
 
:'''Parking'''
 
:'''Parking'''
::Free off-street parking, north and south sides of building
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::Free off-street parking for members and guests, north and south sides&nbsp;of&nbsp;building
 
::Free off-street parking, west side of building during special events
 
::Free off-street parking, west side of building during special events
 
::'''[[New Member Orientation#Parking at PPM|Parking Policies]]'''
 
::'''[[New Member Orientation#Parking at PPM|Parking Policies]]'''
[[Donations Received|'''Donations Received''']]
 
  
[[Wish List#Infrastructure|'''Wish List''']]
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==Related Pages ==
: Pikes Peak Makerspace is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, so we can provide a receipt for any donations you make.
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'''Links to related PPM Wiki pages:'''
  
==Related Pages==
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:'''[[Early Supporters of PPM]]'''
Links to related PPM Wiki pages:
 
  
:[[Computers|<span style="color:#000000; background:#D0DD27">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Computers'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
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:'''[[Colorado Springs]]'''
:[[Printers|<span style="color:#000000; background:#D0DD27">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Printers'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
 
  
:'''[[Linux Tools]]'''
 
:'''[[Pi-hole Tips]]'''
 
 
:'''[[QR Codes]]'''
 
:'''[[QR Codes]]'''
:'''[[Colorado Springs]]'''
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:[[Computers|<span style="color:#000000; background:#D0DD27">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Computers — Windows'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
  
 
==For Additional Help ==
 
==For Additional Help ==
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[[Category:Hardware]]
 
[[Category:Hardware]]
 
[[Category:Software]]
 
[[Category:Software]]
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[[Category:Volunteers Needed]]
 
<!--Metalshop Woodshop-->
 
<!--Metalshop Woodshop-->

Revision as of 22:34, 18 November 2024

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 information that is outdated.

 


burst of white rays on orange background

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

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.

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.

Eye Wash Stations

Emergency Eye & Face Wash Stations are mounted in four areas: the Kitchen, Wood Shop, CNC Room and Vented Room.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Wear protective equipment in all Wood and Metal Shop Areas.
Wear gloves when using Isopropyl Alcohol and other cleaners.

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.



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.


 

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
GitHub Service for software development and version control using Git
Google Docs
Google Forms
Google Maps member discounts Provides route planning, street images and aerial photography
Google Maps local resources Provides route planning, street images and aerial photography
Join It Member management software
Jotform Online form builder, online survey tool
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
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
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
Check if a website or app is down for everyone or just you.

Equipment

Air compressor(s)
Chain hoist (in Metal Shop)
Furniture dollies (2)
Hand trucks (2-wheelers)
Ladders
Pallet jack
Scaffolds
Tool carts

The Building

Our address is 735 E. Pikes Peak Avenue. We are just (7 blocks) east of downtown Colorado Springs.

The building is about 5,500 square feet, on the former campus of the Gazette Telegraph (Colorado Springs newspaper).



Security cameras
Security patrol
Parking
Free off-street parking for members and guests, north and south sides of building
Free off-street parking, west side of building during special events
Parking Policies

Related Pages

Links to related PPM Wiki pages:

Early Supporters of PPM
Colorado Springs
QR Codes
  Computers — Windows  

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.