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Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) provides a '''work area with electronic equipment and electronic components for all makers, from the very beginner to the expert.'''
 
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===Area Contact — Steve Leininger===
 
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To help out in the Electronics Area message the Area Contact on Slack.
 
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PPM announces all its [https://www.meetup.com/pikespeakmakerspace/events '''Upcoming events, including classes, on Meetup''']
 
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:'''[https://www.instructables.com/Basic-Electronics/ Basic Electronics]''' — on AUTODESK Instructables
 
:'''[https://www.instructables.com/Basic-Electronics/ Basic Electronics]''' — on AUTODESK Instructables
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:'''[https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/downloads/pdf/adafruit-guide-excellent-soldering.pdf Adafruit Guide To Excellent Soldering]''' (pdf)
 
:'''[https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/downloads/pdf/adafruit-guide-excellent-soldering.pdf Adafruit Guide To Excellent Soldering]''' (pdf)
  
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:'''[https://www.librarything.com/catalog/PikesPeakMakerspace/electronicsarea Our electronics-related books]''' — on LibraryThing.com
 
:'''[https://www.librarything.com/catalog/PikesPeakMakerspace/electronicsarea Our electronics-related books]''' — on LibraryThing.com
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|[[File:HP 54510A scope.jpg|alt=HP 54510A scope|center|frameless|133x133px]]
 
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|[[File:HP 8116A PULSE FUNCTION GENERATOR.jpg|alt=HP 8116A PULSE FUNCTION GENERATOR|center|frameless|133x133px]]
 
|[[File:HP 8116A PULSE FUNCTION GENERATOR.jpg|alt=HP 8116A PULSE FUNCTION GENERATOR|center|frameless|133x133px]]
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|[https://hakkousa.com/products/soldering/soldering-irons.html '''HAKKO''']
 
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[https://hakkousa.com/fx-888d '''DFX-888D''']
 
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:Return all tools to their proper location after use. This rule applies to all areas of our Makerspace.
 
:Return all tools to their proper location after use. This rule applies to all areas of our Makerspace.
 
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:'''[https://www.autodesk.com/products/fusion-360/overview Autodesk Fusion]''' — with integrated, cloud-based PCB design software
 
:'''[https://www.autodesk.com/products/fusion-360/overview Autodesk Fusion]''' — with integrated, cloud-based PCB design software
 
:'''[https://www.kicad.org/ KiCad]''' — schematic capture, PCB layout, and simulation
 
:'''[https://www.kicad.org/ KiCad]''' — schematic capture, PCB layout, and simulation
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:[[Arduino|<span style="color:#ffffff; background:#864199">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Arduino'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
 
:[[Arduino|<span style="color:#ffffff; background:#864199">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Arduino'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
 
:[[Raspberry Pi|<span style="color:#ffffff; background:#864199">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Raspberry Pi'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
 
:[[Raspberry Pi|<span style="color:#ffffff; background:#864199">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Raspberry Pi'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
 
:[[PPM_Library|<span style="color:#FFFFFF; background:#864199">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''PPM Library'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
 
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:'''[https://batteryhookup.com/ Battery Hookup]''' — Genuine Lithium Batteries for DIY Projects
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:'''[https://everycircuit.com/ EveryCircuit]''' — Create, simulate, share, and explore electronic circuits
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:[https://www.ifixit.com/ '''IFIXIT'''] — Repair guides for every thing, written by everyone
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:[https://nostarch.com/open-circuits '''Open Circuits'''] — stunning cross-section photography of electronic&nbsp;components
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::'''[https://spectrum.ieee.org/open-circuits The Inner Beauty of Basic Electronics]''' — ''Open Circuits'' feature in IEEE Spectrum
 
:'''[https://www.ieee.org/education/index.html IEEE (Education)]''' — "leader in engineering and technology education"
 
:'''[https://www.ieee.org/education/index.html IEEE (Education)]''' — "leader in engineering and technology education"
 
:'''[https://hackaday.com/ HACKADAY]''' — community database of open-source hardware designs
 
:'''[https://hackaday.com/ HACKADAY]''' — community database of open-source hardware designs
 
:'''[https://makezine.com/comparison/boards Maker's Guide to Boards]''' — Make magazine
 
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:'''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OOqh2Wqdi4s CuriousMarc]''' — Vintage HP Equipment Restoration
 
:'''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OOqh2Wqdi4s CuriousMarc]''' — Vintage HP Equipment Restoration
 
:[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoj6RxIAQq8kmJme-5dnN0Q '''DIY Solar Power with Will Prowse'''] — on YouTube
 
:[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoj6RxIAQq8kmJme-5dnN0Q '''DIY Solar Power with Will Prowse'''] — on YouTube
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==For Additional Help==
 
==For Additional Help==
 
:Use the PPM Slack channel #electronics
 
:Use the PPM Slack channel #electronics
 
:[[How To Slack#PPM Channel Names and Descriptions|'''List of all PPM Slack channels''']]
 
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Revision as of 11:39, 21 November 2024

Level 1 badge used at Pikes Peak Makerspace

Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) provides a work area with electronic equipment and electronic components for all makers, from the very beginner to the expert.

It is for all our members to use without any additional required training (Level 1).

Electronics Area hand tools should be marked with purple tape or paint.


Contact Us if you cannot find your answer here on our Wiki or if you notice any information 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
  • Emergency sign

    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 040721

    PPM Emergency
    Evacuation Plan.pdf

  • PPM Fire Prevention Plan 0407022

    PPM Fire
    Prevention Plan.pdf

  • PPM Fire Escape Plan

    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
    Supply Cabinet

  • FIRST AID kit

    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

    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.
  • SAFETY GOGGLES

    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

    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.


 

Training

Links to external sites:

Basic Electronics — on AUTODESK Instructables
How To Use A Multimeter — IFIXIT Guide
Adafruit Learning System — Guides published within the last 90 days
Adafruit Guide To Excellent Soldering (pdf)

Tips

Measure twice, solder once.
Our electronics-related books — on LibraryThing.com

Equipment Lists

Electronics Equipment

Picture Item Manufacturer/
Model 		Resources
logic analyzer
saleae

 Saleae Support
HP 54510A scope
 oscilloscope

(250MHz, 2 channel)

hp

54510A

Front Panel Reference

(pdf)

digital oscilloscope

(100MHz)

PHILIPS

PM 3070

Protek DC Power Supply 3006B
 DC POWER SUPPLY

60v 1.5a 90w 1Ch

Protek

3006B

AUTOMATIC VOLTAGE REGULATOR SIMRAN

AR-350

Multimeter hp 3478A
 DIGITAL MULTIMETER hp

3478A

User and Service Manuals
HP 8116A PULSE FUNCTION GENERATOR
 PULSE/FUNCTION GENERATOR

50 MHz

hp

8116A

Manual
VACUUM TUBE VOLTMETER hp 400D (1966)
 VACUUM TUBE

VOLTMETER

(condition unknown)

hp

400D

OPERATING AND SERVICE MANUAL

(1966)

Soldering Equipment

Picture Item Manufacturer/
Model 		Resources
HAKKO soldering station
 soldering stations (2)

70W

HAKKO

DFX-888D

HAKKO

DFX-888D

Instruction Manual

Fume Extractor
 Fume Extractor PACE
REFLOW OVEN
 solder reflow oven James Gravert Class Documentation

(by Adam Gleason)

https://whizoo.com

Hand Tools

Picture Item Manufacturer Model
Number
Multimeter.jpg
 DIGITAL MULTIMETERS

CEN-TECH 7 FUNCTION

Harbor Freight 90899
heat guns (2) WAGNER
hot glue guns (2)
Electronics Area hand tools should be marked with purple tape or paint.
Return all tools to their proper location after use. This rule applies to all areas of our Makerspace.
Always leave the space better than you found it.

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 "General Supplies" 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.

Related Software

Links to external sites:

Autodesk Fusion — with integrated, cloud-based PCB design software
KiCad — schematic capture, PCB layout, and simulation
Fritzing — open source software to document, share, layout, and manufacture professional PCBs

Related Pages

Links to related PPM Wiki pages:

  Arduino  
  Raspberry Pi  
  PPM Library  
  Computers — Ubuntu  
  Computers — Windows  
  Computers — Mac and Apple  
  Computers — Vintage  
  Mall Map  
Autodesk Fusion Tips

Hand-Curated Links

Links to member-recommended external sites:

Battery Hookup — Genuine Lithium Batteries for DIY Projects
EveryCircuit — Create, simulate, share, and explore electronic circuits
IFIXIT — Repair guides for every thing, written by everyone
Open Circuits — stunning cross-section photography of electronic components
The Inner Beauty of Basic Electronics — Open Circuits feature in IEEE Spectrum
IEEE (Education) — "leader in engineering and technology education"
HACKADAY — community database of open-source hardware designs
Maker's Guide to Boards — Make magazine
CuriousMarc — Vintage HP Equipment Restoration
DIY Solar Power with Will Prowse — on YouTube
Right to Repair — on Wikipedia

For Additional Help

Use the PPM Slack channel #electronics
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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