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Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) is dedicated to supporting our maker community in their creative process by providing shared space, shared tools, materials and a knowledge base to turn their ideas into reality.
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'''Things to know about PPM - Pikes Peak Makerspace:'''
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* 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 provide a facility with space and equipment for people to create physical items for fun and for education.
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* PPM is also a place to gather interested people for all manner of classes and instruction.
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* We are tapped into and support the Colorado Springs startup community.
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* We are physically located in Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA.
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* We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, EIN (Tax ID Number): 81<span></span>-0876257
 
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==Maker Definition==
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:'''A maker is someone who defines themselves by their ability to turn ideas into reality through creativity, innovation, and hands-on skills.'''
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:Makers are typically driven by a desire to create and solve problems, using tools, materials, and technology to bring their visions to life. They often have a passion for a particular field or hobby, such as woodworking, electronics, or crafting, and may be self-taught or have formal training in their area of expertise. Makers take pride in their ability to think outside the box and find unique solutions to challenges, often experimenting with new techniques and materials to achieve their goals. They collaborate with other makers, sharing ideas and knowledge to create something greater than what they could achieve alone. Overall, being a maker is more than just a hobby or profession - it is a mindset and a way of life that values creativity, ingenuity, and hands-on problem-solving.
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==PPM Mission Statement==
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:Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) is a community of cooperative hobbyists and early-stage entrepreneurs that empowers members to turn ideas into&nbsp;reality. We&nbsp;strive to provide access to tools and resources to confidently and safely design, develop and&nbsp;make.
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==PPM Vision Statement==
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: We exist to catalyze positive change, drive economic growth and social progress by empowering individuals to unleash their full&nbsp;potential.
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: We imagine a future where Pikes Peak Makerspace is the go-to destination for '''*makers*''' in the Pikes Peak Region seeking access to resources and knowledge, enabling them to turn their concepts into&nbsp;reality.
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:Through our commitment to fostering a supportive, inclusive, and collaborative community, we will continue to expand our assets and capabilities to meet the evolving needs of the&nbsp;members.
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==Official PPM Logo==
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'''Gears are a common element of many other Makerspace logos, and for us it is also a subtle hat tip to the Pikes Peak Cog&nbsp;Railway.'''
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[[File:1_to_1_logo.png|alt=official PPM logo|frameless|200x200px]]  
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==PPM Logo Usage==
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'''''Follow these simple guidelines, and always use our logo consistently:'''''
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'''Animation'''
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* Do not animate as a gear or wheel
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* Bouncing animation as computer screen saver probably OK
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'''Background'''
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* Our logo should appear on a plain background
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* Can appear on a colored background (such as a color from a PPM Tool&nbsp;Area)
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* Need clear space around our logo to avoid confusion
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* May use logo within QR Code
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'''Color'''
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* Reproduce in black or "rich&nbsp;black"
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* Can be white (reversed)
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'''Design'''
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* Do not alter our logo (number of "teeth", wording, font, or any design&nbsp;element)
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* Maintain proportion (do not scale in one direction only, do not skew at all)
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* Do not attach the logo to other artwork or other&nbsp;wording
  
==About Pikes Peak Makerspace==
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'''Maintenance:'''
'''Official Logo:'''
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* Replace damaged logos (especially&nbsp;signage)
  
[[File:1_to_1_logo.png|alt=|frameless|200x200px]]
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'''Reproduction at PPM:'''
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* Our logo can be reproduced at PPM to demonstrate our equipment/capabilities; for&nbsp;example:
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3D Printers, CNC Router Table, Vinyl Cutter, Large Format Printer, Sublimation Printer, and other&nbsp;equipment.
  
&bull; 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&nbsp;also is a place to gather interested people for all manner of classes and&nbsp;instruction.
 
  
&bull; We are tapped into and support the Colorado Springs startup community.
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'''''Our organization's name can be shortened to PPM, but not PPMS. (We&nbsp;use "Makerspace" as one&nbsp;word — not&nbsp;two.)'''''
  
&bull; Pikes Peak Makerspace is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
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== AI Generated Content==
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AI generated content on this Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) Wiki will be labeled as such, to the extent possible.
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The famous inventor Nikola Tesla has some local history in Colorado Springs.  
 
  
In the 1890s, Tesla conducted high-voltage, high-frequency power experiments here. A small plaque on Pikes Peak Avenue just west of downtown Colorado Springs (and only a minute or so by car from our Makerspace) recognizes his accomplishments. These days you might catch a member's Tesla car, other electric car or electric bicycle in our parking lot.
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Additionally, we are anticipating that AI “chat” interfaces for searching will become increasingly common,  
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so we will be continually improving content here to stay current and remain useful to both members and non-members.
  
==Mission Statement==
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Our social media sites and communication materials may have individual procedures and goals at this time.
It is our mission to create an environment in where people interested in art, technology, science and business can collaborate on creative projects; share tools; learn; teach; make things; prototype new ideas, products and services; start ventures; meet new people; and share knowledge.<br>
 
  
==Contact Info==
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==PPM Contact Information==
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|'''[https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdoOoYIllVrOIdg9Vs_QHg9csRkXtAPeBTVDu0fH0ZLCorZqw/viewform Anonymous Feedback & Incident Report Form]'''
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|'''November 2024'''
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|<center>'''[https://wiki.pikespeakmakerspace.org (This) Wiki]'''</center>
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|'''This Wiki'''
 
|https://wiki.pikespeakmakerspace.org
 
|https://wiki.pikespeakmakerspace.org
 
|November 2021
 
|November 2021
 
|-
 
|-
|<center>'''[https://pikespeakmakerspace.org website]'''</center>
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|'''website'''
 
|https://pikespeakmakerspace.org
 
|https://pikespeakmakerspace.org
 
|
 
|
 
|-
 
|-
|<center>'''phone'''</center>
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|'''contact form'''
|719-445-MAKE(6253)
 
|
 
|-
 
|<center>'''location'''</center>
 
|
 
735 East Pikes Peak Avenue
 
 
 
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
 
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|-
 
|<center>'''email'''</center>
 
 
|https://pikespeakmakerspace.org/Contact
 
|https://pikespeakmakerspace.org/Contact
 
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|
|}
 
 
== Social Media Links ==
 
{| class="wikitable sortable"
 
!
 
!
 
!Link
 
!Date Joined
 
|-
 
|[[File:Linktree logo.png|alt=Linktree logo|center|frameless|50x50px]]
 
|<center>'''Linktree'''</center>
 
|https://linktr.ee/pikespeakmakerspace
 
|<center>March 2023</center>
 
|-
 
|[[File:2021 Facebook icon.png|center|frameless|alt=Facebook icon|50x50px]]
 
|<center>'''Facebook'''</center>
 
|https://www.facebook.com/ppmakerspace
 
|<center>[https://www.facebook.com/ppmakerspace/photos/ms.c.eJxFkNuNRTEIAzta8Yb039jqYF3zOxpsJ~_rPNcayS9Tf~;OkHUkTleWQWgX2GmRI4jCCIsOqZO~_k90QMDkD~_gaAka6jCEIGEYQW1Ls9ZkT8QJbE~_cLRYAZzQAW2w2tNjiGGYc5gg1hjoyTA58O~;Se729Dkz8WBuNALOhHUBuqNFJgcHoqAJdmb8s9rvfHYmh0Aeg~;vQJieg~-~-.bps.a.1393148254268065/1393148257601398/ September 2014]</center>
 
|-
 
|[[File:Instagram logo 2016.png|alt=Instagram logo|center|frameless|50x50px]]
 
|<center>'''Instagram&nbsp;'''</center>
 
|https://www.instagram.com/pikespeakmakerspace/
 
|<center>[https://www.instagram.com/p/Bam0RIxBQu-/ October 23rd, 2017]</center>
 
|-
 
|[[File:Twitter-logo.png|alt=Twitter logo|center|frameless|50x50px]]
 
|<center>'''Twitter'''</center>
 
|https://twitter.com/PikesPeakMakers
 
|<center>April 4, 2015</center>
 
|-
 
|<br>[[File:YouTube Logo 2017.png|center|frameless|alt=YouTube logo|75x75px]]<br>
 
|<center>'''YouTube'''</center>
 
|https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeIsImKtiNm7D_BxfG4n7zg
 
|<center>Sep 4, 2014
 
</center>
 
 
|-
 
|-
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|'''donation form'''
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|https://pikespeakmakerspace.org/support-us
 
|
 
|
|
 
|<center>'''Link'''</center>
 
|<center>'''Date Joined'''</center>
 
|}
 
 
==PPM Admin Links==
 
'''Services we use at Pikes Peak Makerspace:'''
 
{| class="wikitable sortable"
 
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!
 
!Description
 
!Link
 
!&nbsp;&nbsp;Date Joined
 
 
|-
 
|-
|<br><center>'''ANVEO'''</center><br>
 
|VOIP phone service
 
 
|
 
|
 
|
 
|
|-
 
|<br><center>'''Cheddar Up'''</center><br>
 
|reimbursement for&nbsp;consumables
 
 
|
 
|
|August 2022
 
 
|-
 
|-
|<center><br>'''&nbsp;&nbsp;Google&nbsp;Calendar&nbsp;&nbsp;'''<br><br></center>
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|'''phone'''
|Time-management and scheduling calendar service.
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|719-445-MAKE (6253)
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''Please leave a detailed message,''
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''which will be translated to email and also tracked on Slack.''
 
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|
 
|-
 
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|<center><br>'''&nbsp;&nbsp;Google&nbsp;Forms&nbsp;&nbsp;'''<br><br></center>
 
|An app that allows users to create and edit surveys online while collaborating with other users in real-time.
 
 
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|
|-
 
|<center><br>'''&nbsp;&nbsp;Google&nbsp;Maps&nbsp;&nbsp;'''<br><br></center>
 
|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]'''
 
|February&nbsp;24,&nbsp;2022
 
|-
 
|<center><br>'''&nbsp;&nbsp;Google&nbsp;Maps&nbsp;&nbsp;'''<br><br></center>
 
|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]'''
 
|June 20, 2022
 
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|<center><br>'''Join It'''<br><br></center>
 
|Used to manage our memberships
 
|https://www.joinit.org/o/pikes-peak-makerspace
 
 
|
 
|
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|}
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{| class="wikitable"
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|'''Item'''
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|'''Address'''
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|'''Date'''
 
|-
 
|-
|<center><br>'''Jotform'''<br><br></center>
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|'''physical&nbsp;location'''
|Online form builder, online survey tool
 
|https://pikespeakmakerspace.org/reserve-equipment
 
 
|
 
|
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735 East Pikes Peak Avenue<br>Colorado Springs, CO 80903
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|2016
 
|-
 
|-
|<center>'''<br>MailChimp<br><br>'''</center>
 
|Create email marketing campaigns to send to customers
 
 
|
 
|
 
|
 
|
|-
 
|<center>'''<br>Meetup<br><br>'''</center>
 
|Used to schedule classes and collect payments for tickets (via&nbsp;PayPal)
 
|https://www.meetup.com/pikespeakmakerspace/
 
 
|
 
|
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|}
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==PPM Social Media Links==
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{| class="wikitable"
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|+
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|'''Service'''
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|'''Link'''
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|'''Date&nbsp;Joined'''
 
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|-
|<center><br>'''PayPal'''<br><br></center>
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|'''Linktree'''
|Donations and reimbursement for&nbsp;consumables, payment for classes on Meetup
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|'''https://linktr.ee/pikespeakmakerspace'''
|[https://www.paypal.com/donate/?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=T4LACP7P6BJ58&source=url https://www.paypal.com/donate/?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=T4LACP7P6BJ58]
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|March 2023
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|-
 
|-
|<center>'''<br>Slack<br><br>'''</center>
 
|The official communication channel of PPM
 
|https://app.slack.com/client/T9WJLU7TK/C01CST3E0LA
 
 
|
 
|
|-
 
|<center>'''<br>Stripe<br><br>'''</center>
 
|Collects the recurring payments set up in Join It
 
 
|
 
|
 
|
 
|
 
|-
 
|-
|<center>'''Trello'''</center>
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|'''Etsy'''
|Provides team collaboration,
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|'''https://www.etsy.com/ie/shop/PikesPeakMakerspace'''
 
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|2021
project management,
 
 
 
task management
 
|https://trello.com/b/ZUoaoJYJ/ppm-projects
 
|
 
 
|-
 
|-
|<center><br>'''WaiverForever'''<br><br></center>
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|'''Linkedin'''
|For small business owners to electronically handle waiver forms
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|'''https://www.linkedin.com/company/pikes-peak-makerspace'''
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|
 
|-
 
|-
|<center><br>'''WildApricot'''<br><br></center>
 
|Cloud software to automate and simplify membership tasks and host the PPM website
 
 
|
 
|
 
|
 
|
|-
 
 
|
 
|
|<center>'''Description'''</center>
 
|<center>'''Link'''</center>
 
|<center>'''Date Joined'''</center>
 
 
|}
 
|}
  
==='''[[How To Slack]]'''===
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==Other Links==
 
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{| class="wikitable"
==='''[[New Member Orientation#Managing your Membership|Managing your Membership]] '''===
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|'''Logo'''
<br>
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|'''Link /''' '''Description'''
 
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|'''Date&nbsp;Joined'''
==Other Links ==
 
{| class="wikitable sortable"
 
!
 
!
 
!Link
 
!Date Joined
 
 
|-
 
|-
|[[File:King Soopers logo.png|alt=King Soopers logo|center|frameless|100x100px]]
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|[[File:King Soopers logo.png|alt=King Soopers logo|frameless|100x100px]]
|<center>'''<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<br>King Soopers'''  
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|'''https://www.kingsoopers.com/account/communityrewards'''
'''Community Rewards<br><br>'''
 
</center>
 
|"King Soopers makes donating easy by simply grocery shopping."
 
 
[https://wiki.pikespeakmakerspace.org/index.php/File:King_Soopers_Community_Rewards.pdf '''King Soopers Community Rewards.pdf''']
 
[https://wiki.pikespeakmakerspace.org/index.php/File:King_Soopers_Community_Rewards.pdf '''King Soopers Community Rewards.pdf''']
|<center>02/19/23</center>
 
|-
 
|[[File:Amazon.png|alt=Amazon logo|frameless|100x100px]]
 
|<center>'''<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;Amazon&nbsp;PPM Wishlist&nbsp;&nbsp;<br><br>'''</center>
 
|Support PPM by making a purchase from our wishlist
 
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2GLGQDTSNNZM4/ref=hz_ls_biz_ex
 
|<center>08/22/22</center>
 
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|<br>[[File:Logo ebay.png|center|frameless|50x50px]]<br>
 
|<center>'''eBay'''</center>
 
|https://www.ebay.com/usr/pikespeakmakerspace
 
|<center>09/22/16</center>
 
|-
 
|<br>[[File:Logo Etsy.png|alt=Etsy logo|center|frameless|50x50px]]<br>
 
|<center>'''Etsy'''</center>
 
|https://www.etsy.com/shop/PikesPeakMakerspace
 
|<center>2020</center>
 
|-
 
|<br>[[File:Logo LibraryThing.png|alt=LibraryThing logo|center|frameless|85x85px]]<br>
 
|<center>'''LibraryThing'''</center>
 
|https://www.librarything.com/catalog/PikesPeakMakerspace
 
|<center>January 2022</center>
 
|-
 
|
 
|
 
|<center>'''Link'''</center>
 
|<center>'''Date Joined'''</center>
 
|}
 
  
==PPM Area Captains ==
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"King Soopers makes donating easy by simply grocery shopping."
'''Our Area Captains can be contacted via Slack:'''
 
{| class="wikitable sortable"
 
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!'''Area'''
 
!Area Captain
 
!Slack Channel
 
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|'''[[3D Printing]]'''
 
|'''Trevor Banks'''
 
''Volunteers needed&nbsp;&nbsp;''
 
|#3d-printing
 
|-
 
|'''[[3D Scanning]]'''
 
|'''Trevor Banks'''
 
''Volunteers needed&nbsp;&nbsp;''
 
|#3d-printing
 
|-
 
|'''[[Arduino]]'''
 
|''Volunteers needed&nbsp;&nbsp;''
 
|#computing
 
  
<nowiki>#</nowiki>electronics
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''Both Members and non-members can support PPM (easily)!''
|-
 
|'''[[CNC]]'''
 
|'''Trevor Banks'''
 
|#cnc-machine
 
|-
 
|'''[[Computers]]'''
 
|''Volunteers needed''
 
|#computing
 
|-
 
|'''[[Electronics]]'''
 
|'''Steve Leininger'''
 
|#electronics
 
|-
 
|'''[[Laser#Area Captains|Laser (Epilog Zing)]]'''
 
|'''Jonathan Wommack'''
 
|#laser-cutter
 
|-
 
|[[Laser#Area Captains|'''Laser (BOSSLASER)''']]
 
|'''Mathew Palfenier'''
 
|#laser-cutter
 
|-
 
|'''[[Metal Shop]]'''
 
|'''Trevor Banks'''
 
|#metal-shop
 
|-
 
|'''[[Powder Coating Area|Powder Coating]]'''
 
|'''Trevor Banks'''
 
|#metal-shop
 
|-
 
|'''[[Large Format Printing|Printing Area]]'''
 
|'''Mathew Palfenier'''
 
|#printer-suite
 
|-
 
|'''[[Raspberry Pi]]'''
 
|''Volunteers needed''
 
|#computing
 
  
<nowiki>#</nowiki>electronics
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[https://www.kingsoopers.com/stores/grocery/co/colorado-springs '''Kingsoopers has 11 grocery stores in Colorado Springs''']
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|02/19/23
 
|-
 
|-
|'''[[Vinyl Cutting|Vinyl Cutter]]'''
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|[[File:Amazon.png|alt=Amazon logo|frameless|100x100px]]
|'''Eman Spencer'''
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|'''[https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2GLGQDTSNNZM4/ref=hz_ls_biz_ex Our Amazon Wishlist]'''
| #vinyl-cutter
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''Support PPM with a purchase from Amazon.''
|-
 
|'''[[Welding Area]]'''
 
|'''Trevor Banks'''
 
|#metal-shop
 
|-
 
|'''[[Wood Shop]]'''
 
|'''John Hoover'''
 
|#wood-shop
 
|-
 
!'''Area'''
 
!'''Area Captain'''
 
!'''Slack Channel'''
 
|}
 
  
==PPM Directors and Coordinators==
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|08/22/22
{| class="wikitable sortable"
 
|+
 
!Picture
 
!Member
 
!'''Title'''
 
!&nbsp;&nbsp;Date&nbsp;&nbsp;
 
 
|-
 
|-
|[[File:Drew Johnson.jpg|center|frameless|125x125px]]
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|
|'''<br>Drew Johnson<br><br>'''
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|
|Executive Director
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|
|July 2020
 
 
 
to
 
 
 
present
 
 
|-
 
|-
|[[File:Lisa MacNicol.jpg|alt=Lisa MacNicol headshot|center|frameless|125x125px]]
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|[[File:Logo ebay.png|alt=ebay logo|frameless|90x90px]]
|'''<br>Lisa MacNicol<br><br>'''
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|'''https://www.ebay.com/usr/pikespeakmakerspace'''
|Deputy Director
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''"ecommerce experiences for buyers, sellers and developers"''
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|09/22/16
Social Media Coordinator
 
|August 2022
 
to
 
 
 
present
 
|}
 
'''Our Directors and Coordinators can be contacted via Slack.'''<br>
 
 
 
== PPM Bylaws and Board Minutes==
 
:'''[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KdjW-DPivIe-ORPvdyL4gARHdIzujn9A/view Bylaws of PIKES PEAK MAKERSPACE]'''
 
:'''[https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1zofkbkbgLzXmfedy80ZBDvod4o2xTQYY Meeting Minutes 2018 through 2023]'''<br>
 
 
 
==PPM Board of Directors==
 
{| class="wikitable sortable"
 
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{| class="wikitable sortable"
 
!'''Picture'''
 
!'''Member'''
 
!'''Title'''
 
!Date
 
|-
 
|[[File:Jason Taylor.jpg|alt=Jason Taylor headshot|center|frameless|125x125px]]
 
|'''<br>Jason&nbsp;Taylor<br><br>'''
 
|BOD President
 
|Elected,
 
November 2021
 
|-
 
|[[File:Josh Harlow.png|alt=Josh Harlow headshot|center|frameless|125x125px]]
 
|'''Joshua&nbsp;Harlow'''
 
|BOD&nbsp;Secretary
 
|Newly elected,
 
November 1, 2022
 
|-
 
|[[File:Art Hunt.jpg|alt=Art Hunt headshot|center|frameless|125x125px]]
 
|'''<br>Art Hunt<br><br>'''
 
|BOD&nbsp;Treasurer
 
|Elected,
 
November 2022
 
|}
 
 
 
|-
 
|[[File:Eman.jpg|alt=Eman Spencer headshot|center|frameless|130x130px]]
 
|'''Emmanuel (Eman) Spencer'''
 
|Newly elected,
 
November 1, 2022
 
|-
 
|[[File:Quinn.jpg|alt=Quinn Hackenberg headshot|center|frameless|130x130px]]
 
|'''Quinn Hackenberg'''
 
|Newly elected,
 
November 1, 2022
 
|-
 
|[[File:Marvin Harrell.png|alt=Marvin Harrell headshot|center|frameless|125x125px]]
 
|'''Marvin Harrell'''
 
|Newly elected,
 
November 1, 2022
 
|-
 
|[[File:Steve Leininger.jpg|alt=Steve Leininger headshot|center|frameless|125x125px]]
 
|'''Steve Leininger'''
 
|Newly elected,
 
November 1, 2022
 
|-
 
|[[File:Theresa Rigney.jpg|alt=Theresa Rigney headshot|center|frameless|125x125px]]
 
|'''Theresa Rigney'''
 
|Newly elected,
 
November 1, 2022
 
 
|-
 
|-
 
|
 
|
[[File:Chris Stevens.jpg|alt=Chris Stevens headshot|frameless|center|125x125px]]
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|
|'''Christopher Stevens'''
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|
|Newly elected,
 
November 1, 2022
 
 
|}
 
|}
'''Our Board of Directors can be contacted via Slack.'''
 
  
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:'''[https://downforeveryoneorjustme.com/ Check if a website or app is down for everyone or just you.]'''
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<br>
 
==PPM Founder ==
 
==PPM Founder ==
{| class="wikitable sortable"
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{| class="wikitable"
 
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!Picture
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|[[File:Chris Vestal at the MAC.jpg|alt=photo of Chris Vestal at the MAC|center|frameless|145x145px]]
!Member
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|'''<br>Chris Vestal, <br>Executive Director,'''  
!Contact
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'''PPM Founder'''
!'''Title'''
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|-
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'''2015'''
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Latest revision as of 12:51, 11 December 2024

Things to know about PPM - Pikes Peak Makerspace:

  • 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 is also 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.
  • We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, EIN (Tax ID Number): 81-0876257


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

Maker Definition

A maker is someone who defines themselves by their ability to turn ideas into reality through creativity, innovation, and hands-on skills.
Makers are typically driven by a desire to create and solve problems, using tools, materials, and technology to bring their visions to life. They often have a passion for a particular field or hobby, such as woodworking, electronics, or crafting, and may be self-taught or have formal training in their area of expertise. Makers take pride in their ability to think outside the box and find unique solutions to challenges, often experimenting with new techniques and materials to achieve their goals. They collaborate with other makers, sharing ideas and knowledge to create something greater than what they could achieve alone. Overall, being a maker is more than just a hobby or profession - it is a mindset and a way of life that values creativity, ingenuity, and hands-on problem-solving.

PPM Mission Statement

Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) is a community of cooperative hobbyists and early-stage entrepreneurs that empowers members to turn ideas into reality. We strive to provide access to tools and resources to confidently and safely design, develop and make.

PPM Vision Statement

We exist to catalyze positive change, drive economic growth and social progress by empowering individuals to unleash their full potential.
We imagine a future where Pikes Peak Makerspace is the go-to destination for *makers* in the Pikes Peak Region seeking access to resources and knowledge, enabling them to turn their concepts into reality.
Through our commitment to fostering a supportive, inclusive, and collaborative community, we will continue to expand our assets and capabilities to meet the evolving needs of the members.

Gears are a common element of many other Makerspace logos, and for us it is also a subtle hat tip to the Pikes Peak Cog Railway.

official PPM logo

PPM Logo Usage

Follow these simple guidelines, and always use our logo consistently:

Animation

  • Do not animate as a gear or wheel
  • Bouncing animation as computer screen saver probably OK

Background

  • Our logo should appear on a plain background
  • Can appear on a colored background (such as a color from a PPM Tool Area)
  • Need clear space around our logo to avoid confusion
  • May use logo within QR Code

Color

  • Reproduce in black or "rich black"
  • Can be white (reversed)

Design

  • Do not alter our logo (number of "teeth", wording, font, or any design element)
  • Maintain proportion (do not scale in one direction only, do not skew at all)
  • Do not attach the logo to other artwork or other wording

Maintenance:

  • Replace damaged logos (especially signage)

Reproduction at PPM:

  • Our logo can be reproduced at PPM to demonstrate our equipment/capabilities; for example:

3D Printers, CNC Router Table, Vinyl Cutter, Large Format Printer, Sublimation Printer, and other equipment.


Our organization's name can be shortened to PPM, but not PPMS. (We use "Makerspace" as one word — not two.)

AI Generated Content

AI generated content on this Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) Wiki will be labeled as such, to the extent possible.

Additionally, we are anticipating that AI “chat” interfaces for searching will become increasingly common, so we will be continually improving content here to stay current and remain useful to both members and non-members.

Our social media sites and communication materials may have individual procedures and goals at this time.

PPM Contact Information

Item Link Date
Anonymous Feedback & Incident Report Form November 2024
This Wiki https://wiki.pikespeakmakerspace.org November 2021
website https://pikespeakmakerspace.org
contact form https://pikespeakmakerspace.org/Contact
donation form https://pikespeakmakerspace.org/support-us
phone 719-445-MAKE (6253)

Please leave a detailed message,

which will be translated to email and also tracked on Slack.

Item Address Date
physical location

735 East Pikes Peak Avenue
Colorado Springs, CO 80903

2016

PPM Social Media Links

Service Link Date Joined
Linktree https://linktr.ee/pikespeakmakerspace March 2023
Etsy https://www.etsy.com/ie/shop/PikesPeakMakerspace 2021
Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/company/pikes-peak-makerspace

Other Links

Logo Link / Description Date Joined
King Soopers logo https://www.kingsoopers.com/account/communityrewards

King Soopers Community Rewards.pdf

"King Soopers makes donating easy by simply grocery shopping."

Both Members and non-members can support PPM (easily)!

Kingsoopers has 11 grocery stores in Colorado Springs

02/19/23
Amazon logo Our Amazon Wishlist

Support PPM with a purchase from Amazon.

08/22/22
ebay logo https://www.ebay.com/usr/pikespeakmakerspace

"ecommerce experiences for buyers, sellers and developers"

09/22/16
Check if a website or app is down for everyone or just you.


PPM Founder

photo of Chris Vestal at the MAC

Chris Vestal,
Executive Director,

PPM Founder

2015


Additional Help

Links to related PPM Wiki pages:

PPM Governance
Early Supporters of PPM
Managing your Membership
How To Slack
QR Codes
Colorado Springs
  Infrastructure at PPM  
  Classroom / Meeting Area   - make a reservation


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.