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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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Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) provides a '''work area with electronic equipment, electronic components, and soldering equipment for all makers, from the very beginner to the expert.'''
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The area is available for all our members to use, without&nbsp;any additional required&nbsp;training (Level 1).<br>
 
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We provide a work area with electronic equipment and electronic components '''for all makers, from the very beginner to&nbsp;the&nbsp;expert.'''
 
 
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<span style="color:#FFFFFF; background:#864199">&nbsp;Electronics Area&nbsp;</span> [[Electronics#Hand Tools|hand tools]] should be marked with <span style="color:#864199">'''purple'''</span> tape or paint.
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[[File:Electronics Area.jpg|alt=Electronics Area|thumb|300x300px|<span style="color:#FFFFFF; background:#864199">&nbsp;Electronics Area&nbsp;&nbsp;(03/13/22)&nbsp;<br><br></span>]]
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==Classes and Training==
 
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===Area Captain -- Steve Leininger===
 
  
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:To help out in the Electronics Area, contact the Area Captain on Slack.
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==External Training==
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:View all '''[https://wiki.pikespeakmakerspace.org/index.php/About_PPM#PPM_Area_Captains PPM Area Captains]'''
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'''Links to external sites:'''
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:'''[https://www.instructables.com/Basic-Electronics/ Basic Electronics]''' — on AUTODESK Instructables
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:'''[https://learn.adafruit.com/guides/latest Adafruit Learning System]''' — Guides published within the last 90 days
  
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:'''[https://www.autodesk.com/products/fusion-360/overview Autodesk Fusion]''' — with integrated, cloud-based PCB design software
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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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:'''[https://www.kicad.org/ KiCad]''' — schematic capture, PCB layout, and simulation
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:'''[https://fritzing.org/ Fritzing]''' — open source software to document, share, layout, and manufacture professional PCBs
  
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:'''[https://makezine.com/comparison/boards Maker's Guide to Boards]''' — Make magazine
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:'''[https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/How+To+Use+A+Multimeter/25632 How To Use A Multimeter]''' — IFIXIT Guide
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|[[File:HP 54510A scope.jpg|alt=HP 54510A scope|center|frameless|133x133px]]
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*This rule applies to all areas of our Makerspace.
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===[[Wish List#Electronics|Wish List]]===
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:'''[https://www.librarything.com/catalog/PikesPeakMakerspace/electronicsarea Our electronics-related books]''' — on LibraryThing.com
  
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== Benefits and Policies ==
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==Benefits==
 
{{Member Benefits}}
 
{{Member Benefits}}
  
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===[https://pikespeakmakerspace.org/reserve-equipment Equipment Reservations]===
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==Policies==
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:'''Donate for "General Supplies" via PayPal:  [https://bit.ly/ppmstuff bit.ly/ppmstuff]'''
 
:'''Donate for "General Supplies" via PayPal:  [https://bit.ly/ppmstuff bit.ly/ppmstuff]'''
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=== [https://wiki.pikespeakmakerspace.org/index.php/New_Member_Orientation#Red_Tags_and_Reporting_Issues Red Tags and Reporting Issues] ===
 
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==Hand-Curated Links==
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'''Links to member-recommended external sites:'''
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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
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:'''[https://www.ieee.org/education/index.html IEEE (Education)]''' — "leader in engineering and technology education"
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:'''[https://hackaday.com/ HACKADAY]''' — community database of open-source hardware designs
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:'''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OOqh2Wqdi4s CuriousMarc]''' — Vintage HP Equipment Restoration
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:[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoj6RxIAQq8kmJme-5dnN0Q '''DIY Solar Power with Will Prowse'''] — on YouTube
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:'''[[wikipedia:Right_to_repair#:~:text=Right%20to%20repair%20is%20a,protecting%20a%20right%20to%20repair|Right to Repair]]''' — on Wikipedia
  
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==Software==
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==Additional Help==
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===[[Autodesk Fusion 360 Tips|Fusion 360]]===
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'''Links to related PPM Wiki pages:'''
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===PPM YouTube Channel===
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:[[Electronics — Soldering|<span style="color:#FFFFFF; background:#864199">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Electronics — Soldering'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
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:[[Arduino|<span style="color:#ffffff; background:#864199">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Arduino'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
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:[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeIsImKtiNm7D_BxfG4n7zg/playlists '''"Things we've built'''"], including 3D-printed robotic hand (2015)
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:[[Raspberry Pi|<span style="color:#ffffff; background:#864199">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Raspberry Pi'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
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:[[PPM_Library|<span style="color:#FFFFFF; background:#864199">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''PPM Library'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
  
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:[[Computers — Ubuntu|<span style="color:#000000; background:#D0DD27">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Computers — Ubuntu'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
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===[https://www.librarything.com/catalog/PikesPeakMakerspace/electronicsarea LibraryThing]-- Electronics Area books===
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:[[How To Slack#PPM Channel Names and Descriptions|'''List of all PPM Slack channels''']]
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:[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoj6RxIAQq8kmJme-5dnN0Q '''DIY Solar Power with Will Prowse''']
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:[http://www.csevc.com/ '''Colorado Springs EV Club''']
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Latest revision as of 12:04, 25 December 2024

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

The area is available for all our members to use, without any additional required training (Level 1).



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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.


 

External Training

Links to external sites:

Basic Electronics — on AUTODESK Instructables
Adafruit Learning System — Guides published within the last 90 days
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

Tips

Maker's Guide to Boards — Make magazine
How To Use A Multimeter — IFIXIT Guide

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

(vintage, condition unknown)

HEWLETT PACKARD

hp 400D

OPERATING AND SERVICE MANUAL

(1966)

Hand Tools

Picture Item Manufacturer/

Model

Resources Owner
Multimeter.jpg

DIGITAL MULTIMETERS
CEN-TECH
7 FUNCTION

Level 1 badge
 Harbor Freight

90899

How To Use A Multimeter PPM

heat guns (2)

 WAGNER PPM

hot glue guns (2)

 PPM
  • 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.

Books

Our electronics-related books — on LibraryThing.com

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.

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
CuriousMarc — Vintage HP Equipment Restoration
DIY Solar Power with Will Prowse — on YouTube
Right to Repair — on Wikipedia

Additional Help

Links to related PPM Wiki pages:

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

 

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