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'''Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.'''
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'''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 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. PPM also is a place to gather interested people for all manner of classes and instruction.
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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.
  
 
* We are tapped into and support the Colorado Springs startup community.
 
* We are tapped into and support the Colorado Springs startup community.
  
 
* We are physically located in Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA.
 
* 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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::Under development, 03/11/22 Steve Leininger
 
::Under development, 03/11/22 Steve Leininger
  
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==PPM Admin Links ==
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==PPM Admin Links==
 
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|'''[https://app.slack.com/client/T9WJLU7TK/C01CST3E0LA Slack]'''
 
|'''[https://app.slack.com/client/T9WJLU7TK/C01CST3E0LA Slack]'''
 
|The official communication solution for&nbsp;PPM
 
|The official communication solution for&nbsp;PPM
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[https://slack-status.com/ '''Slack Status and uptime history''']
 
 
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|'''[https://github.com/PikesPeakMakerspace/welcome-display GitHub]'''
 
|'''[https://github.com/PikesPeakMakerspace/welcome-display GitHub]'''
 
|Service for software development and version control using Git
 
|Service for software development and version control using Git
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[https://www.githubstatus.com/ '''GitHub Status''']
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|'''Google Forms'''
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|'''[https://pikespeakmakerspace.org/events-calendar Google Calendar]'''
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|PPM Events Calendar
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|'''[https://pikespeakmakerspace.org/reserve Google Calendar]'''
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|Review equipment or work area reservations at PPM
 
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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''']
 
|[https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=1w64QIMzgcL5asnWsHt--_SfCBWMR6G0I&ll=38.87337097871855%2C-104.76426397564956&z=12&#x5D; '''Google&nbsp;Maps member discounts''']
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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''']
 
|[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
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|'''[https://joinit.com/ Join It]'''
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|Member management software
 
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|'''[https://pikespeakmakerspace.org/reserve Jotform]'''
 
|'''[https://pikespeakmakerspace.org/reserve Jotform]'''
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|Online form builder, online survey tool
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|Make equipment or work area reservations at PPM
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'''[https://status.jotform.com/ Jotform Status and Past Incidents]'''
 
 
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|'''[https://www.librarything.com/catalog/PikesPeakMakerspace LibraryThing]'''
 
|'''[https://www.librarything.com/catalog/PikesPeakMakerspace LibraryThing]'''
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|'''[https://mailchimp.com/ Mailchimp]'''
 
|'''[https://mailchimp.com/ Mailchimp]'''
 
|marketing automation and email marketing platform
 
|marketing automation and email marketing platform
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|'''[https://trello.com/b/ZUoaoJYJ/ppm-projects Trello]'''
 
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[https://trello.status.atlassian.com/ '''Trello Status and Past Incidents''']
 
 
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|build and automate anything in one powerful visual platform
 
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'''[https://status.make.com/ Make Status and Past Incidents]'''
 
 
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|'''[https://www.techsoup.org/ TechSoup]'''
 
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|'''[https://www.wildapricot.com/ WildApricot]'''
 
|'''[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
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[https://support.wildapricot.com/hc/en-us '''Wild Apricot Support''']
 
 
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==Equipment==
 
==Equipment==
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:'''Pallet jack'''
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:'''Air compressor(s) (in Shed)'''
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:'''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'''
 
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:'''Furniture dollies (2)'''
 
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:'''Hand trucks (2-wheelers)'''
 
  
 
==The Building==
 
==The Building==
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'''Our address is 735 E. Pikes Peak Avenue.'''
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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)'''
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File:Building sign 5.jpg|alt=Finished sign|'''Finished sign<br>May 2018'''
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We are just (7 blocks) east of downtown Colorado Springs.
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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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The building is about 5,500 square feet, on the former campus of the Gazette Telegraph (Colorado Springs daily newspaper).<br>
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File:Building DON'S CYCLES.jpg|alt=DON'S CYCLES vintage photo|'''July 1990<br>DON'S CYCLES'''
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File:Woodland Furniture ad.jpg|alt=Woodland Furniture vintage ad|'''May 1974<br>Woodland Furniture ad'''  
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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'''''
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File:Building sign 5.jpg|alt=Finished sign|'''Finished sign<br>''May 2018'''''
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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:PPM outdoor window sign.jpg|alt=PPM outdoor window sign|'''Outdoor  (vinyl) window sign<br>for the Makerspace building'''
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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>get a free Tomato Plant(!)<br>''May 1974'''''
 
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:'''Security cameras'''
 
:'''Security cameras'''
 
:'''Security patrol'''
 
:'''Security patrol'''
 
:'''Parking'''
 
:'''Parking'''
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::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]]'''
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[[Donations Received|'''Donations Received''']]
 
  
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[[Wish List#Infrastructure|'''Wish List''']]
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==Additional Help==
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: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:'''
  
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==Related Pages ==
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:'''[[Early Supporters of PPM]]'''
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Links to related PPM Wiki pages:
 
  
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:[[Computers|<span style="color:#000000; background:#D0DD27">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Computers — Windows'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
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:'''[[Colorado Springs]]'''
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:[[Computers -- Mac and Apple|<span style="color:#000000; background:#D0DD27">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Computers — Mac and Apple'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
 
  
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:'''[[QR Codes]]'''
 
:'''[[QR Codes]]'''
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:'''[[Colorado Springs]]'''
 
  
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==For Additional Help ==
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:[[Shed|<span style="color:#FFFFFF; background:#766FAF">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Shed'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
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:[[Metal_Shop|<span style="color:#FFFFFF; background:#EB4F9C">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Metal Shop'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
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:[[Computers|<span style="color:#000000; background:#D0DD27">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Computers — Windows'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
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:Use the PPM Slack channel #computing
 
:Use the PPM Slack channel #computing
 
:[[How To Slack#PPM Channel Names and Descriptions|'''List of all PPM Slack channels''']]
 
:[[How To Slack#PPM Channel Names and Descriptions|'''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&nbsp;community.
 
:Note that we have a Slack channel (#job-board) for members to post, discuss, or accept job opportunities either within PPM or from the&nbsp;community.
 
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[[Category:Hardware]]
 
[[Category:Hardware]]

Latest revision as of 20:06, 3 January 2025

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

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.


 

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 Calendar PPM Events Calendar
Google Calendar Review equipment or work area reservations at PPM
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 Make equipment or work area reservations at PPM
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) (in Shed)
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 daily newspaper).


  • PPM Members gathered at the front of the building

    PPM Members gathered at the
    front/north side of the building
    2022-10-02

  • Finished sign

    Finished sign
    May 2018

  • Volunteers cleaning up

    Volunteers cleaning up
    May 2018

  • Pikes Peak Makerspace building

    Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM)
    735 E. Pikes Peak Ave.
    June 2016

  • PPM outdoor window sign

    Outdoor (vinyl) window sign
    for the Makerspace building

  • DON'S CYCLES vintage photo

    DON'S CYCLES
    front/north side of the building
    July 1990

  • Woodland Furniture vintage ad

    Woodland Furniture ad
    get a free Tomato Plant(!)
    May 1974


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

Additional Help

Links to related PPM Wiki pages:

Early Supporters of PPM
Colorado Springs
QR Codes
  Shed  
  Metal Shop  
  Computers — Windows  
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.

 

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