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[[File:Level 1 badge.png|alt=Level 1 badge used at Pikes Peak Makerspace|left|frameless|90x90px|PPM MEMBER USE]] | [[File:Level 1 badge.png|alt=Level 1 badge used at Pikes Peak Makerspace|left|frameless|90x90px|PPM MEMBER USE]] | ||
| − | + | Members can use our (3) Design Workstations and our dedicated computers, and installed software, without any additional required training (Level 1).<br> | |
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:'''[[LightBurn Tips]]''' — create artwork then control your laser cutter settings | :'''[[LightBurn Tips]]''' — create artwork then control your laser cutter settings | ||
:'''[[VCarve Tips]]''' — for makers designing for CNC (Computer Numerical Control) | :'''[[VCarve Tips]]''' — for makers designing for CNC (Computer Numerical Control) | ||
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| + | :'''[https://www.rolanddga.com/gallery/roland-tv/product-support/software/versaworks VersaWorks]''' — Roland printing software | ||
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==='''Free and open-source software (FOSS) used at PPM'''=== | ==='''Free and open-source software (FOSS) used at PPM'''=== | ||
:'''[[MediaWiki Tips|Blender Tips]]''' — create 3D models, motion graphics, interactive 3D applications, AR and VR models | :'''[[MediaWiki Tips|Blender Tips]]''' — create 3D models, motion graphics, interactive 3D applications, AR and VR models | ||
| + | :'''[[GIMP Software Tips]]''' — raster image editing desktop application | ||
:'''[[Inkscape Tips]]''' — multi-platform vector graphics software application | :'''[[Inkscape Tips]]''' — multi-platform vector graphics software application | ||
:'''[[MediaWiki Tips]]''' — edit and publish wiki pages | :'''[[MediaWiki Tips]]''' — edit and publish wiki pages | ||
| − | :'''[[PrusaSlicer Tips]]''' — prepare ( | + | :'''[[Penpot Tips]]''' — tool to prototype user interfaces and other projects |
| + | :'''[[PrusaSlicer Tips]]''' — prepare (slice) 3D models for FDM (filament) printers | ||
:'''[[Sonic Pi Tips]]''' — code-based music creation and live performance tool | :'''[[Sonic Pi Tips]]''' — code-based music creation and live performance tool | ||
:'''[[Visual Studio Code Tips]]''' — multi-platform editor used by programmers of all levels | :'''[[Visual Studio Code Tips]]''' — multi-platform editor used by programmers of all levels | ||
==='''Other software used at PPM'''=== | ==='''Other software used at PPM'''=== | ||
| − | :'''[[Autodesk Fusion Tips]]''' — parametric CAD, electrical drawings, simulation, rendering and | + | :'''[[Autodesk Fusion Tips]]''' — parametric CAD, electrical drawings, simulation, rendering and CAM |
:'''[[Cutting Master 3 Tips]]''' — send files to a vinyl cutter | :'''[[Cutting Master 3 Tips]]''' — send files to a vinyl cutter | ||
:'''[[Lychee Slicer Tips]]''' — prepare (slice) 3D models for SLA (resin) printers | :'''[[Lychee Slicer Tips]]''' — prepare (slice) 3D models for SLA (resin) printers | ||
| − | :'''[[Mach4 Tips]]''' — send G-code to | + | :'''[[Mach4 Tips]]''' — send G-code to CNC equipment |
:'''[https://www.tinkercad.com/ Tinkercad]''' — "free web app for 3D design, electronics, and coding" | :'''[https://www.tinkercad.com/ Tinkercad]''' — "free web app for 3D design, electronics, and coding" | ||
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::'''[[wikipedia:Jakob_Nielsen_(usability_consultant)#Jakob's_law|Jakob's Law of User Experience]]''' — Jakob Nielson on Wikipedia | ::'''[[wikipedia:Jakob_Nielsen_(usability_consultant)#Jakob's_law|Jakob's Law of User Experience]]''' — Jakob Nielson on Wikipedia | ||
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| + | ::'''[https://www.nngroup.com/articles/qr-code-guidelines/ 13 QR-Code Usability Guidelines]''' — [https://www.nngroup.com/articles/ NN/g] | ||
:'''Adobe''' | :'''Adobe''' | ||
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::'''[https://fluent2.microsoft.design/ Microsoft Fluent Design System]''' | ::'''[https://fluent2.microsoft.design/ Microsoft Fluent Design System]''' | ||
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==Additional Help== | ==Additional Help== | ||
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:[[Raspberry Pi|<span style="color:#ffffff; background:#864199"> '''Raspberry Pi''' </span>]] | :[[Raspberry Pi|<span style="color:#ffffff; background:#864199"> '''Raspberry Pi''' </span>]] | ||
| − | + | Use the PPM Slack channel #computing | |
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| − | + | 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.<br> | |
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Revision as of 11:21, 30 March 2025
Learn about the software that we have installed for all Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) members.
Members can use our (3) Design Workstations and our dedicated computers, and installed software, without any additional required training (Level 1).
Links to related PPM Wiki pages:
Adobe Creative Cloud desktop applications
- Adobe After Effects Tips — animate both still images and illustrations
- Adobe Bridge Tips — view and manage files
- Adobe Dreamweaver Tips — build sites for any browser or device
- Adobe Illustrator Tips — draw vector graphics
- Adobe InDesign Tips — create page layouts
- Adobe Lightroom Tips — edit graphics and photos
- Adobe Photoshop Tips — edit raster graphics and photos
- Adobe Premiere Tips — create videos
Commercial (licensed) software used at PPM
- Canva Tips — online graphic design software
- CorelDRAW X6 Tips — create and print vector graphics
- LightBurn Tips — create artwork then control your laser cutter settings
- VCarve Tips — for makers designing for CNC (Computer Numerical Control)
- VersaWorks — Roland printing software
Free and open-source software (FOSS) used at PPM
- Blender Tips — create 3D models, motion graphics, interactive 3D applications, AR and VR models
- GIMP Software Tips — raster image editing desktop application
- Inkscape Tips — multi-platform vector graphics software application
- MediaWiki Tips — edit and publish wiki pages
- Penpot Tips — tool to prototype user interfaces and other projects
- PrusaSlicer Tips — prepare (slice) 3D models for FDM (filament) printers
- Sonic Pi Tips — code-based music creation and live performance tool
- Visual Studio Code Tips — multi-platform editor used by programmers of all levels
Other software used at PPM
- Autodesk Fusion Tips — parametric CAD, electrical drawings, simulation, rendering and CAM
- Cutting Master 3 Tips — send files to a vinyl cutter
- Lychee Slicer Tips — prepare (slice) 3D models for SLA (resin) printers
- Mach4 Tips — send G-code to CNC equipment
- Tinkercad — "free web app for 3D design, electronics, and coding"
Hand-Curated Links
Interface Guidelines
- Consistency benefits both users and developers:
- Human interface guidelines — on Wikipedia
- Jakob's Law of User Experience — Jakob Nielson on Wikipedia
- Adobe
- Spectrum, Adobe's design system — Principles / Resources / Implementations
- Android
- Develop for Android — code samples, guides, and API reference
- Apple
- Apple Human Interface Guidelines — all 6 Apple platforms and games
- Designing for visionOS — Apple.com
- GNOME
- Human Interface Guidelines — intended for app designers and developers
- Microsoft
Additional Help
Links to related PPM Wiki pages:
Use the PPM Slack channel #computing
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.