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'''Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) maintains three Windows 10 Design Workstations for all members to use'''.


'''Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) maintains three Design Workstations,''' an Apple iMac, as well as other computers dedicated to equipment throughout our space.
Additionally, there are other Windows computers dedicated to equipment throughout our space.
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[[File:Level 1 badge.png|alt=Level 1 badge used at Pikes Peak Makerspace|left|frameless|90x90px|PPM MEMBER USE]]
Members can use our Design Workstations and our dedicated computers, and installed software, without&nbsp;any additional required&nbsp;training (Level&nbsp;1).


Members can use our computers, and installed software, without&nbsp;any additional required&nbsp;training (Level 1).
No reservations are required for our Design Workstations at this time, they are "first&#8209;come, first&#8209;served".
 
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No reservations are required for our Design Workstations at this time, they are "first-come, first-served".
 
Members are also welcome to bring in their own computers and use our high-speed Internet connection.
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===[[New Member Orientation]]===
== Equipment Lists ==
 
==Classes==
:PPM announces its [https://www.meetup.com/pikespeakmakerspace/events '''Upcoming events, including classes, on Meetup''']
:To help out with any of the computers at PPM, post your ideas and comments on our&nbsp;Slack #computing channel.
 
==Training==
:*Do not expect files on the computers to be saved, use your own thumb drive or cloud backup.
:*Computers are for professional use only.
 
==Tips==
'''Links to external sites:'''
:'''Windows 10'''
::'''[https://www.computerworld.com/article/1634994/how-to-speed-up-windows-10.html 18 ways to speed up Windows 10]''' — COMPUTERWORLD
::'''[https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/powershell/scripting/learn/more-powershell-learning?view=powershell-7.4 PowerShell learning resources]''' — on learn.Microsoft.com
:'''Windows 11'''
::'''[https://www.computerworld.com/article/3711746/windows-11-ai-features.html Windows 11 AI features you can use today]''' — COMPUTERWORLD
 
==Equipment Lists==


===Design Workstations 1-3===
===Design Workstations 1-3===
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|Computer
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|Memory
|Memory
|Storage
|Storage
|Network&nbsp;Speed,<br>Wired
|System
|System<br>Software
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|-
|[[File:Design Workstation 1.jpg|alt=Design Workstation 1|center|frameless|150x150px]]
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|'''Design Workstation&nbsp;1'''
|'''Design&nbsp;Workstation&nbsp;1'''
'''(height adjustable desk)'''
[[File:Level 1 badge.png|alt=Level 1 badge|left|frameless|49x49px]]
|PrusaSlicer,
VCarve Pro Trial Edition 11.5,


OpenOffice, <br>
[[File:Level 1 badge.png|alt=Level 1 badge|left|frameless|45x45px]]
|OpenOffice,
and more.
and more.
|22" Lenovo  
|22" Lenovo  
LS2223
LS2223


(3x)
(2x)
|Intel&nbsp;Core  
|Intel&nbsp;Core  
i5&#8209;7600K  
i5&#8209;7600K  


3.80GHz
3.80GHz
|
|Radeon
| 32 GB  
RX 480 (2x)
|32 GB  
DDR4 SDRAM
DDR4 SDRAM
|465 GB
|465 GB
|920 Up,
875 Down
(Mbps)
|Microsoft Windows&nbsp;10&nbsp;Home
|Microsoft Windows&nbsp;10&nbsp;Home
(NOT upgradeable  
(NOT upgradeable  
to&nbsp;Windows&nbsp;11)
to&nbsp;Windows&nbsp;11)
|-
|-
|[[File:Design Workstation 2.jpg|alt=Design Workstation 2|center|frameless|150x150px]]
|
|'''Design Workstation&nbsp;2'''
|'''Design&nbsp;Workstation&nbsp;2'''
'''(height adjustable desk)'''
 
[[File:Level 1 badge.png|alt=Level 1 badge|left|frameless|49x49px]]
[[File:Level 1 badge.png|alt=Level 1 badge|left|frameless|45x45px]]
|Adobe Creative Cloud,  
|Adobe Creative Cloud,  
CorelDRAW&nbsp;X6,  
CorelDRAW&nbsp;X6, Lychee Slicer, LightBurn,  


PrusaSlicer, Lychee Slicer,
[https://www.cnccookbook.com/g-wizard-feeds-speeds-calculator-mill/ G-Wizard calculator]


LightBurn, VCarve,
[https://www.cnccookbook.com/g-wizard-feeds-speeds-calculator-mill/ G-Wizard calculator]
<br>
and more.
and more.
|22" Acer  
|22" Acer  
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|Nvidia
|Nvidia
Quadro P620
Quadro P620
| 32 GB  
|32 GB  
DDR4 SDRAM
DDR4 SDRAM
|930 GB
|930 GB
|935 Up,
870 Down
(Mbps)
|Microsoft Windows&nbsp;10&nbsp;Pro
|Microsoft Windows&nbsp;10&nbsp;Pro
(upgradeable <br>
(upgradeable <br>
to&nbsp;Windows&nbsp;11)
to&nbsp;Windows&nbsp;11)
|-
|-
|[[File:Design Workstation 3 new.jpg|alt=Design Workstation 3|center|frameless|150x150px]]
|
|'''Design Workstation&nbsp;3'''
|'''Design&nbsp;Workstation&nbsp;3'''
'''(height adjustable desk)'''
[[File:Level 1 badge.png|alt=Level 1 badge|left|frameless|45x45px]]
[[File:Level 1 badge.png|alt=Level 1 badge|left|frameless|49x49px]]
| Bambu Studio,
|Photoshop, Illustrator, Lightroom Classic,
Photoshop,&nbsp;Illustrator, <br>Lightroom Classic,
PrusaSlicer, VCarve,  
[https://www.cnccookbook.com/g-wizard-feeds-speeds-calculator-mill/ G-Wizard calculator],  
[https://www.cnccookbook.com/g-wizard-feeds-speeds-calculator-mill/ G-Wizard calculator],  
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and more.
and more.
|27" HP 2711x,  
|27" HP 2711x,  
27" Samsung  
27" Samsung  
p2770FH
p2770FH
|Intel Core  
| Intel Core  
i7-7700T  
i7-7700T  


2.9GHz
2.9GHz
|
|Radeon
| 16 GB  
RX 580
 
|16 GB  
DDR4 SDRAM
DDR4 SDRAM
|1000&nbsp;GB  
|1000&nbsp;GB  
HDD
HDD
|928 Up,
852 Down
(Mbps)
|Microsoft Windows&nbsp;10&nbsp;Pro
|Microsoft Windows&nbsp;10&nbsp;Pro
(NOT upgradeable  
(NOT upgradeable  
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:'''Application software common to all (3) PPM Design Workstations:'''  
:'''Application software common to all (3) PPM Design Workstations:'''
::Brave, Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, and Mozilla Firefox browsers
::[https://www.autodesk.com/products/fusion-360/startups Autodesk Fusion],
::[https://code.visualstudio.com/ Visual Studio Code,] [https://www.arduino.cc/en/software Arduino IDE],
::[https://inkscape.org/ Inkscape], and [https://blender.org/ Blender]
::[https://www.hwinfo.com/ HWiNFO] — Free System Information, Monitoring and Diagnostics (Windows&nbsp;only)
:'''''Design workstations ONLY!'''''
:'''''No Facebook, social media, or random browsing.'''''<br />


===Monitors===
::'''Brave, Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge,''' and '''Mozilla Firefox browsers'''
{| class="wikitable"
 
|- style="font-weight:bold; text-align:left; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif !important; background-color:#D0DD27; color:#000000;"
::[https://www.autodesk.com/products/fusion-360/startups '''Autodesk Fusion''']
| style="vertical-align:middle;" |Picture
::
|Item
::[https://www.blender.org/ '''Blender''']
|Location
::[https://www.gimp.org/ '''GIMP''']
|Manufacturer/<br>Model
::[https://inkscape.org/ '''Inkscape''']
|Resources
::[https://www.prusa3d.com/page/prusaslicer_424/ '''PrusaSlicer'''] and [https://help.prusa3d.com/article/prusaslicer-g-code-viewer_193152 '''PrusaSlicer G-code viewer''']
|-
::[https://www.vectric.com/products/makerspace/ '''VCarve - Makerspace Edition''']
|[[File:VIZIO E320VL kiosk.jpg|center|frameless|193x193px]]
::[https://code.visualstudio.com/ '''Visual Studio Code''']
|'''32" 720p HDMI Monitor'''
'''with VR15 remote'''
[[File:Level 1 badge.png|alt=Level 1 badge|left|frameless|49x49px]]
|Front (North) Door
|VIZIO
E320VL
|[http://cdn.vizio.com/manuals/kb/legacy/e320vl.pdf E320VL]
|-
|[[File:Vizio mounted.jpg|alt=Vizio mounted on concrete wall|center|frameless|150x150px]]
|'''70" 4k HDMI (5x) Monitor'''  
'''and universal remote'''
[[File:Level 1 badge.png|alt=Level 1 badge|left|frameless|49x49px]]
|Classroom and Meeting Area
|VIZIO
M70-C3
|[https://support.vizio.com/s/article/M70-C3-Model-Information?language=en_US M70-C3]
|-
|[[File:HDMI Monitor kiosk.jpg|alt=HDMI Monitor kiosk|center|frameless|150x150px]]
|'''46” HDMI'''
'''LCD&nbsp;Monitor'''
[[File:Level 1 badge.png|alt=Level 1 badge|left|frameless|49x49px]]
|Front (North) Door
|SAMSUNG
LN46C630K1F
|[https://www.samsung.com/us/video/tvs/LN46C630K1FXZA-specs LN46C630K1F]
|-
|[[File:VIZIO VO320E.jpg|center|frameless|133x133px]]
|'''32" 720p HDMI Monitor'''  
'''with VR2 remote'''
[[File:Level 1 badge.png|alt=Level 1 badge|left|frameless|49x49px]]
|Electronics
|VIZIO
VO320E
|[http://cdn.vizio.com/manuals/kb/legacy/vo320emanual.pdf VO320E]
|-
|
|'''46"''' '''smart TV'''<br>
[[File:Level 1 badge.png|alt=Level 1 badge|left|frameless|49x49px|link=https://wiki.pikespeakmakerspace.org/index.php/File:Level_1_badge.png]]
|Electronics
|SAMSUNG
UN46ES7100F
|[https://www.samsung.com/us/video/tvs/UN46ES7100FXZA-specs UN46ES7100F]
|- style="font-weight:bold; text-align:left; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif !important; color:#000000;"
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===SpaceMouse===
===SpaceMouse===
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
|- style="font-weight:bold; text-align:left; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif !important; background-color:#D0DD27; color:#000000;"
|- style="font-weight:bold; text-align:left; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif !important; background-color:#FFFFFF; color:#000000;"
| style="vertical-align:middle;" |Picture
| style="vertical-align:middle;" |Picture
|Item
|Item
|Manufacturer/<br>Model
|Manufacturer
|'''Owner'''
|Model
|Resources
|-
|-
|[[File:Spacemouse.jpg|alt=Spacemouse|center|frameless|133x133px]]
|[[File:Spacemouse.jpg|alt=Spacemouse|center|frameless|133x133px]]
|'''SpaceMouse (2)'''  
|'''SpaceMouse'''  
(wired)
(wired)
|'''3Dconnexion'''
|'''3Dconnexion'''
[https://3dconnexion.com/us/product/spacemouse-compact/ '''SpaceMouse Compact''']
|[https://3dconnexion.com/us/product/spacemouse-compact/ '''SpaceMouse Compact''']
|'''PPM'''
|[https://3dconnexion.com/manuals/spacemouse-compact/en/Manual_3Dconnexion-SpaceMouse-Compact_EN.pdf '''online pdf''']
 
 
'''[https://forum.3dconnexion.com/ 3Dconnexion Forum]'''
|- style="font-weight:bold; text-align:left; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif !important; color:#000000;"
|- style="font-weight:bold; text-align:left; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif !important; color:#000000;"
| style="vertical-align:middle;" |
| style="vertical-align:middle;" |
|
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|
|
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|}
|}
'''[https://3dconnexion.com/us/advantages-for-students/ Education discount is available for SpaceMouse® (20%)]'''
:'''[https://3dconnexion.com/us/advantages-for-students/ Education discount is available for SpaceMouse® products (20%)]'''
 
== Software Tips ==
'''Learn about the software that we have installed for all Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) members.'''  


=== Other Peripherals ===
'''Members can use the installed software on our Design Workstations and our dedicated computers without&nbsp;any additional required&nbsp;training (Level&nbsp;1).'''
{| class="wikitable"
 
|- style="font-weight:bold; text-align:left; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif !important; background-color:#D0DD27; color:#000000;"
=== '''Commercial (licensed) software used at PPM''' ===
|Item
 
|Manufacturer
: [https://wiki.pikespeakmakerspace.org/Adobe_Creative_Cloud_Tips '''Adobe Creative Cloud Tips''']
|Model
 
|Location
: '''[https://wiki.pikespeakmakerspace.org/LightBurn_Tips LightBurn Tips]''' — create artwork then control your laser cutter settings
|Owner
|Resources
|-
|'''headphones'''
|Sennheiser
|
|Design Workstation 3
|'''Lund'''
|
|-
|'''USB speakers'''
(external)
|
|
|Design Workstations 1-3
|'''PPM'''
|
|-
|'''DVD Drive'''
(USB Slim)
|DELL
|DW316
|
|'''PPM'''
|'''[https://www.dell.com/en-us/shop/dell-usb-slim-dvd-rw-drive-dw316/apd/429-aauq/storage-drives-media#techspecs_section dell website]'''
|- style="font-weight:bold; text-align:left; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif !important; color:#000000;"
|
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: '''[https://www.rolanddga.com/gallery/roland-tv/product-support/software/versaworks VersaWorks]''' — Roland printing&nbsp;software


=== '''Free and open-source software (FOSS) used at PPM''' ===


[[Donations Received|'''Donations Received''']]
: '''[https://wiki.pikespeakmakerspace.org/MediaWiki_Tips MediaWiki Tips]''' — edit and publish wiki pages


[[Wish List#Computers|'''Wish List''']]
=== '''Other software used at PPM''' ===
:'''USB to SATA adapter or docking station'''
:Pikes Peak Makerspace is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, so we can provide a receipt for any donations you make.


== Benefits ==
: '''[https://wiki.pikespeakmakerspace.org/OptixApp Optix App Tutorial]''' — How to use our membership app to manage your account
{{Member Benefits}}


==Policies==
: '''[https://pandoc.org/ pandoc]''' — universal document converter
{{Red Tags}}


== Related Pages==
== Policies ==
'''Links to related PPM Wiki pages:'''


:[[Computers -- Mac and Apple|<span style="color:#000000; background:#D0DD27">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Computers — Mac and Apple'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
*Do not expect files on the computers to be saved, you are responsible for your own backups.
:[[Computers — Ubuntu|<span style="color:#000000; background:#D0DD27">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Computers — Ubuntu'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
*Computers are for professional use only.
:[[Printers|<span style="color:#000000; background:#D0DD27">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Printers'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
{{Red Tags}}
:[[Computers -- Vintage|<span style="color:#000000; background:#D0DD27">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Computers — Vintage'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
:[[Infrastructure at PPM|<span style="color:#000000; background:#D0DD27">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Infrastructure at PPM'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
:[[Classroom_and_Meeting_Area|<span style="color:#000000; background:#FDD1AC">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Classroom / Meeting Area'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]] - '''[https://pikespeakmakerspace.org/reserve make a reservation]'''
:[[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>]]


:'''[[Software Tips]]'''
==Additional Help==
:'''[[QR Codes]]'''
Use the PPM Slack channel #computing


==Hand-Curated Links==
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.
'''Links to member-recommended external sites:'''
:'''[https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/ Microsoft Learn]''' — "documentation, hands-on training, and certifications"
:[https://www.speedtest.net/ '''Speedtest by Ookla'''] — test the performance of your Internet connection
:'''[https://web.archive.org/ Wayback Machine]''' — the Internet Archive


==For Additional Help==
:Use the PPM Slack channel #computing
:[[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.
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Latest revision as of 17:39, 25 August 2026

Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) maintains three Windows 10 Design Workstations for all members to use.

Additionally, there are other Windows computers dedicated to equipment throughout our space.

Level 1 badge used at Pikes Peak Makerspace
PPM MEMBER USE

Members can use our Design Workstations and our dedicated computers, and installed software, without any additional required training (Level 1).

No reservations are required for our Design Workstations at this time, they are "first‑come, first‑served".


Contact Us if you cannot find your answer here on our Wiki or if you notice any outdated information.


Equipment Lists

Design Workstations 1-3

Picture Computer Application
Software 		Monitors CPU GPU(s) Memory Storage System
Design Workstation 1
Level 1 badge
 OpenOffice,

and more.

22" Lenovo

LS2223

(2x)

Intel Core

i5‑7600K

3.80GHz

Radeon

RX 480 (2x)

32 GB

DDR4 SDRAM

465 GB Microsoft Windows 10 Home

(NOT upgradeable to Windows 11)

Design Workstation 2
Level 1 badge
 Adobe Creative Cloud,

CorelDRAW X6, Lychee Slicer, LightBurn,

G-Wizard calculator

and more.

22" Acer

V226HQL

(2x)

Intel Core

i7‑9700

3.00GHz

Nvidia

Quadro P620

32 GB

DDR4 SDRAM

930 GB Microsoft Windows 10 Pro

(upgradeable
to Windows 11)

Design Workstation 3
Level 1 badge
 Bambu Studio,

Photoshop, Illustrator,
Lightroom Classic, G-Wizard calculator,

and more.

27" HP 2711x,

27" Samsung p2770FH

Intel Core

i7-7700T

2.9GHz

Radeon

RX 580

16 GB

DDR4 SDRAM

1000 GB

HDD

Microsoft Windows 10 Pro

(NOT upgradeable to Windows 11)

Application software common to all (3) PPM Design Workstations:
Brave, Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, and Mozilla Firefox browsers
Autodesk Fusion
Blender
GIMP
Inkscape
PrusaSlicer and PrusaSlicer G-code viewer
VCarve - Makerspace Edition
Visual Studio Code

SpaceMouse

Picture Item Manufacturer Model
Spacemouse
 SpaceMouse

(wired)

3Dconnexion SpaceMouse Compact
Education discount is available for SpaceMouse® products (20%)

Software Tips

Learn about the software that we have installed for all Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) members.

Members can use the installed software on our Design Workstations and our dedicated computers without any additional required training (Level 1).

Commercial (licensed) software used at PPM

Adobe Creative Cloud Tips
LightBurn Tips — create artwork then control your laser cutter settings
VersaWorks — Roland printing software

Free and open-source software (FOSS) used at PPM

MediaWiki Tips — edit and publish wiki pages

Other software used at PPM

Optix App Tutorial — How to use our membership app to manage your account
pandoc — universal document converter

Policies

  • Do not expect files on the computers to be saved, you are responsible for your own backups.
  • Computers are for professional use only.

Red Tags

If equipment needs repairs, place a Red Tag on it and report it via the Pikes Peak Makerspace Slack channel #red-tag-issues
This advises others on the malfunctioning equipment and ensures that actions can be taken to service/repair the equipment.

Additional Help

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 outdated information.

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