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


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.
Additionally, there are other Windows computers dedicated to equipment throughout our space.
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'''We maintain three Design Workstations as well as other computers throughout our space for all our members to use'''
[[File:Level 1 badge.png|alt=Level 1 badge used at Pikes Peak Makerspace|left|frameless|90x90px|PPM MEMBER USE]]
(without any additional required&nbsp;training).
Members can use our Design Workstations and our dedicated computers, and installed software, without&nbsp;any additional required&nbsp;training (Level&nbsp;1).
 
No reservations are required for our Design Workstations at this time, they are "first&#8209;come, first&#8209;served".
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==Classes and Training==
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===Area Captain -- Volunteers needed===
<br>
 
== Equipment Lists ==
: To help out with the computers at PPM, post your ideas and comments on Slack.
 
===[[Area Captain Duties#Computers|Area Captain Duties]]===
 
===Classes===
:Pikes Peak Makerspace announces its  [https://www.meetup.com/pikespeakmakerspace/events '''Upcoming events, including classes, on Meetup''']
 
===Training===
:Wi-fi Network: Pikes Peak Makerspace; Password: [Written on white board]
:Login password: [Written on white board]
:Do not expect items saved on computers to be saved. Use your own thumb drive or cloud backup.
:Please use computers for professional use (no cruising Facebook/pointless browsing)


===Tips===
===Design Workstations 1-3===
:Leave the space better than you found it.
 
===For Additional Help===
:Use the PPM Slack channel #general
==Equipment Lists==
 
===Makerspace Server===
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
|+
|- style="font-weight:bold; text-align:left; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif !important; background-color:#FFFFFF; color:#000000;"
!Picture
| style="vertical-align:middle;" |Picture
!Computer
|Computer
!System
|Application<br>Software
!Estimated Value
|Monitors
!CPU
|CPU
!Memory
|GPU(s)
!Storage
|Memory
!Owner
|Storage
!Status
|System
!Problem Description
|-
|-
|
|
|'''Server'''
|'''Design&nbsp;Workstation&nbsp;1'''
|Dell&nbsp;R720
 
|?
[[File:Level 1 badge.png|alt=Level 1 badge|left|frameless|45x45px]]
|?
|OpenOffice,
|?
and more.
|?
|22" Lenovo
|PPM
LS2223
[[Donations Received#2022 Donations|(donated by Jason&nbsp;Taylor)]]
| Under Development (03/12/22)
|
|}


=== Design Workstations 1-3===
(2x)
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|Intel&nbsp;Core
!Picture
i5&#8209;7600K  
!Computer
!System
!Estimated<br>Value
!CPU
!Memory
!Storage
!Network Speed&nbsp;(Mbps)
!Software
!Owner
!Status
!Problem<br>Description
|-
|[[File:Design Workstation 1.jpg|alt=Design Workstation 1|center|frameless|150x150px]]
|'''Design Workstation&nbsp;1'''<br>
[[File:Level 1 badge.png|left|frameless|49x49px]]
|Windows&nbsp;10&nbsp;Pro for Workstations
|<p style="text-align:right;">?</p>
|i5&#8209;7600K


3.80GHz
3.80GHz
|32 GB
|Radeon
|118 GB
RX 480 (2x)
|920 Up,
|32 GB
875 Down
DDR4 SDRAM
|Adobe Creative Cloud, Fusion&nbsp;360, PrusaSlicer(s), LightBurn, SpaceMouse drivers,
|465 GB
CorelDRAW&nbsp;X6, etc.
|Microsoft Windows&nbsp;10&nbsp;Home
|PPM
(NOT upgradeable
|Working
to&nbsp;Windows&nbsp;11)
|
|-
|[[File:Design Workstation 2.jpg|alt=Design Workstation 2|center|frameless|150x150px]]
|'''Design Workstation&nbsp;2'''<br>
[[File:Level 1 badge.png|left|frameless|49x49px]]
|Windows&nbsp;10&nbsp;Pro
|<p style="text-align:right;">?</p>
|i7&#8209;9700 3.00GHz
|32 GB
|930 GB
|935 Up,
870 Down
|Adobe Creative Cloud, Fusion&nbsp;360, PrusaSlicer(s), LightBurn, 
SpaceMouse drivers,
 
CorelDRAW&nbsp;X6, etc.
 
 
 
VCarve
|PPM
|Working
 
(all 3 monitors)
 
(11/21/21)
|
|-
|[[File:Design Workstation 3 repaired.jpg|center|frameless|150x150px]]
|'''Design Workstation&nbsp;3'''<br>
[[File:Level 1 badge.png|left|frameless|49x49px]]
|Windows 7 Professional
|<p style="text-align:right;">?</p>
|i5-2500K 3.3 GHz, liquid cooled
| 16 GB, (not&nbsp;cooled)
|256GB&nbsp;SDD, (boot)
500 GB, and 2&nbsp;TB
|720 Up,
700 Down
|Adobe Creative Cloud 2020, CorelDRAW&nbsp;X6, 5500ps drivers, VCarve 9.519 and 10.5,
etc.
|PPM
|Working,
 
01/24/22
|<s>fan noise,</s><s>coolant system not working fully</s>
 
SOLIDWORKS 2018 &nbsp;expired
|-
|'''Picture'''
|'''Computer'''
|'''System'''
|'''Estimated Value'''
|'''CPU'''
|'''Memory'''
|'''Storage'''
|'''Network Speed&nbsp;(Mbps)'''
|'''Software'''
|'''Owner'''
|'''Status'''
|'''Problem Description'''
|}
Design workstations ONLY!  NO Facebook, social media, or random browsing.
 
 
===Other Computers===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
!'''Picture'''
!'''Item'''
!'''Manufacturer'''
!'''Model<br>Number'''
!'''Estimated<br>Value'''
!'''CPU'''
!'''Memory'''
!'''Storage'''
!'''Performance<br>Score'''
!'''Owner'''
!'''Status'''
!'''Problem<br>Description'''
|-
|
|'''PC'''
|Unknown
|
|<p style="text-align:right;">$250</p>
|i5&#8209;2500K
|16GB
|
|6491
|PPM
|Working
|
|-
|-
|
|
|'''PC'''
|'''Design&nbsp;Workstation&nbsp;2'''
|HP
|h8-1117c
|<p style="text-align:right;">$250</p>
|i7&#8209;2600
|8GB
|
|8179
|PPM
|Working
|
|-
|
|'''PC'''
|
|
|
|i5&#8209;7600K
|16GB
|
|9051
|??
|Working
|
|-
|[[File:Spacemouse.jpg|center|frameless|133x133px]]
|'''SpaceMouse'''
|3Dconnexion
|[https://3dconnexion.com/us/product/spacemouse-compact/ SpaceMouse Compact]


[[File:Level 1 badge.png|alt=Level 1 badge|left|frameless|45x45px]]
|Adobe Creative Cloud,
CorelDRAW&nbsp;X6, Lychee Slicer, LightBurn,


[https://3dconnexion.com/manuals/spacemouse-compact/en/Manual_3Dconnexion-SpaceMouse-Compact_EN.pdf online manual]
[https://www.cnccookbook.com/g-wizard-feeds-speeds-calculator-mill/ G-Wizard calculator]
|<p style="text-align:right;">$150</p>
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|PPM
|Working
|
|-
|'''Picture'''
|'''Item'''
|'''Manufacturer'''
|'''Model<br>Number'''
|'''Estimated<br>Value'''
|'''CPU'''
|'''Memory'''
|'''Storage'''
|'''Performance<br>Score'''
|'''Owner'''
|'''Status'''
|'''Problem<br>Description'''
|}


and more.
|22" Acer
V226HQL


===Laptops===
(2x)
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|Intel&nbsp;Core
!'''Picture'''
i7&#8209;9700
!'''Item'''
!'''Manufacturer'''
!'''Model<br>Number'''
!System
!'''Estimated<br>Value'''
!'''CPU'''
!'''Memory'''
!'''Storage'''
!'''Performance<br>Score'''
!'''Owner'''
!'''Status'''
!'''Problem<br>Description'''
|-
|
|'''laptops (4)'''
|hp
|EliteBook 8570w
|Windows 10 Pro
|
|Intel Core-i7 2.30&nbsp;GHz
|4 GB
| 750 GB HDD
|
|PPM
|Working (9&nbsp;years&nbsp;old)
|
|-
|'''Picture'''
|'''Item'''
|'''Manufacturer'''
|'''Model<br>Number'''
|'''System'''
|'''Estimated<br>Value'''
|'''CPU'''
|'''Memory'''
|'''Storage'''
|'''Performance<br>Score'''
|'''Owner'''
|'''Status'''
|'''Problem<br>Description'''
|}
 


===Monitors===
3.00GHz
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|Nvidia
!'''Picture'''
Quadro P620
!'''Item'''
|32 GB
!'''Manufacturer'''
DDR4 SDRAM
!'''Model<br>Number'''
|930 GB
!'''Estimated<br>Value'''
|Microsoft Windows&nbsp;10&nbsp;Pro
!'''Owner'''
(upgradeable <br>
!'''Status'''
to&nbsp;Windows&nbsp;11)
!'''Problem<br>Description'''
|-
|-
|[[File:Vizio 70 inch monitor.jpg|alt=Vizio 70 inch monitor|center|frameless|150x150px]]
|'''70" 4k HDMI (5x) Monitor'''
'''and universal remote.'''<br>[[File:Level 1 badge.png|left|frameless|49x49px]]
|VIZIO
|M70-C3
|
|
|PPM
|'''Design&nbsp;Workstation&nbsp;3'''
|Steve&nbsp;Leininger<br>replaced caps.  
[[File:Level 1 badge.png|alt=Level 1 badge|left|frameless|45x45px]]
Working,  
| Bambu Studio,
 
Photoshop,&nbsp;Illustrator, <br>Lightroom Classic,
rolling frame
[https://www.cnccookbook.com/g-wizard-feeds-speeds-calculator-mill/ G-Wizard calculator],  


(01/28/22)
and more.
|<s>Does not power on</s>
|27" HP 2711x,
|-
27" Samsung
|[[File:HDMI Monitor kiosk.jpg|alt=HDMI Monitor kiosk|center|frameless|150x150px]]
p2770FH
|'''46” HDMI LCD Monitor'''
| Intel Core
|SAMSUNG
i7-7700T
|[https://www.samsung.com/us/video/tvs/LN46C630K1FXZA-specs LN46C630K1F]
|
|PPM
|Working, 
front kiosk


(02/07/22)
2.9GHz
|
|Radeon
|-
RX 580
|[[File:HDMI Monitor Vizio.jpg|alt=HDMI Monitor Vizio|center|frameless|150x150px]]
|'''32" 720p HDMI Monitor'''
'''with remote'''
|VIZIO
|VO320E
|
|PPM
|Working, 
Raspberry&nbsp;Pi&nbsp;Workstation


(02/07/22)
|16 GB
DDR4 SDRAM
|1000&nbsp;GB
HDD
|Microsoft Windows&nbsp;10&nbsp;Pro
(NOT upgradeable
to&nbsp;Windows&nbsp;11)
|- style="font-weight:bold; text-align:left; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif !important; color:#000000;"
| style="vertical-align:middle;" |
|
|
|-
|
|
|'''22" Monitors (3)'''
|Lenovo
|LS2223
|<p style="text-align:right;">$100</p>
|PPM
|Working
|
|
|-
|
|
|'''22" Widescreen Monitors (2)'''
|Acer
|V226HQL
|<p style="text-align:right;">$100</p>
|PPM
|Working
|
|
|-
|
|
|'''27" HDMI/DVI Monitor'''
|Samsung
|p2770FH
|<p style="text-align:right;">$150</p>
|PPM
|Working
|Mount Failed
|-
|
|'''27" Widescreen LED Monitor'''
|HP
|2711x
|<p style="text-align:right;">$150</p>
|PPM
|Working
| Mount Failed
|-
|
|
|'''27" IPS Monitor'''
|Dell
|SE2717H
|<p style="text-align:right;">$150</p>
|PPM
|Working
|
|
|-
|'''Picture'''
|'''Item'''
|'''Manufacturer'''
|'''Model<br>Number'''
|'''Estimated<br>Value'''
|'''Owner'''
|'''Status'''
|'''Problem<br>Description'''
|}
|}
:'''Application software common to all (3) PPM Design Workstations:'''


::'''Brave, Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge,''' and '''Mozilla Firefox browsers'''


===Printers===
::[https://www.autodesk.com/products/fusion-360/startups '''Autodesk Fusion''']
{| class="wikitable sortable"
::
!'''Picture'''
::[https://www.blender.org/ '''Blender''']
!'''Item'''
::[https://www.gimp.org/ '''GIMP''']
!'''Manufacturer'''
::[https://inkscape.org/ '''Inkscape''']
!'''Model<br>Number'''
::[https://www.prusa3d.com/page/prusaslicer_424/ '''PrusaSlicer'''] and [https://help.prusa3d.com/article/prusaslicer-g-code-viewer_193152 '''PrusaSlicer G-code viewer''']
!'''Color'''
::[https://www.vectric.com/products/makerspace/ '''VCarve - Makerspace Edition''']
!'''Speed (page/min)'''
::[https://code.visualstudio.com/ '''Visual Studio Code''']
!'''Duplexing'''
!'''Estimated<br>Value'''
!'''Manual'''
!'''Owner'''
!'''Status'''
!'''Problem<br>Description'''
|-
|
|'''laser printer'''
|hp
|Color LaserJet CP1518nl
|Color
|Slow,
(8)
|1-sided
|
|[https://www.manua.ls/hp/color-laserjet-cp1515n/manual link]
|PPM [[Donations Received|(donated by Uncle Mike Mike)]]
|working
|
|-
|
|'''laser printer'''
|hp
|LaserJet Pro 400 color MFP M475dn
|Color
|Acceptable,
(?)
|2-sided
|
|[https://www.manua.ls/hp/laserjet-pro-400-color-mfp-m475dn/manual link]
|PPM
|working
|"Scanner&nbsp;Error&nbsp;6"
|-
|
|'''laser printer'''
|hp
|LaserJet 600 M602
|B/W
|Fast,
(up to 52)
|1-sided
|
|
|PPM
|working
|toner low
|-
|
|'''ID card printer'''
|Magicard
|RIO 2E
|Color
|
|1-sided
|
|yes
|PPM
|working
|
|-
|[[File:Zebra label printer.jpg|center|frameless|133x133px]]
|'''4"x6" label printer'''
'''200 dpi'''  


'''thermal printer'''
===SpaceMouse===
|zebra
{| class="wikitable"
|LP 2844
|- style="font-weight:bold; text-align:left; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif !important; background-color:#FFFFFF; color:#000000;"
|B/W
| style="vertical-align:middle;" |Picture
|
|Item
|1-sided
|Manufacturer
|
|Model
|[https://www.zebra.com/us/en/support-downloads/printers/desktop/lp-2844.html support]
|PPM [[Donations Received|(donated by PARADIGM SYSTEMS)]]
|working
|
|-
|-
|[[File:Canon scanner.jpg|alt=Canon scanner DR-5010C|center|frameless|100x100px]]
|[[File:Spacemouse.jpg|alt=Spacemouse|center|frameless|133x133px]]
|'''high speed scanner'''
|'''SpaceMouse'''
|Canon
(wired)
|ImageFORMULA, DR-5010C
|'''3Dconnexion'''
|
|[https://3dconnexion.com/us/product/spacemouse-compact/ '''SpaceMouse Compact''']
|
|- style="font-weight:bold; text-align:left; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif !important; color:#000000;"
| style="vertical-align:middle;" |
|
|
|
|
|no
|PPM [[Donations Received|(donated by PARADIGM SYSTEMS)]]
|working
|
|
|-
|'''Picture'''
|'''Item'''
|'''Manufacturer'''
|'''Model<br>Number'''
|'''Color'''
|'''Speed'''
|'''Duplexing'''
|'''Estimated<br>Value'''
|'''Manual'''
|'''Owner'''
|'''Status'''
|'''Problem<br>Description'''
|}
|}
:'''[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.'''


===Vintage Computers===
'''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 sortable"
!'''Picture'''
!'''Item'''
!'''Manufacturer'''
!'''Model<br>Number'''
!'''Estimated<br>Value'''
!'''Manual'''
!'''Owner'''
!'''Status'''
!'''Problem<br>Description'''
|-
|[[File:ATARI800.jpg|alt=ATARI800|center|frameless|150x150px]]
|'''computer system and'''
'''floppy disks'''
|Atari Inc.
|ATARI800
|
|
|PPM
|?
|
|-
|[[File:AMDEK computer display.jpg|alt=AMDEK computer display|center|frameless|150x150px]]
|'''computer display'''
|AMDEK
|VIDEO-300A
|
|
|PPM
|?
|
|-
|[[File:TRS-80 computer system.jpg|alt=TRS-80 computer system|center|frameless|150x150px]]
|'''TRS-80'''
'''MICROCOMPUTER SYSTEM,'''
'''VIDEO DISPLAY, and'''  


'''EXPANSION INTERFACE'''
=== '''Commercial (licensed) software used at PPM''' ===
|Radio Shack
|[[wikipedia:TRS-80|TRS-80]]
|
|
|PPM
|?
|
|-
|[[File:Mouse Sun microsystems.jpg|alt=Mouse Sun microsystems|center|frameless|133x133px]]
|'''3-button'''
'''computer mouse'''
|Sun microsystems
|Crossbow
|<p style="text-align:right;">$60 (!)</p>
|N/A
|PPM
|untested
|
|-
|'''Picture'''
|'''Item'''
|'''Manufacturer'''
|'''Model<br>Number'''
|'''Estimated<br>Value'''
|'''Manual'''
|'''Owner'''
|'''Status'''
|'''Problem<br>Description'''
|}


===[[Donations Received]]===
: [https://wiki.pikespeakmakerspace.org/Adobe_Creative_Cloud_Tips '''Adobe Creative Cloud Tips''']
===[[Wish List#Computers|Wish List]]===
<br>
{{Historical}}
[[File:Our Computers.pdf|alt=Our Computers|left|frameless|Our Computers]]
<br>


: '''[https://wiki.pikespeakmakerspace.org/LightBurn_Tips LightBurn Tips]''' — create artwork then control your laser cutter settings


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: '''[https://www.rolanddga.com/gallery/roland-tv/product-support/software/versaworks VersaWorks]''' — Roland printing&nbsp;software
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==Policies==
===[https://pikespeakmakerspace.org/reserve-equipment Equipment Reservations]===
{{Member Benefits}}
{{Scrap and Trash}}


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


===Adobe Creative Cloud===
: '''[https://wiki.pikespeakmakerspace.org/MediaWiki_Tips MediaWiki Tips]''' — edit and publish wiki pages


===Blender===
=== '''Other software used at PPM''' ===
:Version 2.91 Design Workstation 2
:Version 2.83 Design Workstation 3


=== Epilog Printer Driver===
: '''[https://wiki.pikespeakmakerspace.org/OptixApp Optix App Tutorial]''' — How to use our membership app to manage your account
:(Installed on Design Workstations 2 & 3 only)


===[[Autodesk Fusion 360 Tips|Fusion 360]]===
: '''[https://pandoc.org/ pandoc]''' — universal document converter


===[[PrusaSlicer Tips|PrusaSlicer(s)]]===
== Policies ==
:Versions 2.3.3 and 2.4.0
:(on Design Workstations 2 & 3)


===Repetier-Server Monitor 1.4.4===
*Do not expect files on the computers to be saved, you are responsible for your own backups.
:(on Design Workstations 2 & 3)
*Computers are for professional use only.
{{Red Tags}}


===[[VCarve Tips|VCarve]]===
==Additional Help==
:Makerspace Edition 10.5 and 11.0
Use the PPM Slack channel #computing
:(VCarve Pro installed on Design Workstation 2 only)
===[[CorelDRAW X6 Tips|CorelDRAW&nbsp;X6]]===
===[[Inkscape Tips|Inkscape]]===
===[https://lightburnsoftware.com/ LightBurn 1.1.01]===


== Member Showcase==
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.
===Photo Gallery===
<gallery>
File:5 gaming monitors.jpg|<center>'''Gaming Rig, now<br>Design Workstation 3'''</center>
</gallery>


===PPM YouTube Channel===
:'''[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeIsImKtiNm7D_BxfG4n7zg/featured "featured" videos],''' (the YouTube "HOME" tab)
:[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeIsImKtiNm7D_BxfG4n7zg/playlists '''"Things we've built'''"], Created playlists, including 3D-printed robotic hand (2015)
==See Also==
===[https://wiki.pikespeakmakerspace.org/index.php/Arduino Arduino Computers]===
===[https://wiki.pikespeakmakerspace.org/index.php/Raspberry_Pi Raspberry Pi Computers]===
===[https://wiki.pikespeakmakerspace.org/index.php/Ubuntu Ubuntu Workstation]===
==Other Fun Stuff==
===[https://wiki.pikespeakmakerspace.org/index.php/QR_Codes Make QR Codes]===
===[https://computerhistory.org/timelines/ Computer History Museum - Timelines]===
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[[Category:Hardware]]

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.


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