Infrastructure at PPM

Things to know about Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM):

• 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 shared space and shared equipment for people to create for fun and for education.

• PPM is also a place to gather interested people for classes and instruction.

• We are tapped into and support the Colorado Springs startup community.

• We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, EIN (Tax ID Number): 81-0876257

• Our physical address is: 735 East Pikes Peak Ave., Colorado Springs, CO 80903

Contact Us if you cannot find your answer here on our Wiki or if you notice any outdated information.

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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

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  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.

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  PPM Emergency
  Evacuation Plan.pdf
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  PPM Fire
  Prevention Plan.pdf
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  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.

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  FIRST AID
  Supply Cabinet
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  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.

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  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.

Gloves should not be worn when using powered equipment (saws, jointers, drills, or other equipment). Leather gloves can be worn for handling materials, but not when operating machinery.

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  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 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.

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  Flammables Cabinet
  in the Vented Room

Other Hazards

Avoid placing uncovered (extension) cords, hoses, cables, or wires across the floors of our shops.

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.

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Computer Infrastructure

Security cameras

Interior and Exterior

Internet access

Fiber Gigabit Internet

RFID-controlled entrances (2)

North and South Doors

RFID tool access (3)

SawStop table saw

BOSS Laser

Thunder Laser

PPM Admin Links

Services we use at Pikes Peak Makerspace

Admin Link	Description
Slack	The main method of communication for 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
Catchafire	Volunteers, nonprofits, and funders working together to solve urgent problems and lift up communities
TechSoup	Provides eligible organizations with donated and discounted software, hardware, services, and training

Check if a website or app is down for everyone or just you.

Other Links

Link / Description	Date Joined
https://www.kingsoopers.com/account/communityrewards King Soopers Community Rewards.pdf "King Soopers makes donating easy by simply grocery shopping." Both Members and non-members can support PPM (easily)! King Soopers has 12 grocery stores in Colorado Springs	02/19/23

Equipment

Air compressor(s) (in Shed)

Chain hoist (in Metal Shop)

Furniture dollies (2)

Hand trucks / 2-wheelers

Ladders

Pallet jack

Scaffolds

Tool carts

Security cameras

Security patrol

The Building

Our address is 735 East 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).

Parking at PPM

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  Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM)
  735 E. Pikes Peak Ave.
  June 2016
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  Outdoor (vinyl) window sign
  for the Makerspace building
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  DON'S CYCLES
  front/north side of the building
  July 1990
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  Woodland Furniture ad
  get a free Tomato Plant(!)
  May 1974

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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