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'''Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) provides the 3D printers and supplies listed below to its members.'''


'''The 3D Printing Area at Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) consists mostly of Level 2 equipment.'''
No reservations are required for any of our 3D Printers at this time, they are "first&#8209;come, first&#8209;served".<br>
<br>
[[File:Level 2 badge.png|alt=Level 2 badge used at Pikes Peak Makerspace|left|frameless|90x90px|PPM TRAINING REQUIRED]]
The 3D Printing Area at Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) consists mostly of Level&nbsp;2 equipment.
 
Additional PPM training is required to use any of our Level&nbsp;2 equipment.
 
Our trainers are passionate about sharing their knowledge and ensuring a positive learning experience for&nbsp;all.


Additional training is required to use our Level&nbsp;2 equipment.
We are grateful for their commitment and dedication to our&nbsp;community.
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<span style="color:#FFFFFF; background:#EE9F21">&nbsp;3D Printing Area&nbsp;</span> [[3D Printing#Hand Tools|hand tools]] should be marked with <span style="color:#EE9F21">'''orange'''</span> tape or paint.
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[[File:3D Printing Area2.jpg|alt=3D Printing Area|thumb|300x300px|<span style="color:#FFFFFF; background:#EE9F21">&nbsp;3D Printing Area&nbsp;&nbsp;(03/13/22)&nbsp;<br><br>]]
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==Classes and Training==
==Classes==
:'''[https://docs.google.com/document/d/19Kd1ZjBzIkBxqTE1KEoXh08TGZZaiooPNXcRInKPV5E/edit?usp=drivesdk Intro To 3D Printing] — class information from Josh&nbsp;Rafail'''


===Area Captain -- Trevor Banks===
:{{Template:Classes}}
:View all '''[https://wiki.pikespeakmakerspace.org/index.php/About_PPM#PPM_Area_Captains PPM Area Captains]'''
===[[Area Captain Duties#3D Printing|Area Captain Duties]]===
:To help out in the 3D Printing Area, contact the Area Captain on Slack.


===Classes===
:To help out in the 3D Printing Area at PPM, use our #3d-printing channel on&nbsp;Slack.
:Pikes Peak Makerspace announces its  [https://www.meetup.com/pikespeakmakerspace/events '''Upcoming events, including classes, on Meetup''']


===Training===
==External Training==
:[https://teachingtechyt.github.io/calibration.html '''Teaching Tech 3D Printer Calibration''']
:: ''a great resource to calibrate and fine tune your 3d printer''


:'''[[Introduction to 3D Printing]] class info'''
:'''[[Intro to SLA 3D Printing]] class info'''
:Be sure to log your SLA printing job using the new Printer Usage Form


===Tips===
:'''[https://help.prusa3d.com/ PRUSA KNOWLEDGE BASE]'''
:Clear the resin trays of the SLA printers carefully and completely to avoid cross-contamination.
:'''[https://help.prusa3d.com/materials Prusa Material Table]'''


===For Additional Help===
:'''[https://www.simplify3d.com/support/materials-guide/#all Ultimate 3D Printing Materials Guide]''' — SIMPLYFY3D
:Use the PPM Slack channel #3d-printing
:'''[https://www.3dsourced.com/rigid-ink/ultimate-3d-printing-troubleshooting-guide/ 44 Common 3D Print Problems]''' — on 3dsourced.com
:'''[https://reprap.org/wiki/Glossary RepRap Glossary]''' — common terms and abbreviations


==Equipment Lists==
== Equipment Lists ==
'''(Pikes Peak Makerspace no longer has any LulzBot TAZ printers.)'''


===3D Printing Equipment -- Level 2 ===
=== '''3D Printers — Level 2''' ===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
{| class="wikitable"
|- style="font-weight:bold; text-align:center; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif !important;; background-color:#ee9f21; color:#ffffff;"
|- style="font-weight:bold; text-align:left; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif !important; background-color:#ee9f21; color:#FFFFFF;"
| style="vertical-align:middle;" |'''Picture'''
|Picture
|'''Item'''
|Item
|'''Manufacturer'''
|Build&nbsp;Volume
|'''Model<br>Number'''
|Upgrades
|Print Volume
|Resources
|'''Estimated<br>Value'''
|'''Manual'''
|'''Owner'''
|'''Status<br>Up/Down'''
|'''Problem<br>Description'''
|-
|-
|[[File:3D printer HAYWIRE.jpg|center|frameless|200x200px]]
|
|'''Prusa MK2S'''  
|'''3D Printer'''
'''(HAYWIRE)'''<br>
'''Bambu Lab A1'''
[[File:Level_2_badge.png|left|frameless|55x55px]]
|[https://www.prusa3d.com/ PRUSA RESEARCH]
|Prusa MK2.5S
|9.8 x 8.3 in,


8 in tall
'''"Rick"'''  
|<p style="text-align:right;">$350</p>
|Included
|PPM
|Down
|Cooling Fan Not Working
|-
|[[File:3D printer MEDUSA.jpg|alt=3D printer MEDUSA|center|frameless|200x200px]]
|'''Prusa Mk2s'''
'''(MEDUSA)'''<br>
[[File:Level_2_badge.png|left|frameless|55x55px]]
|[https://www.prusa3d.com/ PRUSA RESEARCH]
|Prusa MK3
|9.8 x 8.3 in,


8 in tall
[[File:Level_2_badge.png|alt=Level 2 badge|left|frameless|45x45px]]
|<p style="text-align:right;">$1,000</p>
|Included
|PPM
|
|
|
|AMS Lite
multi filament
addition
|[https://bambulab.com/en-us/a1 website]
|-
|-
|[[File:Monoprice.jpg|200x200px|alt=|center|frameless]]
|'''Monoprice Mini 3D&nbsp;Printer'''
|Monoprice
|Mini E3D Edition
|4.7x4.7x4.7"
|<p style="text-align:right;">$75</p>
|
|
|PPM
|'''3D Printer'''
'''Bambu Lab A1'''
 
'''"Morty"'''
 
[[File:Level_2_badge.png|alt=Level 2 badge|left|frameless|45x45px]]
|
|
|SD card only.
|AMS Lite
PLA ONLY.
multi filament
addition
|[https://bambulab.com/en-us/a1 website]
|-
|-
|[[File:MR T.jpg|alt=MR T 3D printer|center|frameless|200x200px]]
|'''Taz 5'''
'''(MR. T)'''<br>
[[File:Level_2_badge.png|left|frameless|55x55px]]
|[https://www.lulzbot.com/ LULZBOT]
|Taz 5
|11x11x8in
|<p style="text-align:right;">$1,200</p>
|Included
|PPM
|
|
|(does not have
auto bed leveling)
|-
|[[File:TIZZY.jpg|alt=TIZZY 3D Printer|center|frameless|200x200px]]
|'''Taz 5'''
'''(TIZZY)'''<br>
[[File:Level_2_badge.png|left|frameless|55x55px]]
|[https://www.lulzbot.com/ LULZBOT]
|Taz 5,
KITTAZ
|11x11x8in
|<p style="text-align:right;">$1,200</p>
|Included
|PPM
|
|
|
|
|-
|[[File:ANYCUBIC_3D_Printer.jpg|alt=ANYCUBIC 3D Printer|center|frameless|200x200px]]
|'''ANYCUBIC PHOTON MONO 2K'''
'''resin printer'''<br>
[[File:Level_2_badge.png|left|frameless|55x55px]]
|[https://www.anycubic.com/ Anycubic]
|N/A
|163 x 102 x 180 mm tall
|<p style="text-align:right;">$200</p>
|
|PPM
|
|
|
|
|-
|-
|'''Picture'''
|
|'''Item'''
|'''3D Printer'''
|'''Manufacturer'''
'''Prusa MK3S'''  
|'''Model<br>Number'''
|'''Print Volume'''
|'''Estimated<br>Value'''
|'''Manual'''
|'''Owner'''
|'''Status<br>Up/Down'''
|'''Problem<br>Description'''
|}


 
[[File:Level_2_badge.png|alt=Level 2 badge|left|frameless|45x45px]]
===3D Printing Equipment -- Other===
|250x210x200 mm
{| class="wikitable sortable"
| E3D Revo Hotend<br>
|- style="font-weight:bold; text-align:center; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif !important;; background-color:#ee9f21; color:#ffffff;"
2 Fan Upgrade<br>
| style="vertical-align:middle;" |'''Picture'''
Quick fit nozzle<br>
|'''Item'''
Obsidian nozzle<br>
|'''Manufacturer'''
Bed w/ PEI coating
|'''Model<br>Number'''
|[https://e3d-online.com/collections/prusa-upgrades Prusa Upgrades - E3D]
|'''Estimated<br>Value'''
|'''Manual'''
|'''Owner'''
|'''Status<br>Up/Down'''
|'''Problem<br>Description'''
|-
|-
|[[File:UV Curing Box.jpg|alt=UV Curing Box|200x200px|center|frameless]]
|'''UV curing box'''
(6x6x10 inches)
|PPM
|
|<p style="text-align:right;">?</p>
|none
|PPM
|Up
|
|
|-
|'''3D Printer'''
|[[File:Dryer oven.jpg|alt=Dryer oven|200x200px|center|frameless]]
'''Prusa MK3S'''  
|'''lab oven / dryer'''  
'''with timer'''


(12x12x12 interior)
[[File:Level_2_badge.png|alt=Level 2 badge|left|frameless|45x45px]]
|Curtin Matheson
|250x210x200 mm
| E3D Revo Hotend<br>
2 fan upgrade<br>
Quick fit nozzle<br>
Brass nozzle<br>
Bed w/ PEI coating
|[https://e3d-online.com/collections/prusa-upgrades Prusa Upgrades - E3D]
|- style="font-weight:bold; text-align:left; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif !important; color:#FFFFFF;"
|
|
|<p style="text-align:right;">?</p>
|none
|PPM
|Up
|
|
|-
|[[File:Filament dryer box.jpg|alt=filament dryer box|200x200px|center|frameless]]
|'''filament dryer box'''
|PPM
|N/A
|<p style="text-align:right;">?</p>
|none
|PPM
|Up
|
|
|-
|[[File:3Doodler create.jpg|alt=3Doodler create|133x133px|center|frameless]]
|'''3Doodler create'''
|
|
|STAR TREK
|<p style="text-align:right;">?</p>
|?
|PPM
|
|
|
|-
|[[File:Fume Extractor.jpg|alt=Fume Extractor|200x200px|center|frameless]]
|'''Fume Extractors (2)'''
|PACE
|8888-0825
|<p style="text-align:right;">?</p>
|none
|PPM
|?
|needs filters, 
no hoses
|-
|'''Picture'''
|'''Item'''
|'''Manufacturer'''
|'''Model<br>Number'''
|'''Estimated<br>Value'''
|'''Manual'''
|'''Owner'''
|'''Status<br>Up/Down'''
|'''Problem<br>Description'''
|}
|}


===3D Printing -- Computer&nbsp;&nbsp;===
===3D Printing Equipment — Level 1===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
{| class="wikitable"
|- style="font-weight:bold; text-align:center; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif !important;; background-color:#ee9f21; color:#ffffff;"
|- style="font-weight:bold; text-align:left; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif !important;; background-color:#ee9f21; color:#FFFFFF;"
| style="vertical-align:middle;" |Picture
| style="vertical-align:middle;" |Picture
|'''Item'''
|Item
|'''Manufacturer'''
|Manufacturer /<br>Model
|'''Model<br>Number'''
|System
|'''Estimated<br>Value'''
|CPU
|Memory
|Storage
|Software
|'''Owner'''
|'''Status<br>Up/Down'''
|'''Problem<br>Description'''
|-
|-
|
|[[File:Dryer oven.jpg|alt=Dryer oven|200x200px|center|frameless]]
|'''computer'''  
|'''lab oven / dryer'''  
'''(Resin&nbsp;machine),'''  
'''with timer'''


"M-DESIGN-5-G"
(12"x12"x12" interior)
|
|Curtin Matheson
|
|Windows 10
|<p style="text-align:right;">$300</p>
|
|
|
|[https://www.prusa3d.com/page/prusaslicer_424/ PrusaSlicer]
[https://lychee.mango3d.io/ Lychee&nbsp;Slicer]
[https://www.repetier-server.com/ Repetier&#8209;Server]
|PPM
|Up
|
|-
|-
|[[File:3D Printing laptop.jpg|alt=3D Printing laptop|center|frameless|133x133px]]
|[[File:Filament dryer box.jpg|alt=filament dryer box|200x200px|center|frameless]]
|'''computer (laptop)'''
|'''filament dryer box'''
|hp
|EliteBook 8570w
|Windows 10 Pro
|<p style="text-align:right;">?</p>
|Intel Core-i7 2.30&nbsp;GHz
|4 GB
|750 GB HDD
|[https://www.prusa3d.com/page/prusaslicer_424/ PrusaSlicer]
[https://lychee.mango3d.io/ Lychee&nbsp;Slicer]
[https://www.repetier-server.com/ Repetier&#8209;Server]
|PPM
|PPM
|Up
|
|-
|-
|'''Picture'''
|[[File:Fume Extractor.jpg|alt=Fume Extractor|200x200px|center|frameless]]
|'''Item'''
|'''Fume Extractor'''
|'''Manufacturer'''
|PACE
|'''Model<br>Number'''
<nowiki> 8888-0825</nowiki>
|System
|'''Estimated<br>Value'''
|'''CPU'''
|'''Memory'''
|'''Storage'''
|'''Software'''
|'''Owner'''
|'''Status<br>Up/Down'''
|'''Problem<br>Description'''
|}
 
 
===3D Printing -- Not Working&nbsp;&nbsp;===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|- style="font-weight:bold; text-align:center; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif !important;; background-color:#ee9f21; color:#ffffff;"
| style="vertical-align:middle;" |Picture
|'''Item'''
|'''Manufacturer'''
|'''Model<br>Number'''
|'''Estimated<br>Value'''
|'''Manual'''
|'''Owner'''
|'''Status<br>Up/Down'''
|'''Problem<br>Description'''
|-
|-
|
|[[File:IMPULSE SEALER new.jpg|alt=IMPULSE SEALER new|center|frameless|120x120px|link=https://wiki.pikespeakmakerspace.org/index.php/File:IMPULSE_SEALER_new.jpg]]
|'''Tevo 3D printers (2)'''
|'''IMPULSE HEAT SEALER'''
|
'''12" w cutter'''
|
|Midwest Pacific,
|<p style="text-align:right;">?</p>
MP-12C
|
|PPM
|Down
(03/23/22)
|?
|-
|-
|
|
|'''Prusa Mk2s'''
'''MMU2'''
'''(Multi Material Unit)'''
|[https://www.prusa3d.com/ PRUSA RESEARCH]
|
|
|<p style="text-align:right;">?</p>
|Included
|PPM
|Down
(12/10/21)
|MMU 
needs repair.
|-
|
|
|'''computer'''
'''(Slicing&nbsp;machine),'''
"M-DESIGN-3-G"
|hp
|Z200
|<p style="text-align:right;">$500</p>
|N/A
|PPM
|Working,
but not online
|Windows 7
|-
|-
|
|[[File:3Doodler create.jpg|alt=3Doodler create|133x133px|center|frameless]]
|'''hot air'''  
|'''3Doodler create'''
'''material (pellet)'''
|3Doodler


'''dryer'''
STAR TREK
|[http://www.ppe.com/ Plastic Process Equipment]
|- style="font-weight:bold; text-align:left; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif !important; color:#FFFFFF;"
|THD-U SERIES
| style="vertical-align:middle;" |
|<p style="text-align:right;">?</p>
|Yes
|PPM
[[Donations Received|(donated by TITAN ROBOTICS)]]
|Down
|Under construction
|-
|
|'''3D Printer<br>(high temp)'''
|Stratasys
|N/A
|<p style="text-align:right;">$1,000</p>
|N/A
|PPM
[[Donations Received|(donated by TITAN ROBOTICS)]]
|Down
|Under construction
|-
|[[File:Formlabs Form 2.jpg|alt=Formlabs Form 2 resin printer|200x200px|center|frameless]]
|'''Form 2'''
'''resin printer'''
|Form
|Form 2
|<p style="text-align:right;">$2,500</p>
|Included
|PPM
|Down
|Unable to get successful prints.
May need new resin or new bed.
|-
|
|'''RapMan 3'''
'''3D Printer'''
|
|RapMan 3
|<p style="text-align:right;">$100</p>
|N/A
|PPM
|Down
|Needs board wired and power supply hooked up.
|-
|
|'''various Raspberry Pi boards'''
|
|
|
|
|<p style="text-align:right;">?</p>
|N/A
|PPM
|Working(?)
but not online
|
|-
|'''Picture'''
|'''Item'''
|'''Manufacturer'''
|'''Model<br>Number'''
|'''Estimated<br>Value'''
|'''Manual'''
|'''Owner'''
|'''Status<br>Up/Down'''
|'''Problem<br>Description'''
|}
|}


===Hand Tools===
<gallery widths="200" heights="125">
<gallery>
File:IMPULSE SEALER LABEL.jpg|alt=IMPULSE HEAT SEALER label|'''IMPULSE HEAT SEALER<br>label'''
File:INFRARED THERMOMETER.jpg|alt=INFRARED THERMOMETER|<center>INFRARED THERMOMETER</center>
</gallery>
</gallery>
:<span style="color:#FFFFFF; background:#EE9F21">&nbsp;3D Printing Area&nbsp;</span> hand tools should be marked with <span style="color:#EE9F21">'''orange'''</span> tape or paint.
:Return all tools to their proper location after use. This rule applies to all areas of our Makerspace.


===[[Donations Received]]===
=== Hand Tools ===
===[[Wish List#3D Printing|Wish List]]===


==Benefits and Policies==
:☐ Return all tools to their proper location after use. This rule applies to all areas of our&nbsp;Makerspace.


{{Member Benefits}}
== Policies ==


===[https://pikespeakmakerspace.org/reserve-equipment Equipment Reservations]===
{{Red Tags}}
===PPE===
:[http://bit.ly/ppmstuff '''Donate for PPE''']
:'''Or, leave donations in a black payment box, or use a QR code.'''


===Materials===
==Software==
:
=== Slicing Software ===
{| class="wikitable"
:'''[https://help.prusa3d.com/en/category/prusaslicer_204 PrusaSlicer]''' — prepare (slice) 3D models for 3D printing
|+Filament For Sale
! Picture
!'''Material'''
!Filament Size
! Color
!Website
!Sale Price
|-
|[[File:Filament CSL.jpg|alt=Filament CSL|center|frameless|222x222px]]
|'''Copolyester'''
|2.85mm
|White
|[https://www.chromastrandlabs.com/ chromastrandslab.com]
|'''$20'''
(1 kg spool,


Factory Sealed)
== Additional Help ==
|-
'''Links to related PPM Wiki pages:'''
|[[File:Filament IC3D.jpg|alt=Filament IC3D|center|frameless|222x222px]]
|'''PETG'''
|1.75mm
|Clear
|[https://www.ic3dprinters.com ic3dprinters.com]
|'''$20'''  
(1 kg spool,


Factory Sealed)
:[[3D Printing — Resin (SLA)|<span style="color:#FFFFFF; background:#EE9F21">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''3D Printing — Resin (SLA)'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
|-
<br>Use our PPM Slack channel #3d-printing for FDM or SLA printing questions.
|[[File:Filament Village Plastics.jpg|alt=Filament Village Plastics|center|frameless|222x222px]]
|'''PETG'''
|1.75mm
|Clear
|[https://www.villageplastics.com/ villageplastics.com/]
|'''$20'''
(1 kg spool,


Factory Sealed)
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.
|}
:'''Donate for "3D Print Filament":  [https://bit.ly/ppmstuff bit.ly/ppmstuff]'''
:Filament Cost $0.02<sup>9</sup> per Gram
:'''Or, leave donations in a black payment box, or use a QR code.'''


=== [[New Member Orientation#Red Tags and Reporting Issues|Red Tags and Reporting Issues]] ===
{{Scrap and Trash}}
== Software ==
===Modeling sw===
:'''[[Autodesk Fusion 360 Tips|Fusion 360]]'''
===Slicing sw===
:[https://lychee.mango3d.io/ '''Lychee Slicer'''] (free version) for ANYCUBIC resin printer.
:'''[https://help.prusa3d.com/en/category/prusaslicer_204 PrusaSlicer 2.4.0]'''
:'''PrusaSlicer 2.3.3'''
===Server sw===
:[https://www.repetier-server.com/ '''Repetier-Server'''] Go to our Slack channel to get login credentials.
==Member Showcase==
===Photo Gallery ===
<gallery>
File:3D Printing Area 2021-11-24.jpg|alt=3D Printing Area 2021-11-24|<center>3D Printing Area<br>2021-11-24</center>
File:Camera slider whole.jpg|alt=3D Printed camera slider|<center>3D printed<br>camera slider<br>(by Trevor Banks)</center>
File:Camera slider.jpg|<center>camera slider closeup</center>
File:Lion 3D Printed.jpg|alt=3D Printed Lion|<center>3D Printed Lion<br>(PLA)</center>
File:Tesla Prusa.jpg|alt=3D printed Nikola Tesla|<center>Tesla bust<br>8 inch tall (PLA)</center>
File:Filament dryer box.jpg|alt=Filament dryer box|<center>Filament dryer box</center>
File:Toilet paper holder.jpg|alt=Toilet paper holder|<center>Toilet paper holder</center>
File:Hello World.jpg|<center>"Hello World"<br>Taz 5 Display<br>(by Warren Jokinen)</center>
File:InMoov robot.jpg|alt=InMoov robot|<center>InMoov robot<br>(by Kelly C.)</center>
File:3D Printing at the SUMMIT.jpg|alt=3D Printing at the SUMMIT|<center>3D Printing at the<br>PIKES PEAK SUMMIT</center>
File:HACKberry 3D printed hand.jpg|alt=exiii prosthetic/robotic hand|<center>Open-source<br>prosthetic/robotic hand<br>(Tima Anankitpaiboon)</center>
</gallery>
{{Template:Showcase_blurb}}
===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'''"], including 3D-printed robotic hand (2015)
== See Also ==
:[[Raspberry Pi|'''Raspberry Pi''']]
:[[Lithophane Links|'''Lithophane Links''']]
==Curated Links==
:'''[https://help.prusa3d.com/ PRUSA KNOWLEDGE BASE]'''
:'''[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLHAxAdvAKJY0niRJZRYMvg Prusa 3D by Josef Prusa] - YouTube channel'''
:[https://www.simplify3d.com/support/materials-guide/#all '''Ultimate 3D Printing Materials Guide'''] '''-- SIMPLYFY3D'''
== Other Fun Stuff ==
:"Wear you some gloves.",  '''https://shop.crafnation.com/product/wearyousomegloves'''
:'''https://www.3dbenchy.com/''' -- 3D torture test
<br>
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Latest revision as of 10:44, 7 October 2026

Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) provides the 3D printers and supplies listed below to its members.

No reservations are required for any of our 3D Printers at this time, they are "first‑come, first‑served".

Level 2 badge used at Pikes Peak Makerspace
PPM TRAINING REQUIRED

The 3D Printing Area at Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) consists mostly of Level 2 equipment.

Additional PPM training is required to use any of our Level 2 equipment.

Our trainers are passionate about sharing their knowledge and ensuring a positive learning experience for all.

We are grateful for their commitment and dedication to our community.

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


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
  • 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.
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.
  • 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 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

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.



Classes

Intro To 3D Printing — class information from Josh Rafail
Browse and Pay for PPM Classes
To help out in the 3D Printing Area at PPM, use our #3d-printing channel on Slack.

External Training

Teaching Tech 3D Printer Calibration
a great resource to calibrate and fine tune your 3d printer


PRUSA KNOWLEDGE BASE
Prusa Material Table
Ultimate 3D Printing Materials Guide — SIMPLYFY3D
44 Common 3D Print Problems — on 3dsourced.com
RepRap Glossary — common terms and abbreviations

Equipment Lists

(Pikes Peak Makerspace no longer has any LulzBot TAZ printers.)

3D Printers — Level 2

Picture Item Build Volume Upgrades Resources
3D Printer

Bambu Lab A1

"Rick"

Level 2 badge
 AMS Lite

multi filament addition

website
3D Printer

Bambu Lab A1

"Morty"

Level 2 badge
 AMS Lite

multi filament addition

website
3D Printer

Prusa MK3S

Level 2 badge
 250x210x200 mm E3D Revo Hotend

2 Fan Upgrade
Quick fit nozzle
Obsidian nozzle
Bed w/ PEI coating

Prusa Upgrades - E3D
3D Printer

Prusa MK3S

Level 2 badge
 250x210x200 mm E3D Revo Hotend

2 fan upgrade
Quick fit nozzle
Brass nozzle
Bed w/ PEI coating

Prusa Upgrades - E3D

3D Printing Equipment — Level 1

Picture Item Manufacturer /
Model
Dryer oven
 lab oven / dryer

with timer

(12"x12"x12" interior)

Curtin Matheson
filament dryer box
 filament dryer box PPM
Fume Extractor
 Fume Extractor PACE

8888-0825

IMPULSE SEALER new
 IMPULSE HEAT SEALER

12" w cutter

Midwest Pacific,

MP-12C

3Doodler create
 3Doodler create 3Doodler

STAR TREK

  • IMPULSE HEAT SEALER label
    IMPULSE HEAT SEALER
    label

Hand Tools

☐ Return all tools to their proper location after use. This rule applies to all areas of our Makerspace.

Policies

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.

Software

Slicing Software

PrusaSlicer — prepare (slice) 3D models for 3D printing

Additional Help

Links to related PPM Wiki pages:

  3D Printing — Resin (SLA)  


Use our PPM Slack channel #3d-printing for FDM or SLA printing questions.

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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