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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.

We provide a work area with electronic equipment and electronic components for all makers, from the very beginner to the expert.
Electronics Area hand tools should be marked with purple tape or paint.

Electronics Area (03/13/22)

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

use this when ordering pizza or an ambulance

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.pdf
PPM Fire
Prevention Plan.pdf
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
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

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Wear protective equipment in all Wood and Metal Shop Areas.

Wear gloves when using Isopropyl Alcohol and other cleaners.

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 the QR code on the hazardous chemical storage cabinet or 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
in the Vented Room

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 and Training

New Member Orientation

Area Captain -- Steve Leininger

To help out in the Electronics Area, contact the Area Captain on Slack.

View all PPM Area Captains

Classes

Pikes Peak Makerspace announces its Upcoming events, including classes, on Meetup

Training

https://www.instructables.com/Basic-Electronics/

https://whizoo.com -- Controleo3 Reflow Oven Controller

Tips

Measure twice, solder once.

For Additional Help

Use the PPM Slack channel #electronics

Equipment Lists

Electronics

Picture	Item	Manufacturer	Model Number	Estimated Value	Manual	Owner
	oscilloscope (250MHz, 2 channel)	hp	54510A	?		PPM (donated by Josh Harlow)
	digital oscilloscope (100MHz)	PHILIPS	PM 3070	?		PPM
	soldering stations (2)	HAKKO	DFX-888D	$100 (each)		PPM (donated by PARADIGM SYSTEMS)
	DC POWER SUPPLY 60v 1.5a 90w 1Ch	Protek	3006B	?		PPM (donated by Adam Gleason)
	MULTIMETER	hp	3478A	?		PPM
	solder reflow oven	James Gravert	?	?	Class Documentation (by Adam Gleason)	PPM (donated by PARADIGM SYSTEMS)
	PULSE/FUNCTION GENERATOR 50 MHz	hp	8116A	?	https://drive.google.com/open?id=104pDXnh2KP2bFJKc1X4Q5bmQxFcRzHcf	PPM
Picture	Item	Manufacturer	Model Number	Estimated Value	Manual	Owner

Design Workstation

Picture	Computer	System	Estimated Value	CPU	Memory	Storage	Network Speed, Wired	System Software	Application Software	Owner
	Computer Workstation, Dell monitors (2), speakers	?								PPM
Picture	Computer	System	Estimated Value	CPU	Memory	Storage	Network Speed, Wired	System Software	Application Software	Owner

Design workstation ONLY! NO Facebook, social media, or random browsing.

Electronics -- Not Working

Picture	Item	Manufacturer	Model Number	Estimated Value	Manual	Owner
	Oscilloscope (10MHz)		ST-16B	?	specs	PPM
	Squink PCB Printer	BotFactory Inc	Squink	?	product page	PPM
	Squink PC	HP Compaq	? (small form factor)	?		PPM
	AC "POWERITE"	Sencore	MODEL PR57	?
Picture	Item	Manufacturer	Model Number	Estimated Value	Manual	Owner

Hand Tools

Picture	Item	Manufacturer	Model Number	Estimated Value	Manual	Owner
	HYDRAULIC CRIMPING TOOL with dies		YQK-70			PPM (donated by David Wasmer, Sr.)
	CEN-TECH 7 FUNCTION DIGITAL MULTIMETERS (6)	Harbor Freight	90899	$7	Yes	PPM
Picture	Item	Manufacturer	Model Number	Estimated Value	Manual	Owner

Electronics Area hand tools should be marked with purple tape or paint.

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

Donations Received

Wish List

Pikes Peak Makerspace is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, so we can provide a receipt for any donations you make.

Benefits and Policies

PPM members enjoy discounts at the following local merchants:

(bring proof of membership)


Company	Website	Benefit	Directions to
	Woodcraft of Colorado Springs	10% discount	4438 Austin Bluffs Parkway
	CO Lumber Specialties	10% discount	3636 Stone Avenue
	GENERAL AIR	10% discount	3031 N Nevada Ave.
	ACE Hardware Uintah Gardens	10% discount	1830 W Uintah Street

Map of stores that provide PPM member discounts

Map of helpful local resources curated by our makers

At home LightBurn subscriptions can be purchased at a discounted rate for being a PPM member.

The discount code is saved as a Pinned Message in our 'laser-cutter' channel in Slack.

Equipment Reservations

Materials

Batteries, 20700 cells

Donate for "General Supplies" via PayPal: bit.ly/ppmstuff

Or, leave donations in a black payment box, or use a QR code.

Red Tags

Use a Red Tag, which can be found in the red tag area, to designate broken equipment.

Scrap and Trash

Trash day is MONDAY

Recycling day is MONDAY (96 gallon tote)

Single Stream Recycling provided by Waste Connections. Paper, cardboard, cans, glass, and one time use plastics.

Empty recycling and trash into our dumpster at the back (south side) of the building.

Always leave the space better than you found it.

Software

Links to other PPM Wiki pages (internal links):

Fusion 360

Curated Links

Links to other sites (external links):

LibraryThing -- Our electronics-related books

IFIXIT -- Repair guides for every thing, written by everyone.

Understanding different types of USB cables -- Android Authority

Other Fun Stuff

Links to other sites (external links):

Open Circuits -- stunning cross-section photography of electrical components

Circuit Diagram - xkcd

CuriousMarc -- Vintage HP Equipment Restoration

DIY Solar Power with Will Prowse

Colorado Springs Electric Vehicle Club

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.

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