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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, software, 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.

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

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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.

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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 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.

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  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

Area Contact -- Steve Leininger

To help out in the Electronics Area message the Area Contact on Slack.

Classes

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

Training

Links to external sites:

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

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 community.

Equipment Lists

Soldering Equipment

Picture	Item	Manufacturer	Model Number	Manual
	soldering stations (2)	HAKKO	DFX-888D
	Fume Extractor	PACE	8888-0825
	solder reflow oven	James Gravert	?	Class Documentation (by Adam Gleason)
Picture	Item	Manufacturer	Model Number	Manual

Electronics

Picture	Item	Manufacturer	Model Number	Manual
	oscilloscope (250MHz, 2 channel)	hp	54510A
	digital oscilloscope (100MHz)	PHILIPS	PM 3070
	DC POWER SUPPLY 60v 1.5a 90w 1Ch	Protek	3006B
	MULTIMETER	hp	3478A
	PULSE/FUNCTION GENERATOR 50 MHz	hp	8116A	https://drive.google.com/open?id=104pDXnh2KP2bFJKc1X4Q5bmQxFcRzHcf
Picture	Item	Manufacturer	Model Number	Manual

Design Workstation

Picture	Computer	System	CPU	Memory	Storage	Network Speed, Wired
	Computer Workstation, Dell monitors (2), external speakers	?
Picture	Computer	System	CPU	Memory	Storage	Network Speed, Wired

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

Electronics -- Not Working

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

Hand Tools

Picture	Item	Manufacturer	Model Number	Manual
	DIGITAL MULTIMETERS CEN-TECH 7 FUNCTION	Harbor Freight	90899	Yes
Picture	Item	Manufacturer	Model Number	Manual

 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.

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.

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

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:

Fusion 360 Tips

See Also

Links to other PPM Wiki pages:

  Computers  

Computers -- Vintage

Arduino Computers

Raspberry Pi Computers

Ubuntu Workstation

Curated Links

Links to external sites:

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 external sites:

LED Throwies -- on Instructables

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

Circuit Diagram - xkcd

CuriousMarc -- Vintage HP Equipment Restoration

DIY Solar Power with Will Prowse -- on YouTube

Colorado Springs Electric Vehicle Club

Interactive Map

I'm feeling lucky