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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.
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'''Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) has just received a donated Roland TruVIS VG3-540 Inkjet Printer Cutter, supplies, supply rack, dedicated computer, and UPS!'''
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No reservations are available for our Roland TruVIS printer at this time, it is "first-come, first-served".
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However, be sure to log your printing job using the Printer Usage Form.
 
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'''Blender''' is a free and open source 3D computer graphics software tool set for Windows, Macintosh, and&nbsp;Linux.
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[[File:Level 2 badge.png|alt=Level 2 badge used at Pikes Peak Makerspace|left|frameless|90x90px|PPM TRAINING REQUIRED]]
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Our Large Format Printing (LFP) area consists mostly of Level&nbsp;2&nbsp;equipment.
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Additional PPM training is required to use any of our Level&nbsp;2 equipment.
  
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It is used to create 3D-printed models, motion graphics, interactive 3D applications, virtual reality, and many other related things.
 
  
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Pikes Peak Makerspace has installed Blender on our Design Workstation 2 and our Ubuntu Workstation.
 
 
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'''Links to related PPM Wiki pages:'''
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:[[Printers|<span style="color:#000000; background:#D0DD27">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Printers'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
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:[[Large Format Printing|<span style="color:#000000; background:#D0DD27">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Printers — Large Format'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
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:[[Dye_Sublimation_Printing|<span style="color:#000000; background:#D0DD27">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Printers — Dye Sublimation'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
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:'''[[Vinyl Cutting|<span style="color:#000000; background:#D0DD27">&nbsp;&nbsp;Vinyl Cutting&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]'''
 
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==Classes==
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:PPM announces its [https://www.meetup.com/pikespeakmakerspace/events/ '''Upcoming events, including classes, on Meetup''']
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:To help out with our new Roland Printer, post your ideas/comments on our Slack #printer-suite.
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==Training==
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:No reservations are available for our Roland TruVIS printer at this time, it is "first-come, first-served".
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:However, be sure to log your printing job on the Printer Usage Form.
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<gallery widths="200" heights="125">
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File:Roland TruVIS Usage Form.pdf|alt=Roland TruVIS Usage Form|'''Roland TruVIS Usage Form.pdf'''
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</gallery>
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==Tips==
 
==Tips==
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Links to external sites:
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:'''[https://docs.blender.org/manual/en/latest/interface/keymap/introduction.html Common Shortcuts]'''
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:[[wikipedia:Blender_(software)|'''Blender (software)''']] — on Wikipedia
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==Equipment Lists==
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===Roland Large Format Printer Cutter===
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|'''Large Format'''
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'''Printer Cutter'''
  
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==Training — PPM Trainer(s) needed==
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'''(54 inch wide)<br>'''
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Pikes Peak Makerspace announces its  [https://www.meetup.com/pikespeakmakerspace/events '''Upcoming events, including classes, on Meetup''']
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[[File:Level 2 badge.png|alt=Level 2 badge|left|frameless|45x45px|link=https://wiki.pikespeakmakerspace.org/index.php/File:Level_2_badge.png]]
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|ROLAND
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|TruVIS VG3-540
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|[https://www.rolanddga.com/products/printers/truevis-vg3-series-printer-cutter website]
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|'''PPM'''
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===Dedicated Computer===
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|Monitors
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|CPU
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|GPU(s)
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|'''HP Pavilion'''
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'''All-in-One'''
  
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'''Desktop'''
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:'''[https://docs.blender.org/manual/en/latest/index.html# Blender 3.6 Reference Manual]'''
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[[File:Level 1 badge.png|alt=Level 1 badge|left|frameless|45x45px]]
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:'''[https://docs.blender.org/manual/en/latest/glossary/index.html Glossary]'''
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|Microsoft Windows&nbsp;11&nbsp;Home, 
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:'''[https://docs.blender.org/manual/en/latest/advanced/command_line/index.html Advanced, using the Command Line]'''
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CorelDRAW Graphics Suite, VersaWorks, 
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:[https://www.youtube.com/user/BlenderFoundation '''Official YouTube channel for Blender''']
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:[https://www.blender.org/community/ '''Blender, everywhere.'''] '''— Community Support'''
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::'''[https://docs.blender.org/manual/en/latest/addons/3d_view/precision_drawing_tools/introduction.html Precision Drawing Tools]'''
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and more.
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==For Additional Help==
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|24 inch,
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landscape
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:[[How To Slack#Channel Names and Descriptions|'''List of all PPM Slack channels''']]
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|12th Gen Intel(R)
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: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.
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Core(TM) i5-12400T
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==Member Showcase==
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1.80 GHz
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File:Cat4727.jpg|alt=placeholder image|<center>'''Images needed'''</center>
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==See Also==
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UHD Graphics 730
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Links to other PPM Wiki pages:
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|12 GB
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:'''Autodesk [[Autodesk Fusion 360 Tips|Fusion 360 Tips]]'''
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952 GB
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:'''[[Procreate app Tips|Adobe Photoshop Tips]]'''
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* Do not expect files on the computers to be saved, use your own thumb drive, the PPM shared drive, or cloud backup.
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===Hand Tools===
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:☐ Return all tools to their proper location after use.
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:☐ This rule applies to all areas of our Makerspace.
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==Policies==
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'''Materials'''
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:SCAN OUR QR CODE (Cheddar Up) TO PAY FOR USE.
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:'''''If paying by cash, leave donations in a black payment box after login in Cheddar Up.'''''
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:14", 24", and 30" stretcher boards mounting canvas prints, cost TBD.
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{{Red Tags}}
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==Related Software==
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===Printing Software===
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:'''[https://www.rolanddga.com/gallery/roland-tv/product-support/software/versaworks VersaWorks]'''
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:'''[https://www.rolanddga.com/support/products/software/versaworks-6 VersaWorks 6 Users Manual]'''
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===Design Software===
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:'''[[CorelDRAW X6 Tips]]'''
  
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:'''[[Adobe Illustrator Tips]]'''
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:'''[[Adobe Photoshop Tips]]'''
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:'''[[Inkscape Tips]]'''
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:'''[[Canva Tips]]'''
 
:'''[[Procreate app Tips]]'''
 
:'''[[Procreate app Tips]]'''
  
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:[[3D Printing|<span style="color:#000000; background:#EE9F21">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''3D Printing'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
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==Member Showcase==
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<gallery widths="200" heights="125">
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File:First stickers.jpg|alt=colorful stickers printed on Roland printer|<b>stickers printed on our<br>new Roland printer<br><i>(01/26/25)</i></b>
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:[[3D Printing -- Resin|<span style="color:#000000; background:#EE9F21">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''3D Printing — Resin'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
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:[[Computers|<span style="color:#000000; background:#D0DD27">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Computers'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
 
  
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:[[Ubuntu|<span style="color:#000000; background:#D0DD27">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Ubuntu'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
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==Additional Help==
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'''Links to related PPM Wiki pages:'''
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:[[Classroom_and_Meeting_Area|<span style="color:#000000; background:#FDD1AC">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Classroom / Meeting Area'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]] - '''[https://pikespeakmakerspace.org/reserve make a reservation]'''
  
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:Use the #printer-suite channel in Slack!
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:[[How To Slack#PPM Channel Names and Descriptions|'''List of all PPM Slack channels''']]
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:'''[https://github.com/agmmnn/awesome-blender awesome Blender add-ons, tools, tutorials and resources] — on GitHub'''
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:Note that we have a Slack channel (#job-board) for members to post, discuss, or accept job opportunities either within PPM or from&nbsp;the&nbsp;community.
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== Other Fun Stuff==
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[[Category:Hardware]]
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:'''[https://nomadsculpt.com/ Nomad Sculpt]''' '''—''' "A SCULPTING AND PAINTING MOBILE APPLICATION
 
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Latest revision as of 22:23, 16 February 2025

Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) has just received a donated Roland TruVIS VG3-540 Inkjet Printer Cutter, supplies, supply rack, dedicated computer, and UPS!

No reservations are available for our Roland TruVIS printer at this time, it is "first-come, first-served".

However, be sure to log your printing job using the Printer Usage Form.

Level 2 badge used at Pikes Peak Makerspace

Our Large Format Printing (LFP) area consists mostly of Level 2 equipment.

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



Links to related PPM Wiki pages:

  Printers  
  Printers — Large Format  
  Printers — Dye Sublimation  
  Vinyl Cutting  


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

 


Classes

PPM announces its Upcoming events, including classes, on Meetup
To help out with our new Roland Printer, post your ideas/comments on our Slack #printer-suite.

Training

No reservations are available for our Roland TruVIS printer at this time, it is "first-come, first-served".
However, be sure to log your printing job on the Printer Usage Form.
  • Roland TruVIS Usage Form

    Roland TruVIS Usage Form.pdf

Tips

☐

Equipment Lists

Roland Large Format Printer Cutter

Picture Item Manufacturer Model
Number 		Resources Owner
picture of Roland large format printer Large Format

Printer Cutter

(54 inch wide)

Level 2 badge
 ROLAND TruVIS VG3-540 website PPM

Dedicated Computer

Computer Software Monitors CPU GPU(s) Memory /

Storage

Owner
HP Pavilion

All-in-One

Desktop

Level 1 badge
 Microsoft Windows 11 Home,

CorelDRAW Graphics Suite, VersaWorks,

Edge and Chrome browsers,

and more.

24 inch,

landscape

12th Gen Intel(R)

Core(TM) i5-12400T

1.80 GHz

Intel(R)

UHD Graphics 730

12 GB

952 GB

PPM
  • Do not expect files on the computers to be saved, use your own thumb drive, the PPM shared drive, or cloud backup.

Hand Tools

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

Policies

Materials

SCAN OUR QR CODE (Cheddar Up) TO PAY FOR USE.
If paying by cash, leave donations in a black payment box after login in Cheddar Up.
14", 24", and 30" stretcher boards mounting canvas prints, cost TBD.

Red Tags

If equipment needs repairs, place a Red Tag on it and report it via the Pikes Peak Makerspace Slack channel #red-tags-issues
This advises others on the malfunctioning equipment and ensures that actions can be taken to service/repair the equipment.

Related Software

Printing Software

VersaWorks
VersaWorks 6 Users Manual

Design Software

CorelDRAW X6 Tips
Adobe Illustrator Tips
Adobe Photoshop Tips
Inkscape Tips
Canva Tips
Procreate app Tips

Member Showcase

  • colorful stickers printed on Roland printer

    stickers printed on our
    new Roland printer
    (01/26/25)

For even more member projects, visit our #showcase channel on Slack.


Additional Help

Links to related PPM Wiki pages:

  Classroom / Meeting Area   - make a reservation
Use the #printer-suite channel in Slack!
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.

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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