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'''Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) maintains three Windows 10 Design Workstations for all members to use'''.


'''Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) maintains three Design Workstations,''' as well as other computers dedicated to equipment throughout our space.
Additionally, there are other Windows computers dedicated to equipment throughout our space.
 
Members can use our computers, and installed software, without any additional required training (Level 1).
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Members can use our Design Workstations and our dedicated computers, and installed software, without&nbsp;any additional required&nbsp;training (Level&nbsp;1).
No reservations are required for our Design Workstations at this time, they are "first&#8209;come, first&#8209;served".
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==Classes and Training==


===[[New Member Orientation]]===
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=== Area Contact — Volunteers needed===
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:To help out with the computers at PPM, post your ideas and comments on&nbsp;Slack #computing channel.
== Equipment Lists ==
 
===Classes===
:PPM announces all its [https://www.meetup.com/pikespeakmakerspace/events '''Upcoming events, including classes, on Meetup''']
 
===Training===
:Do not expect files on the computers to be saved. Use your own thumb drive or cloud backup.
:Please use computers for professional use (no cruising Facebook/pointless browsing)
 
===Tips===
Links to external sites:
:'''[https://www.computerworld.com/article/3029168/16-ways-to-speed-up-windows-10.html 17 ways to speed up Windows 10]''' — COMPUTERWORLD
:[https://www.androidauthority.com/different-types-of-usb-cables-804432/ '''Understanding different types of USB cables'''] — Android Authority
 
==Equipment Lists==


===Design Workstations 1-3===
===Design Workstations 1-3===
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
|- style="font-weight:bold; text-align:left; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif !important; background-color:#D0DD27; color:#000000;"
|- style="font-weight:bold; text-align:left; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif !important; background-color:#FFFFFF; color:#000000;"
| style="vertical-align:middle;" |Picture
| style="vertical-align:middle;" |Picture
|Computer
|Computer
|Application<br>Software
|Application<br>Software
|Monitors
|CPU
|CPU
|GPU(s)
|GPU(s)
|Memory
|Memory
|Storage
|Storage
|Network&nbsp;Speed,<br>Wired
|System
|System<br>Software
|-
|-
|[[File:Design Workstation 1.jpg|alt=Design Workstation 1|center|frameless|150x150px]]
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|'''Design Workstation&nbsp;1'''
|'''Design&nbsp;Workstation&nbsp;1'''
'''(height adjustable)'''
[[File:Level 1 badge.png|alt=Level 1 badge|left|frameless|49x49px]]
|Autodesk Fusion,
PrusaSlicer,
VCarve Pro Trial Edition 11.5,


OpenOffice, <br>
[[File:Level 1 badge.png|alt=Level 1 badge|left|frameless|45x45px]]
|OpenOffice,
and more.
and more.
|22" Lenovo
LS2223
(2x)
|Intel&nbsp;Core  
|Intel&nbsp;Core  
i5&#8209;7600K  
i5&#8209;7600K  


3.80GHz
3.80GHz
|
|Radeon
RX 480 (2x)
|32 GB  
|32 GB  
DDR4 SDRAM
DDR4 SDRAM
|465 GB
|465 GB
|920 Up,
875 Down
(Mbps)
|Microsoft Windows&nbsp;10&nbsp;Home
|Microsoft Windows&nbsp;10&nbsp;Home
(NOT upgradeable  
(NOT upgradeable  
to&nbsp;Windows&nbsp;11)
to&nbsp;Windows&nbsp;11)
|-
|-
|[[File:Design Workstation 2.jpg|alt=Design Workstation 2|center|frameless|150x150px]]
|
|'''Design Workstation&nbsp;2'''
|'''Design&nbsp;Workstation&nbsp;2'''
'''(height adjustable)'''
 
[[File:Level 1 badge.png|alt=Level 1 badge|left|frameless|49x49px]]
[[File:Level 1 badge.png|alt=Level 1 badge|left|frameless|45x45px]]
|Adobe Creative Cloud,  
|Adobe Creative Cloud,  
Autodesk Fusion, CorelDRAW&nbsp;X6,  
CorelDRAW&nbsp;X6, Lychee Slicer, LightBurn,  


PrusaSlicer, Lychee Slicer,
[https://www.cnccookbook.com/g-wizard-feeds-speeds-calculator-mill/ G-Wizard calculator]


LightBurn, VCarve,
[https://www.cnccookbook.com/g-wizard-feeds-speeds-calculator-mill/ G-Wizard calculator]
<br>
and more.
and more.
|22" Acer
V226HQL
(2x)
|Intel&nbsp;Core  
|Intel&nbsp;Core  
i7&#8209;9700  
i7&#8209;9700  
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DDR4 SDRAM
DDR4 SDRAM
|930 GB
|930 GB
|935 Up,
870 Down
(Mbps)
|Microsoft Windows&nbsp;10&nbsp;Pro
|Microsoft Windows&nbsp;10&nbsp;Pro
(upgradeable <br>
(upgradeable <br>
to&nbsp;Windows&nbsp;11)
to&nbsp;Windows&nbsp;11)
|-
|-
|[[File:Design Workstation 3 new.jpg|alt=Design Workstation 3|center|frameless|150x150px]]
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|'''Design Workstation&nbsp;3'''
|'''Design&nbsp;Workstation&nbsp;3'''
'''(height adjustable)'''
[[File:Level 1 badge.png|alt=Level 1 badge|left|frameless|45x45px]]
[[File:Level 1 badge.png|alt=Level 1 badge|left|frameless|49x49px]]
| Bambu Studio,
|Photoshop, Illustrator, Lightroom Classic,  
Photoshop,&nbsp;Illustrator, <br>Lightroom Classic,
Autodesk Fusion,  
[https://www.cnccookbook.com/g-wizard-feeds-speeds-calculator-mill/ G-Wizard calculator],  


PrusaSlicer, VCarve,
[https://www.cnccookbook.com/g-wizard-feeds-speeds-calculator-mill/ G-Wizard calculator],
<br>
and more.
and more.
|Intel Core  
|27" HP 2711x,
27" Samsung
p2770FH
| Intel Core  
i7-7700T  
i7-7700T  


2.9GHz
2.9GHz
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|Radeon
RX 580
 
|16 GB  
|16 GB  
DDR4 SDRAM
DDR4 SDRAM
|1000&nbsp;GB  
|1000&nbsp;GB  
HDD
HDD
| 928 Up,
852 Down
(Mbps)
|Microsoft Windows&nbsp;10&nbsp;Pro
|Microsoft Windows&nbsp;10&nbsp;Pro
(NOT upgradeable  
(NOT upgradeable  
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:'''Application software common to all PPM Design Workstations:'''  
:'''Application software common to all (3) PPM Design Workstations:'''
::Brave, Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, and Mozilla Firefox browsers
::[https://code.visualstudio.com/ Visual Studio Code,] [https://inkscape.org/ Inkscape], [https://blender.org/ Blender 4.0.2], and [https://www.hwinfo.com/ HWiNFO64]
::[https://meshmixer.com/ Autodesk Meshmixer 3.5]
:'''''Design workstations ONLY!''''' '''''No Facebook, social media, or random browsing.'''''<br />


::'''Brave, Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge,''' and '''Mozilla Firefox browsers'''


===Monitors===
::[https://www.autodesk.com/products/fusion-360/startups '''Autodesk Fusion''']
{| class="wikitable"
::
|- style="font-weight:bold; text-align:left; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif !important; background-color:#D0DD27; color:#000000;"
::[https://www.blender.org/ '''Blender''']
| style="vertical-align:middle;" |Picture
::[https://www.gimp.org/ '''GIMP''']
|Item
::[https://inkscape.org/ '''Inkscape''']
|Manufacturer/<br>Model
::[https://www.prusa3d.com/page/prusaslicer_424/ '''PrusaSlicer'''] and [https://help.prusa3d.com/article/prusaslicer-g-code-viewer_193152 '''PrusaSlicer G-code viewer''']
|Location
::[https://www.vectric.com/products/makerspace/ '''VCarve - Makerspace Edition''']
|-
::[https://code.visualstudio.com/ '''Visual Studio Code''']
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|'''22" Monitors (3)'''
|Lenovo
LS2223
|Design Workstation 1
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|'''22" Widescreen Monitors (2)'''
|Acer
V226HQL
|Design Workstation 2
|-
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|'''27" Widescreen LED Monitor'''
|HP
2711x
|Design Workstation 3
|-
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|'''27" HDMI / DVI Monitor'''
|Samsung
p2770FH
|Design Workstation 3
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|-
|[[File:VIZIO E320VL kiosk.jpg|center|frameless|193x193px]]
|'''32" 720p HDMI Monitor'''
'''with VR15 remote'''
[[File:Level 1 badge.png|alt=Level 1 badge|left|frameless|49x49px]]
|VIZIO
[http://cdn.vizio.com/manuals/kb/legacy/e320vl.pdf E320VL]
|Front (North) Door
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|[[File:Vizio mounted.jpg|alt=Vizio mounted on concrete wall|center|frameless|150x150px]]
|'''70" 4k HDMI (5x) Monitor'''  
'''and universal remote'''
[[File:Level 1 badge.png|alt=Level 1 badge|left|frameless|49x49px]]
|VIZIO
[https://support.vizio.com/s/article/M70-C3-Model-Information?language=en_US M70-C3]
|Classroom and Meeting Area
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|[[File:HDMI Monitor kiosk.jpg|alt=HDMI Monitor kiosk|center|frameless|150x150px]]
|'''46” HDMI'''
'''LCD&nbsp;Monitor'''
[[File:Level 1 badge.png|alt=Level 1 badge|left|frameless|49x49px]]
|SAMSUNG
[https://www.samsung.com/us/video/tvs/LN46C630K1FXZA-specs LN46C630K1F]
|Front (North) Door
|-
|[[File:VIZIO VO320E.jpg|center|frameless|133x133px]]
|'''32" 720p HDMI Monitor'''  
'''with VR2 remote'''
[[File:Level 1 badge.png|alt=Level 1 badge|left|frameless|49x49px]]
|VIZIO
[http://cdn.vizio.com/manuals/kb/legacy/vo320emanual.pdf VO320E]
|Electronics
|-
|
|'''46"''' '''smart TV'''<br>
[[File:Level 1 badge.png|alt=Level 1 badge|left|frameless|49x49px|link=https://wiki.pikespeakmakerspace.org/index.php/File:Level_1_badge.png]]
|SAMSUNG
[https://www.samsung.com/us/video/tvs/UN46ES7100FXZA-specs UN46ES7100F]
|Electronics
|- style="font-weight:bold; text-align:left; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif !important; color:#000000;"
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===Peripherals===
===SpaceMouse===
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
|- style="font-weight:bold; text-align:left; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif !important; background-color:#D0DD27; color:#000000;"
|- style="font-weight:bold; text-align:left; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif !important; background-color:#FFFFFF; color:#000000;"
| style="vertical-align:middle;" |Picture
| style="vertical-align:middle;" |Picture
|Item
|Item
|Manufacturer/<br>Model
|Manufacturer
|Reference<br>Materials
|Model
|-
|-
|[[File:SpaceMouse2.jpg|alt=SpaceMouse, wired|center|frameless|133x133px]]
|[[File:Spacemouse.jpg|alt=Spacemouse|center|frameless|133x133px]]
|'''SpaceMouse (2)'''  
|'''SpaceMouse'''  
(wired)
(wired)
|'''3Dconnexion'''
|'''3Dconnexion'''
[https://3dconnexion.com/us/product/spacemouse-compact/ '''SpaceMouse Compact''']
|[https://3dconnexion.com/us/product/spacemouse-compact/ '''SpaceMouse Compact''']
|[https://3dconnexion.com/manuals/spacemouse-compact/en/Manual_3Dconnexion-SpaceMouse-Compact_EN.pdf '''online pdf''']
 
 
'''[https://forum.3dconnexion.com/ 3Dconnexion Forum]'''
|-
|
|'''DVD Drive'''
(USB Slim)
|'''DELL/'''
'''DW316'''
|'''[https://www.dell.com/en-us/shop/dell-usb-slim-dvd-rw-drive-dw316/apd/429-aauq/storage-drives-media#techspecs_section dell website]'''
|- style="font-weight:bold; text-align:left; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif !important; color:#000000;"
|- style="font-weight:bold; text-align:left; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif !important; color:#000000;"
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:'''[https://3dconnexion.com/us/advantages-for-students/ Education discount is available for SpaceMouse® products (20%)]'''


===Macintosh Computers===
== Software Tips ==
{| class="wikitable"
'''Learn about the software that we have installed for all Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) members.'''
|- style="font-weight:bold; text-align:left; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif !important; background-color:#D0DD27; color:#000000;"
 
| style="vertical-align:middle;" |Picture
'''Members can use the installed software on our Design Workstations and our dedicated computers without&nbsp;any additional required&nbsp;training (Level&nbsp;1).'''
|Item
 
|Manufacturer/<br>Model
=== '''Commercial (licensed) software used at PPM''' ===
|Application<br>Software
|System<br>Software
|CPU
|Graphics
|Memory
|Storage
|-
|
|'''Macintosh'''  
'''27-inch iMac'''


[[File:Level 1 badge.png|alt=Level 1 badge|left|frameless|49x49px]]
: [https://wiki.pikespeakmakerspace.org/Adobe_Creative_Cloud_Tips '''Adobe Creative Cloud Tips''']
|Apple
A1312
|iWork '09
(Keynote,


Numbers,
: '''[https://wiki.pikespeakmakerspace.org/LightBurn_Tips LightBurn Tips]''' — create artwork then control your laser cutter settings


Pages)
: '''[https://www.rolanddga.com/gallery/roland-tv/product-support/software/versaworks VersaWorks]''' — Roland printing&nbsp;software


Inkscape 1.3.2
=== '''Free and open-source software (FOSS) used at PPM''' ===
|MacOS
High Sierra -
Version 10.13.6
|2.93 GHz Intel Core i7
|ATI Radeon HD 5750 1024 MB
|24 GB
|1&nbsp;TB&nbsp;SSD
1&nbsp;TB&nbsp;HDD
|-
|
|'''Bluetooth keyboard'''
|Apple
A1255
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|'''mouse'''
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|-
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|'''Macintosh computer'''


|Apple
: '''[https://wiki.pikespeakmakerspace.org/MediaWiki_Tips MediaWiki Tips]''' — edit and publish wiki pages
G4
|?
|?
|(2) quad-core 2.26 GHz<br>Intel Xeon processors
|?
|15 GB
|?
|-
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|'''monitor'''
|Apple
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|'''keyboard'''
|Apple
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|'''mouse'''
|Apple
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|- style="font-weight:bold; text-align:left; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif !important; color:#000000;"
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[[Donations Received|'''Donations Received''']]


[[Wish List#Computers|'''Wish List''']]
=== '''Other software used at PPM''' ===
:'''USB to SATA adapter or docking station'''
:Pikes Peak Makerspace is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, so we can provide a receipt for any donations you make.


: '''[https://wiki.pikespeakmakerspace.org/OptixApp Optix App Tutorial]''' — How to use our membership app to manage your account


: '''[https://pandoc.org/ pandoc]''' — universal document converter


==Benefits==
== Policies ==
{{Member Benefits}}


==Policies==
*Do not expect files on the computers to be saved, you are responsible for your own backups.
*Computers are for professional use only.
{{Red Tags}}
{{Red Tags}}
{{Scrap and Trash}}
==Related Pages==
Links to related PPM Wiki pages:


:[[Ubuntu|<span style="color:#000000; background:#D0DD27">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Ubuntu'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
==Additional Help==
:[[Printers|<span style="color:#000000; background:#D0DD27">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Printers'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
Use the PPM Slack channel #computing
:[[Infrastructure at PPM|<span style="color:#000000; background:#D0DD27">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Infrastructure at PPM'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
:[[Classroom_and_Meeting_Area|<span style="color:#000000; background:#FDD1AC">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Classroom and Meeting Area'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
:[[Arduino|<span style="color:#ffffff; background:#864199">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Arduino'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
:[[Raspberry Pi|<span style="color:#ffffff; background:#864199">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Raspberry Pi'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]


:'''[[Software Tips]]'''
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.
:'''[[QR Codes]]'''


==Curated Links==
Links to member-recommended external sites:
:'''[https://www.computerworld.com/article/3711746/windows-11-ai-features.html Windows 11 AI features you can use today]''' — COMPUTERWORLD
:[https://www.hwinfo.com/ '''HWiNFO'''] — Free System Information, Monitoring and Diagnostics
:[https://www.speedtest.net/ '''Speedtest by Ookla'''] — test the performance of your Internet connection
:[[wikipedia:The_Mother_of_All_Demos|'''The Mother of All Demos''']] — on Wikipedia
::A landmark (1968) demonstration of windows, hypertext, graphics, efficient navigation and command input, video conferencing, the computer mouse, word processing, dynamic file linking, revision control, and a collaborative real-time editor by computer pioneer [[wikipedia:Douglas_Engelbart|'''Doug Engelbart''']].
== For Additional Help ==
:Use the PPM Slack channel #computing
:[[How To Slack#PPM Channel Names and Descriptions|'''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&nbsp;community.
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Latest revision as of 17:39, 25 August 2026

Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) maintains three Windows 10 Design Workstations for all members to use.

Additionally, there are other Windows computers dedicated to equipment throughout our space.

Level 1 badge used at Pikes Peak Makerspace
PPM MEMBER USE

Members can use our Design Workstations and our dedicated computers, and installed software, without any additional required training (Level 1).

No reservations are required for our Design Workstations at this time, they are "first‑come, first‑served".


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


Equipment Lists

Design Workstations 1-3

Picture Computer Application
Software 		Monitors CPU GPU(s) Memory Storage System
Design Workstation 1
Level 1 badge
 OpenOffice,

and more.

22" Lenovo

LS2223

(2x)

Intel Core

i5‑7600K

3.80GHz

Radeon

RX 480 (2x)

32 GB

DDR4 SDRAM

465 GB Microsoft Windows 10 Home

(NOT upgradeable to Windows 11)

Design Workstation 2
Level 1 badge
 Adobe Creative Cloud,

CorelDRAW X6, Lychee Slicer, LightBurn,

G-Wizard calculator

and more.

22" Acer

V226HQL

(2x)

Intel Core

i7‑9700

3.00GHz

Nvidia

Quadro P620

32 GB

DDR4 SDRAM

930 GB Microsoft Windows 10 Pro

(upgradeable
to Windows 11)

Design Workstation 3
Level 1 badge
 Bambu Studio,

Photoshop, Illustrator,
Lightroom Classic, G-Wizard calculator,

and more.

27" HP 2711x,

27" Samsung p2770FH

Intel Core

i7-7700T

2.9GHz

Radeon

RX 580

16 GB

DDR4 SDRAM

1000 GB

HDD

Microsoft Windows 10 Pro

(NOT upgradeable to Windows 11)

Application software common to all (3) PPM Design Workstations:
Brave, Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, and Mozilla Firefox browsers
Autodesk Fusion
Blender
GIMP
Inkscape
PrusaSlicer and PrusaSlicer G-code viewer
VCarve - Makerspace Edition
Visual Studio Code

SpaceMouse

Picture Item Manufacturer Model
Spacemouse
 SpaceMouse

(wired)

3Dconnexion SpaceMouse Compact
Education discount is available for SpaceMouse® products (20%)

Software Tips

Learn about the software that we have installed for all Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) members.

Members can use the installed software on our Design Workstations and our dedicated computers without any additional required training (Level 1).

Commercial (licensed) software used at PPM

Adobe Creative Cloud Tips
LightBurn Tips — create artwork then control your laser cutter settings
VersaWorks — Roland printing software

Free and open-source software (FOSS) used at PPM

MediaWiki Tips — edit and publish wiki pages

Other software used at PPM

Optix App Tutorial — How to use our membership app to manage your account
pandoc — universal document converter

Policies

  • Do not expect files on the computers to be saved, you are responsible for your own backups.
  • Computers are for professional use only.

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.

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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