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==Related Pages == | ==Related Pages == | ||
Latest revision as of 17:06, 30 October 2024
Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
- We are a membership composed of Builders, Tinkerers, Engineers, Artists, Entrepreneurs, Designers, and Educators all mashed up and revolutionizing creativity in the Pikes Peak Region.
- We provide a facility with space and equipment for people to create physical items for fun and for education. PPM also is a place to gather interested people for all manner of classes and instruction.
- We are tapped into and support the Colorado Springs startup community.
- We are physically located in Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA.
Contact Us if you cannot find your answer here on our Wiki or if you notice any information that is outdated.
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.
Computer Infrastructure
- Security cameras
- Interior and Exterior
- Internet access
- Fiber Gigabit Internet
- RFID-controlled entrances (2)
- North and South Doors
- RFID tool access
- SawStop and BOSS Laser
- Under development, 03/11/22 Steve Leininger
PPM Admin Links
| Admin Link | Description |
| Slack | The official communication solution for PPM |
| GitHub | Service for software development and version control using Git |
| Google Docs | |
| Google Forms | |
| Google Maps member discounts | Provides route planning, street images and aerial photography |
| Google Maps local resources | Provides route planning, street images and aerial photography |
| Jotform | Online form builder, online survey tool |
| LibraryThing | an easy, library-quality catalog |
| Meetup | Used to schedule classes and collect payments for tickets (via PayPal) |
| Mailchimp | marketing automation and email marketing platform |
| Trello | Provides team collaboration, project management, task management |
| ANVEO | VOIP phone service |
| Catchafire | Volunteers, nonprofits, and funders working together to solve urgent problems and lift up communities. |
| make | build and automate anything in one powerful visual platform |
| TechSoup | Provides eligible organizations with donated and discounted software, hardware, services, and training |
| WaiverForever | For small business owners to electronically handle waiver forms |
| WildApricot | Cloud software to automate and simplify membership tasks and host the PPM website |
Equipment
- Pallet jack
- Air compressor(s)
- Chain hoist (in Metal Shop)
- Ladders
- Scaffolds
- Tool carts
- Furniture dollies (2)
- Hand trucks (2-wheelers)
The Building
Our address is 735 E. Pikes Peak Avenue. We are just (7 blocks) east of downtown Colorado Springs.
The building is about 5,500 square feet, on the former campus of the Gazette Telegraph (Colorado Springs newspaper).
PPM Members gathered at the
front/north side of the building
2022-10-02
Finished sign
May 2018
Volunteers cleaning up
May 2018
Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM)
735 E. Pikes Peak Ave.
June 2016
DON'S CYCLES
July 1990
Woodland Furniture ad
May 1974
- Security cameras
- Security patrol
- Parking
- Free off-street parking for members and guests, north and south sides of building
- Free off-street parking, west side of building during special events
- Parking Policies
Related Pages
Links to related PPM Wiki pages:
For Additional Help
- Use the PPM Slack channel #computing
- 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.
Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) is dedicated to supporting our maker community in their creative processes by providing shared space, shared tools, materials, software, and a knowledge base to turn their ideas into reality.