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==Classes==
 
==Classes==
:'''Teacher — LaNita'''
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:To help out with the Vinyl Cutter, post your ideas and comments on our Slack channel #vinyl-cutter
::To help out with the Vinyl Cutter, post your ideas and comments on our Slack channel #vinyl-cutter
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==Equipment Lists==
 
==Equipment Lists==
 
===24" Graphtec cutter===
 
===24" Graphtec cutter===
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[https://www.graphtecamerica.com/cp-software-pro-studio Graphtec Pro Studio]
 
[https://www.graphtecamerica.com/cp-software-pro-studio Graphtec Pro Studio]
 
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==Member Showcase==
 
==Member Showcase==
 
<gallery widths="200" heights="125">
 
<gallery widths="200" heights="125">
File:PPM outdoor window sign.jpg|alt=PPM outdoor window sign|'''Outdoor window sign<br>for our Makerspace building'''
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File:PPM outdoor window sign.jpg|alt=PPM outdoor window sign|'''Outdoor window sign<br>for the Makerspace building'''
 
File:IMG 4820.jpg|alt=vinyl parking lot sign (Manitou Art Center)|'''outdoor vinyl sign for<br>Manitou Art Center parking lot'''
 
File:IMG 4820.jpg|alt=vinyl parking lot sign (Manitou Art Center)|'''outdoor vinyl sign for<br>Manitou Art Center parking lot'''
 
File:Vinyl sign Einstein.jpg|alt=vinyl parking lot sign|'''outdoor vinyl sign for<br>Manitou Art Center parking lot'''
 
File:Vinyl sign Einstein.jpg|alt=vinyl parking lot sign|'''outdoor vinyl sign for<br>Manitou Art Center parking lot'''
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==Related Pages==
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==Hand-Curated Links==
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'''Links to member-recommended external sites:'''
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:'''[https://www.silhouette101.com/ Silhouette] craft cutter''' — Get Started/Tutorials/Video (website)
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:'''[https://learn.cricut.com/ Cricut] craft cutter''' — "Learn from the pros." (YouTube)
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==Additional Help==
 
'''Links to related PPM Wiki pages:'''
 
'''Links to related PPM Wiki pages:'''
 
:[[Computers|<span style="color:#000000; background:#D0DD27">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Computers — Windows'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
 
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:'''[[CorelDRAW X6 Tips]]'''
 
:'''[[CorelDRAW X6 Tips]]'''
 
:'''[[Cutting Master 3 Tips]]'''
 
:'''[[Cutting Master 3 Tips]]'''
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:'''[[Adobe Illustrator Tips]]'''
 
:'''[[Adobe Illustrator Tips]]'''
 
:'''[[Inkscape Tips]]'''
 
:'''[[Inkscape Tips]]'''
 
:'''[[SVG File Format Tips]]'''
 
:'''[[SVG File Format Tips]]'''
 
:'''[[QR Codes]]'''
 
:'''[[QR Codes]]'''
 
==Hand-Curated Links==
 
'''Links to member-recommended external sites:'''
 
 
:'''[https://www.silhouette101.com/ Silhouette] craft cutter''' — Get Started/Tutorials/Video (website)
 
:'''[https://learn.cricut.com/ Cricut] craft cutter''' — "Learn from the pros." (YouTube)
 
 
==For Additional Help==
 
 
:Use the PPM Slack channel #vinyl-cutter
 
:Use the PPM Slack channel #vinyl-cutter
 
:[[How To Slack#PPM Channel Names and Descriptions|'''List of all PPM Slack channels''']]
 
:[[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.
 
: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 14:26, 10 December 2024

Level 2 badge used at Pikes Peak Makerspace

The Vinyl Cutting Area at Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) consists mostly of Level 2 equipment.

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


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

 


PPM Training

- Pick the small Application Launcher button from CorelDRAW, and then "Send Cut Lines to CM3".
- If you receive a no Media Error, and your job pauses, try pressing ENTER to override the sensor and continue your cutting.
- Some vinyl materials contain PVC. Do not engrave or cut these on any our laser engravers:
  • Do not engrave or cut Oracal ORAMASK 813 Stencil Film
  • Do not engrave or cut Con-Tact brand paper, Common Questions

Classes

To help out with the Vinyl Cutter, post your ideas and comments on our Slack channel #vinyl-cutter

Equipment Lists

24" Graphtec cutter

Picture Item Manufacturer Model Resources
vinyl cutter 24" Cutting Plotter
Level 2 badge
Graphtec CE5000‑60

Vinyl Cutting Computer

Picture Item Application
Software
System
Software
Vinyl Cutting Workstation
Computer,

HP h8-1117c

Dell 1905FP monitor

Cutting Master 3,

CorelDRAW X6,

Graphtec Pro Studio

Microsoft

Windows 10 Pro

Hand Tools

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

Benefits

PPM members enjoy discounts at the following local merchants:
(bring proof of membership)
Company Website Benefit Directions to
Logo WOODCRAFT
Woodcraft of Colorado Springs 10% discount    4438 Austin Bluffs Parkway
Logo CO Lumber
CO Lumber Specialties 10% discount 3636 Stone Avenue
Logo General Air
GENERAL AIR 10% discount 3031 N Nevada Ave.
Logo ACE
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.

Policies

Materials

Donate for "Vinyl Stickers and R Tape" via PayPal: bit.ly/ppmstuff
Or, leave donations in a black payment box, or use a QR code.
- Some vinyl materials contain PVC. Do not use these on either of our laser engravers:
  • Do not engrave or cut Oracal ORAMASK 813 Stencil Film
  • Do not engrave or cut Con-Tact brand paper, Common Questions



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.


Member Showcase

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

Hand-Curated Links

Links to member-recommended external sites:

Silhouette craft cutter — Get Started/Tutorials/Video (website)
Cricut craft cutter — "Learn from the pros." (YouTube)

Additional Help

Links to related PPM Wiki pages:

  Computers — Windows  
CorelDRAW X6 Tips
Cutting Master 3 Tips
Adobe Illustrator Tips
Inkscape Tips
SVG File Format Tips
QR Codes
Use the PPM Slack channel #vinyl-cutter
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.