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'''Things to know about PPM - Pikes Peak Makerspace:''' | '''Things to know about PPM - Pikes Peak Makerspace:''' | ||
| − | *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 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 | + | * We provide a facility with space and equipment for people to create physical items for fun and for education. |
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| − | * | + | * PPM is also a place to gather interested people for all manner of classes and instruction. |
| − | *We are | + | * We are tapped into and support the Colorado Springs startup community. |
| − | *We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, EIN (Tax ID Number): 81 | + | * We are physically located in Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA. |
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| + | * We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, EIN (Tax ID Number): 81<span></span>-0876257 | ||
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|'''Google Forms''' | |'''Google Forms''' | ||
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| + | |'''[https://pikespeakmakerspace.org/reserve Google Calendar]''' | ||
| + | |Review equipment or work area reservations at PPM | ||
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|[https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=1w64QIMzgcL5asnWsHt--_SfCBWMR6G0I&ll=38.87337097871855%2C-104.76426397564956&z=12] '''Google Maps member discounts'''] | |[https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=1w64QIMzgcL5asnWsHt--_SfCBWMR6G0I&ll=38.87337097871855%2C-104.76426397564956&z=12] '''Google Maps member discounts'''] | ||
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|'''[https://pikespeakmakerspace.org/reserve Jotform]''' | |'''[https://pikespeakmakerspace.org/reserve Jotform]''' | ||
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|'''[https://www.librarything.com/catalog/PikesPeakMakerspace LibraryThing]''' | |'''[https://www.librarything.com/catalog/PikesPeakMakerspace LibraryThing]''' | ||
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:'''Tool carts''' | :'''Tool carts''' | ||
| − | ==The Building == | + | ==The Building== |
'''Our address is 735 E. Pikes Peak Avenue.''' | '''Our address is 735 E. Pikes Peak Avenue.''' | ||
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File:Building sign 4.jpg|alt=Volunteers cleaning up|'''Volunteers cleaning up<br>''May 2018''''' | File:Building sign 4.jpg|alt=Volunteers cleaning up|'''Volunteers cleaning up<br>''May 2018''''' | ||
File:Building sign 1.jpg|alt=Pikes Peak Makerspace building|'''Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM)<br>735 E. Pikes Peak Ave.<br>''June 2016''''' | File:Building sign 1.jpg|alt=Pikes Peak Makerspace building|'''Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM)<br>735 E. Pikes Peak Ave.<br>''June 2016''''' | ||
| + | File:PPM outdoor window sign.jpg|alt=PPM outdoor window sign|'''Outdoor (vinyl) window sign<br>for the Makerspace building''' | ||
File:Building DON'S CYCLES.jpg|alt=DON'S CYCLES vintage photo|'''DON'S CYCLES<br>front/north side of the building<br>''July 1990''''' | File:Building DON'S CYCLES.jpg|alt=DON'S CYCLES vintage photo|'''DON'S CYCLES<br>front/north side of the building<br>''July 1990''''' | ||
File:Woodland Furniture ad.jpg|alt=Woodland Furniture vintage ad|'''Woodland Furniture ad<br>get a free Tomato Plant(!)<br>''May 1974''''' | File:Woodland Furniture ad.jpg|alt=Woodland Furniture vintage ad|'''Woodland Furniture ad<br>get a free Tomato Plant(!)<br>''May 1974''''' | ||
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::'''[[New Member Orientation#Parking at PPM|Parking Policies]]''' | ::'''[[New Member Orientation#Parking at PPM|Parking Policies]]''' | ||
| − | == | + | ==Additional Help== |
'''Links to related PPM Wiki pages:''' | '''Links to related PPM Wiki pages:''' | ||
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:[[Computers|<span style="color:#000000; background:#D0DD27"> '''Computers — Windows''' </span>]] | :[[Computers|<span style="color:#000000; background:#D0DD27"> '''Computers — Windows''' </span>]] | ||
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:Use the PPM Slack channel #computing | :Use the PPM Slack channel #computing | ||
:[[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 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 community. | ||
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[[Category:Hardware]] | [[Category:Hardware]] | ||
Latest revision as of 14:14, 10 December 2024
Things to know about PPM - Pikes Peak Makerspace:
- 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 is also 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.
- We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, EIN (Tax ID Number): 81-0876257
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 Calendar | Review equipment or work area reservations at PPM |
| Google Maps member discounts | Provides route planning, street images and aerial photography |
| Google Maps local resources | Provides route planning, street images and aerial photography |
| Join It | Member management software |
| Jotform | Make equipment or work area reservations at PPM |
| 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 |
| 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
- Air compressor(s) (in Shed)
- Chain hoist (in Metal Shop)
- Furniture dollies (2)
- Hand trucks / 2-wheelers
- Ladders
- Pallet jack
- Scaffolds
- Tool carts
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 daily 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
Outdoor (vinyl) window sign
for the Makerspace building
DON'S CYCLES
front/north side of the building
July 1990
Woodland Furniture ad
get a free Tomato Plant(!)
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
Additional Help
Links to related PPM Wiki pages:
- 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.