Electronics

Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) provides a work area with electronic equipment, electronic components, and soldering equipment for all makers, from the very beginner to the expert.

PPM MEMBER USE

The area is available for all our members to use, without any additional required training (Level 1).

Always leave the space better than you found it.


Contact Us if you cannot find your answer here on our Wiki or if you notice any outdated information.

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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

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  IN CASE OF
  EMERGENCY
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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.

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  PPM Emergency
  Evacuation Plan.pdf
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  PPM Fire
  Prevention Plan.pdf
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  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.

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  FIRST AID
  Supply Cabinet
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  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.

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  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.

Gloves should not be worn when using powered equipment (saws, jointers, drills, or other equipment). Leather gloves can be worn for handling materials, but not when operating machinery.

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  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 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.

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  Flammables Cabinet
  in the Vented Room

Other Hazards

Avoid placing uncovered (extension) cords, hoses, cables, or wires across the floors of our shops.

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.

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External Training

Links to external sites:

Basic Electronics — on AUTODESK Instructables

How To Use A Multimeter — on IFIXIT

Equipment Lists

Electronics Equipment

Picture	Item	Manufacturer / Model	Resources
	oscilloscope (250MHz, 2 channel)	hp 54510A
	digital oscilloscope (100MHz)	PHILIPS PM 3070
	logic analyzer	saleae	Saleae Support
	DC POWER SUPPLY 60v 1.5a 90w 1Ch	Protek 3006B
	AUTOMATIC VOLTAGE REGULATOR	SIMRAN AR-350
	DIGITAL MULTIMETER	hp 3478A	User and Service Manuals
	PULSE/FUNCTION GENERATOR 50 MHz	hp 8116A	Manual
	VACUUM TUBE VOLTMETER (vintage, condition unknown)	HEWLETT PACKARD hp 400D	OPERATING AND SERVICE MANUAL (1966)

Soldering Equipment

Picture	Item	Manufacturer / Model	Resources
	soldering stations (2) 70W	HAKKO DFX-888D	HAKKO DFX-888D
	soldering irons	Weller
	hot air station
	solder reflow oven	James Gravert	Class Documentation (by Adam Gleason) https://whizoo.com
	Fume Extractor	PACE

Hand Tools

Picture	Item	Manufacturer
	DIGITAL MULTIMETERS CEN-TECH 7 FUNCTION	Harbor Freight
	heat guns (2)	WAGNER
	hot glue guns (2)
	wire strippers (3)
	rj-45 crimpers

☐ 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 PPM membership)

Website	Benefit	Address
Woodcraft of Colorado Springs	10% discount	4438 Austin Bluffs Parkway
CO Lumber Specialties	10% discount	3636 Stone Avenue
GENERAL AIR	10% discount	3031 N Nevada Ave.
ACE Hardware Uintah Gardens	10% discount	1830 W Uintah Street

Policies

Materials

To donate for "General Supplies" use the Optix app.

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 #electronics

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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