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== New Members Start Here to Get Started With Slack! ==
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'''Slack is a messaging program used to communicate with members associated within an organization.'''
  
=== What is Slack and Why Do We Use It At Pikes Peak Makerspace? ===
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Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) uses Slack to communicate with all its members about upcoming events, potential jobs to bid for on our job board, to showcase the amazing things that get made in our space, and so much more!
Slack is a messaging program used to communicate with members associated within an organization. Pikes Peak Makerspace uses Slack to communicate with its members about up-coming events, about potential jobs to bid for on our job board, to showcase the amazing things that get made in our space, and so much more! Slack is the '''official communication solution''' for the makerspace, so if you’re not apart of it you’re missing out!
 
  
'''''Not convinced? Watch [https://youtu.be/phzp_HU2lOg this video] on why you should get onto Slack!'''''
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Slack is the official communication solution for our makerspace, so if you’re not a part of it you’re missing out!
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=== How Do I Get Access to Slack? ===
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After you register for membership and set up payment through Join It (our membership management software), you will automatically receive an invite, via email, to the makerspace’s Slack workspace. '''So check your email!''' It may be possible that the invite landed in your spam box.
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'''''Having trouble? Watch [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y2xSJiGDHZY this video] on how to access your Slack account!''''' 
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==New Members Start Here!==
  
=== Should I Introduce Myself on Slack? ===
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===How Do I Get Access to Slack?===
That’s a great question and '''YES''', you absolutely should! In fact, we have an automated workflow in place that will make introducing yourself super easy and fun!
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After you register for membership and set up payment through Join It (our&nbsp;membership management software), you will automatically receive an invite, via&nbsp;email, to the makerspace’s Slack workspace.
  
'''''Want a step by step guide?''' '''Watch [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ryJMsNSZIyQ this video] on how to introduce yourself on Slack!'''''
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'''So check your email!''' Maybe the invite landed in your spam box.
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===Should I Introduce Myself on Slack?===
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That’s a great question and '''YES''', you absolutely should! In fact, we have an automated workflow in place that will make introducing yourself super easy and fun! Just&nbsp;be on the lookout for a direct message from Slack when you first sign into your Slack account.
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===What Resources Can Help Me as a New Member?===
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There is a '''#new-members''' channel that is dedicated for new members. It has great resources on where to start, how we operate, and a great place to ask those inevitable "dumb" questions.
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And the '''[https://slack.com/help/articles/213817348-Slack-glossary Slack glossary,]''' common terms that you might encounter as you're working in Slack, might be&nbsp;helpful.
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==== Slack Lists====
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:[https://slack.com/help/articles/27452748828179-Use-lists-in-Slack '''Use lists in Slack''']
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==== Slack Huddle====
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:'''[https://slack.com/help/articles/4402059015315-Use-huddles-in-Slack Use huddles in Slack]'''
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==== Slack Canvases====
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:'''[https://slack.com/help/articles/15010077742483-Plan-your-projects-using-a-canvas Plan your projects using a canvas]'''
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:'''[https://slack.com/help/articles/203950418-Use-a-canvas-in-Slack Use a canvas in Slack]'''
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==Basic Slack Functions==
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===How do you...===
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====...check Slack Status and uptime history?====
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Use this link to '''[https://status.slack.com check Slack Status]'''
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====...manage pinned messages and bookmarks?====
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Use either [https://slack.com/help/articles/205239997-Pin-messages-and-bookmark-links '''desktop or mobile device.''']
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====...change your Slack Preferences?====
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Choose your profile picture (in the top right) and from the drop down menu pick "Preferences" from the (over 10) categories that appear.
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====...use Slack's Help Feature?====
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Choose the small question mark just to the left of your profile picture, and type in a question.
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For example, typing just "enter key" will retrieve a Help page on how to "Set your Enter key preference".
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====...mention someone or everyone in a channel?====
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If you want to direct a message to someone within a post, you can use the @ symbol and the member's Slack username.
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For example, If you wanted to ask the administrator to add you to a private channel, you could post this in the ''#general'' channel,
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''"Hi! Can I be added to the Tesla access project channel? '''@PPM Administrator'''"''
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That message will directly notify the member! (You could also send the member a direct message!)
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If you wanted to message everyone in a specific channel, you can use the '''@everyone,''' '''@channel, or @here:'''
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*@everyone -> notifies everyone in the #general channel
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*@channel -> notifies all members in a channel
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* @here -> notifies only the active members in a channel
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'''Please use tags like this cautiously!''' They are big noise makers in Slack and members get annoyed when they are being hit with messages constantly and worse if they are not very important.
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A good example of when to use the above tags is when there is a machine down or broken equipment in a work area and you want to notify the right people. We&nbsp;can send a post in the ''#red-tags-issues'' channel like this,
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''"Hey '''@channel'''! The band saw is red-tagged due to the blade being off alignment. Our wood shop captain is working on getting it fixed. Please do not use until repaired! Will post here with repair updates".''
  
=== What Resources Are on Slack That Can Help Me as a New Member? ===
 
There is a '''#new-members''' channel that is dedicated for new members. It has great resources on where to start, how we operate, and a great place to ask those inevitable "dumb" questions.
 
  
'''''Want a tour of the #new-members channel?''' '''Watch this video on how to view resources on Slack as a new member!'''''  
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====...join a channel====
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As a member you can monitor and/or join any public channels for this workspace. Feel free to search through the public channels listed on the left side navigation bar and choose to join which channels you want! Need more guidance? Here''''[https://slack.com/help/articles/205239967-Join-a-channel how to join a channel]'''.
  
== Channel Rules, Names and Descriptions ==
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====...mute a channel====
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Getting too many notifications? Here's  '''[https://slack.com/help/articles/204411433-Mute-channels-and-direct-messages how to mute channel or DM notifications]'''.
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====...leave a channel====
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Not interested in being in a channel anymore? Here's  '''[https://slack.com/help/articles/201375146-Leave-a-channel how to leave a channel]'''.
  
=== Channel Rules and Good-To-Knows ===
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==Channel Rules==
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===PPM Channel Rules and Good-To-Knows===
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:☐ As a new member, you automatically get joined onto the #general, #random, #showcase, #red-tags-issues, #new-members, #job-board, and #events channels.
  
* As a new member, you automatically get joined onto the #general, #random, #showcase, #red-tags-issues, #new-members, #job-board, and #events channels. However, there are other public channels that you can join. We don’t assume that you are interested in every machine or equipment we offer, so you can pick which channels you’d like to be apart of!
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:☐ Additionally, there are other public channels that you can join. We don’t assume that you are interested in every machine or equipment we offer, so you can pick and choose which channels you’d like to be a part of!
* '''Please be mindful of which channel you ask a question in or a post in general.''' We try to keep the discussions based on the descriptions given for each channel. Below is a list of all our public channels created in our Slack workspace. Your post or question should fall into one of the channels below, however, when in doubt, post to the #general channel. This channel is used for general conversations.
 
* If you need to speak with a director or captain directly, you can send them a direct message on Slack. Some are comfortable with being texted directly or personal email. However, please ask first! As a rule of thumb, Slack is always a safe first option to get in contact with someone at the space. (Even more reason to get on Slack!)
 
  
=== Channel Names and Descriptions ===
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:☐ '''Please be mindful of which channel you are posting to!''' We try to keep the discussions based on the descriptions given for each channel. Below is a list of all our public channels created in our Slack workspace. Your&nbsp;post or question should fall into one of the channels below, however, when in doubt, post to the #general channel. This&nbsp;channel is used for general conversations.
  
==== Public Channels ====
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:☐ If you need to speak with a director or captain directly, you can send them a direct message on Slack. Some are comfortable with being texted directly or by their personal email address. However, please ask first!
#'''#events:'''  to plan and organize events and communicate with volunteers regarding event details.
 
#'''#job-board:''' channel to post, discuss, or accept job opportunities either within PPM or from the community
 
#'''#random:''' non-work banter and water cooler conversation (remove? no one uses it as intended….)
 
#'''#red-tags-issues:''' channel to announce and discuss repair for equipment and tools that have been red tagged or announce other issues
 
#'''#showcase:''' channel to showcase your work and receive well deserved praise from your peers!
 
#'''#general:''' community-wide announcements and makerspace based matters
 
#'''#new-members:''' channel to answer questions from new ppm members
 
  
==== Workshop Areas ====
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:☐ As a rule of thumb, Slack is always a safe first option to get in contact with someone at the space. (Even more reason to get on Slack!)
#'''#3d-printing:''' channel to discuss topics of or ask support for 3D printing machines
 
#'''#cnc-machine:''' channel to discuss topics of or ask support for the cnc machine
 
#'''#electronics:''' channel to discuss topics of or ask support for electronics
 
#'''#fusion-360:''' channel to discuss topics of or ask support for Fusion 360
 
#'''#large-format-printer:''' channel to discuss topics of or ask support for the large format printer
 
#'''#laser-cutter:''' channel to discuss topics of or ask support for the BOSS & Zing laser cutters
 
#'''#metal-shop:''' channel to discuss topics of or ask support for the metal shop
 
#'''#vinyl-cutter:''' channel to discuss topics of or ask support for the vinyl cutter (remove; add to another channel? no discussions at all…)
 
#'''#wood-shop:''' channel to discuss topics of or ask support for the wood shop
 
  
== Basic Slack Functions ==
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==PPM Channel Names and Descriptions==
  
=== How do you... ===
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====PPM Public Channels====
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:'''#events:''' plan and organize events and communicate with volunteers regarding event&nbsp;details
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:'''#general:''' community-wide announcements and makerspace based&nbsp;matters
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:'''#job-board:''' post, discuss, or accept job opportunities either within PPM or from the&nbsp;community
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:'''#new-members:''' answer questions from new ppm&nbsp;members
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:'''#random:''' non-work banter and water cooler&nbsp;conversation
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:'''#red-tags-issues:''' discuss repair for equipment and tools that have been red tagged or announce other&nbsp;issues
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:'''#showcase:''' showcase your work and receive well deserved praise from your&nbsp;peers!
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:'''#town-hall:''' discussions about the PPM community
  
==== ...mention someone or mention everyone in a channel? ====
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====PPM Workshop Areas====
If you want to direct a message to someone within a post, you can use the @ symbol and the member's Slack username. For example, if you wanted to ask the administrator to add you to a private channel, you could post this in the ''#general'' channel, "Hi! Can I be added to the Tesla access project channel? '''@PPM Administrator'''". That message will directly notify the member! (You could also send the member a direct message!) 
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:'''#3d-printing:''' discuss topics of or ask support for 3D printing&nbsp;machines
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:'''#cnc-machines:''' discuss topics of or ask support for the CNC&nbsp;machine
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:'''#computing:''' discuss computers and software, including developments such as Artificial&nbsp;Intelligence
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:'''#dtf-printer:''' share information that we learned while working with the DTF&nbsp;Printer
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:'''#electronics:''' discuss topics of or ask support for&nbsp;electronics
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:'''#laser-cutter:''' discuss topics of or ask support for the BOSS & Zing laser&nbsp;cutters
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:'''#metal-shop:''' discuss topics of or ask support for our Metal&nbsp;Shop
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:'''#powder-coating:''' discuss and ask for support with all powder coating&nbsp;equipment
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:'''#printer-suite:''' discuss topics of or ask support for printers, including our large format&nbsp;printer
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:'''#vinyl-cutter:''' discuss topics of or ask support for the vinyl&nbsp;cutter
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:'''#wood-shop:''' discuss topics of or ask support for our Wood&nbsp;Shop
  
If you wanted to message everyone in a specific channel, you can use the @channel. This will send a hard notification to everyone who is joined into that channel. A good use of this would be if you find a tool or equipment that is broken. You can send this message to the ''#red-tags-issues'' channel: "Hey '''@channel'''! The band saw is red-tagged due to the blade being off alignment. Out wood shop captain is working on getting it fixed. Please do not use until repaired!". 
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==== Other PPM Public Channels====
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:'''#fusion-360:''' discuss topics of or ask support for Autodesk Fusion CAD&nbsp;software
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:'''#ppm-wiki:''' discuss the development of our Wiki. Everyone can be&nbsp;involved!
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:'''#volunteers-and-deputies:''' discuss improvements and organization of PPM
  
==== ...join a channel ====
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:'''#colorado-makerchat:''' other makerspace&nbsp;organizations
As a member you can see and join all public channels for this workspace. Feel free to search through the public channels listed on the left side navigation bar and choose to join which channels you want! Need more guidance? Here is a [https://slack.com/help/articles/205239967-Join-a-channel link] on how to join a channel.
 
  
==== ...mute or leave a channel ====
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== For Additional Help ==
Getting too many notifications? Here is a [https://slack.com/help/articles/204411433-Mute-channels-and-direct-messages#:~:text=%5B%23channel%20name%5D.-,Open%20the%20channel%20you'd%20like%20to%20mute.,toggle%20next%20to%20Mute%20Channel link] on how to mute channel notifications. Not interested in being in a channel anymore? Here is a [https://slack.com/help/articles/201375146-Leave-a-channel link] on how to leave a channel.
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Latest revision as of 01:12, 24 October 2024

Slack is a messaging program used to communicate with members associated within an organization.

Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) uses Slack to communicate with all its members about upcoming events, potential jobs to bid for on our job board, to showcase the amazing things that get made in our space, and so much more!

Slack is the official communication solution for our makerspace, so if you’re not a part of it you’re missing out!

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

 


Welcome banner

New Members Start Here!

How Do I Get Access to Slack?

After you register for membership and set up payment through Join It (our membership management software), you will automatically receive an invite, via email, to the makerspace’s Slack workspace.

So check your email! Maybe the invite landed in your spam box.

Should I Introduce Myself on Slack?

That’s a great question and YES, you absolutely should! In fact, we have an automated workflow in place that will make introducing yourself super easy and fun! Just be on the lookout for a direct message from Slack when you first sign into your Slack account.

What Resources Can Help Me as a New Member?

There is a #new-members channel that is dedicated for new members. It has great resources on where to start, how we operate, and a great place to ask those inevitable "dumb" questions.

And the Slack glossary, common terms that you might encounter as you're working in Slack, might be helpful.

Slack Lists

Use lists in Slack

Slack Huddle

Use huddles in Slack

Slack Canvases

Plan your projects using a canvas
Use a canvas in Slack

Basic Slack Functions

How do you...

...check Slack Status and uptime history?

Use this link to check Slack Status

...manage pinned messages and bookmarks?

Use either desktop or mobile device.

...change your Slack Preferences?

Choose your profile picture (in the top right) and from the drop down menu pick "Preferences" from the (over 10) categories that appear.

...use Slack's Help Feature?

Choose the small question mark just to the left of your profile picture, and type in a question.

For example, typing just "enter key" will retrieve a Help page on how to "Set your Enter key preference".

...mention someone or everyone in a channel?

If you want to direct a message to someone within a post, you can use the @ symbol and the member's Slack username.

For example, If you wanted to ask the administrator to add you to a private channel, you could post this in the #general channel,

"Hi! Can I be added to the Tesla access project channel? @PPM Administrator"

That message will directly notify the member! (You could also send the member a direct message!)

If you wanted to message everyone in a specific channel, you can use the @everyone, @channel, or @here:

  • @everyone -> notifies everyone in the #general channel
  • @channel -> notifies all members in a channel
  • @here -> notifies only the active members in a channel

Please use tags like this cautiously! They are big noise makers in Slack and members get annoyed when they are being hit with messages constantly and worse if they are not very important.

A good example of when to use the above tags is when there is a machine down or broken equipment in a work area and you want to notify the right people. We can send a post in the #red-tags-issues channel like this,

"Hey @channel! The band saw is red-tagged due to the blade being off alignment. Our wood shop captain is working on getting it fixed. Please do not use until repaired! Will post here with repair updates".


...join a channel

As a member you can monitor and/or join any public channels for this workspace. Feel free to search through the public channels listed on the left side navigation bar and choose to join which channels you want! Need more guidance? Here's how to join a channel.

...mute a channel

Getting too many notifications? Here's how to mute channel or DM notifications.

...leave a channel

Not interested in being in a channel anymore? Here's how to leave a channel.

Channel Rules

PPM Channel Rules and Good-To-Knows

☐ As a new member, you automatically get joined onto the #general, #random, #showcase, #red-tags-issues, #new-members, #job-board, and #events channels.
☐ Additionally, there are other public channels that you can join. We don’t assume that you are interested in every machine or equipment we offer, so you can pick and choose which channels you’d like to be a part of!
Please be mindful of which channel you are posting to! We try to keep the discussions based on the descriptions given for each channel. Below is a list of all our public channels created in our Slack workspace. Your post or question should fall into one of the channels below, however, when in doubt, post to the #general channel. This channel is used for general conversations.
☐ If you need to speak with a director or captain directly, you can send them a direct message on Slack. Some are comfortable with being texted directly or by their personal email address. However, please ask first!
☐ As a rule of thumb, Slack is always a safe first option to get in contact with someone at the space. (Even more reason to get on Slack!)

PPM Channel Names and Descriptions

PPM Public Channels

#events: plan and organize events and communicate with volunteers regarding event details
#general: community-wide announcements and makerspace based matters
#job-board: post, discuss, or accept job opportunities either within PPM or from the community
#new-members: answer questions from new ppm members
#random: non-work banter and water cooler conversation
#red-tags-issues: discuss repair for equipment and tools that have been red tagged or announce other issues
#showcase: showcase your work and receive well deserved praise from your peers!
#town-hall: discussions about the PPM community

PPM Workshop Areas

#3d-printing: discuss topics of or ask support for 3D printing machines
#cnc-machines: discuss topics of or ask support for the CNC machine
#computing: discuss computers and software, including developments such as Artificial Intelligence
#dtf-printer: share information that we learned while working with the DTF Printer
#electronics: discuss topics of or ask support for electronics
#laser-cutter: discuss topics of or ask support for the BOSS & Zing laser cutters
#metal-shop: discuss topics of or ask support for our Metal Shop
#powder-coating: discuss and ask for support with all powder coating equipment
#printer-suite: discuss topics of or ask support for printers, including our large format printer
#vinyl-cutter: discuss topics of or ask support for the vinyl cutter
#wood-shop: discuss topics of or ask support for our Wood Shop

Other PPM Public Channels

#fusion-360: discuss topics of or ask support for Autodesk Fusion CAD software
#ppm-wiki: discuss the development of our Wiki. Everyone can be involved!
#volunteers-and-deputies: discuss improvements and organization of PPM
#colorado-makerchat: other makerspace organizations

For Additional Help

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.