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The Laser Engraver/Cutter Area at Pikes Peak Makerspace consists mostly of Level 2 equipment.

Additional training is required to use our Level 2 equipment.

Safety First

Covid-19 notice

In case of emergency, call 911

Our location is 735 East Pikes Peak Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO 80903

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Classes and Training

Area Captains

Tim DeLeon (BOSSLASER)

Robbie Cochran (Epilog Laser)

Classes

Pikes Peak Makerspace announces its Upcoming events, including classes, on Meetup

Pikes Peak Makerspace Boss Laser Intro -- external link to PPM YouTube channel

For Help

Message in PPM Slack channel #laser-cutter

Tips

DO NOT cut materials with PVC on either laser, this will release chlorine gas which is toxic.

The following pages contain historical information. They are provided for reference only.

Introduction to the Zing Laser‏‎ (15:26, 20 May 2015)
Laser Cutting Material Table‏‎ (15:41, 21 May 2015)
Laser Cutting Acrylic‏‎ (16:31, 24 November 2015)

Equipment Lists

BOSSLASER
Picture	Item	Manufacturer	Model Number	Estimated Value	Manual	Serial Number	Owner	Status	Problem Description
	Boss 150 Watt laser	Boss	LS-3655	$20,000			PPM	working
	PC	HP	h8-1117c	$250			PPM	working
	Monitor	Dell		$100			PPM	working
Picture	Item	Manufacturer	Model Number	Estimated Value	Manual	Serial Number	Owner	Status	Problem Description

Zing LASER
Picture	Item	Manufacturer	Model Number	Estimated Value	Manual	Serial Number	Owner	Status	Problem Description
	Zing 30 Watt Laser	Epilog Laser	10000 Laser System	$5,800	yes, and online	10030-1429591612	PPM	working
	PC	HP	h8-1117c	$250			PPM	working
	Monitor	Dell		$100			PPM	working
Picture	Item	Manufacturer	Model Number	Estimated Value	Manual	Serial Number	Owner	Status	Problem Description

Wish List

Donations Received

Hand Tools

Hand tools that belong in the Laser Area should be marked with red tape or paint.

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

Policies

Materials

DO NOT cut materials with PVC on either laser, this will release chlorine gas which is toxic.

Donate for "Wood Sheet for Laser" via PayPal: bit.ly/ppmstuff

Or, leave donations in a black payment box, or use a QR code.

Help Us Keep Stocked Up!

PPE

Scrap and Trash

Software

LightBurn (BOSSLASER, not Epilog)

Adobe Acrobat (Epilog)

Showcase

Boss Laser Photo Gallery

PPM logo large

Epilog Laser Photo Gallery

Laser cut wooden clock
Round PCB
PPM clock
PPM engraved PCB keychain
3" engraved wooden keychains
PPM Library
engraved metal sign
Light switch cover
(Manitou)
Minnesota NICE
(May 29, 2015)

Other Fun Stuff

PPM YouTube Channel

"featured" videos, (the YouTube "HOME" tab)

"Things we've built", Created playlists, including 3D-printed robotic hand (2015)

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 '''DO NOT cut materials with PVC on either laser,''' this will release chlorine gas which is toxic.