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[[File:Level 1 badge.png|alt=Level 1 badge used at Pikes Peak Makerspace|left|frameless|100x100px|PPM MEMBER USE]]
'''Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) maintains three Design Workstations,''' as well as other computers dedicated to equipment throughout our space.
'''Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) maintains an Apple iMac computer,''' three Windows Design Workstations, as well as other computers ( dedicated to equipment) throughout our space.
Members can use our computers, and installed software, without any additional required training (Level 1).
Members can use our computers, and installed software, without any additional required training (Level 1).
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===[[New Member Orientation]]===
===Area Contact — Volunteers needed===
===Area Contact===
:To help out with the computers at PPM, post your ideas and comments on Slack #computing channel.
:To help out with any of the computers at PPM, post your ideas and comments on our Slack #computing channel.
===Classes===
===Classes===
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===Tips===
Links to external sites:
Links to external sites:
:'''Windows 10'''
::
::'''[https://www.computerworld.com/article/3029168/16-ways-to-speed-up-windows-10.html 17 ways to speed up Windows 10]''' — COMPUTERWORLD
:'''Windows 11'''
::'''[https://www.computerworld.com/article/3711746/windows-11-ai-features.html Windows 11 AI features you can use today]''' — COMPUTERWORLD
:'''Windows 12'''
::'''[https://www.pcworld.com/article/2216834/windows-12-how-to-use-new-functions-now.html How to try tomorrow’s new features, today]''' — PCWorld
== Equipment Lists ==
== Equipment Lists ==
===Design Workstations 1-3===
{| class="wikitable"
|- style="font-weight:bold; text-align:left; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif !important; background-color:#D0DD27; color:#000000;"
| style="vertical-align:middle;" |Picture
|Computer
|Application<br>Software
|Monitors
|CPU
|GPU(s)
|Memory
|Storage
|Network Speed,<br>Wired
|System<br>Software
|-
|[[File:Design Workstation 1.jpg|alt=Design Workstation 1|center|frameless|150x150px]]
|'''Design Workstation 1'''
'''(height adjustable desk)'''
[[File:Level 1 badge.png|alt=Level 1 badge|left|frameless|49x49px]]
|Autodesk Fusion,
PrusaSlicer,
VCarve Pro Trial Edition 11.5,
OpenOffice, <br>
and more.
|22" Lenovo
LS2223
(3x)
|Intel Core
i5‑7600K
3.80GHz
|
|32 GB
DDR4 SDRAM
|465 GB
| 920 Up,
875 Down
(Mbps)
|Microsoft Windows 10 Home
(NOT upgradeable
to Windows 11)
|-
|[[File:Design Workstation 2.jpg|alt=Design Workstation 2|center|frameless|150x150px]]
|'''Design Workstation 2'''
'''(height adjustable desk)'''
[[File:Level 1 badge.png|alt=Level 1 badge|left|frameless|49x49px]]
|Adobe Creative Cloud,
Autodesk Fusion, CorelDRAW X6,
PrusaSlicer, Lychee Slicer,
LightBurn, VCarve,
[https://www.cnccookbook.com/g-wizard-feeds-speeds-calculator-mill/ G-Wizard calculator]
<br>
and more.
|22" Acer
V226HQL
(2x)
|Intel Core
i7‑9700
3.00GHz
|Nvidia
Quadro P620
|32 GB
DDR4 SDRAM
|930 GB
| 935 Up,
870 Down
(Mbps)
|Microsoft Windows 10 Pro
(upgradeable <br>
to Windows 11)
|-
|[[File:Design Workstation 3 new.jpg|alt=Design Workstation 3|center|frameless|150x150px]]
|'''Design Workstation 3'''
'''(height adjustable desk)'''
[[File:Level 1 badge.png|alt=Level 1 badge|left|frameless|49x49px]]
|Photoshop, Illustrator, Lightroom Classic,
Autodesk Fusion,
PrusaSlicer, VCarve,
[https://www.cnccookbook.com/g-wizard-feeds-speeds-calculator-mill/ G-Wizard calculator],
<br>
and more.
|27" HP 2711x,
27" Samsung
p2770FH
|Intel Core
i7-7700T
2.9GHz
|
|16 GB
DDR4 SDRAM
|1000 GB
HDD
|928 Up,
852 Down
(Mbps)
|Microsoft Windows 10 Pro
(NOT upgradeable
to Windows 11)
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:'''Application software common to all PPM Design Workstations:'''
::Brave, Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, and Mozilla Firefox browsers
::[https://code.visualstudio.com/ Visual Studio Code,] [https://inkscape.org/ Inkscape], [https://blender.org/ Blender], and [https://www.hwinfo.com/ HWiNFO64]
::[https://meshmixer.com/ Autodesk Meshmixer 3.5]
:'''''Design workstations ONLY!''''' '''''No Facebook, social media, or random browsing.'''''<br />
===Monitors===
{| class="wikitable"
|- style="font-weight:bold; text-align:left; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif !important; background-color:#D0DD27; color:#000000;"
| style="vertical-align:middle;" |Picture
|Item
|Manufacturer/<br>Model
|Location
|-
|[[File:VIZIO E320VL kiosk.jpg|center|frameless|193x193px]]
|'''32" 720p HDMI Monitor'''
'''with VR15 remote'''
[[File:Level 1 badge.png|alt=Level 1 badge|left|frameless|49x49px]]
|VIZIO
[http://cdn.vizio.com/manuals/kb/legacy/e320vl.pdf E320VL]
|Front (North) Door
|-
|[[File:Vizio mounted.jpg|alt=Vizio mounted on concrete wall|center|frameless|150x150px]]
|'''70" 4k HDMI (5x) Monitor'''
'''and universal remote'''
[[File:Level 1 badge.png|alt=Level 1 badge|left|frameless|49x49px]]
|VIZIO
[https://support.vizio.com/s/article/M70-C3-Model-Information?language=en_US M70-C3]
|Classroom and Meeting Area
|-
|[[File:HDMI Monitor kiosk.jpg|alt=HDMI Monitor kiosk|center|frameless|150x150px]]
|'''46” HDMI'''
'''LCD Monitor'''
[[File:Level 1 badge.png|alt=Level 1 badge|left|frameless|49x49px]]
|SAMSUNG
[https://www.samsung.com/us/video/tvs/LN46C630K1FXZA-specs LN46C630K1F]
|Front (North) Door
|-
|[[File:VIZIO VO320E.jpg|center|frameless|133x133px]]
|'''32" 720p HDMI Monitor'''
'''with VR2 remote'''
[[File:Level 1 badge.png|alt=Level 1 badge|left|frameless|49x49px]]
|VIZIO
[http://cdn.vizio.com/manuals/kb/legacy/vo320emanual.pdf VO320E]
|Electronics
|-
|
|'''46"''' '''smart TV'''<br>
[[File:Level 1 badge.png|alt=Level 1 badge|left|frameless|49x49px|link=https://wiki.pikespeakmakerspace.org/index.php/File:Level_1_badge.png]]
|SAMSUNG
[https://www.samsung.com/us/video/tvs/UN46ES7100FXZA-specs UN46ES7100F]
|Electronics
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===Peripherals===
{| class="wikitable"
|- style="font-weight:bold; text-align:left; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif !important; background-color:#D0DD27; color:#000000;"
| style="vertical-align:middle;" |Picture
|Item
|Manufacturer/<br>Model
|Reference<br>Materials
|-
|[[File:SpaceMouse2.jpg|alt=SpaceMouse, wired|center|frameless|133x133px]]
|'''SpaceMouse (2)'''
(wired)
|'''3Dconnexion'''
[https://3dconnexion.com/us/product/spacemouse-compact/ '''SpaceMouse Compact''']
|[https://3dconnexion.com/manuals/spacemouse-compact/en/Manual_3Dconnexion-SpaceMouse-Compact_EN.pdf '''online pdf''']
'''[https://forum.3dconnexion.com/ 3Dconnexion Forum]'''
|-
|
|'''DVD Drive'''
(USB Slim)
|'''DELL/'''
'''DW316'''
|'''[https://www.dell.com/en-us/shop/dell-usb-slim-dvd-rw-drive-dw316/apd/429-aauq/storage-drives-media#techspecs_section dell website]'''
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===Macintosh Computers===
===Macintosh Computers===
PPM MEMBER USE Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) maintains an Apple iMac computer, three Windows Design Workstations, as well as other computers (dedicated to equipment) throughout our space.
Members can use our computers, and installed software, without any additional required training (Level 1).
Classes and Training Area Contact To help out with any of the computers at PPM, post your ideas and comments on our Slack #computing channel. Classes PPM announces all its Upcoming events, including classes, on Meetup Training Do not expect files on the computers to be saved, use your own thumb drive or cloud backup.
Computers are for professional use only. Tips Links to external sites:
Equipment Lists Macintosh Computers
Picture
Item
Manufacturer/
Application
System
CPU/
Memory
Storage
Macintosh
27-inch iMac
Apple
A1312
Keynote 9.1, Numbers 6.1, Pages 8.1
GarageBand, iMovie
Preview, Terminal
Inkscape 1.3.2
Arduino 1.8.19
Safari, Chrome, Firefox
Homebrew, Xcode 10.1
VSCode 1.83.1, BBEdit 12.6.7
LycheeSlicer, PrusaSlicer
MacOS
High Sierra -
Version 10.13.6
2.93 GHz Intel Core i7
ATI Radeon HD 5750 1024 MB
24 GB
1 TB SATA SSD
1 TB SATA HDD
Bluetooth keyboard
Apple
A1255
mouse
Macintosh computer
Apple
G4
?
?
(2) quad-core 2.26 GHz
15 GB
?
monitor
Apple
keyboard
Apple
mouse
Apple
Donations Received
Wish List
USB to SATA adapter or docking station Pikes Peak Makerspace is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, so we can provide a receipt for any donations you make. Benefits PPM members enjoy discounts at the following local merchants: (bring proof of PPM membership) Policies 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. Related Pages Links to related PPM Wiki pages:
Computers — Vintage Ubuntu Printers Infrastructure at PPM Classroom and Meeting Area Arduino Raspberry Pi Linux Tools Software Tips QR Codes Hand-Curated Links Links to member-recommended external sites:
Homebrew HWiNFO Understanding different types of USB cables Speedtest by Ookla The Mother of All Demos A landmark (1968) demonstration of windows, hypertext, graphics, efficient navigation and command input, video conferencing, the computer mouse, word processing, dynamic file linking, revision control, and a collaborative real-time editor by computer pioneer Doug Engelbart For Additional Help 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
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