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'''The Vinyl Cutting Area at Pikes Peak Makerspace consists mostly of Level 2 equipment.'''<br> | '''The Vinyl Cutting Area at Pikes Peak Makerspace consists mostly of Level 2 equipment.'''<br> | ||
Additional training is required to use our Level 2 equipment. | Additional training is required to use our Level 2 equipment. | ||
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== Classes and Training== | ==Classes and Training== | ||
===Area Captain -- Volunteers needed=== | ===Area Captain -- Volunteers needed=== | ||
===Classes === | ===Classes=== | ||
:Pikes Peak Makerspace announces its [https://www.meetup.com/pikespeakmakerspace/events '''Upcoming events, including classes, on Meetup'''] | :Pikes Peak Makerspace announces its [https://www.meetup.com/pikespeakmakerspace/events '''Upcoming events, including classes, on Meetup'''] | ||
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===For Help=== | ===For Help=== | ||
: Message in PPM Slack channel #vinyl-cutter | :Message in PPM Slack channel #vinyl-cutter | ||
===Tips === | ===Tips=== | ||
:'''To turn on the lights on the vinyl cutter cart,''' use the remote and point at the receiver near the power strip. | :'''To turn on the lights on the vinyl cutter cart,''' use the remote and point at the receiver near the power strip. | ||
==Equipment Lists == | ==Equipment Lists== | ||
===24" Graphtec cutter=== | ===24" Graphtec cutter=== | ||
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|'''monitor''' | |'''monitor''' | ||
|Dell | |Dell | ||
| V226HQL | |V226HQL | ||
|<p style="text-align:right;">$100</p> | |<p style="text-align:right;">$100</p> | ||
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===Hand Tools=== | ===Hand Tools === | ||
:Return all tools to their proper location after use. This rule applies to all areas of our Makerspace. | :Return all tools to their proper location after use. This rule applies to all areas of our Makerspace. | ||
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=== PPM YouTube Channel=== | ===PPM YouTube Channel=== | ||
:'''[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeIsImKtiNm7D_BxfG4n7zg/featured "featured" videos],''' (the YouTube "HOME" tab) | :'''[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeIsImKtiNm7D_BxfG4n7zg/featured "featured" videos],''' (the YouTube "HOME" tab) | ||
:[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeIsImKtiNm7D_BxfG4n7zg/playlists '''"Things we've built'''"], Created playlists, including 3D-printed robotic hand (2015) | :[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeIsImKtiNm7D_BxfG4n7zg/playlists '''"Things we've built'''"], Created playlists, including 3D-printed robotic hand (2015) | ||
==Other Fun Stuff== | ==Other Fun Stuff == | ||
===[https://www.instructables.com/howto/vinyl+cutter/ instructables] -- Vinyl cutting ideas=== | ===[https://www.instructables.com/howto/vinyl+cutter/ instructables] -- Vinyl cutting ideas === | ||
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Revision as of 23:22, 10 January 2022
The Vinyl Cutting Area at Pikes Peak Makerspace consists mostly of Level 2 equipment.
Additional training is required to use our Level 2 equipment.
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
-
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.
- 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.
-
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.
-
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.
Classes and Training
Area Captain -- Volunteers needed
Classes
- Pikes Peak Makerspace announces its Upcoming events, including classes, on Meetup
Training
- Some vinyl materials contain PVC. Do not use these on either of our laser engravers.
- (e.g. Oracal ORAMASK 813 Stencil Film and Con-Tact brand paper)
- Pick the small Application Launcher button from CorelDRAW, and then "Send Cut Lines to CM3".
- If you receive a no Media Error, and your job pauses, try pressing ENTER to override the sensor and continue your cutting.
For Help
- Message in PPM Slack channel #vinyl-cutter
Tips
- To turn on the lights on the vinyl cutter cart, use the remote and point at the receiver near the power strip.
Equipment Lists
24" Graphtec cutter
| Picture | Item | Manufacturer | Model Number |
Estimated Value |
Manual | Owner | Status | Problem Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
24" Cutting Plotter
Level 2 Equipment |
Graphtec | CE5000‑60 | $500 |
yes | PPM | working | |
 |
Vinyl cutter cart lighting remote | no | PPM | working | ||||
| Picture | Item | Manufacturer | Model Number |
Estimated Value |
Manual | Owner | Status | Problem Description |
Vinyl Cutting Computer
| Picture | Item | Manufacturer | Model Number |
Estimated Value |
Manual | Owner | Status | Problem Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PC | HP | h8-1117c | $250 |
no | PPM | working | ||
| monitor | Dell | V226HQL | $100 |
no | PPM | working | ||
| wired mouse
and keyboard |
Amazon
(both) |
amazon basics
(both) |
$10 each |
no | PPM | working | ||
| Picture | Item | Manufacturer | Model Number |
Estimated Value |
Manual | Owner | Status | Problem Description |
The vinyl cutting PC is not a design workstation. Please limit the use of the station to printing/cutting only.
34" VEVOR cutter
| Picture | Item | Manufacturer | Model Number |
Estimated Value |
Manual | Owner | Status | Problem Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34" vinyl cutter | VEVOR | KI-870 | Theo | ? | In storage | |||
| Picture | Item | Manufacturer | Model Number |
Estimated Value |
Manual | Owner | Status | Problem Description |
Hand Tools
- Return all tools to their proper location after use. This rule applies to all areas of our Makerspace.
Donations Received
Wish List
Policies
Equipment Reservations
Materials
- Cost
- Vinyl $0.25/foot
- R Tape $0.25/foot
- TOTAL $0.50/foot
- Donate for "Vinyl Stickers and R Tape" via PayPal: bit.ly/ppmstuff
- Or, leave donations in a black payment box, or use a QR code.
- Help Us Keep Stocked Up!
- Some vinyl materials contain PVC. Do not use these on either of our laser engravers.
- (e.g. Oracal ORAMASK 813 Stencil Film and Con-Tact brand paper
- 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 |
Scrap and Trash
- Trash day is TUESDAY (Extra pickups can be called from Waste Connections for around $75)
- Recycling day is MONDAY (96 gallon tote should be placed out back by the dumpster)
- Single Stream Recycling provided by Waste Connections. Paper, cardboard, cans, glass, and one time use plastics.
- Empty interior trash cans into our dumpster at the back (south side) of the building.
- Always leave the space better than you found it.
Software
CorelDRAW X6 (64-Bit)
Cutting Master 3
Showcase
Photo Gallery
- (in no particular order)
-
Rockclimber
(by Nick Tait) -
Dewey
(by Nicolas Ordahl) -
TECHWEARS
vinyl sign -
Vinyl for TechWears
retail display -
Round PCB
PPM clock -
Vinyl sign
in 3D Printing Area -
Outdoor window sign
for our Makerspace -
Vinyl Cutting
Material Costs -
original parking lot sign, (MAC) -
vinyl sign
(MAC parking lot) -
vinyl sign
(MAC parking lot) -
vinyl sign
(MAC parking lot) -
vinyl sign
(MAC parking lot) -
vinyl sign
(MAC parking lot)
PPM YouTube Channel
- "featured" videos, (the YouTube "HOME" tab)
- "Things we've built", Created playlists, including 3D-printed robotic hand (2015)
Other Fun Stuff
instructables -- Vinyl cutting ideas