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:'''If you receive a no Media Error,''' and your job pauses, try pressing ENTER to override the sensor and continue your cutting. | :'''If you receive a no Media Error,''' and your job pauses, try pressing ENTER to override the sensor and continue your cutting. | ||
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===For Help=== | ===For Help=== | ||
:Message in PPM Slack channel #vinyl-cutter | :Message in PPM Slack channel #vinyl-cutter | ||
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==Equipment Lists== | ==Equipment Lists== | ||
Revision as of 22:16, 17 January 2022
The Vinyl Cutting Area at Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) 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
- use this when ordering pizza or an ambulance
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.
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 the QR code on the hazardous chemical storage cabinet or 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
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.
Tips
- To turn on the lights on the vinyl cutter cart, use the remote and point at the receiver near the power strip.
For Help
- Message in PPM Slack channel #vinyl-cutter
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 membership)
| Company | Website | Benefit | Directions to |
 |
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 |
- Map of stores that provide PPM member discounts
- Map of helpful local resources curated by our makers
- At home LightBurn subscriptions can be purchased at a discounted rate for being a PPM member.
- The discount code is saved as a Pinned Message in our 'laser-cutter' channel in Slack.
Scrap and Trash
- Trash day is MONDAY
- Recycling day is MONDAY (96 gallon tote)
- Single Stream Recycling provided by Waste Connections. Paper, cardboard, cans, glass, and one time use plastics.
- Empty recycling and trash 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.jpg
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
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.