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==See Also==
 
==See Also==
 
===[https://wiki.pikespeakmakerspace.org/index.php/Arduino Arduino Computers]===
 
===[https://wiki.pikespeakmakerspace.org/index.php/Arduino Arduino Computers]===
 
===[https://wiki.pikespeakmakerspace.org/index.php/Ubuntu Ubuntu Computers]===
 
===[https://wiki.pikespeakmakerspace.org/index.php/Ubuntu Ubuntu Computers]===
==Other Fun Stuff ==
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==Other Fun Stuff==
  
 
===[https://shopmakergenix.blogspot.com/2021/04/50-raspberry-pi-hacks-tips-you-should.html 50 Raspberry Pi Hacks & Tips You Should Know]===
 
===[https://shopmakergenix.blogspot.com/2021/04/50-raspberry-pi-hacks-tips-you-should.html 50 Raspberry Pi Hacks & Tips You Should Know]===

Revision as of 22:27, 10 March 2022

Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) is dedicated to supporting our maker community in their creative process by providing shared space, shared tools, materials and a knowledge base to turn their ideas into reality.

We have on hand several Raspberry Pi SBCs as well as other computers throughout our space for all our members to use (without any additional required training).

RPi Workstation
Raspberry Pi 3b+ Workstation
(in our Electronics Area)

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

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.

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.

Eye Wash Stations

Emergency Eye & Face Wash Stations are mounted in four areas: the Kitchen, Wood Shop, CNC Room and Vented Room.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Wear protective equipment in all Wood and Metal Shop Areas.
Wear gloves when using Isopropyl Alcohol and other cleaners.

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.



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


Events

Countdown to Pi Day!



Tips

At times the Pi 3 B+ may seem slow or unresponsive, so check the green light at the edge of the board for activity.
Raspberry Pi 3 Model B+ (2017) 1400 MHz, WolframMark Benchmark Result: 0.14
Raspberry Pi 400 1800 MHz, WolframMark Benchmark Result: 0.23
Raspberry Pi 4 Model B (2018), 2000 MHz, WolframMark Benchmark Result: 0.24

For Help

Message in PPM Slack channel #electronics or #general
Or message Warren Jokinen on Slack

Equipment Lists

Hardware

1) Raspberry Pi 3 B+ (heatsinks, no case) for "Mall Map"
large HDMI (VIZIO) display with remote
32GB SD card (no SSD)
wired USB keyboard and mouse (Dell)
Wi-Fi connection
2) Raspberry Pi with volumio audio player
3) Raspberry Pi from Epilog engraver area
4) Raspberry Pi from 3D Printer donation
5) "r pi 3 friendly" Dell monitors (quantity 5)

Donations Received

Wish List

Raspberry Pi 400 or 4 boards, etc.

Software

32-bit Raspberry Pi OS "Buster", (not "Bullseye", yet)
Mathematica free license on every Raspberry Pi
Processing
Python 3
Visual Studio Code
etc.

Member Showcase


See Also

Arduino Computers

Ubuntu Computers

Other Fun Stuff

50 Raspberry Pi Hacks & Tips You Should Know

Jeff Geerling

(and Red Shirt Jeff: Destroyer of Pis)

MagPi

(the Raspberry Pi magazine)



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