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===Classes=== | ===Classes=== | ||
Revision as of 21:04, 1 April 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 provide a work area with electronic equipment and electronic components for all makers, from the very beginner to the expert.
Electronics Area hand tools should be marked with purple tape or paint.
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 -- Steve Leininger
- To help out in the Electronics Area, contact the Area Captain on Slack.
- View all PPM Area Captains
Classes
- Pikes Peak Makerspace announces its Upcoming events, including classes, on Meetup
Training
Tips
- Measure twice, solder once.
For Additional Help
- Use the PPM Slack channel #electronics
Equipment Lists
Electronics
| Picture | Item | Manufacturer | Model Number |
Estimated Value |
Manual | Owner | Status | Problem Description |
 |
MULTIMETER | hp | 3478A | PPM | ? | |||
 |
soldering stations (2) | HAKKO | DFX-888D | $100 each | PPM (donated by PARADIGM SYSTEMS) | Working (both) | ||
 |
solder reflow oven | James Gravert | PPM (donated by PARADIGM SYSTEMS) | ? | ||||
 |
DC POWER SUPPLY
60v 1.5a 90w 1Ch |
Protek | 3006B | PPM (donated by Adam Gleason) | ? | |||
 |
PULSE/FUNCTION GENERATOR
50 MHz |
hp | 8116A | https://drive.google.com/open?id=104pDXnh2KP2bFJKc1X4Q5bmQxFcRzHcf | PPM | Working | While technically in spec, the accuracy leaves something to be desired. | |
| Picture | Item | Manufacturer | Model Number |
Estimated Value |
Manual | Owner | Status | Problem Description |
Electronics -- Not Working
| Picture | Item | Manufacturer | Model Number |
Estimated Value |
Manual | Owner | Status | Problem Description |
| Squink PCB Printer | BotFactory Inc | Squink | product page | PPM | Under repair,
(Steve Leininger) |
discontinued | ||
| Squink PC | hp | PPM | Under repair,
(Steve Leininger) |
|||||
| AC "POWERITE" | Sencore | MODEL PR57 | Not Working | Range buttons seem to be stuck | ||||
| Spectrum Analyzer | Not Working | Extraneous signal on the display in low frequency range | ||||||
| Picture | Item | Manufacturer | Model Number |
Estimated Value |
Manual | Owner | Status | Problem Description |
Electronics -- Vintage
| Picture | Item | Manufacturer | Model Number |
Estimated Value |
Manual | Owner | Status | Problem Description |
 |
FONE FLASHER 2 | Radio Shack | 43-178 | $20 |
no | PPM | ? | |
| Picture | Item | Manufacturer | Model Number |
Estimated Value |
Manual | Owner | Status | Problem Description |
Hand Tools
| Picture | Item | Manufacturer | Model Number |
Estimated Value |
Manual | Owner | Status | Problem Description |
 |
HYDRAULIC CRIMPING TOOL
with dies |
YQK-70 | PPM | |||||
| CEN-TECH
7 FUNCTION DIGITAL MULTIMETERS (6) |
Harbor Freight | 90899 | $7 |
Yes | PPM | Some need batteries | ||
| Picture | Item | Manufacturer | Model Number |
Estimated Value |
Manual | Owner | Status | Problem Description |
- Electronics Area hand tools should be marked with purple tape or paint.
- 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
- Batteries, 18650 cells
- Batteries, 20700 cells
- Components.jpg
Electronic components
- Donate for "General Supplies" via PayPal: bit.ly/ppmstuff
- Or, leave donations in a black payment box, or use a QR code.
- Help Us Keep Stocked Up!
- 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
Fusion 360
Member Showcase
Photo Gallery
Images needed
- For even more member projects, visit our #showcase channel on Slack, or follow our social media links.
PPM YouTube Channel
- "featured" videos, (the YouTube "HOME" tab)
- "Things we've built", Created playlists, including 3D-printed robotic hand (2015)
See Also
Arduino Computers
Raspberry Pi Computers
Ubuntu Workstation
LibraryThing-- Electronics Area books
Other Fun Stuff
- CuriousMarc -- Vintage HP Equipment Restoration
- THX NIK Tesla car.jpg
Tesla MODEL S
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