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==Classes and Training== | ==Classes and Training== | ||
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'''Tim DeLeon (BOSSLASER)''' | '''Tim DeLeon (BOSSLASER)''' | ||
'''Robbie Cochran (Epilog Laser)''' | '''Robbie Cochran (Epilog Laser)''' | ||
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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'''] | ||
'''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i5NpPInh5Z0&t=5s Pikes Peak Makerspace Boss Laser Intro] -- external link to PPM YouTube channel''' | '''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i5NpPInh5Z0&t=5s Pikes Peak Makerspace Boss Laser Intro] -- external link to PPM YouTube channel''' | ||
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Message in PPM Slack channel #laser-cutter | Message in PPM Slack channel #laser-cutter | ||
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*[[Laser Cutting Acrylic]] (16:31, 24 November 2015) | *[[Laser Cutting Acrylic]] (16:31, 24 November 2015) | ||
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[https://lightburnsoftware.com/ LightBurn] (BOSSLASER, not Epilog) | [https://lightburnsoftware.com/ LightBurn] (BOSSLASER, not Epilog) | ||
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File:Laser cut wooden clock.jpg|alt=Laser cut wooden clock|<center>Laser cut wooden clock</center> | File:Laser cut wooden clock.jpg|alt=Laser cut wooden clock|<center>Laser cut wooden clock</center> | ||
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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) | ||
Revision as of 21:19, 1 December 2021
The Laser Engraver/Cutter 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
- 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 Captains
Tim DeLeon (BOSSLASER)
Robbie Cochran (Epilog Laser)
Classes
Pikes Peak Makerspace announces its Upcoming events, including classes, on Meetup
Pikes Peak Makerspace Boss Laser Intro -- external link to PPM YouTube channel
For Help
Message in PPM Slack channel #laser-cutter
Tips
DO NOT cut materials with PVC on either laser, this will release chlorine gas which is toxic.
The following pages contain historical information. The pages are provided for reference only.
- Introduction to the Zing Laser (15:26, 20 May 2015)
- Laser Cutting Material Table (15:41, 21 May 2015)
- Laser Cutting Acrylic (16:31, 24 November 2015)
Equipment Lists
| Picture | Item | Manufacturer | Model
Number |
Estimated Value | Manual | Serial
Number |
Owner | Status | Problem
Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Boss 150 Watt laser | Boss | LS-3655 | $20,000 | PPM | working | |||
| PC | HP | h8-1117c | $250 | PPM | working | ||||
| Monitor | Dell | $100 | PPM | working | |||||
| Picture | Item | Manufacturer | Model
Number |
Estimated Value | Manual | Serial
Number |
Owner | Status | Problem
Description |
| Picture | Item | Manufacturer | Model
Number |
Estimated Value | Manual | Serial
Number |
Owner | Status | Problem
Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Zing
30 Watt Laser |
Epilog Laser | 10000 Laser System | $5,800 | yes, and online | 10030-1429591612 | PPM | working | |
| PC | HP | h8-1117c | $250 | PPM | working | ||||
| Monitor | Dell | $100 | PPM | working | |||||
| Picture | Item | Manufacturer | Model
Number |
Estimated Value | Manual | Serial
Number |
Owner | Status | Problem
Description |
Wish List
Donations Received
Hand Tools
Hand tools that belong in the Laser Area should be marked with red tape or paint.
Return all tools to their proper location after use. This rule applies to all areas of our Makerspace.
Policies
Materials
DO NOT cut materials with PVC on either laser, this will release chlorine gas which is toxic.
Donate for "Wood Sheet for Laser" via PayPal: bit.ly/ppmstuff
Or, leave donations in a black payment box, or use a QR code.
Help Us Keep Stocked Up!
PPE
Scrap and Trash
Software
LightBurn (BOSSLASER, not Epilog)
Adobe Acrobat (Epilog)
Showcase
Boss Laser Photo Gallery
PPM logo large
Epilog Laser Photo Gallery
Laser cut wooden clock 
Round PCB
PPM clock
PPM engraved PCB keychain 
3" engraved wooden keychains 
PPM Library
engraved metal sign
Light switch cover
(Manitou)
Minnesota NICE
(May 29, 2015)
Other Fun Stuff
PPM YouTube Channel
"featured" videos, (the YouTube "HOME" tab)
"Things we've built", Created playlists, including 3D-printed robotic hand (2015)