Infrastructure at PPM

Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.

• We are a membership composed of Builders, Tinkerers, Engineers, Artists, Entrepreneurs, Designers, and Educators all mashed up and revolutionizing creativity in the Pikes Peak Region.

• We provide a facility with space and equipment for people to create physical items for fun and for education. PPM also is a place to gather interested people for all manner of classes and instruction.

• We are tapped into and support the Colorado Springs startup community.

• We are physically located in Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA.

 

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.

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  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.

 

Computer Infrastructure

Makerspace Server

(donated by Jason Taylor)

Security cameras

Interior and Exterior

Internet

Fiber Gigabit Internet

Network-wide Ad Blocking

Ring video doorbell

North Door

RFID-controlled entrances (2)

North and South Doors

RFID tool access

SawStop and BOSS Laser

Under development, 03/11/22 Steve Leininger

PPM Admin Links

Services we use at Pikes Peak Makerspace

Service	Description	Link
Slack	The official communication solution for PPM Slack Status and uptime history	https://app.slack.com/client/T9WJLU7TK/C01CST3E0LA
GitHub	Service for software development and version control using Git GitHub Status	https://github.com/PikesPeakMakerspace/welcome-display
Google Maps	Provides route planning, street images and aerial photography	Map of stores that provide PPM member discounts
Google Maps	Provides route planning, street images and aerial photography	Map of helpful local resources curated by our makers
Jotform	Online form builder, online survey tool Jotform Status and Past Incidents	https://pikespeakmakerspace.org/reserve
LibraryThing	an easy, library-quality catalog	https://www.librarything.com/catalog/PikesPeakMakerspace
Meetup	Used to schedule classes and collect payments for tickets (via PayPal)	https://www.meetup.com/pikespeakmakerspace/
Mailchimp	marketing automation and email marketing platform	https://mailchimp.com/
Trello	Provides team collaboration, project management, task management Trello Status and Past Incidents	https://trello.com/b/ZUoaoJYJ/ppm-projects
ANVEO	VOIP phone service	https://www.anveo.com/
Catchafire	Volunteers, nonprofits, and funders working together to solve urgent problems and lift up communities.	https://www.catchafire.org/
make (formerly Integromat)	build and automate anything in one powerful visual platform Make Status and Past Incidents	https://www.make.com/en
TechSoup	Provides eligible organizations with donated and discounted software, hardware, services, and training	https://www.techsoup.org/
WaiverForever	For small business owners to electronically handle waiver forms	https://www.waiverforever.com/
WhenIsGood	find out when everyone is free for your next meeting or event	https://whenisgood.net/
WildApricot	Cloud software to automate and simplify membership tasks and host the PPM website Wild Apricot Support	https://www.wildapricot.com/

Check if a website or app is down for everyone or just you.

Equipment

Pallet jack

Air compressor(s)

Chain hoist (in Metal Shop)

Ladders

Scaffolds

Tool carts

Furniture dollies (2)

Hand trucks (2-wheelers)

The Building

• PPM Members gathered at the front of the building
  PPM Members gathered at the
  front/north side of the building
  (2022-10-02)
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  Finished sign
  May 2018
• Volunteers cleaning up
  Volunteers cleaning up
  May 2018
• 
  Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM)
  735 E. Pikes Peak Ave.
  June 2016
• 
  DON'S CYCLES
  735 E. Pikes Peak Ave.
  (July 1990)
• 
  Woodland Furniture ad
  735 E. Pikes Peak Ave.
  (May 1974)

Security cameras

Security patrol

Parking

Free off-street parking, north and south sides of building

Free off-street parking, west side of building during special events

Parking Policies

Donations Received

Wish List

Pikes Peak Makerspace is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, so we can provide a receipt for any donations you make.

Related Pages

Links to related PPM Wiki pages:

  Computers  

  Printers  

QR Codes

Colorado Springs

For Additional Help

Use the PPM Slack channel #computing

List of all PPM Slack channels

Note that we have a Slack channel (#job-board) for members to post, discuss, or accept job opportunities either within PPM or from the community.

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 outdated information.