Infrastructure at PPM

Things to know about PPM - Pikes Peak Makerspace:

• 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 is also 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.

• We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, EIN (Tax ID Number): 81-0876257

Contact Us if you cannot find your answer here on our Wiki or if you notice any information that is outdated.

 

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

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  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.

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  PPM Emergency
  Evacuation Plan.pdf

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  PPM Fire
  Prevention Plan.pdf

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  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.

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  FIRST AID
  Supply Cabinet

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  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.

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  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.

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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 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.

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  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.

 

Computer Infrastructure

Security cameras

Interior and Exterior

Internet access

Fiber Gigabit Internet

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

Admin Link	Description
Slack	The official communication solution for PPM
GitHub	Service for software development and version control using Git
Google Docs
Google Forms
Google Maps member discounts	Provides route planning, street images and aerial photography
Google Maps local resources	Provides route planning, street images and aerial photography
Join It	Member management software
Jotform	Online form builder, online survey tool
LibraryThing	an easy, library-quality catalog
Meetup	Used to schedule classes and collect payments for tickets (via PayPal)
Mailchimp	marketing automation and email marketing platform
ANVEO	VOIP phone service
Catchafire	Volunteers, nonprofits, and funders working together to solve urgent problems and lift up communities.
make	build and automate anything in one powerful visual platform
TechSoup	Provides eligible organizations with donated and discounted software, hardware, services, and training
WaiverForever	For small business owners to electronically handle waiver forms
WildApricot	Cloud software to automate and simplify membership tasks and host the PPM website

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

Equipment

Air compressor(s) (in Shed)

Chain hoist (in Metal Shop)

Furniture dollies (2)

Hand trucks / 2-wheelers

Ladders

Pallet jack

Scaffolds

Tool carts

The Building

Our address is 735 E. Pikes Peak Avenue.

We are just (7 blocks) east of downtown Colorado Springs.

The building is about 5,500 square feet, on the former campus of the Gazette Telegraph (Colorado Springs daily newspaper).

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  PPM Members gathered at the
  front/north side of the building
  2022-10-02

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  Finished sign
  May 2018

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  Volunteers cleaning up
  May 2018

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  Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM)
  735 E. Pikes Peak Ave.
  June 2016

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  DON'S CYCLES
  front/north side of the building
  July 1990

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  Woodland Furniture ad
  get a free Tomato Plant(!)
  May 1974

Security cameras

Security patrol

Parking

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

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

Parking Policies

Related Pages

Links to related PPM Wiki pages:

Early Supporters of PPM

Colorado Springs

QR Codes

  Shed  

  Metal Shop  

  Computers — Windows  

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 information that is outdated.

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