Computers

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 a reality.

We maintain 3 Design Workstations and other computers throughout our space for our members to use, (without any additional required training.)==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.

Classes and Training

Area Captain

Volunteers needed

Classes

Pikes Peak Makerspace announces its Upcoming events, including classes, on Meetup

For Help

Message in PPM Slack channel #general

Equipment Lists

Design Workstations 1-3

Picture	Computer	System	Estimated Value	CPU	Memory	Storage	Performance Score	Software	Owner	Status	Problem Description
	Design Workstation 1	Windows 10 Pro for Workstations		i5-7600K 3.80GHz	32 GB	118 GB		Adobe Creative Cloud, Fusion 360, LightBurn, SpaceMouse drivers, etc.	PPM	Working
	Design Workstation 2	Windows 10 Pro		i7-9700 3.00GHz	32 GB	930 GB		Adobe Creative Cloud, Fusion 360, LightBurn, SpaceMouse drivers, etc. VCarve	PPM	Working (all 3 monitors) (11/21/21)
150x150px	Design Workstation 3	Windows 7							PPM	Down (11/21/21)	Tagged: Fan Error/Noise, will not boot
Picture	Computer	System	Estimated Value	CPU	Memory	Storage	Performance Score	Software	Owner	Status	Problem Description

Design workstations ONLY! NO Facebook, social media, or random browsing.

Computers

Picture	Item	Manufacturer	Model Number	Estimated Value	Quantity	CPU	Memory	Storage	Performance Score	Owner	Status	Problem Description
	PC	Unknown		$250	1	i5-2500K	16GB		6491	PPM	Working
	PC	HP	h8-1117c	$250	1	i7-2600	8GB		8179	PPM	Working
	PC				1	i5-7600K	16GB		9051	??	Working
	Monitor	Lenovo	LS2223	$100	3					PPM	Working
	Monitor	Acer	V226HQL	$100	2					PPM	Working
	Monitor	Samsung	p2770FH	$150	1					PPM	Working	Mount Failed
	Monitor	HP	2711x	$150	1					PPM	Working	Mount Failed
	Monitor	Dell	SE2717H	$150	1					PPM	Working
	SpaceMouse	3Dconnexion	SpaceMouse Compact online manual	$150	1	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	PPM	Working
Picture	Item	Manufacturer	Model Number	Estimated Value	Quantity	CPU	Memory	Storage	Performance Score	Owner	Status	Problem Description

Printers

Picture	Item	Manufacturer	Model Number	Color	Speed (page/min)	Duplexing	Estimated Value	Manual	Owner	Status	Problem Description
	laser printer	hp	Color LaserJet CP1518nl	Color	Slow, (8)	1-sided			PPM (donated by Uncle Mike Mike)	working
	laser printer	hp	LaserJet Pro 400 color MFP M475dn	Color	Acceptable, (?)	2-sided			PPM	working	"Scanner Error 6"
	laser printer	hp	LaserJet 600 M602	B/W	Fast, (up to 52)	1-sided			PPM	working	toner low
	ID card printer	Magicard	RIO 2E	Color		1-sided		yes	PPM	working
133x133px	4"x6" label printer	zebra	LP 2844	B/W		1-sided		no	PPM (donated by PARADIGM SYSTEMS)	working
	high speed scanner	Canon	ImageFORMULA, DR-5010C					no	PPM (donated by PARADIGM SYSTEMS)	?
Picture	Item	Manufacturer	Model Number	Color	Speed	Duplexing	Estimated Value	Manual	Owner	Status	Problem Description

Policies

Equipment Reservations

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

VCarve Pro

Makerspace Edition 10.5 and 11.0

(VCarve installed on Design Workstation 2 only)

Showcase

Photo Gallery

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  Donated gaming rig, now
  Design Workstation 3

PPM YouTube Channel

"featured" videos, (the YouTube "HOME" tab)

"Things we've built", Created playlists, including 3D-printed robotic hand (2015)

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