'''The Large Format Printing Area at Pikes Peak Makerspace consists mostly of Level 2 equipment'''
'''The Large Format Printing Area at Pikes Peak Makerspace consists mostly of Level 2 equipment'''
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==Classes and Training==
==Classes and Training ==
=== Area Captain -- Volunteers needed===
===Area Captain -- Volunteers needed===
===Classes===
===Classes===
: 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''']
===For Help===
===For Help===
:Use the #large-format-printer channel in [https://bit.ly/ppmslack Slack!]
:Use the #large-format-printer channel in [https://bit.ly/ppmslack Slack!]
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|working
|working
(11/19/21)
(11/19/21)
| Black printing too heavy.
|Black printing too heavy.
(Needs new print head?)
(Needs new print head?)
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|-
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==Software==
==Software==
===Design Software===
===Design Software ===
:'''Adobe Illustrator''' (Windows 10 and Macintosh)
:'''Adobe Illustrator''' (Windows 10 and Macintosh)
:'''Inkscape''' (cross platform)
:'''Inkscape''' (cross platform)
:[https://procreate.art/ '''Procreate'''] (for Apple iPad)
:[https://procreate.art/ '''Procreate'''] (for Apple iPad)
===Printing Software===
===Printing Software ===
:'''Adobe Acrobat'''
:'''Adobe Acrobat'''
::Most PPM members use Adobe Acrobat from our [https://wiki.pikespeakmakerspace.org/index.php/Computers#Equipment_Lists Design Workstation 3] to print large format files. (Windows 7 machine is required.)
::Most PPM members use Adobe Acrobat from our [https://wiki.pikespeakmakerspace.org/index.php/Computers#Equipment_Lists Design Workstation 3] to print large format files. (Windows 7 machine is required.)
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==Showcase==
==Showcase==
=== Photo Gallery===
===Photo Gallery===
:(Displayed in no particular order.)
:(Displayed in no particular order.)
<gallery>
<gallery>
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:'''[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)
:[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeIsImKtiNm7D_BxfG4n7zg/playlists '''"Things we've built'''"], Created playlists, including 3D-printed robotic hand (2015)
:[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeIsImKtiNm7D_BxfG4n7zg/playlists '''"Things we've built'''"], Created playlists, including 3D-printed robotic hand (2015)
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.
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.