Computers — Ubuntu

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 reality.

We maintain one Ubuntu Workstation as well as other computers for all 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

Classes

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

Tips

Type "lscpu" at the Terminal to to list hardware specifications.

For Additional Help

Use the PPM Slack channels #computers or #general

Or message Warren Jokinen on Slack

Equipment List

Ubuntu Workstation

Picture	Computer	System	Estimated Value	Monitor/Peripherals	CPU	Memory	Storage	Network Speed (Mbps)	Owner	Status	Problem Description
	DELL OPTIPLEX 3010	Ubuntu 20.04.4 LTS, 64-bit, GNOME 3.36.8	?	DELL 18" monitor, wired USB DELL keyboard, mouse, and speakers, Wi-Fi dongle	Intel Core  i5-3470 3.20GHz x 4	8GB	500 GB	47 Up, 40 Down	PPM (3010 donated by Bill Epperson)	Working
Picture	Computer	System	Estimated Value	Monitor/Peripherals	CPU	Memory	Storage	Network Speed (Mbps)	Owner	Status	Problem Description

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

Other Fun Stuff

Ubuntu for the Internet of Things

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