3D Printing

The 3D Printing Area at Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) consists mostly of Level 2 equipment.

Additional training is required to use our Level 2 equipment.

3D Printing Area hand tools should be marked with orange tape or paint.

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3D Printing Area (03/13/22)

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

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.

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.

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 -- Trevor Banks

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Area Captain Duties

To help out in the 3D Printing Area, contact the Area Captain on Slack.

Classes

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

Training

Introduction to 3D Printing class info

Intro to SLA 3D Printing class info

Be sure to log your SLA printing job using the new Printer Usage Form

Events

3D Printing Area
2021-11-24
"Hello World"
Taz 5 Display
(by Warren Jokinen)
3D Printing at the
PIKES PEAK SUMMIT

Tips

Clear the resin trays of the SLA printers carefully and completely to avoid cross-contamination.

For Additional Help

Use the PPM Slack channel #3d-printing

Equipment Lists

3D Printing Equipment -- Level 2

Picture	Item	Manufacturer	Model Number	Print Volume	Estimated Value	Manual	Owner	Status Up/Down	Problem Description
	Prusa MK2S (HAYWIRE)	PRUSA RESEARCH	Prusa MK2.5S	9.8 x 8.3 in, 8 in tall	$350	Included	PPM
	Prusa Mk2s (MEDUSA)	PRUSA RESEARCH	Prusa MK3	9.8 x 8.3 in, 8 in tall	$1,000	Included	PPM
200x200px	Monoprice Mini 3D Printer	Monoprice	Mini E3D Edition	4.7x4.7x4.7"	$75		PPM		SD card only. PLA ONLY.
200x200px	Taz 5 (MR. T)	LULZBOT	Taz 5	11x11x8in	$1,200	Included	PPM		(does not have auto bed leveling)
200x200px	Taz 5 (TIZZY)	LULZBOT	Taz 5, KITTAZ	11x11x8in	$1,200	Included	PPM
	ANYCUBIC PHOTON MONO 2K resin printer	Anycubic	N/A	163 x 102 x 180 mm tall	$200		PPM
Picture	Item	Manufacturer	Model Number	Print Volume	Estimated Value	Manual	Owner	Status Up/Down	Problem Description

3D Printing Equipment -- Other

Picture	Item	Manufacturer	Model Number	Estimated Value	Manual	Owner	Status Up/Down	Problem Description
	UV curing box (6x6x10 inches)	PPM		?	none	PPM	Up
	lab oven / dryer with timer (12x12x12 interior)	Curtin Matheson		?	none	PPM	Up
	filament dryer box	PPM	N/A	?	none	PPM	Up
	3Doodler create		STAR TREK	?	?	PPM
	Fume Extractor	PACE	8888-0825	?	none	PPM	?
Picture	Item	Manufacturer	Model Number	Estimated Value	Manual	Owner	Status Up/Down	Problem Description

3D Printing -- Computer

Picture	Item	Manufacturer	Model Number	System	Estimated Value	CPU	Memory	Storage	Software	Owner	Status Up/Down	Problem Description
	computer (Resin machine), "M-DESIGN-5-G"			Windows 10	$300				PrusaSlicer Lychee Slicer Repetier‑Server	PPM	Up
133x133px	computer (laptop)	hp	EliteBook 8570w	Windows 10 Pro	?	Intel Core-i7 2.30 GHz	4 GB	750 GB HDD	PrusaSlicer Lychee Slicer Repetier‑Server	PPM	Up
Picture	Item	Manufacturer	Model Number	System	Estimated Value	CPU	Memory	Storage	Software	Owner	Status Up/Down	Problem Description

3D Printing -- Not Working

Picture	Item	Manufacturer	Model Number	Estimated Value	Manual	Owner	Status Up/Down	Problem Description
	Tevo 3D printers (2)			?		PPM	Down (03/23/22)	?
	Prusa Mk2s MMU2 (Multi Material Unit)	PRUSA RESEARCH		?	Included	PPM	Down (12/10/21)	MMU needs repair.
	computer (Slicing machine), "M-DESIGN-3-G"	hp	Z200	$500	N/A	PPM	Working, but not online	Windows 7
	hot air material (pellet) dryer	Plastic Process Equipment	THD-U SERIES	?	Yes	PPM (donated by TITAN ROBOTICS)	Down	Under construction
	3D Printer (high temp)	Stratasys	N/A	$1,000	N/A	PPM (donated by TITAN ROBOTICS)	Down	Under construction
	Form 2 resin printer	Form	Form 2	$2,500	Included	PPM	Down	Unable to get successful prints. May need new resin or new bed.
	RapMan 3 3D Printer		RapMan 3	$100	N/A	PPM	Down	Needs board wired and power supply hooked up.
	various Raspberry Pi boards			?	N/A	PPM	Working(?) but not online
Picture	Item	Manufacturer	Model Number	Estimated Value	Manual	Owner	Status Up/Down	Problem Description

Hand Tools

INFRARED THERMOMETER

3D Printing Area hand tools should be marked with orange tape or paint.

Return all tools to their proper location after use. This rule applies to all areas of our Makerspace.

Donations Received

Wish List

Benefits and Policies

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.

Equipment Reservations

PPE

Donate for PPE

Or, leave donations in a black payment box, or use a QR code.

Materials

Filament For Sale
Material	Filament Size	Color	Website	Sale Price
Copolyester	2.85mm	White	chromastrandslab.com	$20 (1 kg spool, Factory Sealed)
PETG	1.75mm	Clear	ic3dprinters.com	$20 (1 kg spool, Factory Sealed)
PETG	1.75mm	Clear	villageplastics.com/	$20 (1 kg spool, Factory Sealed)