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 reality.
We maintain three Design Workstations as well as other computers throughout our space for all our members to use (without any additional required training). Additionally, we have laptop work areas available that were originally study carrels from the Pikes Peak Library District.

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

New Member Orientation

Area Captain -- Volunteers needed

To help out with the computers or printers at PPM, post your ideas and comments on Slack.

View all PPM Area Captains

Area Captain Duties

Classes

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

Training

Wi-fi Network: Pikes Peak Makerspace; Password: [Written on white board just to the right of the FIRST AID Supply Cabinet]

Login Password: [Written on white board just to the right of the FIRST AID Supply Cabinet]

Do not expect files on the computers to be saved. Use your own thumb drive or cloud backup.

Please use computers for professional use (no cruising Facebook/pointless browsing)

For Additional Help

Use the new PPM Slack channel #computing

Equipment Lists

Design Workstations 1-3

Picture	Computer	System Software	Estimated Value	CPU	Memory	Storage	Network Speed, Wired	Application Software	Owner	Status
	Design Workstation 1 (height adjustable)	Windows 10 Home	?	Intel Core i5‑7600K 3.80GHz	32 GB	465 GB	920 Up, 875 Down (Mbps)	OpenOffice 4.1.13, etc.	PPM	Working (09/29/22)
	Design Workstation 2 (height adjustable)	Windows 10 Pro	?	Intel Core i7‑9700 3.00GHz	32 GB	930 GB	935 Up, 870 Down (Mbps)	Adobe Creative Cloud, Fusion 360, PrusaSlicer(s), LightBurn, SpaceMouse drivers, CorelDRAW X6, Inkscape, VCarve, etc.	PPM	Working (2 monitors) (05/04/22)
	Design Workstation 3 (height adjustable)	Windows 10 Pro	?	Intel Core i7-7700T 2.9GHz	16 GB	237 GB	928 Up, 852 Down (Mbps)	Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Inkscape, VCarve, GWizard calculator, etc.	PPM	Working (09/20/22)
Picture	Computer	System Software	Estimated Value	CPU	Memory	Storage	Network Speed, Wired	Application Software	Owner	Status

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

Peripherals

Picture	Item	Manufacturer	Model Number	Estimated Value	Owner	Status
	SpaceMouse (wired)	3Dconnexion	SpaceMouse Compact online manual	$150	PPM	Working (Design Workstation 1)
	SpaceMouse (wired)	3Dconnexion	SpaceMouse Compact online manual	$150	PPM	Working (Design Workstation 2)
Picture	Item	Manufacturer	Model Number	Estimated Value	Owner	Status

Other Computers

Picture	Item	Manufacturer	Model Number	System	Estimated Value	CPU	Memory	Storage	Owner	Status
	PC	Unknown			$250	i5‑2500K	16GB		PPM	Working
	PC	HP	h8-1117c		$250	i7‑2600	8GB		PPM	Working
	PC				?	i5‑7600K	16GB		PPM	Working
	laptops (4)	hp	EliteBook 8570w	Windows 10 Pro	?	Intel Core-i7 2.30 GHz	4 GB	750 GB HDD	PPM	Working

	Macintosh computer, monitor, keyboard, mouse	Apple	G4	?	?	?	?	?	PPM	no Wi-Fi card, hard drive is currently password protected
Picture	Item	Manufacturer	Model Number	System	Estimated Value	CPU	Memory	Storage	Owner	Status

Monitors

Picture	Item	Manufacturer	Model Number	Estimated Value	Owner	Status
	70" 4k HDMI (5x) Monitor and universal remote	VIZIO	M70-C3	?	PPM (donated by Matt Camacho)	Working, Steve Leininger replaced caps. Mounted on wall in conference area. (01/07/23)
	46” HDMI LCD Monitor	SAMSUNG	LN46C630K1F	?	PPM	Working, front kiosk (06/08/22)
	32" 720p HDMI Monitor with VR2 remote	VIZIO	VO320E	?	PPM (donated by Liam)	Working, Raspberry Pi Workstation (06/08/22)
	32" 720p HDMI Monitor with VR15 remote	VIZIO	E320VL	?	PPM	Working, "Mall Map" (06/08/22)

	46" smart TV	SAMSUNG	UN46ES7100F	?	PPM (donated by Nate Rojas)	Working, (vertical line/defect in display)
	27" IPS Monitor	Dell	SE2717H	$150	PPM	Working
	27" Widescreen LED Monitor	HP	2711x	$150	PPM	Working
	27" HDMI / DVI Monitor	Samsung	p2770FH	$150	PPM	Working
	22" Monitors (3)	Lenovo	LS2223	$100	PPM	Working
	22" Widescreen Monitors (2)	Acer	V226HQL	$100	PPM	Working
Picture	Item	Manufacturer	Model Number	Estimated Value	Owner	Status

Vintage Computers

Donations Received

List#Computers|Wish List]]=== :P

Pikes Peak Makerspace is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, so we can provide a receipt for any donations you make.

The following pages contain historical information. The pages are provided for reference only.

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

Red Tags

Use a Red Tag, which can be found in the red tag area, to designate broken equipment.

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

G-Wizard, CNC Speeds and Feeds Calculator

Browsers (4) -- Brave, Chrome, Edge, Firefox

Adobe Creative Cloud

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Premiere

Blender

Version 2.91 Design Workstation 2

Fusion 360

PrusaSlicer(s)

Versions 2.3.3 and 2.4.0

(on Design Workstation 2)

Repetier-Server Monitor 1.4.4

(on Design Workstation 2)

Curated Links

Links to other sites (external links):

Speedtest by Ookla -- test the performance of your Internet connection

Understanding different types of USB cables -- Android Authority

Other Fun Stuff