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Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) is dedicated to supporting our maker community in their creative process by providing shared space, shared tools, software, materials and a knowledge base to turn their ideas into reality.

 


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About Pikes Peak Makerspace

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• We are a membership composed of Builders, Tinkerers, Engineers, Artists, Entrepreneurs, Designers, and Educators all mashed up and revolutionizing creativity in the Pikes Peak Region. We provide a facility with space and equipment for people to create physical items for fun and for education. PPM also is a place to gather interested people for all manner of classes and instruction.

• We are tapped into and support the Colorado Springs startup community.

• Pikes Peak Makerspace is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.

The famous inventor Nikola Tesla has some local history in Colorado Springs.

Mission Statement

Pikes Peak Makerspace is a community of cooperative hobbyists and early-stage entrepreneurs that empowers members to turn ideas into reality. We strive to provide access to tools and resources to confidently and safely design, develop and make.

Our goal is simple: Walk in with an idea, walk out with it in your hand.

Vision Statement

We exist to catalyze positive change, drive economic growth and social progress by empowering individuals to unleash their full potential.

We imagine a future where Pikes Peak Makerspace is the go-to destination for makers* in the Pikes Peak Region seeking access to resources and knowledge, enabling them to turn their concepts into reality.

Through our commitment to fostering a supportive, inclusive, and collaborative community, we will continue to expand our assets and capabilities to meet the evolving needs of the members.

Maker Definition

*A maker is someone who defines themselves by their ability to turn ideas into reality through creativity, innovation, and hands-on skills. Makers are typically driven by a desire to create and solve problems, using tools, materials, and technology to bring their visions to life. They often have a passion for a particular field or hobby, such as woodworking, electronics, or crafting, and may be self-taught or have formal training in their area of expertise. Makers take pride in their ability to think outside the box and find unique solutions to challenges, often experimenting with new techniques and materials to achieve their goals. They may collaborate with other makers, sharing ideas and knowledge to create something greater than what they could achieve alone. Overall, being a maker is more than just a hobby or profession - it is a mindset and a way of life that values creativity, ingenuity, and hands-on problem-solving.

Contact Info

Link   Date  
This Wiki
https://wiki.pikespeakmakerspace.org
November 2021
website
https://pikespeakmakerspace.org
email
https://pikespeakmakerspace.org/Contact
phone
719-445-MAKE(6253)
location

735 East Pikes Peak Avenue

Colorado Springs, CO 80903

2016

Social Media Links

Service Link Date Joined
Linktree
https://linktr.ee/pikespeakmakerspace
March 2023
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/ppmakerspace
September 2014
Instagram 
https://www.instagram.com/pikespeakmakerspace/
October 23rd, 2017
Twitter
https://twitter.com/PikesPeakMakers
April 4, 2015


YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeIsImKtiNm7D_BxfG4n7zg
Sep 4, 2014
Service
Link
Date Joined

PPM Admin Links

Services we use at Pikes Peak Makerspace:

Service Description Link

Slack

The official communication channel of PPM https://app.slack.com/client/T9WJLU7TK/C01CST3E0LA

ANVEO

VOIP phone service https://www.anveo.com/

Catchafire

Volunteers, nonprofits, and funders working together to solve urgent problems and lift up communities. https://www.catchafire.org/

  Google Maps  

Provides route planning, street images and aerial photography Map of stores that provide PPM member discounts

  Google Maps  

Provides route planning, street images and aerial photography Map of helpful local resources curated by our makers

Jotform

Online form builder, online survey tool https://pikespeakmakerspace.org/reserve

Meetup

Used to schedule classes and collect payments for tickets (via PayPal) https://www.meetup.com/pikespeakmakerspace/
TechSoup
Provides eligible organizations with donated and discounted software, hardware, services, and training https://www.techsoup.org/
Trello
Provides team collaboration,

project management,

task management

https://trello.com/b/ZUoaoJYJ/ppm-projects

WaiverForever

For small business owners to electronically handle waiver forms https://www.waiverforever.com/

WildApricot

Cloud software to automate and simplify membership tasks and host the PPM website https://www.wildapricot.com/
Service
Description
Link

How To Slack

Managing your Membership

Other Links

Logo Service Link Date Joined
King Soopers logo

    
King Soopers

Community Rewards

"King Soopers makes donating easy by simply grocery shopping."

King Soopers Community Rewards.pdf

02/19/23
Amazon logo

  Amazon PPM Wishlist  

Support PPM by making a purchase from our wishlist

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2GLGQDTSNNZM4/ref=hz_ls_biz_ex

08/22/22

Logo ebay.png

eBay
https://www.ebay.com/usr/pikespeakmakerspace
09/22/16


Etsy
https://www.etsy.com/shop/PikesPeakMakerspace
2020


LibraryThing
https://www.librarything.com/catalog/PikesPeakMakerspace
January 2022
Logo
Service
Link
Date Joined


PPM Area Contacts

Area Area Contact Slack Channel
3D Printing — SLA Chris MacNicol #3d-printing
3D Printing — FDM Josh Rafail #3d-printing
3D Scanning Volunteers needed   #3d-printing
Arduino Volunteers needed   #computing
CNC Rodney Roy
Additional volunteers needed
#cnc-machine
Computers Volunteers needed #computing
Electronics Steve Leininger #electronics
Laser (Epilog Zing) Jonathan Wommack #laser-cutter
Laser (BOSSLASER) Mathew Palfenier
Additional volunteers needed
#laser-cutter
Metal Shop Josh Harlow #metal-shop
Powder Coating Quinn Hackenberg #metal-shop
Printing Suite Mathew Palfenier
Additional volunteers needed
#printer-suite
Raspberry Pi Volunteers needed #computing
Sewing Volunteers needed #general
Vinyl Cutter Volunteers needed #vinyl-cutter
Welding Area Volunteers needed #metal-shop
Wood Shop John Hoover #wood-shop
Area Area Contact Slack Channel

PPM Directors and Coordinators

Picture Member Title   Date  

Lisa MacNicol

Executive Director
of Business Administration
August 2022
to present
Cap'n Mat

Mathew Palfenier

Executive Director
of Operations
May 2023
to  present

Our Directors and Coordinators can be contacted via Slack.

PPM Board of Directors

Picture Member Title Date
Josh Harlow headshot
Joshua Harlow BOD President
Newly elected, June 27, 2023
Chris Stevens headshot
Christopher Stevens BOD Secretary
Newly elected, June 27, 2023
Art Hunt headshot

Art Hunt

BOD Treasurer
Elected November 2022
Emmanuel (Eman) Spencer
Elected November 1, 2022
Quinn Hackenberg headshot
Quinn Hackenberg
Elected November 1, 2022
Marvin Harrell headshot
Marvin Harrell
Elected November 1, 2022
Steve Leininger headshot
Steve Leininger
Elected November 1, 2022
Theresa Rigney
Elected November 1, 2022

Our Board of Directors can be contacted via Slack.

PPM Board Minutes and Bylaws

Meeting Minutes 2018 through 2023
Bylaws of PIKES PEAK MAKERSPACE

Previous PPM Leaders

Picture Member Contact Title
Drew Johnson.jpg

Drew Johnson

TechWears Ltd Executive Director

July 2020 - May 2023

Heather Bresnahan Executive Director
John Norton Executive Director
Anthony Abraham Executive Director
Landon Descamps Executive Director
Chris Vestal at the MAC

Chris Vestal  

MotoMinded LLC

(Instagram)

PPM Founder