Laser
The Laser Engraver/Cutter Area at Pikes Peak Makerspace consists mostly of Level 2 equipment.
Additional training is required to use our Level 2 equipment.
Safety First
Covid-19 notice
In case of emergency, call 911
Our location is 735 East Pikes Peak Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Classes and Training
Area Captains
Tim DeLeon (BOSSLASER)
Robbie Cochran (Epilog Laser)
Classes
Pikes Peak Makerspace announces its Upcoming events, including classes, on Meetup
Pikes Peak Makerspace Boss Laser Intro -- external link to PPM YouTube channel
For Help
Message in PPM Slack channel #laser-cutter
Tips
DO NOT cut materials with PVC on either laser, this will release chlorine gas which is toxic.
The following pages contain historical information. The pages are provided for reference only.
- Introduction to the Zing Laser (15:26, 20 May 2015)
- Laser Cutting Material Table (15:41, 21 May 2015)
- Laser Cutting Acrylic (16:31, 24 November 2015)
Equipment Lists
| Picture | Item | Manufacturer | Model
Number |
Estimated Value | Manual | Serial
Number |
Owner | Status | Problem
Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
Boss 150 Watt laser | Boss | LS-3655 | $20,000 | PPM | working | |||
| PC | HP | h8-1117c | $250 | PPM | working | ||||
| Monitor | Dell | $100 | PPM | working | |||||
| Picture | Item | Manufacturer | Model
Number |
Estimated Value | Manual | Serial
Number |
Owner | Status | Problem
Description |
| Picture | Item | Manufacturer | Model
Number |
Estimated Value | Manual | Serial
Number |
Owner | Status | Problem
Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
Zing
30 Watt Laser |
Epilog Laser | 10000 Laser System | $5,800 | yes, and online | 10030-1429591612 | PPM | working | |
| PC | HP | h8-1117c | $250 | PPM | working | ||||
| Monitor | Dell | $100 | PPM | working | |||||
| Picture | Item | Manufacturer | Model
Number |
Estimated Value | Manual | Serial
Number |
Owner | Status | Problem
Description |
Wish List
Donations Received
Hand Tools
Hand tools that belong in the Laser Area should be marked with red tape or paint.
Return all tools to their proper location after use. This rule applies to all areas of our Makerspace.
Policies
Materials
DO NOT cut materials with PVC on either laser, this will release chlorine gas which is toxic.
Donate for "Wood Sheet for Laser" via PayPal: bit.ly/ppmstuff
Or, leave donations in a black payment box, or use a QR code.
Help Us Keep Stocked Up!
PPE
Scrap and Trash
Software
LightBurn (BOSSLASER, not Epilog)
Adobe Acrobat (Epilog)
Showcase
Boss Laser Photo Gallery
PPM logo large
Epilog Laser Photo Gallery
Laser cut wooden clock 
Round PCB
PPM clock
PPM engraved PCB keychain 
3" engraved wooden keychains 
PPM Library
engraved metal sign
Light switch cover
(Manitou)
Minnesota NICE
(May 29, 2015)
Other Fun Stuff
PPM YouTube Channel
"featured" videos, (the YouTube "HOME" tab)
"Things we've built", Created playlists, including 3D-printed robotic hand (2015)