Infrastructure at PPM
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.
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
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.
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.
Eye Wash Stations
- Emergency Eye & Face Wash Stations are mounted in four areas: the Kitchen, Wood Shop, CNC Room and Vented Room.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Wear protective equipment in all Wood and Metal Shop Areas.
- Wear gloves when using Isopropyl Alcohol and other cleaners.
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.
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.
Computer Infrastructure
- Makerspace Server
- Security cameras
- Pi-hole
- Network-wide Ad Blocking
- Wi-Fi
- Fiber Gigabit Internet
- Ring video doorbell
- North Door
- RFID-controlled entrances (2)
- North and South Doors
- RFID tool access
- SawStop and BOSS Laser
- Under development, 03/11/22 Steve Leininger
PPM Admin Links
Service | Description | Link |
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The official communication channel of PPM | https://app.slack.com/client/T9WJLU7TK/C01CST3E0LA | |
VOIP phone service | https://www.anveo.com/ | |
Volunteers, nonprofits, and funders working together to solve urgent problems and lift up communities. | https://www.catchafire.org/ | |
Service for software development and version control using Git | https://github.com/PikesPeakMakerspace/welcome-display | |
Provides route planning, street images and aerial photography | Map of stores that provide PPM member discounts | |
Provides route planning, street images and aerial photography | Map of helpful local resources curated by our makers | |
Online form builder, online survey tool | https://pikespeakmakerspace.org/reserve | |
an easy, library-quality catalog | https://www.librarything.com/catalog/PikesPeakMakerspace | |
build and automate anything in one powerful visual platform | https://www.make.com | |
Used to schedule classes and collect payments for tickets (via PayPal) | https://www.meetup.com/pikespeakmakerspace/ | |
Provides eligible organizations with donated and discounted software, hardware, services, and training | https://www.techsoup.org/ | |
Provides team collaboration, project management, task management | https://trello.com/b/ZUoaoJYJ/ppm-projects | |
For small business owners to electronically handle waiver forms | https://www.waiverforever.com/ | |
find out when everyone is free for your next meeting or event | https://whenisgood.net/ | |
Cloud software to automate and simplify membership tasks and host the PPM website | https://www.wildapricot.com/ | |
Equipment
- Pallet jack
- Air compressor(s)
- Chain hoist (in Metal Shop)
- Ladders
- Scaffolds
- Tool carts
- Furniture dollies (2)
- Hand trucks (2-wheelers)
Exterior
- The Building
- Security cameras
- Interior and Exterior
- Parking
- Free off-street parking, north and south sides of building
Donations Received
Wish List
See Also
Links to related PPM Wiki pages:
Other Fun Stuff
Links to external sites:
- Broken windows theory — on Wikipedia
Search the PPM Wiki — include Content pages as well as Multimedia.
Contact Us if you cannot find your answer here on our Wiki or if you notice any information that is outdated.