Electronics
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.
We provide a work area with electronic equipment and electronic components for all makers, from the very beginner to the expert.
Electronics Area hand tools should be marked with purple tape or paint.
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 Contact — Steve Leininger
- To help out in the Electronics Area message the Area Contact on Slack.
Classes
- Pikes Peak Makerspace announces its Upcoming events, including classes, on Meetup
Training
Links to external sites:
Tips
- Measure twice, solder once.
For Additional Help
- Use the PPM Slack channel #electronics
- List of all PPM Slack channels
- Note that we have a Slack channel (#job-board) for members to post, discuss, or accept job opportunities either within PPM or from the community.
- Our electronics-related books
Equipment Lists
Electronics and Soldering Equipment
| Picture | Item | Manufacturer/ Model |
Reference Materials |
 |
oscilloscope
(250MHz, 2 channel) |
hp
54510A |
Front Panel Reference
(pdf) |
| digital oscilloscope
(100MHz) |
PHILIPS
PM 3070 |
||
 |
DC POWER SUPPLY
60v 1.5a 90w 1Ch |
Protek
3006B |
|
 |
MULTIMETER | hp
3478A |
|
 |
PULSE/FUNCTION GENERATOR
50 MHz |
hp
8116A |
Manual |
 |
soldering stations (2)
70W |
HAKKO | HakkoUSA Knowledge Base |
 |
Fume Extractor | PACE | |
 |
solder reflow oven | James Gravert | Class Documentation
(by Adam Gleason) |
| Picture | Item | Manufacturer/ Model |
Reference Materials |
Hand Tools
| Picture | Item | Manufacturer | Model Number |
Reference Materials |
 |
DIGITAL MULTIMETERS
CEN-TECH 7 FUNCTION |
Harbor Freight | 90899 | |
| Picture | Item | Manufacturer | Model Number |
Reference Materials |
Electronics — Not Working
| Picture | Item | Manufacturer | Model Number |
Reference Materials |
| Squink PCB Printer | BotFactory Inc | Squink | product page | |
| Squink PC | HP Compaq | ? (small form factor) | ||
| Oscilloscope
(10MHz) |
ST-16B | specs | ||
| AC "POWERITE" | Sencore | MODEL PR57 | ||
| Picture | Item | Manufacturer | Model Number |
Reference Materials |
- Electronics Area hand tools should be marked with purple 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
- Pikes Peak Makerspace is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, so we can provide a receipt for any donations you make.
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.
Materials
- Donate for "General Supplies" via PayPal: bit.ly/ppmstuff
- Or, leave donations in a black payment box, or use a QR code.
Red Tags
- If equipment needs repairs, place a Red Tag on it and report it via the Pikes Peak Makerspace Slack channel #red-tags-issues
- This advises others on the malfunctioning equipment and ensures that actions can be taken to service/repair the 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.
Related Software
Links to external sites:
- Arduino - Home
- Raspberry Pi — Computing for everybody
- Autodesk Fusion 360 — with integrated, cloud-based PCB design software
Related Pages
Links to related PPM Wiki pages:
Curated Links
Links to member-recommended external sites:
- EveryCircuit — Create, simulate, share, and explore electronic circuits
- Fritzing — open source sw to document, share, layout, and manufacture professional PCBs
- IFIXIT — Repair guides for every thing, written by everyone.
- Understanding different types of USB cables — Android Authority
Other Fun Stuff
Links to external sites:
- Adafruit Learning System — Guides published within the last 90 days
- LED Throwies — on Instructables
- Open Circuits — stunning cross-section photography of electrical components
- Circuit Diagram — xkcd webcomic
- CuriousMarc — Vintage HP Equipment Restoration
- DIY Solar Power with Will Prowse — on YouTube
- Colorado Springs Electric Vehicle Club
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.