Electronics

 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

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  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.

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  PPM Emergency
  Evacuation Plan.pdf

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  PPM Fire
  Prevention Plan.pdf

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  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.

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  FIRST AID
  Supply Cabinet

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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

Area Captain

Steve Leininger

Classes

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

For Help

Message in PPM Slack channel #electronics

Equipment Lists

Electronics

Picture	Item	Manufacturer	Model Number	Estimated Value	Manual	Owner	Status	Problem Description
	soldering stations (2)	HAKKO	DFX-888D	$100 each		PPM (donated by PARADIGM SYSTEMS)	Working (both)
	solder reflow oven	James Gravert				PPM (donated by PARADIGM SYSTEMS)	?
	DC POWER SUPPLY	Protek	3006B			PPM (donated by Adam Gleason)	?
	Function Generator	HP	8116a		https://drive.google.com/open?id=104pDXnh2KP2bFJKc1X4Q5bmQxFcRzHcf	PPM	Working	While technically in spec, the accuracy leaves something to be desired.
	Constant Amplitude Signal Generator	Tektronix	Type 191			PPM	Working
	Squink					PPM	?
	Squink PC	hp				PPM	?
Picture	Item	Manufacturer	Model Number	Estimated Value	Manual	Owner	Status	Problem Description

Electronics -- Not Working

Picture	Item	Manufacturer	Model Number	Estimated Value	Manual	Owner	Status	Problem Description
	AC "POWERITE"	Sencore	MODEL PR57				Not Working	Range buttons seem to be stuck
	Spectrum Analyzer						Not Working	Extraneous signal on the display in low frequency range
Picture	Item	Manufacturer	Model Number	Estimated Value	Manual	Owner	Status	Problem Description

Hand Tools

Hand tools that belong in the Electronics Area 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.

Policies

Materials

Donate for "General Supplies" via PayPal: bit.ly/ppmstuff

Or, leave donations in a black payment box, or use a QR code.

Help Us Keep Stocked Up!

Showcase

Photo Gallery

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  Electronic components

Other Fun Stuff

PPM YouTube Channel

"featured" videos, (the YouTube "HOME" tab)

"Things we've built", Created playlists, including 3D-printed robotic hand (2015)

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