Area Captain Duties
Things to know about PPM - Pikes Peak Makerspace:
- 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 is also a place to gather interested people for all manner of classes and instruction.
- We are tapped into and support the Colorado Springs startup community.
- We are physically located in Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA.
- We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, EIN (Tax ID Number): 81-0876257
Contact Us if you cannot find your answer here on our Wiki or if you notice any information that is outdated.
3D Printing
| Maintenance and consumables | Week 1 | Week 2 | Week 3 | Week 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| check all 3D printers are working properly | ||||
| calibrate first layer | ||||
| z rod calibration | ||||
| bed leveling | ||||
| lube bearings | ||||
| check print bed condition | ||||
| make sure server is working properly | ||||
| clean out models on server | ||||
| clean out scrap trays | ||||
| check all bolts are tight | ||||
| check filament inventory | ||||
| check resin inventory | ||||
| check and fill isopropyl bottles |
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CNC
| Maintenance and consumables | Week 1 | Week 2 | Week 3 | Week 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| empty dust collection bin | ||||
| empty trash can | ||||
| blowout dust from electronics | ||||
| check/ restock tape | ||||
| check/ restock / order CA glue and activator | ||||
| check y axis is square | ||||
| check z axis is square | ||||
| grease bearings | ||||
| grease z ball screw | ||||
| check all limit switches are tight | ||||
| check all bolts are tight | ||||
| check/ flush VFD water (every 6 months) | ||||
| resurface spoilboard (as needed) |
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Computers
| Maintenance and consumables | Week 1 | Week 2 | Week 3 | Week 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| update application software | ||||
| update system software | ||||
| blow dust out of computers | ||||
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Printers
| Maintenance and consumables | Week 1 | Week 2 | Week 3 | Week 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| check print quality | ||||
| check printer ink levels | ||||
| check printer toner levels | ||||
| check consumables inventory (ink, toner, paper) |
Jump to Printers page
Laser
| Maintenance and consumables | Week 1 | Week 2 | Week 3 | Week 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zing clean out tray | ||||
| Zing clean optics | ||||
| Zing check/ tighten belts | ||||
| Zing clean bed | ||||
| Zing check/ restock wood |
Jump to Laser page
Laser — BOSS
| Maintenance and consumables | Week 1 | Week 2 | Week 3 | Week 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boss clean mirrors | ||||
| Boss clean linear rails | ||||
| Boss change water in chiller | ||||
| Boss clean lens | ||||
| Boss clean gantry and worm rods | ||||
| Boss check belts | ||||
| Boss check bolts | ||||
| Boss clean tray | ||||
| Boss clean honeycomb | ||||
| Boss clean knives | ||||
| Boss clean glass | ||||
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Metal Shop
| Maintenance and consumables | Week 1 | Week 2 | Week 3 | Week 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| check bandsaw blades | ||||
| check chopsaw blades | ||||
| check grinding wheels | ||||
| check for broken tools | ||||
| clean out trash cans | ||||
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Metal Shop — Welding Area
| Maintenance and consumables | Week 1 | Week 2 | Week 3 | Week 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| check for broken tools | ||||
| clean out trash cans | ||||
| check welder gas, wire, and tips | ||||
| check oxy acetylene gas |
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Wood Shop
| Maintenance and consumables | Week 1 | Week 2 | Week 3 | Week 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| check and empty dust collection bins | ||||
| empty trash cans | ||||
| check/ clean saw blades | ||||
| check/ square table saw fence | ||||
| check dust collection for clogs | ||||
| check/ clean dust collection filters | ||||
| check/ empty dust collection bags | ||||
| check for broken tools | ||||
| check planer is square | ||||
| check jointer is square | ||||
| check belt sander belts | ||||
| check miter saw is square | ||||
| check planer blades | ||||
| check jointer blades | ||||
| check/ empty Festool vacuum bag | ||||
| check/ restock // order sandpaper | ||||
| check/ restock // order sand wood glue |
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Wood Shop — SawStop
| Maintenance and consumables | Week 1 | Week 2 | Week 3 | Week 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| check and empty dust from cabinet | ||||
| check/ clean saw blades | ||||
| check/ square table saw fence | ||||
| check dust collection for clogs | ||||
| check/ clean dust collection filters | ||||
| check/ empty dust collection bags | ||||
| check for broken tools | ||||
| empty trash cans | ||||
Jump to Wood Shop — SawStop page
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