Infrastructure at PPM

Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) is dedicated to supporting our maker community in their creative process by providing shared space, shared tools, materials and a knowledge base to turn their ideas into a 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

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.

Gloves should not be worn when using powered equipment (saws, jointers, drills, or other equipment). Leather gloves can be worn for handling materials, but not when operating machinery.

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 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

Other Hazards

Avoid placing uncovered (extension) cords, hoses, cables, or wires across the floors of our shops.

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


Computer	System	Estimated Value	CPU	Memory	Storage	Owner	Status	Problem Description
Server	Dell R720	$500	6 core Xeon E5-2620 @ 2.00GHz (2x)	64GB ECC DDR3 1333 MHz	WD 300GB (16x) SAS Interface, Usable size 1.6T	PPM (donated by Jason Taylor)	Working

Pi-hole Network-wide Ad Blocking

Wi-Fi (Fiber Gigabit Internet, included with membership)

RFID tool access (under development, 03/11/22 Steve Leininger)

Ring video doorbell (north door)

Security cameras (interior and exterior)

RFID-controlled entrances (2 -- north and south doors)

Equipment

Air compressor(s)

Chain hoist (in Metal Shop)

Ladders

Scaffolds

Tool carts

Furniture dollies

Hand trucks (2-wheelers)

Pallet jack donated 02/21/22 by Qualtek Manufacturing

Pallet jack (large, blue) on loan from Downtown Colorado Springs Partnership

Exterior

The Building

Finished sign
(May 2018)
Volunteers cleaning up

Volunteers cleaning up
Building sign

Sign nearly finished
Sign nearly finished

Sign in progress
The building
735 E. Pikes Peak Ave.
(June 2016)
DON'S CYCLES
(July 1990)

Exterior lighting

Security cameras

Parking (free)

Roof, drone footage

Roof, solar panels, (stored, not installed)

Construction in our neighborhood

Other Fun Stuff

Our building murals

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Contact Us if you cannot find your answer here on our Wiki or if you notice any outdated information.