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
- 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.
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 | 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 (2)
- 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 
Sign nearly finished 
Sign in progress 
PPM
735 E. Pikes Peak Ave.
(June 2016)
DON'S CYCLES
735 E. Pikes Peak Ave.
(July 1990)
- Exterior lighting
- Security cameras
- Parking (free)
- Roof, drone footage
- Roof, solar panels, (stored, not installed)
- Construction in our neighborhood
See Also
Other Fun Stuff
- Our building murals
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