About PPM
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.
About Pikes Peak Makerspace
Official Logo:
• 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 also is a place to gather interested people for all manner of classes and instruction.
• We are tapped into and support the Colorado Springs startup community.
• Pikes Peak Makerspace is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
The famous inventor Nikola Tesla has some local history in Colorado Springs.
In the 1890s, Tesla conducted high-voltage, high-frequency power experiments here. A small plaque on Pikes Peak Avenue just west of downtown Colorado Springs (and only a minute or so by car from our Makerspace) recognizes his accomplishments. These days you might catch a member's Tesla car, other electric car or electric bicycle in our parking lot.
Mission Statement
Pikes Peak Makerspace is a community of cooperative hobbyists and early-stage entrepreneurs that empowers members to turn ideas into reality. We strive to provide access to tools and resources to confidently and safely design, develop and make.
Our goal is simple: Walk in with an idea, walk out with it in your hand.
Vision Statement
We exist to catalyze positive change, drive economic growth and social progress by empowering individuals to unleash their full potential.
We imagine a future where Pikes Peak Makerspace is the go-to destination for makers* in the Pikes Peak Region seeking access to resources and knowledge, enabling them to turn their concepts into reality.
Through our commitment to fostering a supportive, inclusive, and collaborative community, we will continue to expand our assets and capabilities to meet the evolving needs of the members.
Maker Definition
*A maker is someone who defines themselves by their ability to turn ideas into reality through creativity, innovation, and hands-on skills. Makers are typically driven by a desire to create and solve problems, using tools, materials, and technology to bring their visions to life. They often have a passion for a particular field or hobby, such as woodworking, electronics, or crafting, and may be self-taught or have formal training in their area of expertise. Makers take pride in their ability to think outside the box and find unique solutions to challenges, often experimenting with new techniques and materials to achieve their goals. They may collaborate with other makers, sharing ideas and knowledge to create something greater than what they could achieve alone. Overall, being a maker is more than just a hobby or profession - it is a mindset and a way of life that values creativity, ingenuity, and hands-on problem-solving.
Contact Info
| Link | Date | |
|---|---|---|
| https://wiki.pikespeakmakerspace.org | November 2021 | |
| https://pikespeakmakerspace.org | ||
| https://pikespeakmakerspace.org/Contact | ||
| 719-445-MAKE(6253) | ||
|
735 East Pikes Peak Avenue Colorado Springs, CO 80903 |
Social Media Links
| Service | Link | Date Joined | |
|---|---|---|---|
| https://linktr.ee/pikespeakmakerspace | |||
| https://www.facebook.com/ppmakerspace | |||
| https://www.instagram.com/pikespeakmakerspace/ | |||
| https://twitter.com/PikesPeakMakers | |||
| https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeIsImKtiNm7D_BxfG4n7zg | |||
PPM Admin Links
Services we use at Pikes Peak Makerspace:
| Service | Description | Link | Date Joined |
|---|---|---|---|
| VOIP phone service | https://www.anveo.com/ | ||
| Volunteers, nonprofits, and funders working together to solve urgent problems and lift up communities. | https://www.catchafire.org/ | ||
| An app for reimbursement for consumables. | https://www.cheddarup.com/ | August 2022 | |
Google Calendar |
Time-management and scheduling calendar service. | ||
Google Forms |
An app that allows users to create and edit surveys online while collaborating with other users in real-time. | ||
Google Maps |
Provides route planning, street images and aerial photography | Map of stores that provide PPM member discounts | February 24, 2022 |
Google Maps |
Provides route planning, street images and aerial photography | Map of helpful local resources curated by our makers | June 20, 2022 |
Jotform |
Online form builder, online survey tool | https://pikespeakmakerspace.org/reserve | |
MailChimp |
Create email marketing campaigns to send to customers | https://mailchimp.com/ | |
Meetup |
Used to schedule classes and collect payments for tickets (via PayPal) | https://www.meetup.com/pikespeakmakerspace/ | |
PayPal |
Donations and reimbursement for consumables, payment for classes on Meetup | https://www.paypal.com/donate/?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=T4LACP7P6BJ58 | |
Slack |
The official communication channel of PPM | https://app.slack.com/client/T9WJLU7TK/C01CST3E0LA | |
Stripe |
Collects the recurring payments set up in Join It | https://stripe.com/ | |
| Provides eligible organizations with donated and discounted software, hardware, services, and training | https://www.techsoup.org/ | ||
| Provides team collaboration,
project management, task management |
https://trello.com/b/ZUoaoJYJ/ppm-projects | ||
WaiverForever |
For small business owners to electronically handle waiver forms | https://www.waiverforever.com/ | |
WildApricot |
Cloud software to automate and simplify membership tasks and host the PPM website | https://www.wildapricot.com/ | |
How To Slack
Managing your Membership
Other Links
| Service | Link | Date Joined | |
|---|---|---|---|
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King Soopers Community Rewards |
"King Soopers makes donating easy by simply grocery shopping." | |
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Amazon PPM Wishlist |
Support PPM by making a purchase from our wishlist
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2GLGQDTSNNZM4/ref=hz_ls_biz_ex |
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https://www.ebay.com/usr/pikespeakmakerspace | ||
| https://www.etsy.com/shop/PikesPeakMakerspace | |||
| https://www.librarything.com/catalog/PikesPeakMakerspace | |||
PPM Area Contacts
| Area | Area Contact | Slack Channel |
|---|---|---|
| 3D Printing -- SLA | Chris MacNicol | #3d-printing |
| 3D Printing -- FDM | Josh Rafail | #3d-printing |
| 3D Scanning | Volunteers needed | #3d-printing |
| Arduino | Volunteers needed | #computing |
| CNC | Rodney Roy Additional volunteers needed |
#cnc-machine |
| Computers | Volunteers needed | #computing |
| Electronics | Steve Leininger | #electronics |
| Laser (Epilog Zing) | Jonathan Wommack | #laser-cutter |
| Laser (BOSSLASER) | Mathew Palfenier Additional volunteers needed |
#laser-cutter |
| Metal Shop | Josh Harlow | #metal-shop |
| Powder Coating | Quinn Hackenberg | #metal-shop |
| Printing Suite | Mathew Palfenier Additional volunteers needed |
#printer-suite |
| Raspberry Pi | Volunteers needed | #computing |
| Sewing | Volunteers needed | #general |
| Vinyl Cutter | Volunteers needed | #vinyl-cutter |
| Welding Area | Volunteers needed | #metal-shop |
| Wood Shop | John Hoover | #wood-shop |
| Area | Area Contact | Slack Channel |
PPM Directors and Coordinators
| Picture | Member | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
Lisa MacNicol |
Executive Director of Business Administration |
August 2022 to present | |
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Mathew Palfenier |
Executive Director of Operations |
May 2023 to present |
Our Directors and Coordinators can be contacted via Slack.
PPM Board of Directors
| Picture | Member | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
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Joshua Harlow | BOD President | Newly elected,
June 27, 2023 |
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Christopher Stevens | BOD Secretary | Newly elected,
June 27, 2023 |
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Art Hunt |
BOD Treasurer | Elected
November 2022 |
November 1, 2022
November 1, 2022
November 1, 2022
November 1, 2022
November 1, 2022
Our Board of Directors can be contacted via Slack.
PPM Board Minutes and Bylaws
Previous PPM Leaders
| Picture | Member | Contact | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
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Drew Johnson |
TechWears Ltd | Executive Director
July 2020 - May 2023 |
| Heather Bresnahan | Executive Director | ||
| John Norton | Executive Director | ||
| Anthony Abraham | Executive Director | ||
| Landon Descamps | Executive Director | ||
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Chris Vestal |
MotoMinded LLC
(Instagram) |
PPM Founder |