3D Printing
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.
The 3D Printing Area at PPM consists mostly of Level 2 equipment.
Additional training is required to use our Level 2 equipment.
3D Printing Area hand tools should be marked with orange tape or paint.
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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.
Classes and Training
New Member Orientation
Instructor — Josh Rafail
Area Contact — Mathew Palfenier
- To help out in the 3D Printing Area contact us on Slack.
Classes
- Pikes Peak Makerspace announces its Upcoming events, including classes, on Meetup
Training
- Intro To 3D Printing — new class info from Josh Rafail
Events
3D Printing Area
(2021-11-24)
3D Printing at the
PIKES PEAK SUMMIT
For Additional Help
- Use the PPM Slack channel #3d-printing
- List of all PPM Slack channels
- Note that we have a Slack channel (#job-board) for members to post, discuss, or accept job opportunities either within PPM or from the community.
Equipment Lists
3D Printers
| Picture | Item | Manufacturer/ Model |
Print Volume |
Upgrades |
 |
3D Printer
(MEDUSA)  |
PRUSA RESEARCH
Prusa MK3 |
9.8 x 8.3 in,
8 in tall |
Multi
Material Unit (5 filaments) |
 |
3D Printer
#1 |
PRUSA RESEARCH
Prusa MK2.5S |
9.8 x 8.3 in,
8 in tall |
|
| 3D Printer
#2 |
PRUSA RESEARCH | |||
| 3D Printer
#3 |
PRUSA RESEARCH | |||
| 3D Printer |
Monoprice
Mini E3D Edition |
4.7x4.7x4.7" | SD card only.
PLA ONLY. | |
Model |
Volume |
3D Printing Equipment — Other
| Picture | Item | Manufacturer |
 |
lab oven / dryer
with timer (12x12x12 interior)  |
Curtin Matheson |
 |
IMPULSE HEAT SEALER
12" w cutter |
Midwest Pacific,
MP-12C |
 |
filament dryer box | PPM |
 |
3Doodler create | 3Doodler
STAR TREK |
 |
Fume Extractor | PACE
8888-0825 |
IMPULSE SEALER
label
3D Printing — Computers
| Picture | Item | Manufacturer/ Model |
CPU | Memory | Storage | System Software |
Application Software |
| laptop computer | Dell | Windows 10 | PrusaSlicer | ||||
Model |
Software |
Software |
Hand Tools
INFRARED THERMOMETER
- 3D Printing Area hand tools should be marked with orange tape or paint.
- Return all tools to their proper location after use. This rule applies to all areas of our Makerspace.
Donations Received
Wish List
- Pikes Peak Makerspace is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, so we can provide a receipt for any donations you make.
Benefits and Policies
- PPM members enjoy discounts at the following local merchants:
- (bring proof of membership)
| Company | Website | Benefit | Directions to |
 |
Woodcraft of Colorado Springs | 10% discount | 4438 Austin Bluffs Parkway |
 |
CO Lumber Specialties | 10% discount | 3636 Stone Avenue |
 |
GENERAL AIR | 10% discount | 3031 N Nevada Ave. |
 |
ACE Hardware Uintah Gardens | 10% discount | 1830 W Uintah Street |
- Map of stores that provide PPM member discounts
- Map of helpful local resources curated by our makers
- At home LightBurn subscriptions can be purchased at a discounted rate for being a PPM member.
- The discount code is saved as a Pinned Message in our 'laser-cutter' channel in Slack.
Equipment Reservations
PPE
- Donate for PPE
- Or, leave donations in a black payment box, or use a QR code.
Materials
| Picture | Material | Size/
Color |
Website | Sale Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
Copolyester
Factory Sealed) |
2.85mm
White |
chromastrandslab.com | $20 |
 |
PETG
Factory Sealed) |
1.75mm
Clear |
ic3dprinters.com | $20 |
 |
PETG
Factory Sealed) |
1.75mm
Clear |
villageplastics.com/ | $20 |
- Donate for "3D Print Filament": bit.ly/ppmstuff
- Filament Cost $0.029 per Gram
- Or, leave donations in a black payment box, or use a QR code.
Red Tags
- If equipment needs repairs, place a Red Tag on it and report it via the Pikes Peak Makerspace Slack channel #red-tags-issues
- This advises others on the malfunctioning equipment and ensures that actions can be taken to service/repair the equipment.
Scrap and Trash
- Trash day is MONDAY
- Recycling day is MONDAY (96 gallon tote)
- Single Stream Recycling provided by Waste Connections. Paper, cardboard, cans, glass, and one time use plastics.
- Empty recycling and trash into our dumpster at the back (south side) of the building.
- Always leave the space better than you found it.
Related Software
Modeling sw
- Autodesk Fusion 360 — integrated cloud CAD, CAM, CAE, and PCB software
Slicing sw
Server sw
- Repetier-Server — Go to our Slack channel to get login credentials.
Member Showcase
"Benchy"
3D Printing
benchmark test
3D printed
camera slider
by Trevor Banks
camera slider closeup 
3D Printed Lion 
Tesla bust
8 inch tall
Toilet paper holder 
Open-source
InMoov robot
by Kelly C.
Open-source
prosthetic/robotic hand
Tima Anankitpaiboon
Open-source
prosthetic/robotic hands
Tima Anankitpaiboon
- For even more member projects, visit our #showcase channel on Slack, or follow our social media links.
See Also
Links to other PPM Wiki pages:
Curated Links
Links to external sites:
- PRUSA KNOWLEDGE BASE
- Prusa 3D by Josef Prusa — YouTube channel
- Ultimate 3D Printing Materials Guide — SIMPLYFY3D
Other Fun Stuff
Links to external sites:
- FilamentColors.xyz — filament color matching database
- https://www.3dbenchy.com/ — 3D torture test
- https://www.etsy.com/market/lithophanes
- https://www.thingiverse.com/search?q=lithophanes
- https://www.klipper3d.org/ — 3d-Printer firmware
Search the PPM Wiki — include Content pages as well as Multimedia.
Contact Us if you cannot find your answer here on our Wiki or if you notice any information that is outdated.