Infrastructure at 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.

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

(donated by Jason Taylor)

Security cameras

Pi-hole

Network-wide Ad Blocking

Wi-Fi

Fiber Gigabit Internet

Ring video doorbell

North Door

RFID-controlled entrances (2)

North and South Doors

RFID tool access

SawStop and BOSS Laser

Under development, 03/11/22 Steve Leininger

PPM Admin Links

**Services we use at Pikes Peak Makerspace**
Service	Description	Link
Slack	The official communication channel of PPM Slack Status and uptime history	https://app.slack.com/client/T9WJLU7TK/C01CST3E0LA

ANVEO	VOIP phone service	https://www.anveo.com/
Catchafire	Volunteers, nonprofits, and funders working together to solve urgent problems and lift up communities.	https://www.catchafire.org/
GitHub	Service for software development and version control using Git GitHub Status	https://github.com/PikesPeakMakerspace/welcome-display
Google Maps	Provides route planning, street images and aerial photography	Map of stores that provide PPM member discounts
Google Maps	Provides route planning, street images and aerial photography	Map of helpful local resources curated by our makers
Jotform	Online form builder, online survey tool Jotform Status and Past Incidents	https://pikespeakmakerspace.org/reserve
LibraryThing	an easy, library-quality catalog	https://www.librarything.com/catalog/PikesPeakMakerspace
make	build and automate anything in one powerful visual platform Make Status and Past Incidents	https://www.make.com
Meetup	Used to schedule classes and collect payments for tickets (via PayPal)	https://www.meetup.com/pikespeakmakerspace/
TechSoup	Provides eligible organizations with donated and discounted software, hardware, services, and training	https://www.techsoup.org/
Trello	Provides team collaboration, project management, task management Trello Status and Past Incidents	https://trello.com/b/ZUoaoJYJ/ppm-projects
WaiverForever	For small business owners to electronically handle waiver forms	https://www.waiverforever.com/
WhenIsGood	find out when everyone is free for your next meeting or event	https://whenisgood.net/
WildApricot	Cloud software to automate and simplify membership tasks and host the PPM website Wild Apricot Support	https://www.wildapricot.com/
Service	Description	Link