Infrastructure at PPM

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Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.

  • 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.


 


Welcome banner

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

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.

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.

Eye Wash Stations

Emergency Eye & Face Wash Stations are mounted in four areas: the Kitchen, Wood Shop, CNC Room and Vented Room.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Wear protective equipment in all Wood and Metal Shop Areas.
Wear gloves when using Isopropyl Alcohol and other cleaners.

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.



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
Broadband speed test
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
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
Meetup Used to schedule classes and collect payments for tickets (via PayPal) https://www.meetup.com/pikespeakmakerspace/
Trello Provides team collaboration, project management, task management

Trello Status and Past Incidents

https://trello.com/b/ZUoaoJYJ/ppm-projects
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/
make

(formerly Integromat)

build and automate anything in one powerful visual platform

Make Status and Past Incidents

https://www.make.com/en
TechSoup Provides eligible organizations with donated and discounted software, hardware, services, and training https://www.techsoup.org/
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

Check if a website or app is down for everyone or just you.

Equipment

Pallet jack
Air compressor(s)
Chain hoist (in Metal Shop)
Ladders
Scaffolds
Tool carts
Furniture dollies (2)
Hand trucks (2-wheelers)

Exterior

The Building
Security cameras
Interior and Exterior
Parking
Free off-street parking, north and south sides of building
Free off-street parking, west side of building during special events

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.

Related Pages

Links to related PPM Wiki pages:

  Computers  
  Printers  
QR Codes
Colorado Springs

For Additional Help

Use the PPM Slack channel #computing
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.

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.

 



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