Electronics
Pikes Peak Makerspace is dedicated to supporting our maker community in their creative process by providing the materials, access to tools, and knowledge base to turn their ideas into a reality. We provide a work area with electronic equipment and electronic components for projects of all levels, from the very beginner to the expert.
Electronics Area hand tools should be marked with purple tape or paint.==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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
- Gloves should not be worn when using powered equipment (saws, jointers, drills, or other equipment). Leather gloves can be worn for handling materials, but not when operating machinery.
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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 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.
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Flammables Cabinet
in the Vented Room
Other Hazards
- Avoid placing uncovered (extension) cords, hoses, cables, or wires across the floors of our shops.
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
Area Captain
- Steve Leininger
Classes
- Pikes Peak Makerspace announces its Upcoming events, including classes, on Meetup
For Help
- Message in PPM Slack channel #electronics
Tips
Equipment Lists
| Picture | Item | Manufacturer | Model Number |
Estimated Value |
Manual | Owner | Status | Problem Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| soldering stations (2) | HAKKO | DFX-888D | $100 each | PPM (donated by PARADIGM SYSTEMS) | Working (both) | |||
| solder reflow oven | James Gravert | PPM (donated by PARADIGM SYSTEMS) | ? | |||||
| DC POWER SUPPLY | Protek | 3006B | PPM (donated by Adam Gleason) | ? | ||||
| Function Generator | HP | 8116a | https://drive.google.com/open?id=104pDXnh2KP2bFJKc1X4Q5bmQxFcRzHcf | PPM | Working | While technically in spec, the accuracy leaves something to be desired. | ||
| Constant Amplitude Signal Generator | Tektronix | Type 191 | PPM | Working | ||||
| Squink | PPM | ? | ||||||
| Squink PC | hp | PPM | ? | |||||
| Picture | Item | Manufacturer | Model Number |
Estimated Value |
Manual | Owner | Status | Problem Description |
| Picture | Item | Manufacturer | Model Number |
Estimated Value |
Manual | Owner | Status | Problem Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AC "POWERITE" | Sencore | MODEL PR57 | Not Working | Range buttons seem to be stuck | ||||
| Spectrum Analyzer | Not Working | Extraneous signal on the display in low frequency range | ||||||
| Picture | Item | Manufacturer | Model Number | Estimated Value | Manual | Owner | Status | Problem Description |
Hand Tools
- Hand tools that belong in the Electronics Area should be marked with purple tape or paint.
- Return all tools to their proper location after use. This rule applies to all areas of our Makerspace.
Arduino Computers
Raspberry Pi Computers
Ubuntu Computers
Donations Received
Wish List
Policies
Equipment Reservations
Materials
- Donate for "General Supplies" via PayPal: bit.ly/ppmstuff
- Or, leave donations in a black payment box, or use a QR code.
- Help Us Keep Stocked Up!
- PPM members enjoy discounts at the following local merchants:
- (bring proof of PPM membership)
| Website | Benefit | Address |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Scrap and Trash
- Trash day is TUESDAY (Extra pickups can be called from Waste Connections for around $75)
- Recycling day is MONDAY (96 gallon tote should be placed out back by the dumpster)
- Single Stream Recycling provided by Waste Connections. Paper, cardboard, cans, glass, and one time use plastics.
- Empty interior trash cans into our dumpster at the back (south side) of the building.
- Always leave the space better than you found it.
Software
Fusion 360
Showcase
Photo Gallery
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Electronic components
Other Fun Stuff
PPM YouTube Channel
- "featured" videos, (the YouTube "HOME" tab)
- "Things we've built", Created playlists, including 3D-printed robotic hand (2015)


