Area Captain Duties
Things to know about PPM - Pikes Peak Makerspace:
- 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 is also a place to gather interested people for all manner of classes and instruction.
- We are tapped into and support the Colorado Springs startup community.
- We are physically located in Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA.
- We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, EIN (Tax ID Number): 81-0876257
Contact Us if you cannot find your answer here on our Wiki or if you notice any information that is outdated.
3D Printing
| Maintenance and consumables | Week 1 | Week 2 | Week 3 | Week 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| check all 3D printers are working properly | ||||
| calibrate first layer | ||||
| z rod calibration | ||||
| bed leveling | ||||
| lube bearings | ||||
| check print bed condition | ||||
| make sure server is working properly | ||||
| clean out models on server | ||||
| clean out scrap trays | ||||
| check all bolts are tight | ||||
| check filament inventory | ||||
| check resin inventory | ||||
| check and fill isopropyl bottles |
Jump to 3D Printing page
CNC
| Maintenance and consumables | Week 1 | Week 2 | Week 3 | Week 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| empty dust collection bin | ||||
| empty trash can | ||||
| blowout dust from electronics | ||||
| check/ restock tape | ||||
| check/ restock / order CA glue and activator | ||||
| check y axis is square | ||||
| check z axis is square | ||||
| grease bearings | ||||
| grease z ball screw | ||||
| check all limit switches are tight | ||||
| check all bolts are tight | ||||
| check/ flush VFD water (every 6 months) | ||||
| resurface spoilboard (as needed) |
Jump to CNC page
Computers
| Maintenance and consumables | Week 1 | Week 2 | Week 3 | Week 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| update application software | ||||
| update system software | ||||
| blow dust out of computers | ||||
Jump to Computers page
Printers
| Maintenance and consumables | Week 1 | Week 2 | Week 3 | Week 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| check print quality | ||||
| check printer ink levels | ||||
| check printer toner levels | ||||
| check consumables inventory (ink, toner, paper) |
Jump to Printers page
Laser
| Maintenance and consumables | Week 1 | Week 2 | Week 3 | Week 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zing clean out tray | ||||
| Zing clean optics | ||||
| Zing check/ tighten belts | ||||
| Zing clean bed | ||||
| Zing check/ restock wood |
Jump to Laser page
Laser — BOSS
| Maintenance and consumables | Week 1 | Week 2 | Week 3 | Week 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boss clean mirrors | ||||
| Boss clean linear rails | ||||
| Boss change water in chiller | ||||
| Boss clean lens | ||||
| Boss clean gantry and worm rods | ||||
| Boss check belts | ||||
| Boss check bolts | ||||
| Boss clean tray | ||||
| Boss clean honeycomb | ||||
| Boss clean knives | ||||
| Boss clean glass | ||||
Jump to Laser — BOSS page
Metal Shop
| Maintenance and consumables | Week 1 | Week 2 | Week 3 | Week 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| check bandsaw blades | ||||
| check chopsaw blades | ||||
| check grinding wheels | ||||
| check for broken tools | ||||
| clean out trash cans | ||||
Jump to Metal Shop page
Metal Shop — Welding Area
| Maintenance and consumables | Week 1 | Week 2 | Week 3 | Week 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| check for broken tools | ||||
| clean out trash cans | ||||
| check welder gas, wire, and tips | ||||
| check oxy acetylene gas |
Jump to Metal Shop — Welding Area page
Wood Shop
| Maintenance and consumables | Week 1 | Week 2 | Week 3 | Week 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| check and empty dust collection bins | ||||
| empty trash cans | ||||
| check/ clean saw blades | ||||
| check/ square table saw fence | ||||
| check dust collection for clogs | ||||
| check/ clean dust collection filters | ||||
| check/ empty dust collection bags | ||||
| check for broken tools | ||||
| check planer is square | ||||
| check jointer is square | ||||
| check belt sander belts | ||||
| check miter saw is square | ||||
| check planer blades | ||||
| check jointer blades | ||||
| check/ empty Festool vacuum bag | ||||
| check/ restock // order sandpaper | ||||
| check/ restock // order sand wood glue |
Jump to Wood Shop page
Wood Shop — SawStop
| Maintenance and consumables | Week 1 | Week 2 | Week 3 | Week 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| check and empty dust from cabinet | ||||
| check/ clean saw blades | ||||
| check/ square table saw fence | ||||
| check dust collection for clogs | ||||
| check/ clean dust collection filters | ||||
| check/ empty dust collection bags | ||||
| check for broken tools | ||||
| empty trash cans | ||||
Jump to Wood Shop — SawStop page
For Additional Help
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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.