Electronics

Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) provides a work area with electronic equipment, electronic components, and soldering equipment for all makers, from the very beginner to the expert.

The area is available for all our members to use, without any additional required training (Level 1).

Contact Us if you cannot find your answer here on our Wiki or if you notice any information that is outdated.

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.

External Training

Links to external sites:

Basic Electronics — on AUTODESK Instructables

Adafruit Learning System — Guides published within the last 90 days

Autodesk Fusion — with integrated, cloud-based PCB design software

KiCad — schematic capture, PCB layout, and simulation

Fritzing — open source software to document, share, layout, and manufacture professional PCBs

Tips

Maker's Guide to Boards — Make magazine

How To Use A Multimeter — IFIXIT Guide

Equipment Lists

Electronics Equipment

Picture	Item	Manufacturer/ Model	Resources
	logic analyzer	saleae	Saleae Support
	oscilloscope (250MHz, 2 channel)	hp 54510A	Front Panel Reference (pdf)
	digital oscilloscope (100MHz)	PHILIPS PM 3070
	DC POWER SUPPLY 60v 1.5a 90w 1Ch	Protek 3006B
	AUTOMATIC VOLTAGE REGULATOR	SIMRAN AR-350
	DIGITAL MULTIMETER	hp 3478A	User and Service Manuals
	PULSE/FUNCTION GENERATOR 50 MHz	hp 8116A	Manual

	VACUUM TUBE VOLTMETER (vintage, condition unknown)	HEWLETT PACKARD hp 400D	OPERATING AND SERVICE MANUAL (1966)

Hand Tools

Picture	Item	Manufacturer/ Model	Resources	Owner
	DIGITAL MULTIMETERS CEN-TECH 7 FUNCTION	Harbor Freight 90899	How To Use A Multimeter	PPM

	heat guns (2)	WAGNER		PPM
	hot glue guns (2)			PPM

Return all tools to their proper location after use. This rule applies to all areas of our Makerspace.

Always leave the space better than you found it.

Books

Our electronics-related books — on LibraryThing.com

Benefits

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