Computers
Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) is dedicated to supporting our maker community in their creative process by providing shared space, shared tools, materials and a knowledge base to turn their ideas into reality.
We maintain three Design Workstations as well as other computers throughout our space for our members to use (without any additional required training).==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.
Classes and Training
Area Captain
- Volunteers needed
Classes
- Pikes Peak Makerspace announces its Upcoming events, including classes, on Meetup
For Help
- Message in PPM Slack channel #general
Tips
Equipment Lists
Picture | Computer | System | Estimated Value |
CPU | Memory | Storage | Performance Score |
Software | Owner | Status | Problem Description |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Design Workstation 1 | Windows 10 Pro for Workstations | i5‑7600K
3.80GHz |
32 GB | 118 GB | Adobe Creative Cloud, Fusion 360, LightBurn, SpaceMouse drivers, etc. | PPM | Working | ||||
Design Workstation 2 | Windows 10 Pro | i7‑9700 3.00GHz | 32 GB | 930 GB | Adobe Creative Cloud, Fusion 360, LightBurn,
SpaceMouse drivers, etc.
|
PPM | Working
(all 3 monitors) (11/21/21) |
||||
Design Workstation 3 | Windows 7 | PPM | Down
(11/21/21) |
Tagged:
Fan Error/Noise, will not boot | |||||||
Picture | Computer | System | Estimated Value | CPU | Memory | Storage | Performance Score | Software | Owner | Status | Problem Description |
Design workstations ONLY! NO Facebook, social media, or random browsing.
Picture | Item | Manufacturer | Model Number |
Estimated Value |
Quantity | CPU | Memory | Storage | Performance Score |
Owner | Status | Problem Description |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
PC | Unknown | $250 |
1 | i5‑2500K | 16GB | 6491 | PPM | Working | ||||
PC | HP | h8-1117c | $250 |
1 | i7‑2600 | 8GB | 8179 | PPM | Working | |||
PC | 1 | i5‑7600K | 16GB | 9051 | ?? | Working | ||||||
Monitor | Lenovo | LS2223 | $100 |
3 | PPM | Working | ||||||
Monitor | Acer | V226HQL | $100 |
2 | PPM | Working | ||||||
Monitor | Samsung | p2770FH | $150 |
1 | PPM | Working | Mount Failed | |||||
Monitor | HP | 2711x | $150 |
1 | PPM | Working | Mount Failed | |||||
Monitor | Dell | SE2717H | $150 |
1 | PPM | Working | ||||||
SpaceMouse | 3Dconnexion | SpaceMouse Compact | $150 |
1 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | PPM | Working | ||
Picture | Item | Manufacturer | Model Number |
Estimated Value |
Quantity | CPU | Memory | Storage | Performance Score |
Owner | Status | Problem Description |
Printers
Picture | Item | Manufacturer | Model Number |
Color | Speed (page/min) | Duplexing | Estimated Value |
Manual | Owner | Status | Problem Description |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
laser printer | hp | Color LaserJet CP1518nl | Color | Slow,
(8) |
1-sided | link | PPM (donated by Uncle Mike Mike) | working | |||
laser printer | hp | LaserJet Pro 400 color MFP M475dn | Color | Acceptable,
(?) |
2-sided | link | PPM | working | "Scanner Error 6" | ||
laser printer | hp | LaserJet 600 M602 | B/W | Fast,
(up to 52) |
1-sided | PPM | working | toner low | |||
ID card printer | Magicard | RIO 2E | Color | 1-sided | yes | PPM | working | ||||
4"x6" label printer
200 dpi thermal printer |
zebra | LP 2844 | B/W | 1-sided | support | PPM (donated by PARADIGM SYSTEMS) | working | ||||
high speed scanner | Canon | ImageFORMULA, DR-5010C | no | PPM (donated by PARADIGM SYSTEMS) | ? | ||||||
Picture | Item | Manufacturer | Model Number |
Color | Speed | Duplexing | Estimated Value |
Manual | Owner | Status | Problem Description |
Donations Received
Wish List
Policies
Equipment Reservations
- 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 | |
- Map of stores that provide PPM member discounts
- Map of helpful local resources curated by our makers
- At home LightBurn subscriptions can be purchased at a discounted rate for being a PPM member.
- The discount code is saved as a Pinned Message in our 'laser-cutter' channel in Slack.
Scrap and Trash
- Trash day is MONDAY
- Recycling day is MONDAY (96 gallon tote)
- Single Stream Recycling provided by Waste Connections. Paper, cardboard, cans, glass, and one time use plastics.
- Empty recycling and trash into our dumpster at the back (south side) of the building.
- Always leave the space better than you found it.
Software
Adobe Creative Cloud
Fusion 360
Inkscape
LightBurn
VCarve Pro
- Makerspace Edition 10.5 and 11.0
- (VCarve installed on Design Workstation 2 only)
Showcase
Photo Gallery
PPM YouTube Channel
- "featured" videos, (the YouTube "HOME" tab)
- "Things we've built", Created playlists, including 3D-printed robotic hand (2015)
Other Fun Stuff
Computer History Museum - Timelines