Electronics
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 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
- 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 -- Steve Leininger
Classes
- Pikes Peak Makerspace announces its Upcoming events, including classes, on Meetup
For Help
- Message in PPM Slack channel #electronics
Tips
- Measure twice, solder once.
Equipment Lists
Electronics
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 | ||||
Picture | Item | Manufacturer | Model Number |
Estimated Value |
Manual | Owner | Status | Problem Description |
Electronics -- Not Working
Picture | Item | Manufacturer | Model Number |
Estimated Value |
Manual | Owner | Status | Problem Description |
Squink PCB Printer | BotFactory Inc | Squink | product page | PPM | ?
(on storage shelf) |
discontinued | ||
Squink PC | hp | PPM | ?
(on storage shelf) |
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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
Picture | Item | Manufacturer | Model Number |
Estimated Value |
Manual | Owner | Status | Problem Description |
HYDRAULIC CRIMPING TOOL
with dies |
YQK-70 | PPM | ||||||
CEN-TECH
7 FUNCTION DIGITAL MULTIMETERS (6) |
Harbor Freight | 90899 | $7 | Yes | PPM | |||
Picture | Item | Manufacturer | Model Number | Estimated Value | Manual | Owner | Status | Problem Description |
- Electronics Area hand tools 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
Drone Repair Station
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!
- Components.jpg
Electronic components
- 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
Fusion 360
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
DIY Solar Power with Will Prowse
Colorado Springs EV Club
SparkFun Tutorials