3D Printing
The 3D Printing Area at Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) consists mostly of Level 2 equipment.
Additional training is required to use our Level 2 equipment.
3D Printing Area hand tools should be marked with orange 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 -- Trevor Banks
Area Captain Duties
- To help out in the 3D Printing Area, contact the Area Captain on Slack.
Classes
- Pikes Peak Makerspace announces its Upcoming events, including classes, on Meetup
Training
- Introduction to 3D Printing class info
- Intro to SLA 3D Printing class info
Tips
- Ultimate 3D Printing Materials Guide
- Prusa 3D by Josef Prusa - YouTube channel
- Clear the resin trays of the SLA printers carefully and completely to avoid cross-contamination.
For Additional Help
- Use the PPM Slack channel #3d-printing
Equipment Lists
3D Printing Equipment -- Level 2
Picture | Item | Manufacturer | Model Number |
Print Volume | Estimated Value |
Manual | Owner | Status Up/Down |
Problem Description |
Prusa MK2S
(HAYWIRE) |
PRUSA RESEARCH | Prusa MK2S | $350 |
Included | PPM | Up
(03/13/22) |
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Prusa Mk2s
(MEDUSA) |
PRUSA RESEARCH | N/A | $1,000 |
Included | PPM | Up
(03/13/22) |
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Taz 5
(MR. T) |
LULZBOT | Taz 5 | $1,200 |
Included | PPM | Down | |||
Taz 5
(TIZZY) |
LULZBOT | Taz 5,
KITTAZ |
$1,200 |
Included | PPM | Up.
Repaired & (01/23/22) |
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ANYCUBIC PHOTON MONO 2K
resin printer |
Anycubic | N/A | $200 |
N/A | PPM | Up | |||
Picture | Item | Manufacturer | Model Number |
Print Volume | Estimated Value |
Manual | Owner | Status Up/Down |
Problem Description |
3D Printing Equipment -- Other
Picture | Item | Manufacturer | Model Number |
Estimated Value |
Manual | Owner | Status Up/Down |
Problem Description |
UV curing box
(6x6x10 inches) |
PPM | ? |
none | PPM | Up | |||
lab oven / dryer
with timer (12x12x12 interior) |
Curtin Matheson | ? |
none | PPM | Up | |||
filament dryer box | PPM | N/A | ? |
none | PPM | Up | ||
3Doodler create | STAR TREK | ? |
? | PPM | ||||
Fume Extractor | PACE | 8888-0825 | ? |
none | PPM | ? | needs filters,
no hoses | |
Picture | Item | Manufacturer | Model Number |
Estimated Value |
Manual | Owner | Status Up/Down |
Problem Description |
3D Printing -- Computer
Picture | Item | Manufacturer | Model Number |
System | Estimated Value |
CPU | Memory | Storage | Software | Owner | Status Up/Down |
Problem Description |
computer
(Resin machine), "M-DESIGN-5-G" |
Windows 10 | $300 |
PrusaSlicer | PPM | Up | |||||||
computer (laptop) | hp | EliteBook 8570w | Windows 10 Pro | ? |
Intel Core-i7 2.30 GHz | 4 GB | 750 GB HDD | PPM | Up | |||
Picture | Item | Manufacturer | Model Number |
System | Estimated Value |
CPU | Memory | Storage | Software | Owner | Status Up/Down |
Problem Description |
3D Printing -- Not Working
Picture | Item | Manufacturer | Model Number |
Estimated Value |
Manual | Owner | Status Up/Down |
Problem Description |
Tevo 3D printers (2) | ? |
PPM | Down
(03/23/22) |
? | ||||
Prusa Mk2s
MMU2 (Multi Material Unit) |
PRUSA RESEARCH | ? |
Included | PPM | Down
(12/10/21) |
MMU
needs repair. | ||
computer
(Slicing machine), "M-DESIGN-3-G" |
hp | Z200 | $500 |
N/A | PPM | Working,
but not online |
Windows 7 | |
various Raspberry Pi boards | ? |
N/A | PPM | Working(?)
but not online |
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hot air
material (pellet) dryer |
Plastic Process Equipment | THD-U SERIES | ? |
Yes | PPM | Down | Under construction | |
3D Printer (high temp) |
Stratasys | N/A | $1,000 |
N/A | PPM | Down | Under construction | |
Monoprice Mini 3D Printer | Monoprice | Mini E3D Edition | $75 |
N/A | PPM | Down | Not plugged in.
Should work, needs to be tested. SD card only. PLA ONLY. | |
Form 2
resin printer |
Form | Form 2 | $2,500 |
Included | PPM | Down | Unable to get successful prints.
May need new resin or new bed. | |
RapMan 3
3D Printer |
RapMan 3 | $100 |
N/A | PPM | Down | Needs board wired and power supply hooked up. | ||
Picture | Item | Manufacturer | Model Number |
Estimated Value |
Manual | Owner | Status Up/Down |
Problem Description |
Hand Tools
- 3D Printing Area hand tools should be marked with orange tape or paint.
- Return all tools to their proper location after use. This rule applies to all areas of our Makerspace.
Donations Received
Wish List
Policies
Equipment Reservations
PPE
- Donate for PPE
- Or, leave donations in a black payment box, or use a QR code.
Materials
Picture | Material | Filament Size | Color | Website | Sale Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Copolyester | 2.85mm | White | chromastrandslab.com | $20
(1 kg spool, Factory Sealed) | |
PETG | 1.75mm | Clear | ic3dprinters.com | $20
(1 kg spool, Factory Sealed) | |
PETG | 1.75mm | Clear | villageplastics.com/ | $20
(1 kg spool, Factory Sealed) |
- Donate for "3D Print Filament": bit.ly/ppmstuff
- Filament Cost $0.029 per Gram
- Or, leave donations in a black payment box, or use a QR code.
- 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
Modeling sw
Slicing sw
- Lychee Slicer (free version) for ANYCUBIC resin printer.
- PrusaSlicer 2.4.0
- PrusaSlicer 2.3.3
Server sw
- Repetier-Server Go to our Slack channel to get login credentials.
Member Showcase
Photo Gallery
- EMERG STOP switch cover.jpg
EMERGENCY STOP
switch cover
(by Rodney Roy)
- Visit the PPM Facebook page or the #showcase channel on Slack for even more member projects.
PPM YouTube Channel
- "featured" videos, (the YouTube "HOME" tab)
- "Things we've built", Created playlists, including 3D-printed robotic hand (2015)
See Also
Other Fun Stuff
- "Wear you some gloves.", https://shop.crafnation.com/product/wearyousomegloves
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