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 all 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
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.
Classes and Training
Area Captain -- Volunteers needed
- To help out with the computers at PPM, post your ideas and comments on Slack.
Area Captain Duties
Classes
- Pikes Peak Makerspace announces its Upcoming events, including classes, on Meetup
Training
- Wi-fi Network: Pikes Peak Makerspace; Password: [Written on white board]
- Login password: [Written on white board]
- Do not expect items saved on computers to be saved. Use your own thumb drive or cloud backup.
- Please use computers for professional use (no cruising Facebook/pointless browsing)
Tips
- Leave the space better than you found it.
For Additional Help
- Use the PPM Slack channel #general
Equipment Lists
Design Workstations 1-3
| Picture | Computer | System | Estimated Value |
CPU | Memory | Storage | Network Speed (Mbps) | Software | Owner | Status | Problem Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
Design Workstation 1 |
Windows 10 Pro for Workstations | ? |
Intel Core i5‑7600K 3.80GHz | 32 GB | 118 GB | 920 Up,
875 Down |
Adobe Creative Cloud, Fusion 360, PrusaSlicer(s), LightBurn, SpaceMouse drivers,
CorelDRAW X6, etc. |
PPM | Working | |
 |
Design Workstation 2 |
Windows 10 Pro | ? |
Intel Core i7‑9700 3.00GHz | 32 GB | 930 GB | 935 Up,
870 Down |
Adobe Creative Cloud, Fusion 360, PrusaSlicer(s), LightBurn,
SpaceMouse drivers, CorelDRAW X6, etc.
VCarve |
PPM | Working
(all 3 monitors) (11/21/21) |
|
 |
Design Workstation 3 |
Windows 7 Professional | ? |
Intel Core
i5-2500K 3.3 GHz, liquid cooled |
16 GB, (not cooled) | 256GB SDD, (boot)
500 GB, and 2 TB |
720 Up,
700 Down |
Adobe Creative Cloud 2020, CorelDRAW X6, 5500ps drivers, VCarve 9.519 and 10.5,
etc. |
PPM | Working,
01/24/22 |
SOLIDWORKS 2018 expired |
| Picture | Computer | System | Estimated Value | CPU | Memory | Storage | Network Speed (Mbps) | Software | Owner | Status | Problem Description |
Design workstations ONLY! NO Facebook, social media, or random browsing.
Peripherals
| Picture | Item | Manufacturer | Model Number |
System | Estimated Value |
Owner | Status | Problem Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
SpaceMouse | 3Dconnexion | SpaceMouse Compact | $150 |
PPM | Working | ||
| Picture | Item | Manufacturer | Model Number |
System | Estimated Value |
Owner | Status | Problem Description |
Other Computers
| Picture | Item | Manufacturer | Model Number |
System | Estimated Value |
CPU | Memory | Storage | Performance Score |
Owner | Status | Problem Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PC | Unknown | $250 |
i5‑2500K | 16GB | 6491 | PPM | Working | |||||
| PC | HP | h8-1117c | $250 |
i7‑2600 | 8GB | 8179 | PPM | Working | ||||
| PC | ? |
i5‑7600K | 16GB | 9051 | ?? | Working | ||||||
| laptops (4) | hp | EliteBook 8570w | Windows 10 Pro | ? |
Intel Core-i7 2.30 GHz | 4 GB | 750 GB HDD | PPM | Working (9 years old) | |||
| Picture | Item | Manufacturer | Model Number |
System | Estimated Value |
CPU | Memory | Storage | Performance Score |
Owner | Status | Problem Description |
Monitors
| Picture | Item | Manufacturer | Model Number |
Estimated Value |
Owner | Status | Problem Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
70" 4k HDMI (5x) Monitor
and universal remote. |
VIZIO | M70-C3 | ? |
PPM | Steve Leininger replaced caps. Working, rolling frame (01/28/22) |
|
 |
46” HDMI LCD Monitor | SAMSUNG | LN46C630K1F | ? |
PPM | Working,
front kiosk (02/07/22) |
|
 |
32" 720p HDMI Monitor
with remote |
VIZIO | VO320E | ? |
PPM | Working,
Raspberry Pi Workstation (02/07/22) |
|
| 22" Monitors (3) | Lenovo | LS2223 | $100 |
PPM | Working | ||
| 22" Widescreen Monitors (2) | Acer | V226HQL | $100 |
PPM | Working | ||
| 27" HDMI/DVI Monitor | Samsung | p2770FH | $150 |
PPM | Working | Mount Failed | |
| 27" Widescreen LED Monitor | HP | 2711x | $150 |
PPM | Working | Mount Failed | |
| 27" IPS Monitor | Dell | SE2717H | $150 |
PPM | Working | ||
| Picture | Item | Manufacturer | Model Number |
Estimated Value |
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,
(21) |
2-sided | ? |
link | PPM | working | "Scanner Error 6" | |
 |
laser printer | hp | LaserJet 600 M602 | B/W | Fast,
(up to 52) |
1-sided | ? |
link | PPM | working | toner low |
| 4"x6" label printer
200 dpi thermal printer |
zebra | LP 2844 | B/W | 1-sided | support | PPM (donated by PARADIGM SYSTEMS) | working (in storage) | ||||
 |
high speed scanner | Canon | ImageFORMULA, DR-5010C | ? | ? | ? | no | PPM (donated by PARADIGM SYSTEMS) | working (in storage) | ||
| flatbed scanner | Fujitsu | fi-6770A | Color | 90 pages/minute | 2-sided | Manual Downloads | PPM | working (in storage) | 35kg/77lbs | ||
| ID card printer | Magicard | RIO 2E | Color | ? | 1-sided | yes | PPM | working (in storage) | |||
| Picture | Item | Manufacturer | Model Number |
Color | Speed | Duplexing | Estimated Value |
Manual | Owner | Status | Problem Description |
Vintage Computers
| Picture | Item | Manufacturer | Model Number |
Estimated Value |
Manual | Owner | Status | Problem Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
computer system and
floppy disks |
Atari Inc. | ATARI800 | PPM | ? | |||
 |
computer display | AMDEK | VIDEO-300A | PPM | ? | |||
 |
TRS-80
MICROCOMPUTER SYSTEM, VIDEO DISPLAY, and EXPANSION INTERFACE |
Radio Shack | TRS-80 | PPM | ? | |||
 |
3-button
computer mouse |
Sun microsystems | Crossbow | $60 (!) |
N/A | PPM | untested | |
| Picture | Item | Manufacturer | Model Number |
Estimated Value |
Manual | Owner | Status | Problem Description |
Donations Received
Wish List
The following pages contain historical information. The pages are provided for reference only.
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
Blender
- Version 2.91 Design Workstation 2
- Version 2.83 Design Workstation 3
Epilog Printer Driver
- (Installed on Design Workstations 2 & 3 only)
Fusion 360
PrusaSlicer(s)
- Versions 2.3.3 and 2.4.0
- (on Design Workstations 2 & 3)
Repetier-Server Monitor 1.4.4
- (on Design Workstations 2 & 3)
VCarve
- Makerspace Edition 10.5 and 11.0
- (VCarve Pro installed on Design Workstation 2 only)
CorelDRAW X6
Inkscape
LightBurn 1.1.01
Member Showcase
Photo Gallery
Gaming Rig, now
Design Workstation 3
- For even more member projects, visit our #showcase channel on Slack, or follow our social media links.
PPM YouTube Channel
- "featured" videos, (the YouTube "HOME" tab)
- "Things we've built", Created playlists, including 3D-printed robotic hand (2015)
See Also
Arduino Computers
Raspberry Pi Computers
Ubuntu Workstation
Infrastructure
Other Fun Stuff
Search the PPM Wiki — include Content pages as well as Multimedia.
Contact Us if you cannot find your answer here on our Wiki or if you notice any information that is outdated.