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
New Member Orientation
Area Captain -- Trevor Banks
- Additional 3D Printer Captains wanted
- 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
- Be sure to log your SLA printing job using the Printer Usage Form.
- Clear the resin trays of the SLA printers carefully and completely to avoid cross-contamination.
Events
For Additional Help
- Use the PPM Slack channel #3d-printing
- List of all PPM Slack channels
- Note that we have a Slack channel (#job-board) for members to post, discuss, or accept job opportunities either within PPM or from the community.
Equipment Lists
3D Printing Equipment -- Level 2
style="vertical-align:middle;" | Picture | Item | Manufacturer | Model Number |
Print Volume |
Upgrades | Manual | Estimated Value |
Owner |
3D Printer
(MEDUSA) |
PRUSA RESEARCH | Prusa MK3 | 9.8 x 8.3 in,
8 in tall |
Multi
Material Unit (5 filaments) |
Included | $1,000 (kit) |
PPM | ||
3D Printer
(HAYWIRE) |
PRUSA RESEARCH | Prusa MK2.5S | 9.8 x 8.3 in,
8 in tall |
Included | $350 |
PPM | |||
3D Printer |
Monoprice | Mini E3D Edition | 4.7x4.7x4.7" | SD card only.
PLA ONLY. |
$75 |
PPM | |||
3D Printer
(MR. T) |
LULZBOT | Taz 5 | 11x11x8in | (does not have
auto bed leveling) |
Included | $1,200 |
PPM | ||
3D Printer
(TIZZY) |
LULZBOT | Taz 5,
KITTAZ |
11x11x8in | Auto bed leveling | Included | $1,200 |
PPM | ||
Resin Printer |
Anycubic | PHOTON MONO 2K | 163 x 102 x 180 mm tall | magnetic bed | $200 |
PPM | |||
Number |
Volume |
Value |
3D Printing Equipment -- Other
Picture | Item | Manufacturer | Estimated Value |
Owner |
lab oven / dryer
with timer (12x12x12 interior) |
Curtin Matheson | ? |
PPM | |
IMPULSE HEAT SEALER
12" w cutter |
Midwest Pacific,
MP-12C |
$150 |
PPM | |
filament dryer box | PPM | ? |
PPM | |
3Doodler create | 3Doodler
STAR TREK |
$80 |
PPM | |
UV curing box
(6x6x10 inches) |
PPM | ? |
PPM | |
Fume Extractor | PACE
8888-0825 |
? |
PPM | |
Value |
3D Printing -- Computers
Picture | Item | Manufacturer | Model Number |
CPU | Memory | Storage | System Software |
Application Software |
Estimated Value |
Owner |
computer
(Resin machine), "M-DESIGN-5-G" |
Windows 10 | PrusaSlicer | $300 |
PPM | ||||||
laptop computer | Dell | PrusaSlicer | PPM | |||||||
46" smart TV | SAMSUNG | UN46ES7100F | ? |
PPM | ||||||
Number |
Software |
Software |
Value |
3D Printing -- Not Working
Picture | Item | Manufacturer | Model Number |
Manual | Estimated Value |
Owner | Status Up/Down |
Problem Description |
Tevo 3D printers (2) | ? |
PPM | Down
(03/23/22) |
? | ||||
computer
(Slicing machine), "M-DESIGN-3-G" |
hp | Z200 | N/A | $500 |
PPM | Working,
but not online |
Windows 7 | |
RapMan 3
3D Printer |
RapMan 3 | N/A | $100 |
PPM | Down | Needs board wired and power supply hooked up. | ||
Form 2
resin printer |
Form | Form 2 | Included | $2,500 |
PPM
(donated) |
Down | Unable to get successful prints.
May need new resin or new bed. | |
Number |
Value |
Up/Down |
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
- Pikes Peak Makerspace is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, so we can provide a receipt for any donations you make.
Benefits and Policies
- 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.
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.
Red Tags
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
Server sw
- Repetier-Server Go to our Slack channel to get login credentials.
Member Showcase
- For even more member projects, visit our #showcase channel on Slack, or follow our social media links.
See Also
Links to other PPM Wiki pages (internal links):
Curated Links
Links to other sites (external links):
- PRUSA KNOWLEDGE BASE
- Prusa 3D by Josef Prusa - YouTube channel
- Ultimate 3D Printing Materials Guide -- SIMPLYFY3D
Other Fun Stuff
Links to other sites (external links):
- https://www.3dbenchy.com/ -- 3D torture test
- https://www.etsy.com/market/lithophanes
- https://www.thingiverse.com/search?q=lithophanes
- https://www.klipper3d.org/ -- 3d-Printer firmware
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