3D Printing

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The 3D Printing Area at Pikes Peak Makerspace 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

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

3D Printing Classes and Training

Area Captain

Trevor Banks

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

For Help

Message in PPM Slack channel #3d-printing

Tips

Clear the resin trays carefully and completely to avoid cross-contamination.

Ultimate 3D Printing Materials Guide

Prusa 3D by Josef Prusa - YouTube channel

Equipment Lists

3D Printing Equipment
Picture	Item	Manufacturer	Model Number	Estimated Value	Manual	Owner	Status Up/Down	Problem Description
	Prusa Mk2s (Medussa)	PRUSA RESEARCH	N/A	$1,000	Included	PPM	Down
	Prusa Mk2s MMU2	PRUSA RESEARCH			Included	PPM	Down	MMU (Multi Material Unit) needs repair. ~~Under Warranty?~~
	Prusa MK2S (Haywire)	PRUSA RESEARCH	Prusa MK2S	$350	Included	PPM	Down	Needs new bed and backup thermistors.
200x200px	Taz 5 (MR. T)	LULZBOT	Taz 5	$1,200	Included	PPM	Down
150x150px	Taz 5 (TIZZY)	LULZBOT	Taz 5, KITTAZ	$1,200	Included	PPM	Down	Under Repair (12/06/21)
	ANYCUBIC PHOTON MONO 2K resin printer	Anycubic	N/A	$200	N/A	PPM	Up
	UV curing box	PPM				PPM	Up	Description: 6x6x10 inches
	lab oven / dryer with timer	Curtin Matheson			(none)	PPM	Up	Description: ~12x12x12 interior
	filament dryer box	PPM	N/A			PPM	Up
	Fume Extractor	PACE	8888-0825		none	PPM	?	needs filters, probably
	3Doodler create		STAR TREK			PPM
	INFRARED THERMOMETER	CEN-TECH				PPM	Up
Picture	Item	Manufacturer	Model Number	Estimated Value	Manual	Owner	Status Up/Down	Problem Description

3D Printing Computer
Picture	Item	Manufacturer	Model Number	Estimated Value	Manual	Owner	Status Up/Down	Problem Description
	computer (laptop)	hp	EliteBook 8570w			PPM	Up
Picture	Item	Manufacturer	Model Number	Estimated Value	Manual	Owner	Status Up/Down	Problem Description

3D Printing - Not Working
Picture	Item	Manufacturer	Model Number	Estimated Value	Manual	Owner	Status Up/Down	Problem Description
	various Raspberry Pi boards					PPM	Working(?) but not online
	computer (Resin machine)	Custom	N/A	$300	N/A	PPM	Working(?) but not online
	computer (Slicing machine)	Custom	N/A	$500	N/A	PPM	Working(?) but not online
	hot air material (pellet) dryer	Plastic Process Equipment	THD-U SERIES	?	Yes	PPM (donated by TITAN ROBOTICS)	Down	Under construction
	3D Printer (high temp)	Stratasys	N/A	$1,000	N/A	PPM (donated by TITAN ROBOTICS)	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.
	Form 2 resin printer	Form	Form 2	$2,500	Included	PPM	Down	Unable to get successful prints. May need new resin.
	RapMan 3 3D Printer	Unknown	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