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[[File:Level 1 badge.png|alt=Level 1 badge used at Pikes Peak Makerspace|left|frameless|100x100px|PPM MEMBER USE]]
 
[[File:Level 1 badge.png|alt=Level 1 badge used at Pikes Peak Makerspace|left|frameless|100x100px|PPM MEMBER USE]]
  
'''Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) maintains three Design Workstations,''' as well as other computers dedicated to equipment throughout our space.
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'''Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) maintains three Design Workstations,''' an Apple iMac, as well as other computers dedicated to equipment throughout our space.
  
Members can use our computers, and installed software, without any additional required training (Level 1).
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Members can use our computers, and installed software, without any additional required training (Level 1).
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No reservations are required for our Design Workstations at this time, they are "first-come, first-served".
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Members are also welcome to bring in their own computers and use our high-speed Internet connection.<br>
 
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<p style="padding:0.2em 0.4em;  background:#D0DD27; color:#FFFFFF; font-size:15%;"> &nbsp; </p>
 
<p style="padding:0.2em 0.4em;  background:#D0DD27; color:#FFFFFF; font-size:15%;"> &nbsp; </p>
 
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<p style="padding:0.2em 0.4em;  background:#D0DD27; color:#FFFFFF; font-size:15%;"> &nbsp; </p>
 
 
==Classes and Training==
 
==Classes and Training==
  
 
===[[New Member Orientation]]===
 
===[[New Member Orientation]]===
  
=== Area Contact — Volunteers needed===
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===Area Contact — Volunteers needed===
:To help out with the computers at PPM, post your ideas and comments on&nbsp;Slack #computing channel.
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:To help out with any of the computers at PPM, post your ideas and comments on our&nbsp;Slack #computing channel.
  
 
===Classes===
 
===Classes===
:PPM announces all its [https://www.meetup.com/pikespeakmakerspace/events '''Upcoming events, including classes, on Meetup''']
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:PPM announces its [https://www.meetup.com/pikespeakmakerspace/events '''Upcoming events, including classes, on Meetup''']
  
 
===Training===
 
===Training===
:Do not expect files on the computers to be saved. Use your own thumb drive or cloud backup.
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:*Do not expect files on the computers to be saved, use your own thumb drive or cloud backup.
:Please use computers for professional use (no cruising Facebook/pointless browsing)
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:*Computers are for professional use only.
  
 
===Tips===
 
===Tips===
 
Links to external sites:
 
Links to external sites:
:'''[https://www.computerworld.com/article/3029168/16-ways-to-speed-up-windows-10.html 17 ways to speed up Windows 10]''' — COMPUTERWORLD
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:'''Windows 10'''
:[https://www.androidauthority.com/different-types-of-usb-cables-804432/ '''Understanding different types of USB cables'''] — Android Authority
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::'''[https://www.computerworld.com/article/3029168/16-ways-to-speed-up-windows-10.html 17 ways to speed up Windows 10]''' — COMPUTERWORLD
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:'''Windows 11'''
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::'''[https://www.computerworld.com/article/3711746/windows-11-ai-features.html Windows 11 AI features you can use today]''' — COMPUTERWORLD
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:'''Windows 12'''
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::'''[https://www.pcworld.com/article/2216834/windows-12-how-to-use-new-functions-now.html How to try tomorrow’s new features, today]''' PCWorld
  
 
==Equipment Lists==
 
==Equipment Lists==
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|Computer
 
|Computer
 
|Application<br>Software
 
|Application<br>Software
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|Monitors
 
|CPU
 
|CPU
 
|GPU(s)
 
|GPU(s)
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|[[File:Design Workstation 1.jpg|alt=Design Workstation 1|center|frameless|150x150px]]
 
|[[File:Design Workstation 1.jpg|alt=Design Workstation 1|center|frameless|150x150px]]
 
|'''Design Workstation&nbsp;1'''
 
|'''Design Workstation&nbsp;1'''
'''(height adjustable)'''
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'''(height adjustable desk)'''
 
[[File:Level 1 badge.png|alt=Level 1 badge|left|frameless|49x49px]]
 
[[File:Level 1 badge.png|alt=Level 1 badge|left|frameless|49x49px]]
|Autodesk Fusion,
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|PrusaSlicer,  
PrusaSlicer,  
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VCarve Pro Trial Edition 11.5,
VCarve Pro Trial Edition 11.5,  
 
  
 
OpenOffice, <br>
 
OpenOffice, <br>
 
and more.
 
and more.
 +
|22" Lenovo
 +
LS2223
 +
 +
(3x)
 
|Intel&nbsp;Core  
 
|Intel&nbsp;Core  
 
i5&#8209;7600K  
 
i5&#8209;7600K  
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3.80GHz
 
3.80GHz
 
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|
|32 GB  
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| 32 GB  
 
DDR4 SDRAM
 
DDR4 SDRAM
 
|465 GB
 
|465 GB
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|[[File:Design Workstation 2.jpg|alt=Design Workstation 2|center|frameless|150x150px]]
 
|[[File:Design Workstation 2.jpg|alt=Design Workstation 2|center|frameless|150x150px]]
 
|'''Design Workstation&nbsp;2'''
 
|'''Design Workstation&nbsp;2'''
'''(height adjustable)'''
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'''(height adjustable desk)'''
 
[[File:Level 1 badge.png|alt=Level 1 badge|left|frameless|49x49px]]
 
[[File:Level 1 badge.png|alt=Level 1 badge|left|frameless|49x49px]]
 
|Adobe Creative Cloud,  
 
|Adobe Creative Cloud,  
Autodesk Fusion, CorelDRAW&nbsp;X6,  
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CorelDRAW&nbsp;X6,  
  
 
PrusaSlicer, Lychee Slicer,  
 
PrusaSlicer, Lychee Slicer,  
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<br>
 
<br>
 
and more.
 
and more.
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|22" Acer
 +
V226HQL
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 +
(2x)
 
|Intel&nbsp;Core  
 
|Intel&nbsp;Core  
 
i7&#8209;9700  
 
i7&#8209;9700  
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|Nvidia
 
|Nvidia
 
Quadro P620
 
Quadro P620
|32 GB  
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| 32 GB  
 
DDR4 SDRAM
 
DDR4 SDRAM
 
|930 GB
 
|930 GB
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|[[File:Design Workstation 3 new.jpg|alt=Design Workstation 3|center|frameless|150x150px]]
 
|[[File:Design Workstation 3 new.jpg|alt=Design Workstation 3|center|frameless|150x150px]]
 
|'''Design Workstation&nbsp;3'''
 
|'''Design Workstation&nbsp;3'''
'''(height adjustable)'''
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'''(height adjustable desk)'''
 
[[File:Level 1 badge.png|alt=Level 1 badge|left|frameless|49x49px]]
 
[[File:Level 1 badge.png|alt=Level 1 badge|left|frameless|49x49px]]
|Photoshop, Illustrator, Lightroom Classic,  
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|Photoshop, Illustrator, Lightroom Classic,
Autodesk Fusion,
 
 
 
 
PrusaSlicer, VCarve,  
 
PrusaSlicer, VCarve,  
 
[https://www.cnccookbook.com/g-wizard-feeds-speeds-calculator-mill/ G-Wizard calculator],  
 
[https://www.cnccookbook.com/g-wizard-feeds-speeds-calculator-mill/ G-Wizard calculator],  
 
<br>
 
<br>
 
and more.
 
and more.
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|27" HP 2711x,
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27" Samsung
 +
p2770FH
 
|Intel Core  
 
|Intel Core  
 
i7-7700T  
 
i7-7700T  
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2.9GHz
 
2.9GHz
 
|
 
|
|16 GB  
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| 16 GB  
 
DDR4 SDRAM
 
DDR4 SDRAM
 
|1000&nbsp;GB  
 
|1000&nbsp;GB  
 
HDD
 
HDD
| 928 Up,  
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|928 Up,  
 
852 Down
 
852 Down
 
(Mbps)
 
(Mbps)
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|- style="font-weight:bold; text-align:left; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif !important; color:#000000;"
 
|- style="font-weight:bold; text-align:left; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif !important; color:#000000;"
 
| style="vertical-align:middle;" |
 
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:'''Application software common to all PPM Design Workstations:'''  
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:'''Application software common to all (3) PPM Design Workstations:'''  
::Brave, Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, and Mozilla Firefox browsers.
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::Brave, Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, and Mozilla Firefox browsers
::[https://code.visualstudio.com/ Visual Studio Code,] [https://inkscape.org/ Inkscape], [https://blender.org/ Blender 4.0.2], and [https://www.hwinfo.com/ HWiNFO64].
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::[https://www.autodesk.com/products/fusion-360/startups Autodesk Fusion], [https://meshmixer.com/ Autodesk Meshmixer 3.5]
:'''''Design workstations ONLY!''''' '''''No Facebook, social media, or random browsing.'''''<br />
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::[https://code.visualstudio.com/ Visual Studio Code,] [https://inkscape.org/ Inkscape], and [https://blender.org/ Blender]
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::[https://www.hwinfo.com/ HWiNFO] — Free System Information, Monitoring and Diagnostics (Windows&nbsp;only)
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:'''''Design workstations ONLY!'''''
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:'''''No Facebook, social media, or random browsing.'''''<br />
  
  
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|Manufacturer/<br>Model
 
|Manufacturer/<br>Model
 
|Location
 
|Location
|-
 
|
 
|'''22" Monitors (3)'''
 
|Lenovo
 
LS2223
 
|Design Workstation 1
 
|-
 
|
 
|'''22" Widescreen Monitors (2)'''
 
|Acer
 
V226HQL
 
|Design Workstation 2
 
|-
 
|
 
|'''27" Widescreen LED Monitor'''
 
|HP
 
2711x
 
|Design Workstation 3
 
|-
 
|
 
|'''27" HDMI / DVI Monitor'''
 
|Samsung
 
p2770FH
 
|Design Workstation 3
 
|-
 
|
 
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|
 
 
|-
 
|-
 
|[[File:VIZIO E320VL kiosk.jpg|center|frameless|193x193px]]
 
|[[File:VIZIO E320VL kiosk.jpg|center|frameless|193x193px]]
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===Peripherals===
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===SpaceMouse===
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
|- style="font-weight:bold; text-align:left; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif !important; background-color:#D0DD27; color:#000000;"
 
|- style="font-weight:bold; text-align:left; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif !important; background-color:#D0DD27; color:#000000;"
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(wired)
 
(wired)
 
|'''3Dconnexion'''
 
|'''3Dconnexion'''
[https://3dconnexion.com/us/product/spacemouse-compact/ SpaceMouse Compact]
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[https://3dconnexion.com/us/product/spacemouse-compact/ '''SpaceMouse Compact''']
 
|[https://3dconnexion.com/manuals/spacemouse-compact/en/Manual_3Dconnexion-SpaceMouse-Compact_EN.pdf '''online pdf''']
 
|[https://3dconnexion.com/manuals/spacemouse-compact/en/Manual_3Dconnexion-SpaceMouse-Compact_EN.pdf '''online pdf''']
  
  
 
'''[https://forum.3dconnexion.com/ 3Dconnexion Forum]'''
 
'''[https://forum.3dconnexion.com/ 3Dconnexion Forum]'''
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|'''DVD Drive'''
 
(USB Slim)
 
|'''DELL/'''
 
'''DW316'''
 
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|- style="font-weight:bold; text-align:left; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif !important; color:#000000;"
 
|- style="font-weight:bold; text-align:left; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif !important; color:#000000;"
 
| style="vertical-align:middle;" |
 
| style="vertical-align:middle;" |
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|}
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'''[https://3dconnexion.com/us/advantages-for-students/ Education discount is available for SpaceMouse® (20%)]'''
  
===Macintosh Computers===
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=== Other Peripherals ===
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
|- style="font-weight:bold; text-align:left; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif !important; background-color:#D0DD27; color:#000000;"
 
|- style="font-weight:bold; text-align:left; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif !important; background-color:#D0DD27; color:#000000;"
 
| style="vertical-align:middle;" |Picture
 
| style="vertical-align:middle;" |Picture
 
|Item
 
|Item
|Manufacturer/<br>Model
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|Manufacturer / Model
|Application<br>Software
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|Reference<br>Materials
|System<br>Software
 
|CPU
 
|Graphics
 
|Memory
 
|Storage
 
 
|-
 
|-
 
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|'''Macintosh'''  
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|'''USB speakers'''
'''27-inch iMac'''
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(external)
 
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|'''amazonbasics'''
[[File:Level 1 badge.png|alt=Level 1 badge|left|frameless|49x49px]]
 
|Apple
 
A1312
 
|iWork '09
 
(Keynote,
 
 
 
Numbers,
 
 
 
Pages)
 
 
 
Inkscape 1.3.2
 
|MacOS High Sierra
 
Version 10.13.6
 
|2.93 GHz Intel Core i7
 
|ATI Radeon HD 5750 1024 MB
 
|24 GB
 
|1 TB SSD
 
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|'''Bluetooth keyboard'''
 
|Apple
 
A1255
 
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|
 
|
 
 
|
 
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|-
 
|-
 
|
 
|
|'''mouse'''
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|'''DVD Drive'''
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(USB Slim)
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|'''DELL /''' '''DW316'''
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|'''[https://www.dell.com/en-us/shop/dell-usb-slim-dvd-rw-drive-dw316/apd/429-aauq/storage-drives-media#techspecs_section dell website]'''
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|-
 
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|
 
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|
 
|
 
|
 
|
 
|-
 
|
 
|'''Macintosh computer'''
 
 
 
|Apple
 
G4
 
|?
 
|?
 
|(2) quad-core 2.26 GHz<br>Intel Xeon processors
 
|?
 
|15 GB
 
|?
 
|-
 
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|'''monitor'''
 
|Apple
 
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|
 
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|-
 
|
 
|'''keyboard'''
 
|Apple
 
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|
 
|
 
|-
 
|
 
|'''mouse'''
 
|Apple
 
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|
 
|
 
|
 
|
 
 
|- style="font-weight:bold; text-align:left; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif !important; color:#000000;"
 
|- style="font-weight:bold; text-align:left; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif !important; color:#000000;"
 
| style="vertical-align:middle;" |
 
| style="vertical-align:middle;" |
|
 
|
 
|
 
|
 
|
 
 
|
 
|
 
|
 
|
 
|
 
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[[Donations Received|'''Donations Received''']]
 
[[Donations Received|'''Donations Received''']]
  
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:Pikes Peak Makerspace is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, so we can provide a receipt for any donations you make.
 
:Pikes Peak Makerspace is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, so we can provide a receipt for any donations you make.
  
==Benefits==
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== Benefits ==
 
{{Member Benefits}}
 
{{Member Benefits}}
  
 
==Policies==
 
==Policies==
 
{{Red Tags}}
 
{{Red Tags}}
{{Scrap and Trash}}
 
 
==Related Software==
 
 
===[[Software Tips]]===
 
  
==Related Pages==
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== Related Pages==
 
Links to related PPM Wiki pages:
 
Links to related PPM Wiki pages:
  
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:[[Computers -- Mac and Apple|<span style="color:#000000; background:#D0DD27">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Computers — Mac and Apple'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
 
:[[Ubuntu|<span style="color:#000000; background:#D0DD27">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Ubuntu'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
 
:[[Ubuntu|<span style="color:#000000; background:#D0DD27">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Ubuntu'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
 
:[[Printers|<span style="color:#000000; background:#D0DD27">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Printers'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
 
:[[Printers|<span style="color:#000000; background:#D0DD27">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Printers'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
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:[[Computers -- Vintage|<span style="color:#000000; background:#D0DD27">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Computers — Vintage'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
 
:[[Infrastructure at PPM|<span style="color:#000000; background:#D0DD27">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Infrastructure at PPM'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
 
:[[Infrastructure at PPM|<span style="color:#000000; background:#D0DD27">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Infrastructure at PPM'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
 
:[[Classroom_and_Meeting_Area|<span style="color:#000000; background:#FDD1AC">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Classroom and Meeting Area'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
 
:[[Classroom_and_Meeting_Area|<span style="color:#000000; background:#FDD1AC">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Classroom and Meeting Area'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
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:[[Raspberry Pi|<span style="color:#ffffff; background:#864199">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Raspberry Pi'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
 
:[[Raspberry Pi|<span style="color:#ffffff; background:#864199">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Raspberry Pi'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
  
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:'''[[Linux Tools]]'''
 
:'''[[Software Tips]]'''
 
:'''[[Software Tips]]'''
 
:'''[[QR Codes]]'''
 
:'''[[QR Codes]]'''
  
==Curated Links==
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==Hand-Curated Links==
 
Links to member-recommended external sites:
 
Links to member-recommended external sites:
:'''[https://www.computerworld.com/article/3711746/windows-11-ai-features.html Windows 11 AI features you can use today]''' — COMPUTERWORLD
 
:[https://www.hwinfo.com/ '''HWiNFO'''] — Free System Information, Monitoring and Diagnostics
 
 
:[https://www.speedtest.net/ '''Speedtest by Ookla'''] — test the performance of your Internet connection
 
:[https://www.speedtest.net/ '''Speedtest by Ookla'''] — test the performance of your Internet connection
:[[wikipedia:The_Mother_of_All_Demos|'''The Mother of All Demos''']] — on Wikipedia
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:[https://www.androidauthority.com/different-types-of-usb-cables-804432/ '''Understanding different types of USB cables'''] — Android Authority
::A landmark (1968) demonstration of windows, hypertext, graphics, efficient navigation and command input, video conferencing, the computer mouse, word processing, dynamic file linking, revision control, and a collaborative real-time editor by computer pioneer [[wikipedia:Douglas_Engelbart|'''Doug Engelbart''']].
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==For Additional Help==
 
==For Additional Help==
 
:Use the PPM Slack channel #computing
 
:Use the PPM Slack channel #computing
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:Note that we have a Slack channel (#job-board) for members to post, discuss, or accept job opportunities either within PPM or from the&nbsp;community.
 
:Note that we have a Slack channel (#job-board) for members to post, discuss, or accept job opportunities either within PPM or from the&nbsp;community.
 
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[[Category:Hardware]]
 
[[Category:Hardware]]
 
[[Category:Software]]
 
[[Category:Software]]
[[Category:Volunteers Needed]]
 
 
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<!--Woodshop-->

Latest revision as of 21:54, 19 April 2024

Level 1 badge used at Pikes Peak Makerspace

Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) maintains three Design Workstations, an Apple iMac, as well as other computers dedicated to equipment throughout our space.

Members can use our computers, and installed software, without any additional required training (Level 1).

No reservations are required for our Design Workstations at this time, they are "first-come, first-served".

Members are also welcome to bring in their own computers and use our high-speed Internet connection.

 


Classes and Training

New Member Orientation

Area Contact — Volunteers needed

To help out with any of the computers at PPM, post your ideas and comments on our Slack #computing channel.

Classes

PPM announces its Upcoming events, including classes, on Meetup

Training

  • Do not expect files on the computers to be saved, use your own thumb drive or cloud backup.
  • Computers are for professional use only.

Tips

Links to external sites:

Windows 10
17 ways to speed up Windows 10 — COMPUTERWORLD
Windows 11
Windows 11 AI features you can use today — COMPUTERWORLD
Windows 12
How to try tomorrow’s new features, today — PCWorld

Equipment Lists

Design Workstations 1-3

Picture Computer Application
Software
Monitors CPU GPU(s) Memory Storage Network Speed,
Wired
System
Software
Design Workstation 1
Design Workstation 1

(height adjustable desk)

Level 1 badge
PrusaSlicer,

VCarve Pro Trial Edition 11.5,

OpenOffice,
and more.

22" Lenovo

LS2223

(3x)

Intel Core

i5‑7600K

3.80GHz

32 GB

DDR4 SDRAM

465 GB 920 Up,

875 Down (Mbps)

Microsoft Windows 10 Home

(NOT upgradeable to Windows 11)

Design Workstation 2
Design Workstation 2

(height adjustable desk)

Level 1 badge
Adobe Creative Cloud,

CorelDRAW X6,

PrusaSlicer, Lychee Slicer,

LightBurn, VCarve, G-Wizard calculator
and more.

22" Acer

V226HQL

(2x)

Intel Core

i7‑9700

3.00GHz

Nvidia

Quadro P620

32 GB

DDR4 SDRAM

930 GB 935 Up,

870 Down (Mbps)

Microsoft Windows 10 Pro

(upgradeable
to Windows 11)

Design Workstation 3
Design Workstation 3

(height adjustable desk)

Level 1 badge
Photoshop, Illustrator, Lightroom Classic,

PrusaSlicer, VCarve, G-Wizard calculator,
and more.

27" HP 2711x,

27" Samsung p2770FH

Intel Core

i7-7700T

2.9GHz

16 GB

DDR4 SDRAM

1000 GB

HDD

928 Up,

852 Down (Mbps)

Microsoft Windows 10 Pro

(NOT upgradeable to Windows 11)

Application software common to all (3) PPM Design Workstations:
Brave, Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, and Mozilla Firefox browsers
Autodesk Fusion, Autodesk Meshmixer 3.5
Visual Studio Code, Inkscape, and Blender
HWiNFO — Free System Information, Monitoring and Diagnostics (Windows only)
Design workstations ONLY!
No Facebook, social media, or random browsing.


Monitors

Picture Item Manufacturer/
Model
Location
VIZIO E320VL kiosk.jpg
32" 720p HDMI Monitor

with VR15 remote

Level 1 badge
VIZIO

E320VL

Front (North) Door
Vizio mounted on concrete wall
70" 4k HDMI (5x) Monitor

and universal remote

Level 1 badge
VIZIO

M70-C3

Classroom and Meeting Area
HDMI Monitor kiosk
46” HDMI

LCD Monitor

Level 1 badge
SAMSUNG

LN46C630K1F

Front (North) Door
VIZIO VO320E.jpg
32" 720p HDMI Monitor

with VR2 remote

Level 1 badge
VIZIO

VO320E

Electronics
46" smart TV
Level 1 badge
SAMSUNG

UN46ES7100F

Electronics

SpaceMouse

Picture Item Manufacturer/
Model
Reference
Materials
SpaceMouse, wired
SpaceMouse (2)

(wired)

3Dconnexion

SpaceMouse Compact

online pdf


3Dconnexion Forum

Education discount is available for SpaceMouse® (20%)

Other Peripherals

Picture Item Manufacturer / Model Reference
Materials
USB speakers

(external)

amazonbasics
DVD Drive

(USB Slim)

DELL / DW316 dell website


Donations Received

Wish List

USB to SATA adapter or docking station
Pikes Peak Makerspace is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, so we can provide a receipt for any donations you make.

Benefits

PPM members enjoy discounts at the following local merchants:
(walk in, show proof of membership)
Company Website Benefit Directions to
Logo WOODCRAFT
Woodcraft of Colorado Springs 10% discount    4438 Austin Bluffs Parkway
Logo CO Lumber
CO Lumber Specialties 10% discount 3636 Stone Avenue
Logo General Air
GENERAL AIR 10% discount 3031 N Nevada Ave.
Logo ACE
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.

Policies

Red Tags

If equipment needs repairs, place a Red Tag on it and report it via the Pikes Peak Makerspace Slack channel #red-tags-issues
This advises others on the malfunctioning equipment and ensures that actions can be taken to service/repair the equipment promptly.
For more information, review our New Member Orientation wiki page.

Related Pages

Links to related PPM Wiki pages:

  Computers — Mac and Apple  
  Ubuntu  
  Printers  
  Computers — Vintage  
  Infrastructure at PPM  
  Classroom and Meeting Area  
  Arduino  
  Raspberry Pi  
Linux Tools
Software Tips
QR Codes

Hand-Curated Links

Links to member-recommended external sites:

Speedtest by Ookla — test the performance of your Internet connection
Understanding different types of USB cables — Android Authority

For Additional Help

Use the PPM Slack channel #computing
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.
PPM Tool Color Map — Interactive
Search the PPM Wiki — include both Content pages and Multimedia
Contact Us if you cannot find your answer here on our Wiki, or you notice something is outdated.


Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) is dedicated to supporting our maker community in their creative processes by providing shared space, shared tools, materials, software and a knowledge base to turn their ideas into reality.