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− | [[File:Level 1 badge.png|alt=Level 1 badge|left|frameless|100x100px]] | + | [[File:Level 1 badge.png|alt=Level 1 badge used at Pikes Peak Makerspace|left|frameless|100x100px|PPM MEMBER USE]] |
− | Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) | + | '''Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) maintains three Design Workstations,''' as well as other computers dedicated to equipment throughout our space. |
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+ | Members can use our computers, and installed software, without any additional required training (Level 1). | ||
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==Classes and Training== | ==Classes and Training== | ||
− | === | + | ===[[New Member Orientation]]=== |
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− | :To help out with the computers | + | === Area Contact — Volunteers needed=== |
− | + | :To help out with the computers at PPM, post your ideas and comments on Slack #computing channel. | |
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===Classes=== | ===Classes=== | ||
− | : | + | :PPM announces all 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) | :Please use computers for professional use (no cruising Facebook/pointless browsing) | ||
− | === | + | ===Tips=== |
− | : | + | 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 | ||
+ | :[https://www.androidauthority.com/different-types-of-usb-cables-804432/ '''Understanding different types of USB cables'''] — Android Authority | ||
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==Equipment Lists== | ==Equipment Lists== | ||
===Design Workstations 1-3=== | ===Design Workstations 1-3=== | ||
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− | + | |Computer | |
− | + | |Application<br>Software | |
− | + | |CPU | |
− | + | |GPU(s) | |
− | + | |Memory | |
− | + | |Storage | |
− | Wired | + | |Network Speed,<br>Wired |
− | + | |System<br>Software | |
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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 1''' | + | |'''Design Workstation 1''' |
− | [[File:Level 1 badge.png|left|frameless|49x49px]] | + | '''(height adjustable desk)''' |
− | | | + | [[File:Level 1 badge.png|alt=Level 1 badge|left|frameless|49x49px]] |
− | + | |Autodesk Fusion, | |
+ | PrusaSlicer, | ||
+ | VCarve Pro Trial Edition 11.5, | ||
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+ | OpenOffice, <br> | ||
+ | and more. | ||
|Intel Core | |Intel Core | ||
i5‑7600K | i5‑7600K | ||
3.80GHz | 3.80GHz | ||
− | |32 GB | + | | |
+ | |32 GB | ||
+ | DDR4 SDRAM | ||
|465 GB | |465 GB | ||
|920 Up, | |920 Up, | ||
875 Down | 875 Down | ||
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(Mbps) | (Mbps) | ||
− | | | + | |Microsoft Windows 10 Home |
− | + | (NOT upgradeable | |
− | + | to Windows 11) | |
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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 2''' | + | |'''Design Workstation 2''' |
− | [[File:Level 1 badge.png|left|frameless|49x49px]] | + | '''(height adjustable desk)''' |
− | | | + | [[File:Level 1 badge.png|alt=Level 1 badge|left|frameless|49x49px]] |
− | + | |Adobe Creative Cloud, | |
+ | Autodesk Fusion, CorelDRAW X6, | ||
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+ | PrusaSlicer, Lychee Slicer, | ||
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+ | LightBurn, VCarve, | ||
+ | [https://www.cnccookbook.com/g-wizard-feeds-speeds-calculator-mill/ G-Wizard calculator] | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | and more. | ||
|Intel Core | |Intel Core | ||
i7‑9700 | i7‑9700 | ||
3.00GHz | 3.00GHz | ||
− | |32 GB | + | |Nvidia |
+ | Quadro P620 | ||
+ | |32 GB | ||
+ | DDR4 SDRAM | ||
|930 GB | |930 GB | ||
|935 Up, | |935 Up, | ||
870 Down | 870 Down | ||
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(Mbps) | (Mbps) | ||
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− | + | (upgradeable <br> | |
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− | |'''Design Workstation 3''' | + | |'''Design Workstation 3''' |
− | [[File:Level 1 badge.png|left|frameless|49x49px]] | + | '''(height adjustable desk)''' |
− | | | + | [[File:Level 1 badge.png|alt=Level 1 badge|left|frameless|49x49px]] |
− | + | |Photoshop, Illustrator, Lightroom Classic, | |
+ | Autodesk Fusion, | ||
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+ | PrusaSlicer, VCarve, | ||
+ | [https://www.cnccookbook.com/g-wizard-feeds-speeds-calculator-mill/ G-Wizard calculator], | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | and more. | ||
|Intel Core | |Intel Core | ||
i7-7700T | i7-7700T | ||
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2.9GHz | 2.9GHz | ||
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− | |928 Up, | + | DDR4 SDRAM |
+ | |1000 GB | ||
+ | HDD | ||
+ | | 928 Up, | ||
852 Down | 852 Down | ||
+ | (Mbps) | ||
+ | |Microsoft Windows 10 Pro | ||
+ | (NOT upgradeable | ||
+ | to Windows 11) | ||
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+ | :'''Application software common to all PPM Design Workstations:''' | ||
+ | ::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] | ||
+ | ::[https://meshmixer.com/ Autodesk Meshmixer 3.5] | ||
+ | :'''''Design workstations ONLY!''''' '''''No Facebook, social media, or random browsing.'''''<br /> | ||
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− | + | ===Monitors=== | |
− | | | + | {| class="wikitable" |
− | | | + | |- style="font-weight:bold; text-align:left; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif !important; background-color:#D0DD27; color:#000000;" |
− | ( | + | | style="vertical-align:middle;" |Picture |
+ | |Item | ||
+ | |Manufacturer/<br>Model | ||
+ | |Location | ||
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+ | |'''22" Monitors (3)''' | ||
+ | |Lenovo | ||
+ | LS2223 | ||
+ | |Design Workstation 1 | ||
+ | |- | ||
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+ | |'''22" Widescreen Monitors (2)''' | ||
+ | |Acer | ||
+ | V226HQL | ||
+ | |Design Workstation 2 | ||
+ | |- | ||
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+ | |'''27" Widescreen LED Monitor''' | ||
+ | |HP | ||
+ | 2711x | ||
+ | |Design Workstation 3 | ||
+ | |- | ||
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+ | |'''27" HDMI / DVI Monitor''' | ||
+ | |Samsung | ||
+ | p2770FH | ||
+ | |Design Workstation 3 | ||
+ | |- | ||
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+ | |[[File:VIZIO E320VL kiosk.jpg|center|frameless|193x193px]] | ||
+ | |'''32" 720p HDMI Monitor''' | ||
+ | '''with VR15 remote''' | ||
+ | [[File:Level 1 badge.png|alt=Level 1 badge|left|frameless|49x49px]] | ||
+ | |VIZIO | ||
+ | [http://cdn.vizio.com/manuals/kb/legacy/e320vl.pdf E320VL] | ||
+ | |Front (North) Door | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |[[File:Vizio mounted.jpg|alt=Vizio mounted on concrete wall|center|frameless|150x150px]] | ||
+ | |'''70" 4k HDMI (5x) Monitor''' | ||
+ | '''and universal remote''' | ||
+ | [[File:Level 1 badge.png|alt=Level 1 badge|left|frameless|49x49px]] | ||
+ | |VIZIO | ||
+ | [https://support.vizio.com/s/article/M70-C3-Model-Information?language=en_US M70-C3] | ||
+ | |Classroom and Meeting Area | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |[[File:HDMI Monitor kiosk.jpg|alt=HDMI Monitor kiosk|center|frameless|150x150px]] | ||
+ | |'''46” HDMI''' | ||
+ | '''LCD Monitor''' | ||
+ | [[File:Level 1 badge.png|alt=Level 1 badge|left|frameless|49x49px]] | ||
+ | |SAMSUNG | ||
+ | [https://www.samsung.com/us/video/tvs/LN46C630K1FXZA-specs LN46C630K1F] | ||
+ | |Front (North) Door | ||
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+ | |[[File:VIZIO VO320E.jpg|center|frameless|133x133px]] | ||
+ | |'''32" 720p HDMI Monitor''' | ||
+ | '''with VR2 remote''' | ||
+ | [[File:Level 1 badge.png|alt=Level 1 badge|left|frameless|49x49px]] | ||
+ | |VIZIO | ||
+ | [http://cdn.vizio.com/manuals/kb/legacy/vo320emanual.pdf VO320E] | ||
+ | |Electronics | ||
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− | | | + | |'''46"''' '''smart TV'''<br> |
− | + | [[File:Level 1 badge.png|alt=Level 1 badge|left|frameless|49x49px|link=https://wiki.pikespeakmakerspace.org/index.php/File:Level_1_badge.png]] | |
− | | | + | |SAMSUNG |
− | | | + | [https://www.samsung.com/us/video/tvs/UN46ES7100FXZA-specs UN46ES7100F] |
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− | |'''SpaceMouse''' | + | |'''SpaceMouse (2)''' |
(wired) | (wired) | ||
− | |3Dconnexion | + | |'''3Dconnexion''' |
− | + | [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/ | + | '''[https://forum.3dconnexion.com/ 3Dconnexion Forum]''' |
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+ | |'''DVD Drive''' | ||
+ | (USB Slim) | ||
+ | |'''DELL/''' | ||
+ | '''DW316''' | ||
+ | |'''[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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+ | ===Macintosh Computers=== | ||
+ | {| class="wikitable" | ||
+ | |- style="font-weight:bold; text-align:left; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif !important; background-color:#D0DD27; color:#000000;" | ||
+ | | style="vertical-align:middle;" |Picture | ||
+ | |Item | ||
+ | |Manufacturer/<br>Model | ||
+ | |Application<br>Software | ||
+ | |System<br>Software | ||
+ | |CPU | ||
+ | |Graphics | ||
+ | |Memory | ||
+ | |Storage | ||
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− | | | + | |'''Macintosh''' |
− | + | '''27-inch iMac''' | |
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+ | |Apple | ||
+ | A1312 | ||
+ | |iWork '09 | ||
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− | + | |MacOS | |
− | + | High Sierra - | |
− | + | Version 10.13.6 | |
− | + | |2.93 GHz Intel Core i7 | |
− | + | |ATI Radeon HD 5750 1024 MB | |
− | + | |24 GB | |
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+ | |(2) quad-core 2.26 GHz<br>Intel Xeon processors | ||
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+ | [[Donations Received|'''Donations Received''']] | ||
− | + | [[Wish List#Computers|'''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. | ||
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− | == | + | ==Related Pages== |
− | : | + | Links to related PPM Wiki pages: |
− | ===[[ | + | :[[Ubuntu|<span style="color:#000000; background:#D0DD27"> '''Ubuntu''' </span>]] |
− | + | :[[Printers|<span style="color:#000000; background:#D0DD27"> '''Printers''' </span>]] | |
− | : | + | :[[Infrastructure at PPM|<span style="color:#000000; background:#D0DD27"> '''Infrastructure at PPM''' </span>]] |
− | : | + | :[[Classroom_and_Meeting_Area|<span style="color:#000000; background:#FDD1AC"> '''Classroom and Meeting Area''' </span>]] |
+ | :[[Arduino|<span style="color:#ffffff; background:#864199"> '''Arduino''' </span>]] | ||
+ | :[[Raspberry Pi|<span style="color:#ffffff; background:#864199"> '''Raspberry Pi''' </span>]] | ||
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==Curated Links== | ==Curated Links== | ||
− | Links to | + | 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 | ||
+ | :[[wikipedia:The_Mother_of_All_Demos|'''The Mother of All Demos''']] — on Wikipedia | ||
+ | ::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''']]. | ||
+ | == For Additional Help == | ||
+ | :Use the PPM Slack channel #computing | ||
+ | :[[How To Slack#PPM Channel Names and Descriptions|'''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. | ||
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Latest revision as of 20:20, 27 March 2024
Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) maintains three Design Workstations, 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).
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.
Classes and Training
New Member Orientation
Area Contact — Volunteers needed
- To help out with the computers at PPM, post your ideas and comments on Slack #computing channel.
Classes
- PPM announces all 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.
- Please use computers for professional use (no cruising Facebook/pointless browsing)
Tips
Links to external sites:
- 17 ways to speed up Windows 10 — COMPUTERWORLD
- Understanding different types of USB cables — Android Authority
Equipment Lists
Design Workstations 1-3
Picture | Computer | Application Software |
CPU | GPU(s) | Memory | Storage | Network Speed, Wired |
System Software |
Design Workstation 1
(height adjustable desk) |
Autodesk Fusion,
PrusaSlicer, VCarve Pro Trial Edition 11.5, OpenOffice, |
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
(height adjustable desk) |
Adobe Creative Cloud,
Autodesk Fusion, CorelDRAW X6, PrusaSlicer, Lychee Slicer, LightBurn, VCarve,
G-Wizard calculator
|
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 | |
Design Workstation 3
(height adjustable desk) |
Photoshop, Illustrator, Lightroom Classic,
Autodesk Fusion, PrusaSlicer, VCarve,
G-Wizard calculator,
|
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 PPM Design Workstations:
- Brave, Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, and Mozilla Firefox browsers
- Visual Studio Code, Inkscape, Blender 4.0.2, and HWiNFO64
- Autodesk Meshmixer 3.5
- Design workstations ONLY! No Facebook, social media, or random browsing.
Monitors
Picture | Item | Manufacturer/ Model |
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 | |
32" 720p HDMI Monitor
with VR15 remote |
VIZIO | Front (North) Door | |
70" 4k HDMI (5x) Monitor
and universal remote |
VIZIO | Classroom and Meeting Area | |
46” HDMI
LCD Monitor |
SAMSUNG | Front (North) Door | |
32" 720p HDMI Monitor
with VR2 remote |
VIZIO | Electronics | |
46" smart TV |
SAMSUNG | Electronics | |
Peripherals
Picture | Item | Manufacturer/ Model |
Reference Materials |
SpaceMouse (2)
(wired) |
3Dconnexion | online pdf | |
DVD Drive
(USB Slim) |
DELL/
DW316 |
dell website | |
Macintosh Computers
Picture | Item | Manufacturer/ Model |
Application Software |
System Software |
CPU | Graphics | Memory | Storage |
Macintosh
27-inch iMac |
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
1 TB HDD | |
Bluetooth keyboard | Apple
A1255 |
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mouse | ||||||||
Macintosh computer | Apple
G4 |
? | ? | (2) quad-core 2.26 GHz Intel Xeon processors |
? | 15 GB | ? | |
monitor | Apple | |||||||
keyboard | Apple | |||||||
mouse | Apple | |||||||
- 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 |
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.
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:
Curated Links
Links to member-recommended external sites:
- Windows 11 AI features you can use today — COMPUTERWORLD
- HWiNFO — Free System Information, Monitoring and Diagnostics
- Speedtest by Ookla — test the performance of your Internet connection
- The Mother of All Demos — on Wikipedia
- 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 Doug Engelbart.
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
- Contact Us if your answer is not here on our Wiki.
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.