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

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  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.

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  PPM Emergency
  Evacuation Plan.pdf

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  PPM Fire
  Prevention Plan.pdf

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  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.

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  FIRST AID
  Supply Cabinet

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  Flammables Cabinet

Classes and Training

Classes

Pikes Peak Makerspace announces its Upcoming events, including classes, on Meetup

For Help

Message in PPM Slack channel #general

Tips

Leave the space better than you found it.

Equipment Lists

Design Workstations 1-3

Picture	Computer	System	Estimated Value	CPU	Memory	Storage	Performance Score	Software	Owner	Status	Problem Description
	Design Workstation 1	Windows 10 Pro for Workstations		i5‑7600K 3.80GHz	32 GB	118 GB		Adobe Creative Cloud, Fusion 360, LightBurn, SpaceMouse drivers, etc.	PPM	Working
	Design Workstation 2	Windows 10 Pro		i7‑9700 3.00GHz	32 GB	930 GB		Adobe Creative Cloud, Fusion 360, LightBurn, SpaceMouse drivers, etc. VCarve	PPM	Working (all 3 monitors) (11/21/21)
150x150px	Design Workstation 3	Windows 7						Adobe Acrobat	PPM	Down (11/21/21)	Tagged: Fan Error/Noise, will not boot
Picture	Computer	System	Estimated Value	CPU	Memory	Storage	Performance Score	Software	Owner	Status	Problem Description

Design workstations ONLY! NO Facebook, social media, or random browsing.

Computers

Picture	Item	Manufacturer	Model Number	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
	SpaceMouse	3Dconnexion	SpaceMouse Compact online manual	$150	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	PPM	Working
Picture	Item	Manufacturer	Model Number	Estimated Value	CPU	Memory	Storage	Performance Score	Owner	Status	Problem Description

Laptops

Picture	Item	Manufacturer	Model Number	System	Estimated Value	CPU	Memory	Storage	Performance Score	Owner	Status	Problem Description
	laptops (4)	hp	EliteBook 8570w	Windows 10 Pro		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
	32" 720p HDMI Monitor	VIZIO	VO320E		PPM	Working (Raspberry Pi Workstation)
	40" 1080p HDMI Monitor	SONY	KDL-40V4100		PPM	Working (front kiosk)
	46" HDMI Monitor	SAMSUNG	LN46C630K1F		PPM	Working (ROLLING TV CART)
	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, (?)	2-sided		link	PPM	working	"Scanner Error 6"
	laser printer	hp	LaserJet 600 M602	B/W	Fast, (up to 52)	1-sided			PPM	working	toner low
	ID card printer	Magicard	RIO 2E	Color		1-sided		yes	PPM	working
133x133px	4"x6" label printer 200 dpi thermal printer	zebra	LP 2844	B/W		1-sided		support	PPM (donated by PARADIGM SYSTEMS)	working
	high speed scanner	Canon	ImageFORMULA, DR-5010C					no	PPM (donated by PARADIGM SYSTEMS)	?
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	?
	MICROCOMPUTER SYSTEM, VIDEO DISPLAY, and EXPANSION INTEFACE	Radio Shack	TRS-80			PPM	?
	3-button computer mouse	Sun microsystems	Crossbow P/N 370-3631-02	$60 (!)	N/A	PPM	untested
Picture	Item	Manufacturer	Model Number	Estimated Value	Manual	Owner	Status	Problem Description

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:

(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.

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

Blender

Version 2.91.2

(Blender installed on Design Workstation 2 only)

VCarve Pro

Makerspace Edition 10.5 and 11.0

(VCarve installed on Design Workstation 2 only)

Showcase

Photo Gallery

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  Gaming Rig, now
  Design Workstation 3

PPM YouTube Channel

"featured" videos, (the YouTube "HOME" tab)

"Things we've built", Created playlists, including 3D-printed robotic hand (2015)

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