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). Additionally, we have laptop work areas available that were originally study carrels from the Pikes Peak Library District.
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
Classes and Training
New Member Orientation
Area Captain -- Volunteers needed
- To help out with the computers or printers at PPM, post your ideas and comments on Slack.
- View all PPM Area Captains
Area Captain Duties
Classes
- Pikes Peak Makerspace announces its Upcoming events, including classes, on Meetup
Training
- Wi-fi Network: Pikes Peak Makerspace; Password: [Written on white board just to the right of the FIRST AID Supply Cabinet]
- Login Password: [Written on white board just to the right of the FIRST AID Supply Cabinet]
- 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 other sites (external links):
- 17 ways to speed up Windows 10 -- COMPUTERWORLD
For Additional Help
- Use the PPM Slack channel #computing
Equipment Lists
Design Workstations 1-3
| Picture | Computer | CPU | CinebenchR23 | Memory | Storage | Network Speed,
Wired |
System Software | Application Software | Estimated Value |
Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
Design Workstation 1
(height adjustable) |
Intel Core
i5‑7600K 3.80GHz |
32 GB | 465 GB | 920 Up,
875 Down (Mbps) |
Windows 10 Home | OpenOffice 4.1.13,
PrusaSlicer, etc. |
? |
PPM | |
 |
Design Workstation 2
(height adjustable) |
Intel Core
i7‑9700 3.00GHz |
32 GB | 930 GB | 935 Up,
870 Down (Mbps) |
Windows 10 Pro | Adobe Creative Cloud, Fusion 360, PrusaSlicer,
LightBurn, SpaceMouse drivers, CorelDRAW X6, Inkscape, VCarve, etc. |
? |
PPM | |
 |
Design Workstation 3
(height adjustable) |
Intel Core
i7-7700T 2.9GHz |
16 GB | 237 GB | 928 Up,
852 Down (Mbps) |
Windows 10 Pro | Adobe Photoshop,
Adobe Illustrator, Inkscape, PrusaSlicer, VCarve, GWizard calculator, etc. |
? |
PPM | |
Design workstations ONLY! NO Facebook, social media, or random browsing.
Peripherals
| Picture | Item | Manufacturer | Model Number |
Manual | Estimated Value |
Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
SpaceMouse
(wired) |
3Dconnexion | SpaceMouse Compact | online pdf | $150 |
PPM |
 |
SpaceMouse
(wired) |
3Dconnexion | SpaceMouse Compact | online pdf | $150 |
PPM |
Number |
Value |
Other Computers
| Picture | Item | Manufacturer | Model Number |
System | CPU | CinebenchR23 | Memory | Application Software | Storage | Estimated Value |
Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PC | Unknown | i5‑2500K | 16GB | $250 |
PPM | ||||||
| PC | HP | h8-1117c | i7‑2600 | 8GB | $250 |
PPM | |||||
| PC | i5‑7600K | 16GB | ? |
PPM | |||||||
| laptop computer
("Insight-3") |
hp | EliteBook 8570w | Windows 10 Pro | Intel Core-i7 2.30 GHz | 8 GB | PrusaSlicer | 750 GB HDD | ? |
PPM
(donated by Mishel A.) | ||
| laptop computer
("Insight-5") |
hp | EliteBook 8570w | Windows 10 Pro | Intel Core-i7 2.30 GHz | 8 GB | 750 GB HDD | ? |
PPM
(donated by Mishel A.) | |||
| Macintosh
computer, monitor, keyboard, mouse |
Apple | G4 | ? | ? | ? | ? | ? |
PPM | |||
Number |
Value |
Monitors
| Picture | Item | Manufacturer | Model Number |
Estimated Value |
Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
70" 4k HDMI (5x) Monitor
and universal remote |
 |
VIZIO | ? |
PPM
(donated by Matt Camacho) |
 |
46” HDMI
LCD Monitor |
SAMSUNG | SAMSUNG | ? |
PPM |
 |
32" 720p HDMI Monitor
with VR2 remote |
|
VIZIO | ? |
PPM
(donated by Liam) |
| 32" 720p HDMI Monitor
with VR15 remote |
|
VIZIO | ? |
PPM | |
| 27" IPS Monitor | Dell | SE2717H | $150 |
PPM | |
| 27" Widescreen LED Monitor | HP | 2711x | $150 |
PPM | |
| 27" HDMI / DVI Monitor | Samsung | p2770FH | $150 |
PPM | |
| 22" Monitors (3) | Lenovo | LS2223 | $100 |
PPM | |
| 22" Widescreen Monitors (2) | Acer | V226HQL | $100 |
PPM | |
Number |
Value |
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.
The following pages contain historical information. The pages are provided for reference only.
Benefits and Policies
- 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.
Equipment Reservations
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
- G-Wizard, CNC Speeds and Feeds Calculator
- Adobe Creative Cloud
- Blender
- Version 2.91 Design Workstation 2
- Fusion 360
- Repetier-Server Monitor 1.4.4
- (on Design Workstation 2)
- VCarve
See Also
Links to other PPM Wiki pages (internal links):
- Vintage Computers
- Dye Sublimation Printing
- Printers
- Arduino Computers
- Raspberry Pi Computers
- Ubuntu Workstation
- Infrastructure
- Laser
- Laser -- BOSS
- Large Format Printing
- Vinyl Cutting
- Canva Tips
- GitHub Tips
- Make QR Codes
Curated Links
Links to other sites (external links):
- Speedtest by Ookla -- test the performance of your Internet connection
- IFIXIT -- Explore a World of Repair (step-by-step guides)
Other Fun Stuff
Links to other sites (external links):
- ULTIMATE RGB PC Build Guide 2021 -- YouTube
- Understanding different types of USB cables -- Android Authority
- 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.