Computers — Mac and Apple
Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) maintains an Apple iMac computer, (High Sierra operating system), 3 Windows Design Workstations, as well as other Windows computers dedicated to equipment throughout our space.
Members can use our Design Workstations and our dedicated computers, and installed software, without any additional required training (Level 1).
No reservations are required for our iMac or Design Workstations at this time, using the computers is "first-come, first‑served".
Always leave the space better than you found it.
Members can use our computers, and installed software, without any additional required training (Level 1).
Contact Us if you cannot find your answer here on our Wiki or if you notice any outdated information.
Training
- Do not expect files on the computers to be saved, you are responsible for your own backups.
- Computers are for professional use only.
Tips
- 10 Uses For Mac Finder Aliases — macmostvideo on Youtube (15:18 mins)
cmd-spacebaris the default shortcut for Spotlight Searchescto dismiss Spotlight Search (and other modes, too.)- To find out which shell you're using, run the command
echo $SHELLorps $$
Links to Apple.com:
Equipment Lists
Macintosh Computers
| Picture | Item | Manufacturer / Model |
Application Software |
Apple Software |
CPU / Graphics |
Memory | Storage |
 |
Macintosh
27-inch iMac |
Apple
A1312 |
Inkscape 1.3.2
Arduino 1.8.19 Chrome, Firefox Homebrew VS Code 1.83.1, BBEdit 12.6.7 LycheeSlicer, PrusaSlicer |
macOS
High Sierra - Version 10.13.6 Keynote 9.1, Numbers 6.1, Pages 8.1 GarageBand, iMovie Preview, Safari Terminal, Xcode 10.1 |
2.93 GHz Intel Core i7
ATI Radeon HD 5750 1024 MB |
24 GB | 1 TB SATA SSD
1 TB SATA HDD (internal DVD drive) |
| Bluetooth keyboard | Apple
A1255 |
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| wired mouse | Apple | ||||||
Wish List
- Macintosh computer with Apple Silicon processor (Mac mini M4?)
Benefits
- PPM members enjoy discounts at the following local merchants:
- (bring proof of PPM membership)
| Website | Benefit | Address |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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.
Hand-Curated Links
Links to member-recommended external sites:
- Homebrew — The Missing Package Manager for macOS (or Linux)
- Lookup Specs for Mac and Apple Devices — EveryMac.com
- Back Market — the refurbished (super) market
- Wayback Machine — the Internet Archive
Additional Help
Use the PPM Slack channel #computing
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.
Search the PPM Wiki — include Content pages as well as Multimedia.
Contact Us if you cannot find your answer here on our Wiki or if you notice any outdated information.