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− | 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. | + | 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. |
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'''EXPANSION INTERFACE''' | '''EXPANSION INTERFACE''' | ||
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|[[wikipedia:TRS-80|TRS-80]] | |[[wikipedia:TRS-80|TRS-80]] | ||
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− | |Atari Inc. | + | | Atari Inc. |
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===[https://wiki.pikespeakmakerspace.org/index.php/Donations_Received Donations Received]=== | ===[https://wiki.pikespeakmakerspace.org/index.php/Donations_Received Donations Received]=== | ||
===[https://wiki.pikespeakmakerspace.org/index.php/Wish_List#Computers Wish List]=== | ===[https://wiki.pikespeakmakerspace.org/index.php/Wish_List#Computers Wish List]=== | ||
− | :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 and Policies== | ==Benefits and Policies== | ||
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===[https://pikespeakmakerspace.org/reserve-equipment Equipment Reservations]=== | ===[https://pikespeakmakerspace.org/reserve-equipment Equipment Reservations]=== | ||
===Red Tags=== | ===Red Tags=== | ||
− | :Use a '''[https://wiki.pikespeakmakerspace.org/index.php/New_Member_Orientation#Red_Tags Red Tag]''', which can be found in the '''red tag area''', to designate broken equipment. | + | : Use a '''[https://wiki.pikespeakmakerspace.org/index.php/New_Member_Orientation#Red_Tags Red Tag]''', which can be found in the '''red tag area''', to designate broken equipment. |
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===[https://livingcomputers.org/Computer-Collection/Vintage-Computers/Microcomputers/TRS-80.aspx living computers -- Radio Shack TRS-80]=== | ===[https://livingcomputers.org/Computer-Collection/Vintage-Computers/Microcomputers/TRS-80.aspx living computers -- Radio Shack TRS-80]=== | ||
− | === [https://computerhistory.org/timelines/ Computer History Museum - Timelines] === | + | ===[https://computerhistory.org/timelines/ Computer History Museum - Timelines] === |
===[[wikipedia:The_Mother_of_All_Demos|The Mother of All Demos (from Wikipedia)]]=== | ===[[wikipedia:The_Mother_of_All_Demos|The Mother of All Demos (from 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. | :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. | ||
− | ==Other Fun Stuff== | + | == Other Fun Stuff== |
Links to other sites (external links): | Links to other sites (external links): | ||
Revision as of 22:27, 10 December 2022
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.
Vintage Computers at PPM
Picture | Item | Manufacturer | Model Number |
Estimated Value |
Manual | Owner | Status | Problem Description |
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TRS-80
MICROCOMPUTER SYSTEM, VIDEO DISPLAY, and EXPANSION INTERFACE |
Radio Shack | TRS-80 | PPM | ? | ||||
computer system and
floppy disks |
Atari Inc. | ATARI800 | PPM | ? | ||||
computer display | AMDEK | VIDEO-300A | PPM | ? | ||||
3-button
computer mouse |
Sun microsystems | Crossbow | $60 (!) |
N/A | PPM | untested | ||
lNumber |
Value |
Description |
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.
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
- Use a Red Tag, which can be found in the red tag area, to designate broken equipment.
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.
See Also
Links to other PPM Wiki pages (internal links):
Curated Links
living computers -- Radio Shack TRS-80
Computer History Museum - Timelines
The Mother of All Demos (from 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.
Other Fun Stuff
Links to other sites (external links):
- Hidden Figures and Human Computers -- National Air and Space Museum
- CuriousMarc -- restorations of space hardware
- The Madness of Vintage Computer Festival Midwest 2022
- BASIC -- computer programming language
- One Laptop Per Child -- on Wikipedia
- 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.