Infrastructure at PPM
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Things to know about Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM):
- We are a membership composed of Builders, Tinkerers, Engineers, Artists, Entrepreneurs, Designers, and Educators all mashed up and revolutionizing creativity in the Pikes Peak Region.
- We provide a facility with shared space and shared equipment for people to create for fun and for education.
- PPM is also a place to gather interested people for all manner of classes and instruction.
- We are tapped into and support the Colorado Springs startup community.
- We are physically located in Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA.
- We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, EIN (Tax ID Number): 81-0876257
Contact Us if you cannot find your answer here on our Wiki or if you notice any outdated information.
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
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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 -
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.
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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.
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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.
- Gloves should not be worn when using powered equipment (saws, jointers, drills, or other equipment). Leather gloves can be worn for handling materials, but not when operating machinery.
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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
in the Vented Room
Other Hazards
- Avoid placing uncovered (extension) cords, hoses, cables, or wires across the floors of our shops.
Impairment
- The use of PPM equipment requires you to be alert, attentive, and focused.
- Do not use any PPM work area, or any PPM tools, if you are under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
Computer Infrastructure
- Security cameras
- Interior and Exterior
- Internet access
- Fiber Gigabit Internet
- RFID-controlled entrances (2)
- North and South Doors
- RFID tool access (3)
- Thunder Laser
PPM Admin Links
| Admin Link | Description |
|---|---|
| Slack | The official communication solution for PPM |
| Google Calendar | PPM Events Calendar |
| Google Calendar | Review equipment or work area reservations at PPM |
| Google Maps member discounts |
Provides route planning, street images and aerial photography |
| Google Maps local resources |
Provides route planning, street images and aerial photography |
| Google Workspace | |
| GoDaddy | Domain name registration |
| Jotform | Make equipment or work area reservations at PPM |
| Mailchimp | marketing automation and email marketing platform |
| make | build and automate anything in one powerful visual platform |
| WaiverForever | For small business owners to electronically handle waiver forms |
| Anveo | VOIP (Voice Over Internet Protocol) phone service |
| Catchafire | Volunteers, nonprofits, and funders working together to solve urgent problems and lift up communities |
| GitHub | Service for software development and version control using Git |
| TechSoup | Provides eligible organizations with donated and discounted software, hardware, services, and training |
Other Links
| Link / Description | Date Joined |
|---|---|
| https://www.kingsoopers.com/account/communityrewards
King Soopers Community Rewards.pdf "King Soopers makes donating easy by simply grocery shopping." Both Members and non-members can support PPM (easily)! |
02/19/23 |
Equipment
- Air compressor(s) (in Shed)
- Chain hoist (in Metal Shop)
- Furniture dollies (2)
- Hand trucks / 2-wheelers
- Ladders
- Pallet jack
- Scaffolds
- Tool carts
The Building
Our address is 735 East Pikes Peak Avenue.
We are just (7 blocks) east of downtown Colorado Springs.
The building is about 5,500 square feet, on the former campus of the Gazette Telegraph (Colorado Springs daily newspaper).
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Volunteers cleaning up
May 2018 -
Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM)
735 E. Pikes Peak Ave.
June 2016 -
Outdoor (vinyl) window sign
for the Makerspace building -
DON'S CYCLES
front/north side of the building
July 1990 -
Woodland Furniture ad
get a free Tomato Plant(!)
May 1974
- Security cameras
- Security patrol
- Parking policies
- Free off-street parking for members and guests, north and south entrances of building
- Free off-street parking, west side of building during special events
- Parking at PPM
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.