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Additional training is required to use our Level 2 equipment.
 
Additional training is required to use our Level 2 equipment.
  
==Safety First==
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===[[Covid-19 notice]]===
 
 
 
=== In case of emergency, call 911 ===
 
Our location is 735 East Pikes Peak Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO  80903
 
===Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)===
 
  
 
==Classes and Training==
 
==Classes and Training==
  
=== Area Captains ===
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===Area Captains===
 
'''Tim DeLeon (BOSSLASER)'''
 
'''Tim DeLeon (BOSSLASER)'''
  
 
'''Robbie Cochran (Epilog Laser)'''
 
'''Robbie Cochran (Epilog Laser)'''
=== Classes ===
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===Classes===
 
Pikes Peak Makerspace announces its  [https://www.meetup.com/pikespeakmakerspace/events '''Upcoming events, including classes, on Meetup''']
 
Pikes Peak Makerspace announces its  [https://www.meetup.com/pikespeakmakerspace/events '''Upcoming events, including classes, on Meetup''']
  
 
'''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i5NpPInh5Z0&t=5s Pikes Peak Makerspace Boss Laser Intro] -- external link to PPM YouTube channel'''
 
'''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i5NpPInh5Z0&t=5s Pikes Peak Makerspace Boss Laser Intro] -- external link to PPM YouTube channel'''
  
=== For Help ===
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===For Help===
 
Message in PPM Slack channel #laser-cutter
 
Message in PPM Slack channel #laser-cutter
  
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*[[Laser Cutting Acrylic‏‎]] (16:31, 24 November 2015)
 
*[[Laser Cutting Acrylic‏‎]] (16:31, 24 November 2015)
  
== Equipment Lists==
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==Equipment Lists==
 
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|HP
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|h8-1117c
 
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==Policies==
 
==Policies==
  
===Materials===
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===Materials ===
 
'''DO NOT cut materials with PVC on either laser,''' this will release chlorine gas which is toxic.
 
'''DO NOT cut materials with PVC on either laser,''' this will release chlorine gas which is toxic.
  
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===PPE===
 
===PPE===
=== Scrap and Trash===
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===Scrap and Trash===
==Software==
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== Software==
 
[https://lightburnsoftware.com/ LightBurn] (BOSSLASER, not Epilog)
 
[https://lightburnsoftware.com/ LightBurn] (BOSSLASER, not Epilog)
  
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===Epilog Laser Photo Gallery===
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=== Epilog Laser Photo Gallery===
 
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<gallery>
 
File:Laser cut wooden clock.jpg|alt=Laser cut wooden clock|<center>Laser cut wooden clock</center>
 
File:Laser cut wooden clock.jpg|alt=Laser cut wooden clock|<center>Laser cut wooden clock</center>
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</gallery>
 
</gallery>
  
== Other Fun Stuff==
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==Other Fun Stuff==
 
===PPM YouTube Channel===
 
===PPM YouTube Channel===
 
'''[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeIsImKtiNm7D_BxfG4n7zg/featured "featured" videos],''' (the YouTube "HOME" tab)
 
'''[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeIsImKtiNm7D_BxfG4n7zg/featured "featured" videos],''' (the YouTube "HOME" tab)

Revision as of 21:19, 1 December 2021

The Laser Engraver/Cutter Area at Pikes Peak Makerspace consists mostly of Level 2 equipment.

Additional training is required to use our Level 2 equipment.

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

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.

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.

Eye Wash Stations

Emergency Eye & Face Wash Stations are mounted in four areas: the Kitchen, Wood Shop, CNC Room and Vented Room.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Wear protective equipment in all Wood and Metal Shop Areas.
Wear gloves when using Isopropyl Alcohol and other cleaners.

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.

Classes and Training

Area Captains

Tim DeLeon (BOSSLASER)

Robbie Cochran (Epilog Laser)

Classes

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

Pikes Peak Makerspace Boss Laser Intro -- external link to PPM YouTube channel

For Help

Message in PPM Slack channel #laser-cutter

Tips

DO NOT cut materials with PVC on either laser, this will release chlorine gas which is toxic.


Warn.png The following pages contain historical information. The pages are provided for reference only.

Equipment Lists

BOSSLASER
Picture Item Manufacturer Model

Number

Estimated Value Manual Serial

Number

Owner Status Problem

Description

BOSS LASER engraver
Boss 150 Watt laser Boss LS-3655 $20,000 PPM working
PC HP h8-1117c $250 PPM working
Monitor Dell $100 PPM working
Picture Item Manufacturer Model

Number

Estimated Value Manual Serial

Number

Owner Status Problem

Description

Zing LASER
Picture Item Manufacturer Model

Number

Estimated Value Manual Serial

Number

Owner Status Problem

Description

Zing LASER.jpg
Zing

30

Watt Laser

Epilog Laser 10000 Laser System $5,800 yes, and online 10030-1429591612 PPM working
PC HP h8-1117c $250 PPM working
Monitor Dell $100 PPM working
Picture Item Manufacturer Model

Number

Estimated Value Manual Serial

Number

Owner Status Problem

Description

Wish List

Donations Received

Hand Tools

Hand tools that belong in the Laser Area should be marked with red tape or paint.

Return all tools to their proper location after use. This rule applies to all areas of our Makerspace.

Policies

Materials

DO NOT cut materials with PVC on either laser, this will release chlorine gas which is toxic.

Donate for "Wood Sheet for Laser" via PayPal: bit.ly/ppmstuff

Or, leave donations in a black payment box, or use a QR code.

Help Us Keep Stocked Up!

PPE

Scrap and Trash

Software

LightBurn (BOSSLASER, not Epilog)

Adobe Acrobat (Epilog)

Showcase

Boss Laser Photo Gallery

Epilog Laser Photo Gallery

Other Fun Stuff

PPM YouTube Channel

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

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