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Learn about the software that we have installed for all Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) members.

Level 1 badge used at Pikes Peak Makerspace

Use of software installed on PPM computers does not require any additional required training (Level 1).




Links to related PPM Wiki pages:

File Format Tips
GitHub Tips

 


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Commercial (licensed) software used at PPM

Adobe Creative Cloud desktop applications (alphabetical order):
Adobe After Effects Tips — animate both still images and illustrations
Adobe Bridge Tips — view and manage files
Adobe Dreamweaver Tips — build sites for any browser or device
Adobe Illustrator Tips — draw vector graphics
Adobe InDesign Tips — create page layouts
Adobe Lightroom Tips — edit graphics and photos
Adobe Photoshop Tips — edit raster graphics and photos
Adobe Premiere Tips — create videos
Canva Tips — online graphic design software
CorelDRAW X6 Tips — create and print vector graphics
LightBurn Tips — create artwork then control your laser cutter settings
VCarve Tips — for makers designing for CNC (Computer Numerical Control)

Free and open-source software (FOSS) used at PPM

Blender Tips — create 3D models, motion graphics, interactive 3D applications, AR and VR models
Inkscape Tips — multi-platform vector graphics software application
MediaWiki Tips — edit and publish wiki pages
PrusaSlicer Tips — prepare ("slice") 3D models for FDM (filament) printers
Sonic Pi Tips — code-based music creation and live performance tool
Visual Studio Code Tips — multi-platform editor used by programmers of all levels

Other software used at PPM

Autodesk Fusion Tips — parametric CAD, electrical drawings, simulation, rendering and  CAM
Cutting Master 3 Tips — send files to a vinyl cutter
Lychee Slicer Tips — prepare (slice) 3D models for SLA (resin) printers
Mach4 Tips — send G-code to a CNC router table
Tinkercad — "free web app for 3D design, electronics, and coding"

Hand-Curated Links

Interface Guidelines

Consistency benefits both users and developers:
Human interface guidelines — on Wikipedia
Jakob's Law of User Experience — Jakob Nielson on Wikipedia
Adobe
Spectrum, Adobe's design system — Principles / Resources / Implementations
Android
Develop for Android — code samples, guides, and API reference
Apple
Apple Human Interface Guidelines — all 6 Apple platforms and games
Designing for visionOS — Apple.com
Microsoft
Surface devices documentation
Microsoft Fluent Design System

Additional Help

Links to related PPM Wiki pages:

Procreate app Tips
  Computers — Windows  
  Computers — Mac and Apple  
  Computers — Ubuntu  
  Infrastructure at PPM  
  Arduino  
  Raspberry Pi  
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