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'''The Vinyl Cutting Area at Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) consists mostly of Level 2 equipment.'''
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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.
 
 
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'''The Vinyl Cutting Area at Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) consists mostly of Level&nbsp;2&nbsp;equipment.'''<br>
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Additional PPM training is required to use any of our Level 2 equipment.<br>
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Additional training is required to use our Level&nbsp;2&nbsp;equipment.
 
 
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[[File:Vinyl cutter.jpg|alt=Vinyl Cutter Area|thumb|300x300px|'''Vinyl Cutting Area<br>(20 November 2021)'''<br><br>]]
 
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==Classes and Training==
 
==Classes and Training==
  
 
===[[New Member Orientation]]===
 
===[[New Member Orientation]]===
  
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===Area Captain -- Volunteers needed===
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===Area Leader — LaNita===
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:To help out with the Vinyl Cutter, post your ideas and comments on our Slack channel #vinyl-cutter.
  
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:To help out with the Vinyl Cutter, post your ideas and comments on Slack.
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===Classes===
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:PPM announces its [https://www.meetup.com/pikespeakmakerspace/events '''Upcoming events, including classes, on Meetup''']
  
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===Training===
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: Pikes Peak Makerspace announces its  [https://www.meetup.com/pikespeakmakerspace/events '''Upcoming events, including classes, on Meetup''']
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'''- Pick the small Application Launcher button''' from CorelDRAW, and then "Send Cut Lines to&nbsp;CM3".
  
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===Training ===
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'''- If you receive a no Media Error,''' and your job pauses, try pressing ENTER to override the sensor and continue your&nbsp;cutting.
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'''- Pick the small Application Launcher button''' from CorelDRAW, and then "Send Cut Lines to CM3".
 
  
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'''- If you receive a no Media Error,''' and your job pauses, try pressing ENTER to override the sensor and continue your cutting.
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'''- Some vinyl materials contain PVC. Do not use these on either of our laser&nbsp;engravers.'''
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:(e.g. Oracal ORAMASK 813 Stencil Film and Con-Tact brand&nbsp;paper)
  
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'''- Some vinyl materials contain PVC. Do not use these on either of our laser engravers.'''
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:(e.g. Oracal ORAMASK 813 Stencil Film and Con-Tact brand paper)
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File:Graphtec CE 5000 Vinyl Plotter Overview and Instructions.pdf|alt=Graphtec CE 5000 Vinyl Plotter Overview and Instructions.pdf|'''Vinyl Cutter<br>Overview and Instructions.pdf'''
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File:Graphtec CE 5000 Vinyl Plotter Overview and Instructions.pdf|alt=Graphtec CE 5000 Vinyl Plotter Overview and Instructions.pdf|<center>'''Vinyl Cutter<br>Overview and Instructions.pdf'''</center>
 
 
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===Tips ===
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'''Links to external sites:'''
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:To turn on the lights on the vinyl cutter cart, use the remote and point at the receiver near the power strip.
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:'''[https://www.graphtecamerica.com/cp-faq-video-ce6000-english CE6000 Series Video Training]'''
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:'''[https://learn.cricut.com/ Cricut] craft cutter''' — "Learn from the pros."
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:'''[https://www.silhouette101.com/ Silhouette] craft cutter''' — Get Started/Tutorials/Videos
  
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===For Additional Help===
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===Tips===
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:Use the PPM Slack channel #vinyl-cutter
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:The vinyl cutting PC is not a design workstation. Please limit the use of the station to cutting only.
  
 
==Equipment Lists==
 
==Equipment Lists==
  
 
===24" Graphtec cutter===
 
===24" Graphtec cutter===
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|[[File:Vinyl_cutter.jpg|alt=vinyl cutter|frameless|150x150px]]
 
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|'''24" Cutting Plotter'''<br>
 
|'''24" Cutting Plotter'''<br>
 
[[File:Level 2 badge.png|alt=Level 2 badge|left|frameless|41x41px|link=https://wiki.pikespeakmakerspace.org/index.php/File:Level_2_badge.png]]
 
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|[[File:Vinyl cutter cart lighting remote.jpg|alt=Vinyl cutter cart lighting remote|center|frameless|133x133px]]
 
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===Vinyl Cutting Computer===
 
===Vinyl Cutting Computer===
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|[[File:Vinyl Cutting Workstation.jpg|alt=Vinyl Cutting Workstation|center|frameless|160x160px|Vinyl Cutting Workstation]]
 
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|[[CorelDRAW X6 Tips|CorelDRAW X6,]]
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The vinyl cutting PC is not a design workstation. Please limit the use of the station to printing/cutting only.
 
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===34" VEVOR cutter===
 
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===Hand Tools===
 
===Hand Tools===
 
:Return all tools to their proper location after use. This rule applies to all areas of our Makerspace.
 
:Return all tools to their proper location after use. This rule applies to all areas of our Makerspace.
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[[Donations Received|'''Donations Received''']]
  
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===[[Donations Received]]===
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[[Wish List#Vinyl Cutting|'''Wish List''']]
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===[[Wish List#Vinyl Cutting|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.
  
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==Benefits and Policies==
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==Benefits==
 
{{Member Benefits}}
 
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===[https://pikespeakmakerspace.org/reserve Equipment Reservations]===
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'''Materials'''
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:Vinyl  $0.25/foot
 
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:'''Donate for "Vinyl Stickers and R Tape" via PayPal:  [https://bit.ly/ppmstuff bit.ly/ppmstuff]'''
 
:'''Donate for "Vinyl Stickers and R Tape" via PayPal:  [https://bit.ly/ppmstuff bit.ly/ppmstuff]'''
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:'''Or, leave donations in a black payment box, or use a QR code.'''
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:'''''Or, leave donations in a black payment box, or use a QR code.'''''
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:'''Some vinyl materials contain PVC. Do not use these on either of our laser engravers.'''
 
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::(e.g. Oracal ORAMASK 813 Stencil Film and Con-Tact brand paper
 
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===[[New Member Orientation#Red Tags|Red Tags]]===
 
  
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{{Scrap and Trash}}
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:'''Some vinyl materials contain PVC. Do not use these on either of our laser&nbsp;engravers.'''
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:: (e.g. Oracal ORAMASK 813 Stencil Film and Con-Tact brand paper
  
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==Software==
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{{Red Tags}}
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Links to other PPM Wiki pages (internal links):
 
  
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===[[CorelDRAW X6 Tips|CorelDRAW X6]]===
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Links to other PPM Wiki pages:
  
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===[[Cutting Master 3 Tips|Cutting Master 3]]===
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===[[CorelDRAW X6 Tips]]===
  
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===Graphtec Pro Studio===
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===[[Cutting Master 3 Tips]]===
  
 
==Member Showcase==
 
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File:TECHWEARS vinyl sign.jpg|alt=TECHWEARS vinyl sign|<center>TECHWEARS<br>vinyl sign</center>
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File:Round PCB PPM clock.jpg|alt=Round PCB PPM clock|'''Round PCB PPM clock<br>(February 2020)'''
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File:Round PCB PPM clock.jpg|alt=Round PCB PPM clock|<center>Round PCB<br>PPM clock</center>
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File:PPM outdoor window sign.jpg|alt=PPM outdoor window sign|'''Outdoor window sign<br>for our Makerspace building'''
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File:Vinyl sign.jpg|alt=Vinyl sign|<center>Vinyl sign<br>in 3D Printing Area</center>
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File:IMG 4820.jpg|alt=vinyl parking lot sign (Manitou)|'''vinyl sign for<br>MAC parking lot'''
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File:PPM outdoor window sign.jpg|alt=PPM outdoor window sign|<center>Outdoor window sign<br>for our Makerspace</center>
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File:Vinyl sign Einstein.jpg|alt=vinyl parking lot sign|'''vinyl sign for<br>MAC parking lot'''
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File:Vinyl costs.jpg|alt=Vinyl costs|<center>Vinyl Cutting<br>Material Costs</center>
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File:Dewey.jpg|alt=Dewey|'''Dewey<br>by Nicolas Ordahl'''
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File:Vinyl sign MAC original.jpg|alt=vinyl parking lot sign (Manitou)|<center>original sign<br>(MAC parking lot)</center>
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File:Rockclimber.jpg|alt=Rockclimber|'''Rockclimber<br>by Nick T.'''
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File:Vinyl sign Challenge.jpg|alt=vinyl parking lot sign (Manitou)|<center>vinyl sign<br>(MAC parking lot)</center>
 
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File:IMG 4820.jpg|alt=vinyl parking lot sign (Manitou)|<center>vinyl sign<br>(MAC parking lot)</center>
 
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File:Vinyl sign Art is.jpg|alt=vinyl parking lot sign|<center>vinyl sign<br>(MAC parking lot)</center>
 
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File:Vinyl sign Picasso.jpg|alt=vinyl parking lot sign|<center>vinyl sign<br>(MAC parking lot)</center>
 
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File:Vinyl sign Einstein.jpg|alt=vinyl parking lot sign|<center>vinyl sign<br>(MAC parking lot)</center>
 
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File:Dewey.jpg|alt=Dewey|<center>Dewey<br>by Nicolas Ordahl</center>
 
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File:Rockclimber.jpg|alt=Rockclimber|<center>Rockclimber<br>by Nick T.</center>
 
 
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{{Template:Showcase_blurb}}
 
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==See Also==
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Links to other PPM Wiki pages (internal links):
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:'''[[Assembly Table (Clean Projects)]]'''
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:[[Computers|<span style="color:#000000; background:#D0DD27">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Computers — Windows'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
  
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:'''[[SVG File Format Tips]]'''
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:'''[https://www.graphtecamerica.com/cp-faq-video-ce6000-english CE6000 Series Video Training]'''
 
  
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:Use the PPM Slack channel #vinyl-cutter
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:'''[https://www.instructables.com/howto/vinyl+cutter/ instructables]''' -- Vinyl cutting ideas
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:[[How To Slack#PPM Channel Names and Descriptions|'''List of all PPM Slack channels''']]
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:'''[https://learn.cricut.com/ Cricut] craft cutter''' -- "Learn from the pros."
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Latest revision as of 16:47, 14 April 2024

Level 2 badge used at Pikes Peak Makerspace

The Vinyl Cutting Area at Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) consists mostly of Level 2 equipment.

Additional PPM training is required to use any of our Level 2 equipment.


 


Classes and Training

New Member Orientation

Area Leader — LaNita

To help out with the Vinyl Cutter, post your ideas and comments on our Slack channel #vinyl-cutter.

Classes

PPM announces its Upcoming events, including classes, on Meetup

Training

- Pick the small Application Launcher button from CorelDRAW, and then "Send Cut Lines to CM3".

- If you receive a no Media Error, and your job pauses, try pressing ENTER to override the sensor and continue your cutting.

- Some vinyl materials contain PVC. Do not use these on either of our laser engravers.

(e.g. Oracal ORAMASK 813 Stencil Film and Con-Tact brand paper)
  • Graphtec CE 5000 Vinyl Plotter Overview and Instructions.pdf

    Vinyl Cutter
    Overview and Instructions.pdf

Links to external sites:

CE6000 Series Video Training
Cricut craft cutter — "Learn from the pros."
Silhouette craft cutter — Get Started/Tutorials/Videos

Tips

The vinyl cutting PC is not a design workstation. Please limit the use of the station to cutting only.

Equipment Lists

24" Graphtec cutter

Picture Item Manufacturer Model Reference
Materials
vinyl cutter 24" Cutting Plotter
Level 2 badge
 Graphtec CE5000‑60 manual

Vinyl Cutting Computer

Picture Item Application
Software 		Manufacturer/
Model 		System
Software
Vinyl Cutting Workstation
 PC CorelDRAW X6,

Cutting Master 3,

Graphtec Pro Studio

HP

h8-1117c

Microsoft

Windows 10 Pro

monitor Dell

1905FP

wired mouse

and keyboard

Amazon,

Dell

Hand Tools

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

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

PPM members enjoy discounts at the following local merchants:
(walk in, show proof of membership)
Company Website Benefit Directions to
Logo WOODCRAFT
 Woodcraft of Colorado Springs 10% discount    4438 Austin Bluffs Parkway
Logo CO Lumber
 CO Lumber Specialties 10% discount 3636 Stone Avenue
Logo General Air
 GENERAL AIR 10% discount 3031 N Nevada Ave.
Logo ACE
 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.

Policies

Materials

Donate for "Vinyl Stickers and R Tape" via PayPal: bit.ly/ppmstuff
Or, leave donations in a black payment box, or use a QR code.
Some vinyl materials contain PVC. Do not use these on either of our laser engravers.
(e.g. Oracal ORAMASK 813 Stencil Film and Con-Tact brand paper

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 promptly.
For more information, review our New Member Orientation wiki page.

Related Software

Links to other PPM Wiki pages:

CorelDRAW X6 Tips

Cutting Master 3 Tips

Member Showcase

  • Round PCB PPM clock

    Round PCB PPM clock
    (February 2020)

  • PPM outdoor window sign

    Outdoor window sign
    for our Makerspace building

  • vinyl parking lot sign (Manitou)

    vinyl sign for
    MAC parking lot

  • vinyl parking lot sign

    vinyl sign for
    MAC parking lot

  • Dewey

    Dewey
    by Nicolas Ordahl

  • Rockclimber

    Rockclimber
    by Nick T.

For even more member projects, visit our #showcase channel on Slack, or follow our social media links.

Related Pages

Links to related PPM Wiki pages:

  Assembly Table (Clean Projects)  
  Computers — Windows  
SVG File Format Tips
QR Codes

For Additional Help

Use the PPM Slack channel #vinyl-cutter
List of all PPM Slack channels
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.
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.


Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) is dedicated to supporting our maker community in their creative processes by providing shared space, shared tools, materials, software and a knowledge base to turn their ideas into reality.

 

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