3D printing, also known as additive manufacturing, is a technology that constructs a physical object from a digital model by depositing material layer by layer. 

Reservation Information: 

  • 5 x Prusa MK4s 3D Printers, each with a maximum print space of 9.84" × 8.3" × 8.3". 

  • Session Limits: Customers may reserve up to four hours per session and are limited to two sessions per week. The two sessions can be booked for the same day using different machines. 

  • File Preparation: Files must be sliced on-site at the Makerspace to ensure proper printer settings. 

  • Print Duration: Print times depend on object size and settings. For prints over four hours, reserve the last available hour of the day for an overnight print. 

  • Overnight Prints: Maximum duration is eight hours. Approval from staff is required, and prints must start at least 30 minutes before closing. 

  • Pickup Policy: Completed prints must be collected within two weeks at the main desk of the Indian Creek library; uncollected prints will be recycled. 

Cost: 
Usage of equipment and PLA filament in various colors is free. Only PLA or PLA+ filament is permitted. Customers may supply their own 1.75mm filament, provided it is manufacturer-marked. 

Failed Prints: 
Reprints are offered for failures due to machine or filament issues, but only once. Subsequent attempts require a reslice and a new reservation. No reprints for customer-provided filament failures. 

Watch the Prusa 3D printer in action:


 

Free 3D Print Files

3D models must be in STL or OBJ format. For inspiration or free files, visit:  

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Create Your Own 3D Print Files

Interested in learning more about how to design a 3D print file? 

Tinkercad: Free browser-based software with a great collection of tutorials to get started. 

Fusion 360: Free for hobbyists, with beginner classes available on Udemy. Note: Not available in our Makerspace.

Blender: Free and open-source software. Note: Not available in our Makerspace.

ZbrushCoreMini: Free for educational and hobbyist use, this sculpting tool is excellent for beginners.

Learn More About 3D Printing

Download PrusaSlicer for free but remember that slicing must occur at the Lab to ensure correct settings before printing.

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