3D Printing at MFL
You can upload your 3D files to Mr. Jason and the MFL staff. We will attempt to print them on one of the library’s working 3D printers, then contact you to schedule a time for you to come, pick up your printed object, and pay for it.
Due to the constant troubleshooting necessary when printing on our 3D printers and the main stairs not finished to easily access the Makerspace, you may NOT come in and use the 3D printers directly (yet!). Mr. Jason predominately uses the Sculpto Pro 2 printer, as it seems to clog the least out of all the other printers (Makerbot Replicator 2, Dremel Ideabuilder 3D20, Monoprice Maker Ultimate). Specs for buildplate area/volume can be found in the links for the 3D printers mentioned.
Guidelines:
1. Content or objects that are illegal or harmful to minors.
2. Content or objects that may be construed as having intent to harm.
3. Content or objects that may infringe upon the intellectual property rights of a third party.
By submitting content or objects, the customer agrees to assume all responsibility for, and shall hold the Library harmless in, all matters related to patented, trademarked, or copyrighted materials. The Library is not responsible for the functionality or quality of content produced on the 3D printer.
Mr. Jason and the MFL staff will NOT:
PLA Color options for printed objects:
Looking to design a 3D object?
The library has a collection of books that can help you get started with learning how to design for 3D printing! Browse our catalog!
We recommend you create a free account with Tinkercad and complete the Lessons.
You can also download an .STL file of an object already created on Thingiverse or other similar websites.
Looking to get an estimate on print time and weight/cost for your print?
We recommend you download Makerbot Desktop and run a Print Preview to get a rough estimate of how long your print job will take, and how much it’ll weigh. Again, we charge $0.20/gram and ask print jobs to be less than 2 hours.
If you do not want to download Makerbot Desktop to get an estimate yourself, MFL staff can email you with an estimate & quote before we print your object(s).
Due to the constant troubleshooting necessary when printing on our 3D printers and the main stairs not finished to easily access the Makerspace, you may NOT come in and use the 3D printers directly (yet!). Mr. Jason predominately uses the Sculpto Pro 2 printer, as it seems to clog the least out of all the other printers (Makerbot Replicator 2, Dremel Ideabuilder 3D20, Monoprice Maker Ultimate). Specs for buildplate area/volume can be found in the links for the 3D printers mentioned.
Guidelines:
- We charge $0.20/gram of what is printed (including rafts, supports, etc.)
- Objects must take less than 2 hours to print
- Objects must not require a lot of supports or have a lot of overhang--the flatter and more surface area on the printbed, the better the results
- Only 2 objects a week can be submitted for printing per household
- Please allow Mr. Jason & MFL staff 7 days to attempt to print your submitted designs
- Designs must be uploaded as .STL files
1. Content or objects that are illegal or harmful to minors.
2. Content or objects that may be construed as having intent to harm.
3. Content or objects that may infringe upon the intellectual property rights of a third party.
By submitting content or objects, the customer agrees to assume all responsibility for, and shall hold the Library harmless in, all matters related to patented, trademarked, or copyrighted materials. The Library is not responsible for the functionality or quality of content produced on the 3D printer.
Mr. Jason and the MFL staff will NOT:
- Create your designs for you
- Troubleshoot & correct design failures
- Assemble designs if they are in multiple pieces
PLA Color options for printed objects:
- Black
- Gold
- Green
- Magenta
- Red
- Yellow
- Photochromatic Blue (looks white, turns to blue in sunlight)
- Photochromatic Magenta (looks white, turns to magenta in sunlight)
- Glow in the Dark Green
Looking to design a 3D object?
The library has a collection of books that can help you get started with learning how to design for 3D printing! Browse our catalog!
We recommend you create a free account with Tinkercad and complete the Lessons.
You can also download an .STL file of an object already created on Thingiverse or other similar websites.
Looking to get an estimate on print time and weight/cost for your print?
We recommend you download Makerbot Desktop and run a Print Preview to get a rough estimate of how long your print job will take, and how much it’ll weigh. Again, we charge $0.20/gram and ask print jobs to be less than 2 hours.
If you do not want to download Makerbot Desktop to get an estimate yourself, MFL staff can email you with an estimate & quote before we print your object(s).
What can be printed successfully?
Too intricate, too much fine detail, and too much overhang between the bottom and the arms (open space). Won't print on our printers! :(
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Simple, flat, no overhang. This would definitely print on our printers (as long as it isn't very big)! :D
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SUBMIT FILES HERE!
