3D Printer Information 

3D printing is a form of technology that uses a digital model to build a physical object by adding material layer by layer.

The Lab at Indian Creek has five reservable Prusa i3 MK3s 3D printers. The Prusa i3 MK3s printers have a maximum print space of 9.84" × 8.3" × 8.3".

Watch the Prusa 3D printer in action:

 

Download Free 3D Print Files

To print, you will need a 3D model in a .stl file format. If you are looking for ideas or free files to download, check out the following sites: 

Discover even more about 3D printing.

Create Your Own 3D Print Files

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

Tinkercad is a free browser-based software with a great collection of tutorials to get started. 

Fusion 360 is available for hobbyists free of charge. Check out Udemy, Library Card Icon a free library resource with hundreds of classes, including an introduction to Fusion 360. 

Learn More About 3D Printing

Download PrusaSlicer for free and learn more about how to slice your files using the software.  

Get inspired with creative 3D printing. 

Cost

The Lab provides PLA filament in a variety of colors for customers to use free of charge. There is no cost to use the equipment. All you need is a valid library card in good standing. 

Reservations 

Making a reservation is recommended to ensure your time on the machine.  

Print times will vary depending on the size and settings of the object printed. Reservations are limited to two per week for up to four hours. If the print will take longer than four hours, please reserve the last slot of the day. Overnight print jobs are limited to 12 hours.  

All 3D prints should be picked up within two weeks of completion. Any prints not picked up within two weeks may be recycled.