Patrons MUST have a valid BATAVIA PUBLIC LIBRARY CARD in order to submit print jobs.
3D printers work by drawing an object layer by layer with melted plastic. With the MakerBot Replicator+ Batavia Public Library cardholders can create fun customized items like phone holders or cookie cutters, or make more functional things, like replicas of lost game tokens or broken machine parts.
Step 1: Create a 3D model or object using TinkerCad or another computer-aided design (CAD) program. You can also download 3D models that have already been created from repositories like Thingiverse.com.
Step 2: Save your work in .STL or .OBJ format.
Step 3: Fill out and submit the Submit a Job Form. You will receive an automated confirmation when we receive your request.
Step 4: The Library will print your item.
Step 5: Staff will contact you when your print is ready for pick up.
Step 6: Payment is due at the time of pickup at the Check Out Desk. We accept cash, checks, or credit cards. Items must be picked up within two weeks from the date of the first notice.
TinkerCad—A free 3D design tool. Use it to create simple 3D designs from scratch or to modify existing designs. It’s a free online program used through a web browser. There is no need to download any software. TinkerCad also includes built-in lessons to help teach new users. TinkerCad Learn provides tutorials for basic 3D designing.
LinkedIn Learning —online video tutorials in TinkerCad for Batavia Public Library cardholders.
Thingiverse —a model repository associated with MakerBot. Thingiverse is dedicated to sharing open-source user-created digital design files, including 3D designs which can be downloaded and printed using a 3D printer. You can get started with Thingiverse Jumpstart.
MakerBot Print—download this program to turn your .STL and .OBJ files into MakerBot project files where you can change object orientation, scale, base building, density, and other printing specifics.
3D printers work by drawing an object layer by layer with melted plastic. With the MakerBot Replicator+ Batavia Library cardholders can create fun customized items like phone holders or cookie cutters, or make more functional things, like replicas of lost game tokens or broken machine parts.
MakerBot Replicator+ which prints up to 29.5cm L x 19.5cm W x 16cm H (11.6in L x 7.6in W x 6.5in H).
The manual is available here.
The Library uses 1.75mm PLA plastic filament.
You can either download or create a 3D model.
Download a model—
There are many free and pay sites that share 3D model files. Thingiverse is a model repository associated with Makerbot. It is dedicated to sharing user created digital design files under the GNU General Public License or Creative Commons Usage. NASA freely shares 3D resources with the public. You can download a model and personalize it before printing. MyMiniFactory.com offers a large range of downloadable 3D printable objects. Each object has been test-printed and comes with a how-to section that explains how to achieve the best print.
Create a 3D model—
Make your own model using TinkerCad, a free 3D design tool. Use it to create simple 3D designs from scratch or to modify existing designs. It’s a free online program used through a web browser. There is no need to download any software. TinkerCad also includes built-in lessons to help teach new users.
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