3D Printers
Short Description:
Patrons can submit a file (.stl, .3mf, .obj), pay at the front desk, and pick up their 3D print when it is ready.
Materials Used:
- PLA filament
Project Ideas:
- Key chain
- Fidget toys
- Guitar picks
- Coasters
- Various mounting brackets
- Desk top organizers
Pro Tip:
You can ask for a print to be scaled down if it is too large.
Project Gallery:
Essential 3D Printing Information
3D Printing FAQs
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The Makerspace offers limited supplies for patrons to purchase. Materials available are intended for personal, educational, and prototyping. The Makerspace is not equipped for mass production.
All supplies are limited. Please call The Makerspace ahead of your visit at 847-663-6607 to see if your desired materials are in stock.
There is no cost to use the equipment or receive assistance from staff.
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3D Printing
- PLA – $.10 per gram of filament
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Embroidery Machine
- $1.00 per 1,000 stitches
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Laminator
- Laminator Pouches – $0.25
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Laser Cutter
- 8″ x 12″ Bamboo – $7.00
- 6” x 12” Hard Maple – $7.00
- 6″ x 12″ Cherry Wood – $7.00
- 8″ x 12″ Baltic Birch Plywood – $5.00
- 8″ x 12″ Acrylic – $5.00
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Silhouette Cameo
- 12″ x 12″ Adhesive Vinyl (sticker paper) – $1.00
- 12″ x 12″ Transfer Paper – $1.50
- 12″ x 12″ Heat Transfer Vinyl – $3.00
- 12″ x 12″ Cardstock – $0.50
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Sublimation Printer
- Mouse Pad (Print included) – $3.00
- Mug (Print included) – $5.00
- Puzzle (Print included) – $3.00
- Sublimation Paper 8.5″ x 11″ – $1.50
- Sublimation Paper 11″ x 17″ – $2.00
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3D Printing
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By scheduling an appointment during staffed hours, you are guaranteed to have staff assistance with your project for the duration of the appointment.
Staff may not be able to stay with you to finish your project. Projects may take multiple appointments to finish, but assistance ends when the appointment is over.
Makerspace staff will not complete your project for you.
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Use of Makerspace equipment is designed as a hobby-level experience. Projects can be affected by several variables and are not guaranteed to come out as intended.
The Library does not reimburse patrons for failed projects or outcomes that did not meet expectations. Bringing extra supplies for tests is always a good idea if you are not using materials sold in the Makerspace.
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- Patrons may submit up to 5 multi-color 3D print requests per month.
- Due to excess filament waste in the multi-color 3D printing process, there is a maximum of 100 grams of total filament used per multi-color 3D print request. If your design will use more than 100 grams of filament, you will be asked to modify and resubmit your design.
- Please prepare multi-color 3D design files with desired colors before submitting. Library staff will not alter the colors of submitted files.
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3D printing requests can take up to a week to complete. Library staff will contact you as soon as your print is finished. If a 3D print is not picked up after 30 days, it becomes the Library’s property and may be discarded, however, the fee will stay on your account.
Sizing Information
- 3D print submissions are completed on either the Bambu X1-C which has a build volume of 10 x 10 x 10 inches, or the Bambu A1 which has a build volume of 10 x 10 x 10 inches.
- Scaling, infill, and supports are the only settings our staff can change. If there are any other changes, you must edit your file and re-submit. If supports are used, you are responsible for removing the supports from your completed 3D print.
Cost Information
- 3D prints cost $.10 per gram. 3D prints will be limited to 12 hours per job. To see how long your print will take, download the free BambuStudio software, opens a new window to check the printing time. If requested, we can estimate the cost of the print in advance.