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3D Printing

3D Printing

Filament 3D printers bring digital designs to life by melting plastic filament and building objects layer by layer. These printers are used for creating prototypes, small parts, and everyday items like toys, jewelry, phone cases, and home accessories. Patrons can choose from ready-to-print designs on sites like Thingiverse or design something entirely their own.

About the Equipment

Do Space at Abrahams Branch offers two Bambu Lab P1P 3D printers, which have a print volume of 256mm x 256mm x 256mm.

They use the Bambu Studio slicing software and print with PLA. 

Single Button Module

Reserve Printer A –starts 2/17

Single Button Module

Reserve Printer B –starts 2/17

Using the Equipment

If this is your first time using a 3D printer at Do Space, we recommend reserving at least two hours. Staff can help you get started, but visitors are expected to know the basics of 3D printing and model preparation. A self-guided, online Introduction to 3D Printing is available to help you prepare.

  • You may reserve up to four hours per week, per machine. 
  • Prints must finish during your reservation. 
  • You must stay with the machine for the duration of your reservation. 
  • No overnight prints allowed.

Resources & Tutorials

Learn About 3D Printing

3D Printing Resources

Create Your Own 3D Models

  • MakerLab: Easy-to-use 3D modeling templates and projects. Available for free in your browser. 
  • TinkerCAD: Easy-to-use software suitable for beginners. Available for free in your browser.
  • SketchUP: Software suitable for intermediate makers. Available for free in your browser.
  • Blender: Open-source software for creating complex 3D models. Available at OPL’s Do Space or free to download on your computer. Suitable for advanced makers.
  • Autodesk Suite: Complex modeling software with a big learning curve. Suitable for advanced makers. Available at OPL’s Do Space or free to download on your computer.

Explore Pre-made 3D Models

  • Thingiverse: This site offers free 3D models available for download.
  • MakerWorld: 3D models, projects, and tools from Bambu for free download and purchase.
  • Printables: 3D model database from Prusa offering a wide array of options.
  • MyMiniFactory: Model and project marketplace focusing on tabletop miniatures
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