3D Printer

Update: Our 3D printers have left the library and are being used to produce PPE to donate to the medical community.  Check out these articles:

UGDSB increases production of 3D printed face shields

UGDSB contributes to InkSmith initiative, uses 3D printers to produce medical supplies

The library has two 3D printers available for student use.  To sign up to use it, please see the librarian.

• You must set up your prints on your own time, not during class time.  This could be before or after school.
• What you print must be appropriate for school.
• Your print should take less than four hours.  You might be able to print something bigger for a fee.
• Available colours vary.  See the librarians for our current selection.
• You can paint your item after it’s printed.
• Printing done for class work will always get done before personal projects.
• If any of this is confusing, come see the librarian for help.

GETTING READY:

• Decide what you would like to print (TIP: find pre-made designs at www.thingiverse.com or build your own at www.tinkercad.com)
• If you prepare the file using https://printcloud.dremel.com, you will need to create an account to save it.  We suggest logging on using social providers, and using your UGCloud account.
• Dremel printcloud tips: your file must be smaller than 50 mB, only 3ds, 3mf, amf, obj and stl formate are supported.
• Make sure your item takes less than 4 hours to print.

TO PRINT

• Come to the library ON YOUR OWN TIME to give your file to the librarian.
• Your name will be put on a list and projects will be printed in order that they’re given to us.