Find an online tutorial about 3D printing using the Library resource LinkedIn Learning (you'll need your library card number and PIN). Search for Get Started with 3D Printing.
There are several sites online where you can use design software or find files for free, including Tinkercad and Thingiverse. There are lots of tutorials on YouTube also.
You may print almost anything that does not violate the Terms of Agreement. This means we cannot print most weapons, very complex shapes, or pieces that take too long to print.
Most of our printers are limited to projects that take less than 8 hours. Physical print size limits depend on the build plate of the 3D printer being used. The About Our 3D Printers page in this guide provides dimensions for all of our 3D Printers.
How can I check the size of my print before submitting?
This is a very common question! A neat website that lets you open a .STL or .OBJ file to check its size is 3dviewer.net. After opening a file, over on the right you'll see the size of the file in millimeters and our build plate sizes can be found on this page. We can usually scale a big piece down to fit our printers, but that will affect the use of a file if has specific dimensions or holes for things like screws.
