3D Printing Projects

The library has a 3D printer, Flashforge, and it's easy to use. Download their software here:

www.flashforge.com/product-category/top-3d-printing-software

Create your own designs using Tinkercad (there are many websites or apps for 3D printing) or MInecraft (has to be converted to STL file after exporting - see below)

Tinkercad | From mind to design in minutesTinkercad is a free, easy-to-use app for 3D design, electronics, and coding.

Free Online Tool to Convert GLB 3D Mesh/Model Files to STL Mesh File - ImageToStlA free and fast online tool to convert your GLB (Graphics Language Transmission Format) Files to 3D .STL (Standard Triangle Language) mesh files suitable for printing with a 3D printer or for loading into your favourite 3D editing package.

Or you can find a 3 D object designed by someone else on Thingiverse.

Thingiverse - Digital Designs for Physical ObjectsDownload files and build them with your 3D printer, laser cutter, or CNC. Thingiverse is a universe of things.

Once you have a design open it using Flashforge software and prepare it (edit size and placement on the print plate [you can add more than one thing on the print plate depending on the size], slice it and connect to the machine. You will connect via wi-fi. IF it's not picking up the machine the IP address is: 10.10.23.1:8899 Once it's sent you can then look on the machine's panel for how long the print will take.