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Q: How long will it take for my design to be printed?
A: It depends on how many other designs are in front of yours and how long the other prints will take.
Q: When will my 3D design be printed?
A: 3D prints are usually started in the morning on school days.
Q: How do I design something to be printed?
A: You can use any 3D design program you would like, but we recommend Tinkercad for beginners. Tinkercad has a very easy-to-use interface and uses shapes to make designs. You can go to Tinkercad here: tinkercad.com
Q: What can I print and what can't I print?
A: You can print almost anything you design! The things you can't print can be found in the 3D Printing Terms of Service.
Q: What are 3D prints made out of?
A: Our 3D printers uses a type of biodegradable plastic that does not generate harmful fumes.
Q: What colors can I print in?
A: You can use red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple, white, off-white, gray, and black.
Q: How long after my print is completed will it be recycled?
A: 3D prints that have not been picked up after 10 school days, then your print will be recycled. If you are unable to pick up your print due to being absent, please contact Mrs. Ysteboe or Library Assistant.
Q: What if my completed print doesn't turn out how I wanted it to?
A: If you reach out to the Library Assistant and let them know you are not happy with your completed print, they will help you as best they can.
Q: What if my completed print is not in the pick-up tray?
A: If it has been less than 10 days since your print was submitted, please reach out to Mrs. Ysteboe or the Library Assistant and ask about your completed print.
Q: Is there a limit to how long my design can take to print?
A: 3D printing limitations can be found in the 3D Printing Terms of Service.
Q: What if my completed print broke when removing supports?
A: We will not do an immediate reprint since we are not responsible for what happens to your design after you receive your completed print. However, you can resubmit your design and wait to have it printed after any designs before you are completed.
Q: Why can't I print designs other people made?
A: You may not print designs designed by other people because we want the 3D printers to be used for creativity, not for pulling 3D files off of the internet.
Q: How do I know when my design is finished printing?
A: You will receive an email at your school email address informing you of completion.
Q: How do I stop my design from being printed?
A: You can visit the Cancel your 3D Print form to cancel one of your 3D designs in the queue.
Q: Why can I only print two designs per nine weeks?
A: You can only print two designs per nine weeks to conserve filament so other people who haven't been able to 3D print something can get a chance to print.
Q: How do I make sure my design is scaled correctly?
A: In Tinkercad and many other 3D modeling softwares, you can adjust the scale of the design plate.Â
In Tinkercad, click Settings in the bottom right corner. Then, click on the Presets dropdown and select MakerBot Replicator+. Close the Settings menu and the build plate will change to the size of our 3D printer.