3D Printing

You can now 3D print objects at IMS! Use any of the sites below to create or find your designs.

You can use any of the sites below to find designs you would like to print. You will need to follow the rules below when it comes to printing out objects. You can search for specific things to print or look around at the designs that are available.

Thingiverse -These are all free to print.

MyMiniFactory - Many designs are free, but there are some that are not. Please only choose the free designs.

TinkderCAD Gallery - All designs are free. Some print better than others.

If you know of more sites, let Mr. B. know so they can be added to out list.

If you would like, you can also make your own designs. These are websites Mr. B. recommends. You will use your Google login information for both sites. If you have an account from class, feel free to use it. If you do not have an account setup, you can stop by the STEM Lab (Mr. B.'s room) any time to get one setup. As long as his door is open, you can stop in!

TinkerCAD - You can put together 3D shapes to make larger, more complex objects. This site is very easy to use once you understand how it works. This site is very easy to use to make keychains.

SketchUp - This program allows for more design choices. It may take more time to use than TinkerCAD, but the options you have are limitless. You can access this on your Chromebook or you can work on the STEM Lab before or after school on Mr. B.'s computers as long as the door is open. If you would like to get a pass to work during study hall, talk with Mr. B.

These are the rules for 3D printing. They are subject to change, so please be sure you check them each time before you print.

• All designs must be school appropriate. Mr. B. will make the decision if something is school appropriate or not.
• You must pay for the filament you use before your print is printer out. Please see below for prices and options.
• Each print is only one color.
• Please allow for up to a week for something to be printed out. Plan ahead if you would like to print out something for someone else.
• You are responsible for picking up your prints! You will get an email from Mr. B. when your print is done. You can check your email here: Google Mail
• You will not have to pay for any misprints if they are due to the printer. If your design does not work or if you want a different size, you will need to pay for additional prints. Please be sure your design will work and you know for sure what size you want before you print. Mr. B. can help with both of these.

For normal filament, printing will cost $0.25 per 10 grams.

The cost will round up to the nearest 10 grams. So if a print weighs 21 grams, you will be charged $0.75.

Mr. B. can easily resize projects to match your budget.

Money collected will be used to buy additional filament and colors. If you have a color you would like to see, let Mr. B. know. Filament will not be ordered for specific projects, but when more filament is needed, other colors can be ordered.

Below are the current colors that are available. These will be updated as colors come and go. The pictures below should give you a good idea on the color, but you might want to stop by the STEM Lab (Mr. B.'s room) to double check the color.

You can request a print by using the form below. Your file must be uploaded as an STL file. Mr. B. can help you with this if you need it.

Once Mr. B. has the file, he will email you with the cost it will take to print out the object as is. You will need to pay for the print before printing can begin. Mr. B. can resize projects in order to match the amount you can spend. All you have to do is ask.

• There are many YouTube videos on how to smooth out or finish projects. You can look up how to finish PLA projects to see what you can do.
• The filament is easy to paint. You can use the small bottles of craft paint at Walmart to paint the filament. It might take two or three coats, but it works well.