The Ashland Town Library is thrilled to make 3D printing, available to our patrons. This new technology fosters collaborative learning, intergenerational learning, play experimentation, problem solving and creativity.
The library’s 3D printer is available to make three dimensional objects in plastic using a design provided by the patron as a digital computer file or by using one of the files the library has on a USB Flash drive.
Only designated library staff have hands-on access to the 3D printer. It is recommended that you contact the library for an appointment to have your project printed. The cost is $2 per print. The print area is 6.5 inches in any direction. The library has limited colors of filament to choose from. The printer is an X-smart 3 printer by QIDI TECH.
The Library’s 3D printer may be used for lawful purposes only. The library reserves the right to review all files before printing and to refuse any request at the discretion of library staff.
The library’s 3D printer is available to make three dimensional objects in plastic using a design provided by the patron as a digital computer file or by using one of the files the library has on a USB Flash drive.
Only designated library staff have hands-on access to the 3D printer. It is recommended that you contact the library for an appointment to have your project printed. The cost is $2 per print. The print area is 6.5 inches in any direction. The library has limited colors of filament to choose from. The printer is an X-smart 3 printer by QIDI TECH.
The Library’s 3D printer may be used for lawful purposes only. The library reserves the right to review all files before printing and to refuse any request at the discretion of library staff.
3D Design Resources
Thingiverse is a website that (with an account) provides primarily free, open source designs.
Customizer is from Makerbot that allows you a little freedom to customize different objects
Makerbot Printshop is an iPad app that offers limited options for creating a number of simple objects.
Tinkercad is a web based app (with an account). They also have helpful tutorials.
3D Warehouse contains millions of models created in SketchUp, contributed by manufacturers and individuals.
Project Shapeshifter doesn’t require an account and is good for beginners.
123D Catch is an app that allows you to “scan” items using your phone or tablet’s camera.
Google SketchUp is a free software download. Some ecperience is required.
Image to Lithophane lets you upload a photo and convert it to a 3D version, then download the .stl file.
OpenSCAD is a more in-depth program for editing .scad files.
Customizer is from Makerbot that allows you a little freedom to customize different objects
Makerbot Printshop is an iPad app that offers limited options for creating a number of simple objects.
Tinkercad is a web based app (with an account). They also have helpful tutorials.
3D Warehouse contains millions of models created in SketchUp, contributed by manufacturers and individuals.
Project Shapeshifter doesn’t require an account and is good for beginners.
123D Catch is an app that allows you to “scan” items using your phone or tablet’s camera.
Google SketchUp is a free software download. Some ecperience is required.
Image to Lithophane lets you upload a photo and convert it to a 3D version, then download the .stl file.
OpenSCAD is a more in-depth program for editing .scad files.