<aside> 📢 4/19/2021: We just switched to a new webpage for the 3D printing request. https://www.library.virginia.edu/services/3d-printing/ The process is almost identical to the current one described on notion. Please visit the new link to submit your requests in the future.
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<aside> 💡 Below is the 3D Printing Request process for personal projects only. If you are interested in printing for academic work, please check the information here. If you have any questions, please email [email protected].
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<aside> 💡 We will only process your request if we have your signed user agreement in the record. You only need to sign it once for the Spring 2021 semester.
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<aside> 💡 Please note that we normally only print in PLA with makerbots. If you need other types of filament or printers, please setup a consultation with our staff by emailing [email protected]
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https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/cb8f5838d7d8401a9ece520b72ab381d
Since the purpose of our studio is to facilitate the learning of 3D printing, we require all personal project requests to submit your sliced files instead of your original models. This way, you will have a deeper understand of how the different settings in the slicer affect the outcome of the 3D prints.
<aside> 💡 We will use makerbot replicator plus to print personal projects, so you need to use the makerbot print slicer to export your model into a Gcode file (with the file extension .makerbot).
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<aside> 💡 If you are a trainer user of our studio prior to Covid, you should know how to slice your file with makerbots. If you need a refresher, you can watch the software instruction part in the online orientation below.
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<aside> 💡 If you are a new user and don't know how to use makerbots, then you are required to take the online orientation to learn the basics of 3D printing and makerbots before submitting your request.
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3D Printing Studio Online Orientation: https://rise.articulate.com/share/TlZ8c9NTg8mpyLPwMQCdOV7idGe5oh1X
Please complete this request form and upload your files through the form each time you request a 3D print.
<aside> 💡 You only need to submit this form when you are ready to upload your 3D model. Make sure to export your 3D model as .makerbot file.
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<aside> 💡 Please evaluate your model and make sure 3D printing is the best tool to complete your project. 3D printing is not a tool that works for all projects, and Laser cutter and CNC routers are better alternatives for certain projects. If you don't understand the differences between these tools, you can check out this video . If you don't know where to find CNC or laser cutters, you can check the makergrounds website for more information.
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https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/ae584023574a4ad7812a6ef963aea3d7
You can monitor your requests through our dashboard below.
<aside> 💡 If you didn't see your requests listed after you submit your request for 2 hours, please email Fang Yi at [email protected]
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https://app.smartsheet.com/b/publish?EQBCT=990315e481df48dcb81b0498dfa3b2f3
If you need to modify the file you sent through the form, you can email your new file to Joseph directly.
We will send you an email notification when we complete the print. You can come to the RMC front desk anytime during our opening hours to pick up your print.
You can email Joseph directly if you need to setup a virtual consultation to review your models before getting them printed. If Joseph is not available, you can email Fang Yi (Educational Technologist at the RMC) via [email protected] to setup a consultation.