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TinkerCAD, opens a new window provides tutorials and allows you to download your files for printing.

If you’d like to design your own objects, there are many free and simple software options for 3D modeling: Any 3D design or CAD software that allows exporting to STL format is great for designing your own files, but novices may prefer to download a pre-made file from Thingiverse, opens a new window which makes printing as easy as picking a project from a catalog. Use of the 3D printers is free, the only cost is for materials. Staff members can help with the equipment and provide basic software support, but are unable to design files. For example, printing a king or queen chess piece takes approximately one hour.

One of the biggest misconceptions about 3D printing is the amount of time it takes to produce an object.

While there are some minor differences between the two machines they are fairly comparable as far as quality and amount of time it takes to print. The MakerSpace has two 3D printers available for use-an Ultimaker 2+, opens a new window and an Ultimaker 3, opens a new window.