3D Printing
Materbot Replicator z18
Attention members of the Judith Herb College of Education! Exciting news: the Carver Center now offers 3D printing services. Embrace the innovative potential of the MakerBot Replicator Z18, the flagship among PLA filament printers. Boasting an expansive build plate, it can accommodate projects of up to 2,592 cubic inches. This versatile printer supports connectivity via WiFi, USB, or Ethernet.
WHERE DO I FIND MODELS?
Thingiverse Education - This website is a spin-off of the main Thingiverse site, but focuses entirely on educational lessons that are divided by grade level.
Pinshape - Curated selections of free and for-pay STL files from a community of Makers.
YouMagine - Collaborative site for Makers where you can download open source 3D models.
HOW DO I BUILD MY OWN MODELS?
Tinkercad - Easy to use web-based 3D design tool. No design experience necessary.
Sketchup - Former Google Sketchup is a 3D modeling application used for a wide range of applications including architecture, engineering, film and video game design.
HOW dOES IT WORK?
For a more comprehensive understanding of the 3D printing, please watch the informative video below.