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* Media Loan is located at Library 2504 or you can call 360-867-6253. | * Media Loan is located at Library 2504 or you can call 360-867-6253. | ||
* The room is available 24 hours seven days a week but you need to schedule time and checkout the key while Media Loan is open. | * The room is available 24 hours seven days a week but you need to schedule time and checkout the key while Media Loan is open. | ||
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* Here is the [http://www.evergreen.edu/mediaservices/scheduling-policy.htm scheduling policy]. | * Here is the [http://www.evergreen.edu/mediaservices/scheduling-policy.htm scheduling policy]. | ||
* There are late fees for over due keys so return the keys on time. | * There are late fees for over due keys so return the keys on time. | ||
Revision as of 14:04, 10 February 2017
Contents
Intro
- For the 2016-2017 the 3D printers have been set up in the Library building L1523.
- On the first floor on the Library building walk past the Multimedia Lab and take a left at the garbage/recycling area. There is a sign labeled "24-Hour Suites".
- For more information contact Aaron Kruse, 360-867-6842 L1507.
Scheduling
- The 3D Printer room is scheduled at Media Loan.
- Media Loan is located at Library 2504 or you can call 360-867-6253.
- The room is available 24 hours seven days a week but you need to schedule time and checkout the key while Media Loan is open.
- Here is the scheduling policy.
- There are late fees for over due keys so return the keys on time.
- If you schedule time when the building is closed Media Loan will give you an extra key FOB to open the Library Building exterior door.
Equipment
Makerbot Replicator 2
- There are 2 Makerbot printers. They are on carts so they can be taken to the Computing Center during class. Do not move them from the room.
- Load you files onto the printer with the SD cards.
Lulzbot Mini
- There is one Lulzbot Mini.
- Load files to it with the Cura application on the computer to the right of the printer.
The Other Printer
- There is a red 3D printer
- Only use if you have been instructed how it works.
Computer
- Use Cura with the Lulzbot.
- The Makerbot software is installed if you need to convert files.
- There is a memory card reader for loading files on to SD cards.
Notes
- It OK to prop the door open while printing is you are in the room or in the hallway.
- If you leave the area while printing make sure to close the door.
