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3D Printing at CBU : Home

3D Printers

The CBU Library now has 3D Printers!

To book a printer, please visit: 3D printing booking page

Prusa Mini

Documentation, links and help with our Prusa Mini 3D Printers

Software

Software for creating your own 3D prints available on CBU computers include:

  • AutoCAD
  • Solidworks

Other software that could be used:

  • Meshmixer by autodesk (Free)
  • ReCap by autodesk (Free Educational License available)
  • MeshLab (Open Source)
  • FreeCAD (Free)
  • OpenSCAD (Free)
 

Instructions

  • NOTE -  The price is charged by weight - 10 cents per gram for printing. The booking form will ask the size in grams, please pay at the circulation desk when you arrive for your printing time. To find weight information for your print, you must use the PrusaSlicer software, free online to install OR available at the 3D Printing station.
  • Book a spot using this link.
  • When you arrive at the library, stop at the circ desk to pay for your print, and they will direct you to the 3D Printer.
  • Follow the steps outlined at the station.
  • Files must be on a USB Flash Drive.

Find 3D files to print

Here are some places where you can find and download objects to print!