This guide is for students, staff and faculty to learn about our Collaboratory located in Room 212 of Katz Library. The Collaboratory houses a MakerBot Replicator Z18, Makerbot Method, an Othermill, a Roland Versacamm Printer/Cutter, and VR.
The MakerBot Replicator Z18 combines an extra-large build volume with ease-of-use and connectivity features so you can go from 3D model to 3D print efficiently and easily. Optimized for MakerBot PLA filament, the Replicator Z18 can create extra-large, ultra-tall industrial prototypes, models, and products.
Tinkercad is a free, easy-to-use app for 3D design, electronics, and coding. It's used by teachers, kids, hobbyists, and designers to imagine, design, and make anything!
Explore print jobs others have designed, and print for yourself. Most items have a Creative Commons-Attribution license. The Dragon skull on the left was designed by dmcacallum, found on Thingiverse.
Talented 3D designers from around the world create 3D printable objects in 3D design software. They upload their work to MyMiniFactory and after we check the files are 100% printable they make their way online for 3D printer owners to download. If you're a designer go ahead and share your work today! The moose key chain was designed by Arnejan van der Wal from MyMiniFactory.com
In Kroski, E. (2018). 63 ready-to-use maker projects.
Examples:
- Create your own lava lamps / by Jessica Logan
- 3D printing and robotics : hooks and hammers / by Michael Cherry
- Create a DIY Raspberry Pi barcode scanner / by Tom Tran
Accessibility Statement
The University provides reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities upon request. Any person with a disability who needs accommodations for a workshop should contact UMA Libraries at uma.library@maine.edu to submit a request. Due to the lead-time needed to arrange certain accommodations, individuals should submit their request no later 1 week before the event.
Dragon skull from Skyrim, Printed on UMA's MakerBot.
MyMiniFactory, Username: ArnejanvanderWal