3D Printing

Give Your Creativity Dimension...Print in 3D

Get creative using our 3D printers. Choose designs from numerous websites or create your own designs using the CAD software of your choice. Design your object, prepare it to print using Cura, opens a new window, and then reserve one of our printers!

Details

Cost: 25 cents per gram of plastic (Ultimaker S5 - Pro Bundle printers)
Cost: 40 cents per mL of resin (Formlabs Form 3)
Ultimaker S5 Pro Bundle maximum size: 12in (width), 9in (depth), 11in (height)
Ultimaker S5 Pro Bundle filament colors
- Red
- Blue
- Black
- White
- Metallic silver
FormLabs Form 3 maximum size: 5.7in (width), 5.7in (depth), 7.3in (height)
FormLabs Form 3 uses liquid resin
FormLabs Resin Colors:
- Black (general purpose type, opens a new window)
- White (general purpose type, opens a new window)

Flash Drive Requirements

Between 1 and 32 GB total storage capacity
FAT32 formatted storage, opens a new window

Get Started

A Frisco Library card is required to use our 3D printers.

Using the Ultimaker S5:

Design your object. Tinkercad, opens a new window is free and easy to use.
Prepare your design to print using Cura, opens a new window. Download our directions, opens a new window.
Save your prepared file as a .UFP file on a portable USB A flash drive.
Reserve a 3D printer, opens a new window. Reservations are required and walk-ins cannot be accommodated.
Check in at the library for your reservation on the 2nd level of the library with your flash drive and photo ID.

Using the FormLabs 3:

Design your object. Tinkercad is free and easy to use.
Prepare your design to print using PreForm, opens a new window. Download our directions, opens a new window.
Save your prepared file as a .form file on a portable USB A flash drive.
Reserve the FormLabs 3D printer, opens a new window.
Check in at the library for your reservation on the 2nd level with your photo ID and flash drive.

Rules

The printers may only be used for lawful purposes.
All jobs must be completed by the end of your reservation time.
Objects appropriate for a public library environment.
Objects must not infringe upon any third party's intellectual property rights.
Objects must not be illegal nor can they be construed as having the intent to harm.
The Library reserves the right to refuse access at the discretion of library staff.
Staff will not modify, create, or correct designs.
Limit: One (1) reservation per day up to 11 hours and only one (1) machine at a time.
Library card account must be in good standing to use equipment.