Where is the 3D printer in the Library? Who should I talk to about using it? How much does it cost?

The 3D printer is located in the Makerspace on Level 4 South. 

It is available to BYU students, faculty, staff  & non-BYU Library patrons with a library card.

Call for complete information & scheduling call (801) 422-8981   

Read all the details on the 3D Printing Guide

A few notes . . .

• 3D Print using our FDM printers (Prusa i3 MK3S) or our SLA printer (Prusa SL1S)
• Files for printing can be either .stl or .obj
• The dimensions for printing FDM are 9.84” x 8.3” x 8.3” while the dimensions for SLA printing are 5” x 3.14” x 5.9
• Layer height (resolution) is .2mm for FDM and .05 for SLA
• the cost is $0.10/gram for PLA plastic or $0.25/mL of resin

For more information, see: https://lib.byu.edu/services/3d-printers/.

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• Tech and Equipment

Updated 2024-03-28 12:28:56 • LibAnswers page