3D printing is the process of making a physical object from a computer file.
So, if you want a comb, we can print you a comb. If you want a rocket ship, we can print a rocket ship. If you want a model of a castle . . .
Penfield Library is proud to be one of the few academic libraries offering 3D printing to anyone who wants to use it. What are you going to make?
Got something to print? First you need to fill out our form. Then you need to send an email with your file (or a link to your object) to librarytech@oswego.edu.
We charge $0.20/gram. You can find some example prices on our Facebook page. If you are concerned about cost, please mention your price range in your email.
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Can I mix colors?
Unfortunately not, but we do have 11 different colors to choose from.
Can you print a 3D model of this photo?
Photos are usually .jpg or .png files. We need an .stl, .obj, or .thing file to be able to print it.
Can I print in two colors?
Unfortunately, our machine only prints in one color.
I have a CT scan of a skull. Can I print that?
We've had good luck with skulls so far. Most CT scans are .stl files so they work great!
There are several 3D Modeling applications out there. Here are our favorites:
3DTin (Note: Everything made using this program is automatically under a Creative Commons License.)
Blender (Note: Blender is also installed on the computers in Classroom 1 and the Multimedia Production Room)
Joey's Printshop is an i-Pad app that does customizable versions of bracelets and text.
Doodlefab Ninja is an app that will turn line drawings into 3D prints. You must import your SVG file into one of the editors above and then export it as an STL for us to be able to print it.
Also, the 123DCatch iOS App works pretty well once you get the hang of it.
Not quite ready to build something yourself? There are thousands of objects onThingiverse!
Into paleontology? The British Geological Survey has put up thousands of fossils! (Be sure you grab and .obj or .stl file!)
Are you interested in being a bit more biological? The NIH 3D Print Exchange is for you! (You want the .zip file. There's an .stl file in there.)
