Our Printers
We have two Bambu P1S 3D printers at the library.
How 3D Printing Works
It all starts with an .STL file (STereoLithography), which you can download for free on Thingiverse or design on Tinkercad. An .STL contains instructions on how to print a design in three dimensions. This file is loaded onto a 3D printer, which heats its nozzle up to about 180°C. PLA filament feeds through the nozzle and melts onto the printer bed to build an object layer by layer. PLA filament is a biodegradable, non-toxic plastic made mostly of cornstarch.
TinkerCAD Resources
- TinkerCAD: Modeling Custom Designs for 3D Printing via LinkedInLearning. Login with your library card at vapld.info > Online Research and Learning > LinkedIn Learning
- TinkerCAD Learning Center: Login or create an account for free.