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3D Printing at the create:space
The create:space now lets you do your own 3D printing! 3D Print Kits are available for checkout from The Tech Desk/ All prints are FREE for all students, pending availability of our 3D Print Kits.
How to checkout a 3D Print Kit
Enroll in the Learning Hub Equipment Certification Class
- Click on the link to the Learning Hub Equipment Certification Class Canvas Course
- Complete the 3D Printing Course
- Screenshot your results for each assignment or completion of the course
- Go to the Request Support from The Tech Desk, submit a ticket and attached your screenshot
- You will receive a confirmation stating you can now check out our 3D Print Kits from The Tech Desk
How to checkout a 3D Print Kit
- Go to The Tech Desk Webcheckout Patron Portal
- Sign In with your SUNet ID and Password
- Click on Reserve on the Left Column
- Fill out the form
- Make sure your reservation is being made 24 hours in advance
- At the bottom of the form, click on the Open Book Icon
- In the list of items to reserve, select 3D Print Kits
- Click on the green + icon to add it to your cart
- Click on the X icon to close the pop-up window
- Click on the Save button at the top right corner to submit your reservation request
- Await a confirmation email stating your reservation has been
Dremel 3D Slicer Software
We recommend preparing (known as "slicing") your model for the Dremel 3D40 and 3D45 printers by utilizing the software found at the 3PI Tech Solutions website. Please download the correct software for your macOS or WindowsOS.
3D Print Kit Policies and Key Information
Usage Policies
- The 3D Printers are intended for use by matriculated Stanford undergraduate and graduate students only.
- Use of the 3D Printers is subject to the Honor Code and Fundamental Standard as well as all applicable Stanford University policies, including the VPSA Computer Usage Policies and Copyright and Fair Use.
- Academic and personal prints are allowed.
- Printing any kind of drug, sex, or weapon paraphernalia is prohibited.
- Those who use the 3D printers and 3D Print Kits will be held accountable for any damage to or loss of equipment attributable to their session.
- All 3D Printer checkouts are due within 36 hours after your scheduled reservation start time. In accordance with this, if the print is not completed by this time, you will be charged late fines for the late return of the equipment.
- 3D Print Kits cannot be renewed and must be returned by their return date.
- No food or drink is allowed near the 3D Printers except water in containers with a secure closure.
- Failure to comply with policies may result in the suspension of 3D Printer use and Tech Desk equipment checkout privileges.