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3D Printing

Wichita Public Library / Services / Maker Space / 3D Printing

A 3D printer in use at the Advanced Learning Library

The Wichita Public Library's 3D printing service gives you the opportunity to let your imagination soar and bring your creations to life.

Before You Get Started

You must be at least 14 years old to use our 3D printers.
You must have a library card in good standing.
Library staff must certify you before you can use the service.

Certification Process

Our certification process has three parts:

Part 1

3D Printing Basics class: Learn the basics of 3D printing at the Wichita Public Library, and the best practices for optimizing prints for the Library's Prusa printers with the PrusaSlicer software.

Can't make it to a scheduled certification class? Request a small group (3 people or more) session to cover the class material. Call (316) 261-8500 and ask to speak to a Technology Trainer.

Part 2

3D Printing with the Prusa class: Learn about the library's Prusa MK3S+ and Mini+ 3D printers, and how to use the slicer software to adjust settings to optimize prints.
3D Printing with the Bambu class: Learn about the library's Bambu PS1 3D printer, and how to use the slicer software to adjust settings to optimize prints.

You may take either the Prusa or the Bambu class.

Part 3

First 3D Print with Staff: Complete a staff-supervised print job to get certified to use our 3D printers on your own. Call (316) 261-8500 or email your 3D Printing class instructor to schedule your certification session.

Other Classes

Our staff also offer courses in Tinkercad, a free 3D modeling program. Tinkercad classes are not required for 3D printing certification.

Upcoming 3D Printing Classes

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The Fine "Print"

The Wichita Public Library reserves the right to review and approve all materials before printing to ensure items do not violate the Library's Customer Code of Conduct.
A 3D printer may be reserved up to one week in advance.
You may book a 3D printer for up to four hours per day.
If you are no longer able to make a scheduled booking time, you can cancel your booking so the equipment can be made available for others.
Prints cost $0.10 per gram of filament used, based on the estimated weight given by the printer's slicer software. This includes the base cost of filament in addition to wear and tear on the printers and replacement parts.
The Library prints with PLA (Polylactic Acid) filament.
The last print jobs of the day must be completed 15 minutes prior to closing. The Library does not offer after-hours or overnight 3D printing.
The Wichita Public Library will not store print jobs for patrons. Any 3D print that is left behind will be discarded.
Failure to pick up 3D print jobs, not keeping the 3D printing area clear of debris, or misusing a 3D printer may result in loss of 3D printing privileges.
The Wichita Public Library will charge for prints regardless of the final quality of the print. Staff will not refund for incomplete, failed, broken, or misshapen pieces.

Our Printers

Bambu Lab P1S

Includes 4-color Automatic Material System
Stainless steel 0.4 mm nozzle
Maximum Build Volume: 1,023 cubic inches
Maximum Build Dimensions: 25.6 x 25.6 x 25.6 cm (10.078 x 10.078 x 10.078 in.)
You must have completed the Library's 3D printing certification process to use this equipment

Reserve the Bambu Lab P1S View or Cancel a Reservation

Prusa i3 MK3S+

Brass 0.4 mm nozzle
Maximum Build Volume: 677 cubic inches
Maximum Build Dimensions: 25 x 21 x 21 cm (9.84 x 8.3 x 8.3 in.)
You must have completed the Library's 3D printing certification process to use this equipment

Reserve the Prusa i3 MK3S+ View or Cancel a Reservation

Prusa MINI+

Brass 0.25 mm nozzle
Maximum Build Volume: 343 cubic inches
Maximum Build Dimensions: 180 x 180 x 180 mm (7 x 7 x 7 in.)
You must have completed the Library's 3D printing certification process to use this equipment

Reserve the Prusa MINI+ View or Cancel a Reservation

Available Filament

PLA, PLA+ (assorted colors including Silk, Matte, and Metallic varieties)

Our Software

Slicers:
- Bambu Studio
- PrusaSlicer
Tinkercad (available on any Library computer via web browser)
Blender (Technology Training Center only)
Adobe Photoshop CC (AV Studio and Maker Space)

3D Printing Resources

Additional 3D Modeling Software

Not available at the library, but free to use at home.

FreeCAD - free to use, parametric design
OnShape - free to use, parametric design (a good step between TinkerCAD and Fusion360)
Autodesk Fusion360 - free for hobbyist use
OpenSCAD - free to use, parametric design

A 3D-printed Wichita Public Library logomark

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