3D Printing

What is 3D Printing?

3D Printing is the process of creating a 3-Dimensional object using a digital file. To create 3D prints, you input your file into a slicer, which is a program that converts digital 3D models into printing instructions for a given 3D printer to build an object. 3D printing uses a layering process that extrudes one layer of plastic on top of another to form the model.

Printers Available for Use

The printers listed below are free to use for Sacred Heart University students, faculty, and staff.

Prusa MK3S

About the Machine The Original Prusa MK3S is the latest 3D printer from Prusa Research. The printer can be heavily modified for a wide range of different types of prints. This printer uses plastic spools, called filament to create 3D objects. The Sacred Heart University IDEA Lab allows students, faculty, and staff to use the […]

Ultimaker S5

About the Machine The Ultimaker S5 is the latest 3D printer from Ultimaker. The printer can be heavily modified for a wide range of different types of prints. This printer uses plastic spools, called filament to create 3D objects. The Sacred Heart University IDEA Lab allows students, faculty, and staff to use our Ultimaker S5 […]

3D printing site: http://3dprinting.sacredheart.edu/

Special Printers

The below printers require special permission from our 3D Printing facilitator.

Full-Color 3D Printers

Makerbot Method

Gigabot 3+

FormLabs

Cost

At the IDEA Lab, we offer PLA free on Prusa/Ultimaker printers for students and staff. All other filament types will have to be purchased separately.

Tutorials & Training

3D Printing: Basics

In this training, you will be learning the basics of 3D printing, which includes cleaning/maintaining the printers and using Octoprint to send and slice prints to the Prusa MK3S wall. To pass this training you will need to watch all provided videos, complete a quiz, and do a hands-on test at the IDEA Lab to […]

3D Printing: Slicing

In this training, you will be learning how to slice using Ultimaker Cura, which grants you access to use the Ultimaker S5 printer as well as the Prusa MK3S. The training includes learning about orientating models, generating supports, and much more. To pass this training you will need to watch all provided videos, complete a […]

3D Printing: Advanced

In this training, you will learn more advanced topics, including multi-colored prints using the dual extrusion of the Ultimaker S5, repairing 3D printers, and using Makerbot Method printers. To pass this training you will need to watch all provided videos, complete a quiz, and do a hands-on test at the IDEA Lab. Requirements Training Videos […]

3D Printing: FormLabs

Describe the machine Training Videos Take the Quiz! Cheat Sheet Facilitator

3D Printing: Basics– Beginner training to start using 3D printers
3D Printing: Slicing– Training teaching the basics of slicing in Cura
3D Printing: Advanced– The training for advanced usage
3D Printing: FormLabs– Training for using FormLabs SLA printers

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Facilitator

Trevor Neal

Monday: 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm

Tuesday: 12:30 pm – 5:00 pm

Wednesday: 10:30 am – 12:30 pm, 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Thursday: 5:00 pm- 9:00 pm

Message Trevor in Slack

• Bobble HeadsMay 13, 2022
  For one of the IDEA Lab events, I decided to make bobble heads of your head for my workshop. I first designed the bobble body using OnShape. This was the body that all attendees were given. To create the head, I first used the Structure Sensor Pro to scan the attendee’s head using the Structure […]
• Prusa Print FarmMay 13, 2022
  by Trevor Neal and Bryan Bushey For the arrival of 12 new Prusa MK3S+ 3D printers, we needed to design a system to streamline the 3D printing process for new and returning users. We created a large shelf to store the printers by first using Fusion 360 to implement the design. We then created a […]
• Pi HolderMay 13, 2022
  I designed a custom Raspberry Pi Zero holder for the desks. Equipment/Software: 3D Printer Raspberry Pi Zeros Ribbon cables/connectors Fusion 360 Power cables Prototype I was not sure how to execute what I wanted to accomplish with the Raspberry Pi holders. At first, I wanted to attach the holders to the front of the desk […]
• Front Desk at the MakerspaceMay 13, 2022
  by Bryan Bushey and Trevor Neal We designed the front desk of the makerspace at Sacred Heart University by using the Fusion 360 CAD software and the CNC Router known as the ShopBot. This wooden desk is used each day by staff as a receptionist desk. The second part of the desk is used for […]
• 3D Printed Heart MagnetsMay 13, 2022
  For a Valentine’s Day event at the Idea Lab, I created a workshop that let users add their own custom text to a heart shaped magnet using Tinkercad. The Heart Magnets were designed with a 10.2mm x 2.6mm hole in the back to fit in the magnet. The hole was made slightly larger than the […]