3D+Printing

Things to Order or Apply for if Grant Writing (Keep in mind that some of these things may come in your kit.):

 * 3D Printer** - Do your homework. I read countless reviews before applying for money to get a MakerBot Replicator Desktop 3D Printer, Fifth Generation
 * Filament Spools** - Be sure you get the appropriate kind for your particular printer. The most common types are PLA and ABS.
 * Extruder** - Be sure to order a spare one. These need to be replaced periodically.
 * Blue 3D printing Tape -** Lay this down on the printer bed before printing. It will help you remove your work and protect the bed. Instead of using the official blue tape, you can purchase 3M blue painter's tape or even masking tape.
 * Scale** - You may want to charge your patrons for their works in order to be able to buy more filament and extruders. We plan to charge .10 though students who go through the class will print their first creation for free since I also received enough grant money for 10 spools of filament.
 * More Tools to Consider** - @http://3dprintingforbeginners.com/3d-printing-essential-toolkit/

Helpful Websites:
Kathy Schrock's 3D Printing Page @http://www.hongkiat.com/blog/things-know-buying-3d-printer/ (A good blog post about what to consider before buying) @http://www.ala.org/offices/sites/ala.org.offices/files/content/3D%20Printer%20Warning%20Notice%20for%20Libraries_TLEDITED.pdf (a copyright warning you can post by your printer)

Why I chose the MakerBot 5th Generator Replicator
1) It got good reviews as far as not acting up as much as others. 2) The MakerBot Replicator Desktop 3D Printer, Fifth Generation has a camera on it, so I can monitor it even when I'm not in the library. It also sends alert to one's phone. 3) It has good setup documentation that I could access online, and a representative sent me a manual with lesson plans and a sample 3D nut and bolt. 4) Other librarians in our district have one and say it works great. 5) The one at the University of Texas at Arlington's FabLab, which I toured, works very well. 6) You can connect by USB cable, ethernet, USB stick, or connect wirelessly. 7) Comes with free 3D modeling software 8) You can change filament in the middle of a print. With some 3D printers, if your spool runs out, you have to start over.

A Good Article about 3D and Copyright:
3D and Copyright Infringement

=== Websites for copyrighting one's own creations: === @https://creativecommons.org/licenses/ (This is a great site for copyrighting material you post online.) @http://copyright.gov/eco/ (This is the U.S. Copyright Office's registration site.)

=== Websites for Ready-made designs: === @http://www.thingiverse.com/ @https://grabcad.com/library/software/stl @https://www.youmagine.com/designs/featured @http://www.stlfinder.com/ @http://3d.si.edu/browser @https://pinshape.com/ @https://www.yeggi.com/ @http://www.bld3r.com/ @http://www.shapeways.com/ (Allows you to buy or sell 3D works)

=== Sites for Designing and Exporting Original Works: === @https://www.tinkercad.com/ @http://www.123dapp.com/3D-printing @http://www.3dtin.com/ @http://replicat.org/ @http://www.sketchup.com/ (Be sure to download the free educator version.) @https://www.3dslash.net/features_educ.php https://teachwithyouripad.wikispaces.com/3D+Printing+Apps (Describes various 3D printing apps)

Online Tutorials:
@http://www.shapeways.com/tutorials/3d-modeling-products @http://computer.howstuffworks.com/3-d-printing4.htm @https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OWbvDeuyM7Q (This video shows examples of different materials, microns, and fills.) @https://www.youtube.com/user/Tinkercad - Tinkercad's Youtube page where you can find great tutorials for using the free 3d modeling site Tinkercad.com

Lessons:
@http://3dprint.com/32549/3d-printing-math-lesson/ (A good lesson involving math and 3D Printing) @http://www.yale.edu/ynhti/curriculum/units/2012/4/12.04.03.x.html (Much more complex version of the previous lesson...made for high school students) @https://www.makersempire.com/MakersEmpire-Year7LessonPlan-DesignandTechnologies-Version1.2.pdf https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tctVjuCrxZLH8a3WrXn8YFC6SmLTR5YkZhj1-WtIr80/edit (Comprehensive lesson plans on 3D Printing) @https://sites.google.com/a/sabinepass.net/education-in-3d/lesson-plans (Lessons Organized by Subject) @http://3dprint.com/32549/3d-printing-math-lesson/ @http://www.yale.edu/ynhti/curriculum/units/2012/4/12.04.03.x.html = =