3D printing

Using the 3D printer is easy. All you need is a 3D design saved or exported in .STL (stereo lithography) file format.

Where do I get a 3D design from?

There are 2 ways to obtain 3D printing designs for printing:

Download

Many designs can be found online, copyright-free, for personal use:

Thingiverse

MyMiniFactory

Pinshape

Design your object using free CAD (computer-aided design) software

There are free online software which will help you get started with the concepts of 3D design:

SketchUp - is fun and easy to learn

Tinkercad - is great for all ages and does not require any downloads.

What kinds of objects can I print?

Anything except offensive material or weapons. We review every object file before it is printed.

The 3D printer's maximum build volume (WxHxD) is 20 x 20 x 20 cm.

What colours are available?

Your object will be printed in one solid colour - white or grey.

You can paint your object in any colour later.

How long does it take?

Longer than you might think!

If an object has many layers or a complicated structure, it can take hours to print.

Simpler, flatter designs can be finished in as little as 5 minutes.

We will only print objects that take less than 4 hours. 

The cost for printing is $2.00 set up fee plus 20 cents per metre of plastic filament used.

We can give you an estimate prior to printing your model and let you know the exact price once it has finished.

Most medium-sized or medium complexity models cost $5.00 or less.

Remember, the more intricate or larger your model is, the more plastic it will use.