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Makerspace Lab

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Using the Makerspace

Located on the 2nd floor, across  the hall from the Library, Technology & Innovation service desk.

 If you have used the Loveland Public Library Makerspace before... Navigate to the "Make a Makerspace Reservation" button to reserve the space you wish to use during it's available hours.

If you are new to our Makerspace... please take a moment to review the information on this page before reserving a station in the Makerspace.

four lulzbot branded 3D printers printing in various colors of filament, informational guides and a mural can be seen in the background.

Requirements to use the Makerspace

Available Technology Equipment & Instructions

 3D Printing

A windows computer with mouse and keyboard next to a Lulzbot Brand Sidekick 3D printer

 

  • Patrons can learn how to print themselves on a Lulzbot Sidekick.
  • Anything you print during your reserved time in the makerspace is FREE!
  • Print objects up to 4 hours with a build plate capacity of 150mm3. 
  • Patrons must stay with their print until it is complete.
  • Print toys, gadgets, jewelry, prototypes, décor, figurines, tools, and more!
  • Have a model or object that is larger than 150mm or will take longer than 4 hours? We accept orders to print on a Lulzbot Taz 6 or Lulzbot Workhorse! Orders of any size or length will be weighed; the material fee for orders is 10 cents per gram. 

 

Tutorials & Instructions

Instructions: How to 3D Print at the Library

How to remove supports

 

 

3D Model Libraries

Wanting to print something that has already been designed? Search through the following 3D model websites using a keyword. All files for printing must be in .STL or .OBJ format. 

Mac Computer

Long haired feminine presenting person using design software on Mac computer

Reserve Makerspace Station 1 if you wish to use a Mac computer.

  • One 27″ 5K Retina Display iMacs available to reserve for up to 4 hours per day.
  • Computers not to be used for general web browsing. This can be done in the main computer lab. 
  • A variety of software to design artwork and create digital graphics.
  • Software:
    • Adobe Creative Cloud software (Photoshop, Premiere, Lightroom, Illustrator, InDesign, etc.)
    • Keynote, Garage Band, iMovie, and more.
    • Audacity, Open Broadcasting, etc.

Accessories available for the iMacs

  • High-resolution Epson photo scanner; capable of scanning photos, film negatives, slides, and more.
  • Wacom and Bamboo digital drawing tablets.
  • Rode professional microphone.
  • Studio quality headphones.
  • Smartshooter for 2D art digitizing.