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3D printing and 3D design:

the ultimate customization tools.

You don't always have to build things from scratch.
 
3D printing can sometimes be an experiment...
Take a crack at it. You may get hooked.
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We have "Simplify 3D" available to use.
It significantly improves your results and simplifies the process.
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If you have taken our "Introduction to 3D printing" class and
you are now ready to start your own prints, here is a basic guide you can use as a refresher:
Basic 3D printing guide.
 
Here is a list of past and upcoming 3D-printing and design workshops
(Feel free to suggest more):
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  • Introduction to 3D design and printing for kids 7 to 16 
  • Introduction to 3D printing.
  • Super Mario star programmable tree topper (Starduino)
  • Introduction to SketchUp
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If you can't wait for the next available

"Intro to 3D printing" class,

you can search the large Thingiverse database for something you would like to print.

We will determine the weight of the final print and charge between 25 and 50 cents a gram (based on membership status).

There is also a $5 set-up fee, if you are not a member, or a punch on your card.

Check out Kathryn's simple, yet informative,
basic introduction to 3D printing to get you started.

If you would like to try to make your own design, Tinkercad is an easy, free, browser-based program you can use

to start designing. Below are some basic online tutorials to start playing around.

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3D-printing service
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We offer affordable professional 3D printing services.
It's simple:
1- You send us your confidential design.
2- We send you a quote.
3- You agree.
4- We start the work immediately.
 
Please note:  
3D printing large prints is not usually the most cost-effective tool. 3D printing is really mostly for prototyping or very unique pieces or if you have your own printer and don't mind spending time refining designs. It's only cost-effective if you can print it yourself. It's not as cheap as people think. If you want cheap plastic fabrication, blow-molded mass production is the way to go.
If you would like to purchase your own printer and learn how to use it, we can help you with that too.
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Please inquire at hello@losalamosmakers.org.

 
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