Maker Hub

How to use the 3D printer

Quick prints

This is a collection of ready-to-print 3D models. Pick a design and a colour and pick it up. Cost and length of time to print are dependent on the model chosen.

Use the 3D printers yourself

You can visit the maker hub during open hours to use the 3D printers yourself. Printers are available on a first come, first served basis. Please observe the rules of the maker hub and use the printers safely. If you aren't sure how to do something, please ask staff for assistance.

Requirement:

• Have completed the 3D printer certification course
• Have a valid Newmarket Public Library card
• Minimum age: students 14 years or older, adults

Recommended software and websites for 3D printing

Slicing software is used to prepare 3D models for the printer.

• Ultimaker Cura is a popular application. Metric (mm) only.

CAD software is used to design 3D models that can be 3D printed

• TinkerCAD
• FreeCAD
• Sketchup
• Fusion360

Find 3D models that creators shared online (for free or a fee)

• Thingiverse
• Pinshape
• MyMiniFactory
• Cults3D
• Youmagine
• Toy Rescue has 3D models of replacement parts for toys and games
• Smithsonian 3D has digitized parts of their collection and made them available to download and 3D print
• Scan the World is a community-built collection of 3D printable sculpture and cultural artefacts

Specialty 3D modelling sites

• CookieCAD allows you to create your own custom cookie cutter
• Lithophane Maker turn any photograph or image into a lithophane
• Image to Lithophane another lithophane design site

Hardware

• Ultimaker 2+ (UM2+)
  • UM2+ specifications
  • Storage method: SD card
  • Nozzles: one
  • Build volume: 223 x 223 x 205 mm
  • Filament diameter: 2.85mm
• UM2+C (Ultimaker 2+ Connect)
  • UM2+C specifications
  • Storage method: USB
  • Nozzles: one
  • Build volume: 223 x 220 x 205 mm
  • Filament diameter: 2.85mm

What material (filament) do we use?

• PLA (polylactic acid) is biodegradeable material made from renewable resources, like corn starch.

Cost

• PLA is $2.00/metre

Hardware

• 3" Button Maker
• 1.5" Pinback Button Maker

What materials are used with the button maker? 

Shell, Collet, Mylar, Lock Pins, Pin-Back

Pre-made designs

We have a collection of ready-to-make button designs. Just choose from what is available and make a button.

How to make a button design

1. Make your own original design.
2. The design should be the size of the button face (e.g. 1.5") and have a margin (e.g. 0.25") around the edge.
3. You can make your design on a piece of paper, use a template, or use an online website to design it.
4. Bring your design to the Maker Hub.
5. Follow the instructions to make your own button.

Button design software

The Buttonmakers.net website makes designing buttons easy.

1. Create an account & log in
2. Choose the correct size of button
3. Design your button and save it. All your saved designs are available in your account.
4. Make a sheet filled with the same design, or build a sheet of different designs.
5. Print at home or at the library.

Cost

• $0.50 per 1.5" button
• $1.00 per 3" button

Hardware

Cricut Maker Machine

What software is used with the Cricut?

• Cricut Design Space software is used to create designs and operate the machine

Tools

Rotary blade, fine point blade, scoring stylus, weeder, tweezers, spatula, scraper and a variety of colored pens

It is useful for cutting, scoring, and drawing on a variety of materials. Create projects such as invitations, banners, decorations, monograms, stencils, etc. for home, business, school, or hobby.

Materials

Please bring your own material for your project. The Cricut Maker can work with many different kinds of material, such as cardsock, fabric, paper, vinyl, and more.

The maker hub does not have material available.

How to use the Cricut machine

• Visit Cricut Learn to learn how to use the Cricut Maker
• Create a free Cricut Design Space account to start creating your designs, or use the free templates
• Book a time to use the Cricut Maker

Cost

There is no cost to use the Cricut Maker.

Please note: you need to bring your own materials.

Steps to Certification

1. Review the 3D Printer Certification slideshow
2. Complete the 3D Printer Certification Quiz
3. Complete the Maker Hub Agreement
4. Reserve time to visit and show us your knowledge of 3D printers and to make your first print.

You can learn at your own pace from home, and then visit the maker hub to demonstrate the practical portion of the course. After completing all these steps, you will be certified to use the 3D printers at the Newmarket Public Library.

How to visit the library to complete 3D printer certification:

1. Please use our reservation system to book a time for your demonstration.
2. Load a new colour into the printer (demonstrates you can use the menu and understand how to change filament spools)
3. Use the menu to print the file Star_quickprint in the folder called Certification
4. Observe the printer printing
5. Remove your print using a spatula after it has cooled
6. Turn off the printer
7. Remove the brim using the available tools
8. Staff will update your account so you are fully certified and can use the printer on your own

NewMakeIt has a partnership agreement with Newmarket Public Library where we support each other in programming and events between our two spaces. The Newmakeit makerspace is a non-profit dedicated to helping other entrepreneurs, inventors, makers, and artists achieve their goals cost-effectively.

The library’s Maker Hub is an evolving resource. Please note our current practices:

• Equipment is available on a first-come first-serve basis
• Users must be library members, certified to use equipment (if applicable) and in grade 7 or older
• Users must follow safety procedures, report accidents and equipment problems
• Violation of intellectual property law is prohibited
• Creation of dangerous or offensive objects is prohibited
• Production for commercial purposes is prohibited
• Library staff may abort failed 3D prints
• An individual may use one 3D printer at a time

Note: There may be times throughout the year where the Maker Hub is closed due to maintenance or unexpected staff shortages. We advise you contact us before visiting to find out if the Maker Hub is open.