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Johnson County Library MakerSpace

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The Johnson County Library MakerSpace has laser cutters, 3D printers, a Carvey CNC, vinyl cutter, soldering station, and sewing machine for fabrication. We also provide computers, software, and tools for digital creation and media including audio recording and editing, graphic design, and video production. Classes and learning opportunities are available to all and can be found on our website. We are open and staffed 6 days a week and have extensive resources on learning how to use our equipment and software as well as being able to direct people on where to go next.

Anyone can use the MakerSpace free of charge--one need only bring materials and supplies for their final project. The room is staffed with makers who educate on software and provide resources to further learn new software and tools. As a public library, we collaborate with local schools, homeschool groups, guilds, and local fab labs to provide the best services and resources for every maker in the Kansas City area and to expand programming and the Maker culture everywhere.

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  • 3D printing
  • CNC-Milling
  • Laser
  • Vinyl cutting

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Brian Oertel

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Nicholas Ward-Bopp

MakerSpace Facilitate

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    Intro to 3D Printing - Johnson County Public Library

    Registration now closed

    For Adults

    2022-03-14 18:00:00 2022-03-14 19:00:00 America/Indiana/Indianapolis Intro to 3D Printing Trafalgar Branch - TRB Community Room (Whole Room)

    Monday, March 14

    6:00pm - 7:00pm

    Add to Calendar 2022-03-14 18:00:00 2022-03-14 19:00:00 America/Indiana/Indianapolis Intro to 3D Printing Have you wondered what 3D printing is all about? Join us to learn more and even request a print for yourself! Trafalgar Branch - TRB Community Room (Whole Room)

    Trafalgar Branch
    TRB Community Room (Whole Room)

    Have you wondered what 3D printing is all about? Join us to learn more and even request a print for yourself!

    AGE GROUP: | Adults |

    EVENT TYPE: | STEAM |

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    Trafalgar Branch

    TRL_Ref@jcplin. org
    Phone: (317) 878-9560

    Branch Manager

    Todd Jones

    We're closed Sunday January 01

    We're closed Monday January 02

    Mon, Dec 26 9:00AM to 8:00PM
    Tue, Dec 27 9:00AM to 8:00PM
    Wed, Dec 28 9:00AM to 8:00PM
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    Fri, Dec 30 9:00AM to 6:00PM
    Sat, Dec 31 9:00AM to 5:00PM
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    424 South Tower Drive
    Trafalgar, IN, 46181

    Upcoming events

    Paws to Read

    Wed, Jan 04, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

    TRB Community Room (Whole Room)

    This event is full

    Rescheduled

    Bubble Science

    Tue, Jan 10, 4:30pm - 5:15pm

    New date Tuesday, January 17, 4:30pm - 5:15pm

    H-Club

    Thu, Jan 12, 10:00am - 11:00am

    TRB Community Room (Whole Room)

    Bubble Science

    Tue, Jan 17, 4:30pm - 5:15pm

    TRB Community Room (Whole Room)

    H-Club

    Thu, Jan 19, 10:00am - 11:00am

    TRB Community Room (Whole Room)

    Homeschool 101

    Mon, Jan 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

    TRB Community Room (Whole Room)

    Marshmallow Igloos

    Tue, Jan 24, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

    TRB Community Room (Whole Room)

    H-Club

    Thu, Jan 26, 10:00am - 11:00am

    TRB Community Room (Whole Room)

    Gardening Q&A

    Thu, Jan 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

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    3D printer in the hands of librarians!

    Hello everyone! This is a brief overview of a printer that has been living in our library since December 2020. In fact, the choice of printer is random, but despite this, we were satisfied with the choice. The printer daily pleases us with its work. We want to share with you our experience and practical communication with the ZENIT DUO

    unit. Our employees do not have special education in installing software and generally working with this device. But, as it seems to us, we were able to become friends and for 4 months now we have been demanding, and he diligently fulfills our orders. nine0003

    So, let's start with unpacking. Yes, indeed, suppliers have taken care of the safety of the printer during operation. All moving parts were fixed and equipped with air cushions, which allowed the printer to arrive to us safe and sound. Opening the box, we immediately see a folder with a complete package of documents + software. Yes, this is nice, as it saves time searching the Internet for the "gray matter" of the printer - processing systems and programs. And most importantly, it has Instructions: connection, configuration, operation and maintenance. nine0003

    The instruction is written in an accessible language for the librarian. Everything seems to be very clear and accessible. But we still did not understand where our prefabricated stands for spools with filament had gone. Yes, we were a little unlucky, the kit was not complete. But we are optimistic librarians and our hands are growing from where it is necessary. As a result, we got our own beautiful stand, in the form of the letter “Z”, so that our creativity does not depart from the company “ZENIT”.

    So, thanks to the detailed instructions, we installed the necessary programs and drivers, which are presented on the memory card in the package. The printer is connected to the computer via a USB cable. Nothing complicated. By connecting the cable, the printer can be controlled from a computer: printing, platform control, fans, heating, etc. nine0003

    A very important point! Don't forget to adjust your printer settings in your print program! All of them are in the instructions. Otherwise, your unit may "hit the walls" because it does not know the spatial restrictions for printing.

    At some point, for reasons unknown to us, our computer stops seeing the printer. Disappointment…. And here the same memory card that came in the kit comes to the rescue! Yes, our printer does not need to be connected to a computer to print. We recorded the desired file on a USB flash drive, inserted it into the printer and put it to print. nine0003

    For "manual" control of the printer, the developers tried and instead of numerous buttons placed an encoder-control joystick in the form of a wheel with a panel in the printer case. The wheel is easy to operate and, if you can read, you can easily figure it out and find the desired function in the menu.

    Let's start printing. As we librarians love to read, we have read millions of comments on social networks that "in order for the model to attach well to the surface of the table - to the glass, you need special glue. " But we are brave librarians, so we decided not to use any special means at the first printing. And, oh miracle! We succeeded. The first test cube we printed came off the glass easily. And all why? Because the developers have worked hard again and made our lives easier! Thanks to a special film, printed models are easily removed, even if the table is not cold. Thanks developers! nine0003

    And so... We want to share the result of our friendship with a 3D printer. Piggy banks, figurines, animals, mobile toys, caskets and much more. The settings allow you to change the print fill rate, print speed, model size and plastic type.

    Like seasoned professionals, we librarians already have a basic set of models of so-called “work flaws”. Thanks to which we learn to correct printing errors.

    Holidays. Like all people on the planet, technology also likes to relax. Weekends usually come unexpectedly and are associated with contamination and clogging of the extruder nozzle. As we found out, such a misfortune happens often and with all printers. Therefore, we were not upset, but found a way to clean the printer. There were 2 needles in the kit, which, unfortunately, quickly deteriorated. And with a nationwide search, we picked up a wire, and also ordered needles for cleaning in parallel. But it took a long time. Therefore, the printer had a vacation of 28 working days, all according to the law. nine0003

    Nothing lasts forever. Still, we had to additionally purchase glue for the table surface. Since the production film deteriorated: first bubbles appeared, then it partially came off along with the printed model. As a result, when the extruder moved, the models came off the table and had to stop printing. There are samples that never came to light. While we were purchasing glue, our printer managed to rest and now nothing prevents it from working efficiently and productively for several hours in a row. Yes, the performance of our printer can be envied. nine0003

    When the printer is hot, it lights up red, when not hot, blue. For us librarians, this is a very good option. Excursions are very often held in the library, after which our readers know that red is a dangerous color, warning that it is impossible to approach the printer at this moment, when it is heated and prints close. No, if you do not open the door and do not touch the heating element, you cannot get burned, everything is safe, but our words protect the printer from shocks and unnecessary extraneous movement. Thanks to the developers for the talking backlight! nine0003

    Well, that's it! Librarians say goodbye to you, we hope that the information was useful to you.

    3D printer in Nikel, 3D printing in the Pechenga district

    3D printer in Nikel, 3D printing in the Pechenga district | Center "Second School"

    As part of the Plastic Souvenir project, the Second School Center in Nikel received a 3D printer

    What are 3D printers?

    A 3D printer is a computer-controlled machine that uses a variety of materials and usually a layer-by-layer method to create three-dimensional objects. nine0003

    In simple terms, this is a special device that creates real three-dimensional things from computer drawings by applying thin layers of plastic one on top of the other.

    Conventional printers print text on paper layer by layer, line by line. 3D printers print things by applying layers of plastic one by one, gradually turning the layout into a 3D object.

    How 3D printers appeared

    3D printing was born 40 years ago. The first 3D printers created were bulky and expensive, and only the largest companies in the automotive and aerospace industries could use them. nine0003

    Where 3D printers are used today

    3D printing is now widely used in dentistry, jewelry, orthopedics, clothing and footwear, and even in house building and neurosurgery.

    In recent years, 3D printing has become available to the mass consumer: desktop 3D printers have appeared that are very easy to use.

    What kind of 3D printer do we use

    As part of the Plastic Souvenir project, we purchased a 3D printer that prints products from PLA feloment (Polylactic Acid) - a plastic based on renewable starches such as corn starch and sugar cane starch . nine0003

    The advantages of this plastic is that it:

    1. does not emit toxic substances when heated = does not harm health and is harmless to nature;

    2. biodegradable

    More about the Plastic Souvenir project

    How exactly does a 3D printer work?

    The printer prints a product according to a 3D drawing, which can be easily made at home: it is created on a computer in a special program, then saved in STL format. This file is output to the cutting program for layers for the printer (slicer), then the program uploads it to the printer, which starts printing the product. nine0003

    The principle of further operation of the device is simple: a plastic filament is heated by a laser and fed to the print head. She applies a thin layer of plastic to the desktop of the device, according to the drawing. The plastic quickly hardens and a new layer is applied to it. The result is a finished product.

    Anything can be printed this way.

    Learn more