3D Printing

3D printing service is available for Highland Library cardholders.

How does 3D printing at the Highland Library work?
Complete a request form online through Google Forms, or fill out a paper copy in the library.  Submit your file to the library and we will print out your object on our Lulzbot Mini 2 3D printer.  There is a printing fee of $0.15/gram. Please refer to the FAQs.

Specifics?
1. Submit your file (use .STL or .OBJ file formats) to the library by emailing the file or link to: highlandlibrary3d@gmail.com, or bring your file in to the Adult Reference Desk on a USB drive.
2. Fill out the request form online or fill out a paper copy in the library.
3. Highland Library staff will review your file.
4. You will receive a response (usually within 72 hours) with an estimate of time, size, and cost of your print.
5. Pay at the library the estimate for material to be used via cash or check at the Front Desk.
6. Highland Library will print your object and let you know by phone or email when it is ready for pickup. Pick up items from the Adult Reference Desk inside the library during regular business hours.

FAQs and Cost - How does it work? How much does it cost?

3D Printing Policy

Request Form (printable pdf)

Questions? Please email us at: highlandlibrary3d@gmail.com

A few examples:

Rocktopus (downloaded from Lulzbot): would cost about $0.90

Flexi Dragon (downloaded from Thingiverse, 80% size): would cost about $9.10

Moon: Far Side (downloaded from NASA): would cost about $3.00