Cabot Science Library offers 3D printing for students and faculty. Using our machines, you can print models that visualize your research. Produce objects for your research or class assignment using Cabot’s 3D printers.
How it works
- Log into the 3DPrinterOS platform using your Harvard Key and upload your 3D model file (.STL, .OBJ)
- Click Printers at the top of the page and click on the '⋮' to the right of Add Printer.
- Select Add workgroup printers and enter cab-llama as the access code
- Slice your model (this converts the 3D model into a series of layers and generates the necessary code, G-code, for printing)
- Choose an available 3D printer from the list of printers
- Configure your print settings (layer height, fill density, support structures)
- Submit your print job; the platform will queue your job for printing on the selected printer
Monitor printing progress
You can check the status and see an estimated completion time in 3DPrinterOS. Once the print is complete, you'll be notified to collect your printed object.
Things to know
- There is a 20-hour cap on individual print jobs
- Users are limited to 10 print jobs per semester
- All jobs must be queued through 3DPrinterOS
- Rush service is not available
- This service is available to current Harvard students and faculty
About the 3D printer
Specifications
- Model: Dremel 3D40
- Minimum recommended thickness: 2 mm
- Maximum build envelope: 10 x 6 x 6.7in
- Horizontal layer resolution: variable (50-300 microns)
- 1.75 mm un-modified PLA filament is supplied by the library
Finding and Creating 3D Models
In addition to creating your own files, free 3D models are available online to print. They can be printed as is, remixed, or combined to support research and learning across disciplines.
Additional 3D model files
Questions? Email us:
1 Oxford Street
Cambridge, MA 02138
Cambridge, MA 02138