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3D Printers

MakerBot Replicator+ and MakerBot Mini Replicator+

Basics

  • A 3D printer is a tool used to create three-dimensional items that have been designed on a computer.  3D printers lay down material layer by layer to build an item.   
  • Build volume for each printer (the largest object they are able to make)
    • Replicator+   11.6” x 7.6” x 6.5”
    • Mini Replicator+    4”L x 5”W x 5” H

 

What you will need

Cricut Products

With either Cricut Machine you will need to bring your own supplies to complete your project.  It is very helpful to watch an instructional video prior to using the Cricut to know what type of supplies you may need for your project.  It may help to come in and cut a very basic project so you can understand how this product works.

Explore Air 2

Heat Presses

Large Heat Press

16” x 20” Swing-away Heat Press

Can be used with the sublimation printer or heat transfer vinyl projects

 

Mug Heat Press

This press is a full wrap-around, handle to handle, top-to-bottom printing mug press. It can press images up to 5" high, and as close as 1/2" from the handle, depending on the mug size.

Can be used with the sublimation printer or heat transfer vinyl projects.

 

Cost

Software

Adobe Creative Cloud – limited access

Adobe Photoshop Elements

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Publisher

Microsoft PowerPoint

Learn more about the above programs with free courses available at Lynda.com

 

Cost

There is no cost to use a computer program.

Coding/STEAM

CircuitScribe

  • Draw your own circuits with conductive ink pens.

 

Cubelets

  • Build loads of simple robot constructions with the Cubelets Curiosity Set.

 

Let’s Start Coding – learn real code hands-on

  • Build over 90 hands-on projects as you learn to code.
  • Cards included in the box explain components and how to get started.

 

Ozobot

Tools

  • Spiral/Coil Binding Machine ($1.00 per spiral used)
  • Ellison Machine and Block Alphabet
  • Scoring Board
  • Dremel Micro Rotary Tool
  • Metal Letter Stamps (uppercase, lowercase, numbers)
  • Jewelry Hammer and Rubber Bench Block
  • Jewelry Making Tool Kit
  • Cutting Mats
  • Xacto Knives
  • 3D Printer Tool Kit
  • Paper cutters