Ender 3 V2 3D Printers

Self-service printing
Staff-operated print queue

Capabilities

• Max Print Size of 220mm W x 20mm D x 250 mm H (8.66” x 8.66” x 9.84”)*
• Heated Print Bed
• CR Touch auto-bed leveling and print compensation
• 1.75mm filament diameter
• Self-service printing – Maximum object print time of 3 hours.
• Staff-operated print queue – Maximum object print time of 12 hours.

*denotes max dimensions for a print. 3D print size may be limited depending on estimated print time.

Compatible Materials

• 1.75mm Filaments
• PLA or PLA variant
• PETG

Materials Available for Purchase

• $0.05/gram - PLA Filament in a variety of colors. Please contact the Makerspace for availability of specific colors.

Software

• Tinkercad
• Cura

Prerequisite Knowledge

For self-operated use:

• Basic understanding of 3D modeling software, or have a pre-modeled .STL file
• Ability to operate Cura slicing software
• Basic understanding of 3D printer operation, including loading and unloading filament, leveling bed, etc.

For staff-operated print queue:

• Basic understanding of 3D modeling software, or have a pre-modeled .STL file

Requesting a Print

To request a print be added to our staff-operated print queue, please e-mail your .STL file and desired color of filament to makerspace@westlakelibrary.org. Prints can take up to 3 weeks to complete depending on the complexity of the print and current volume in the queue.

Training Resources

• Learn how to use Tinkercad – Autodesk Tinkercad
• Ultimate Beginner’s Guide to 3D Printing – With Creality Ender 3 V2 - YouTube
  
• Learning Tinkercad – Linkedin Learning (requires Library Card)

Additional Resources

• Additive Manufacturing: Optimizing 3D Prints – Linkedin Learning (requires Library Card)
• Learning 3D Printing: Introducing File Repositories – Linkedin Learning (requires Library Card)