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Create a Cookie Cutter with Tinkercad

Tinkercad is a beginner level web application that can be used for creating 3D models for 3D printing. This tutorial will walk you through making a simple cookie cutter to practice using the tools for 3D modeling in Tinkercad.  Note: Tinkercad’s default units...

Entering your code to connect to Penn State 3D printers

When classes have registered their 3D Printing Project with Maker Commons, a special code is provided to the Instructor so students can access the class priority queue. This tutorial will show you how to add the Class Submission Queue. Login to 3DPrinterOS.com by...

Preparing a print in 3DPrinterOS

Please read through all of the instructions listed below, before submitting your 3D print. Have you read through all of the instructions, or have you printed with Maker Commons before? Click Here to Submit This tutorial will take you through the process of preparing a...

Creating a .makerbot file with MakerBot Print Software

These instructions are for using the black icon MakerBot Print software (download link).  It is also installed on the iMacs at each Media Commons location (link).  If you are using the red icon MakerBot Desktop software, instructions are located here. This tutorial...