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3D PrinterOS Tutorials

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.Don't have a code, but want to...

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? This tutorial will take you through the process of preparing a 3D model to print...

Printing Guidelines and Best Practices

From Model to Successful Print Found Object: Rocket Ship This rocket ship design was found on Thingiverse, and then downloaded as a 3D model. The model was then prepared in the MakerBot software, using the following settings:  Infill: 5%Layer Height: 0.2mmNumber...