Using the Maker Space

All UCF faculty are welcome to use our 3D Printing & 3D Scanning services at the FMC for any university affiliated project. Since our in-house printers and scanners are advanced technological tools with a higher-learning curve, the FMC currently will produce all 3D prints and 3D scans onsite at the FMC on your behalf. Watch our Maker Space promo video below for a brief overview of the FMC's facility:

The Process

Learn more about the process of using the Maker Space for 3D printing by reviewing the consultations, request a print, and pick-up sections below.

Step 1: Consultations

Collaborate with Us!

If you are unsure where to begin with 3D printing and want to implement these tools into your course, schedule a 3D Printing Consultation. During these consultations, you will meet with members of our team to discuss your ideas and instructional needs. We can help research relevant, existing 3D models online or determine if there are existing objects that can be 3D scanned to create new ones. Please keep in mind, 3D prints can take anywhere from a few minutes to days to print. Depending on your request and the amount of prints that you need, it may take some time before your order is ready for pick up. We recommend contacting the FMC at least one week prior to the date you need to use the prints or models.

How much does it cost?

While 3D printing is currently a free service provided by the FMC for faculty, we may request that you purchase a roll of filament to fulfill your prints. Though uncommon, it may be necessary depending on the size of your model, the color, or the number of prints that you need.

Is there anything you can't do?

If 3D models do not already exist for your desired prints or content, then it may lengthen the process for developing the appropriate models. In some cases, we may not be able to accommodate your requests based on model availability, desired print size, or availability of filament.

Step 2: Submit a 3D Printing Request Form

Online Form

If you have already met with the FMC team, found the desired 3D models, and/or know what filament and colors that you want to print, then you can use our online 3D Printing Request Form to formally request your prints. If you require a 3D scan, we recommend scheduling the 3D Scanning Consultation to meet with our team prior to submitting the form. After your form is submitted all you need to do is wait for us to contact you for pick up!

If we have any questions or concerns about your request, then we will contact you before moving forward in the process.

Step 3: Pick Up

Table of Contents for the Maker Space | 3D Printing Module
Page Link	Description
Overview	Introduction to the Maker Space \| 3D Printing module
Using 3D Prints as Instructional Tools	List of ways that 3D prints can be used in the classroom with sample images of the FMC's recent prints for faculty.
In-House Printers & Filament	Learn more about how 3D printers work, filament types, and the in-house printers at the FMC.
Consultations, Requesting Prints, & Pick Up	Walk through the full process of using the Maker Space and 3D printing services at the FMC, access the 3D Print Request Form, and what to do after your prints are ordered.

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