The library is happy to offer patrons the ability to submit projects to be printed on the library’s 3-D printer. The 3-D printer can create a physical object based on a design supplied as a digital file. These can be designs you’ve created yourself, or designs you’ve obtained from another source and have permission to use.

Goleta Valley Library cardholders can complete a 3-D Printer Request Form to request that a project be printed on the library’s Makerbot Replicator+ printer. The form can be submitted via email to goletavalleylibrary@cityofgoleta.org or brought to the Circulation Desk. After you submit it, a library staff member will be in touch with you to discuss the details of your project and to coordinate the file transfer. Once it is determined that the project to be printed does not violate the Goleta Valley Library 3-D Printing Policy, your project will go into the queue to be printed. Once it is completed, a staff member will let you know it is available at the library to be picked up.

What can I print on the 3D printer?

There are so many things that can be printed on our device! Please refer to our 3-D Printer Use Policy for rules on what may or may not be printed. All submissions must adhere to library guidelines regarding acceptable prints:

• The part may not contain nudity, profanity, etc.
• The part may not be dangerous or be modified to be dangerous

What file formats can be used with the 3-D printer?
The printer can create objects based on designs in the following formats:

• Wavefront obj (.obj)
• ACSII stl (.stl)
• Binary stl (.stl)

How large can the project be?
The printer has a maximum build volume of 10.6 X 6.6 X 5.5 IN. Please note that larger print jobs will take longer and will be more expensive to print.

What is the cost to have a project printed?
The charge is 25 cents per 15 minutes of printing time. Patrons who do not pick up their finished projects within one week will have the charge applied to their library account.

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