I designed this PowerPoint for a library staff workshop. It defines the history and context of MakerSpaces as a whole, in addition to the technical aspects of 3D Printing and its applications.

1. MakerSpaces and
3D Printing
Pinal County Library District

2.  DIY
 Creation – with
Collaboration
 Creators vs.
Consumers
 Origins:
◦ Hackerspaces
◦ Make Magazine
Makezine.com
Maker Movement

3.  Machinery
◦ Metal working/woodworking/etc
I.e. sanders, saws, welding
equipment
 Electronics
◦ Arduino boards, Raspberry Pi’s,
soldering iron, etc
◦ Robotics
 Textiles
◦ Fabric, thread, sewing machines,
etc
 Arts & Crafts
◦ Quilting, knitting, jewelry, models,
hobbies, etc.
 Computer equipment/
Media Labs
◦ Video editing software, Green
screens, converting media
equipment, etc
 Digital fabrication
◦ 3D Printing/3D scanners/Laser
cutters
All Hands Active Makerspace
Annarbor.com
Maker Movement Tools

4. 3ders.org
Fab Lab – De Waag Society,
Amsterdam. Flickr user Rory Hyde.
MakerSpaces/Maker Faires

5. Southern Arizona Research,
Science and Engineering Foundation.
ArizonaExperience.org
AZ MakerSpaces

6.  Libraries have
always been
providers of free
access and space
 Great opportunity
to re-ignite interest
in libraries
 Library emphasis on
S.T.E.M.
Why Libraries?
Teen Programming at Florence Community Library
Knitting Club at San Manuel Public Library

7. Calendar for the Chicago Public
Library Innovation Lab
Calendar from D.C. Public
Library Digital Commons
Successful Library MakerSpaces

8. THINKspot at the Mesa Public Schools Sci-Tech
Expo Photograph. Mesa THINKspot Facebook.
Phoenix Haker Haven.
TheScientificMom.com
AZ Library MakerSpaces

9.  Implement
inexpensive kits
into programming
 State Grants
 Collaborate – Invite
local Makers to give
demonstrations
 Contact us for
support!
MaKey MaKey
An Invention Kit for Everyone
What can your library do?

10.  Additive
Manufacturing
 Invented in 1984 by
Chuck Hull of 3D
Systems
 Stereolithography
 STL file format –
A type of CAD file
 Available for
commercial use in the
2010s.
Pcmag.com
3D Printing - History
3DSystems.com

11.  Build a 3D model using 3D modeling
software such as SketchUp, Blender, or
TinkerCAD OR download free model from
Thingiverse.
 Convert file to STL and open in
MakerWare.
 MakerWare “slices” file into thin,
horizontal layers, preparing it for
printing.
 The file is sent to the machine – via USB
or SD card – similar to how a design plan
is sent to a computerized embroidery
machine.
 Plastic is loaded and dispensed on
spools, and navigated through a guide
tube – similar to a sewing machine.
 Printer moves its extruder mechanism
across the build plate, pushing out
molten plastic – like a hot glue gun.
Thirdnews.com
Makerbot.com
How does 3D printing work?

12. Tridimake.com
3D Printed layers

13. Engine Prototypes BAE Systems Fighter Jets
Computer.HowStuffWorks.com
Designnews.com
Houses (3D Printing in Concrete)
Contourcrafting.org
3D Printing - Industrial

14. 3D Printing Community Marketplace
Prototypes
Smartstoragesystems.com
Shapeways.com
Entrepreneurship
Smallbusiness.house.gov
3D Printing – Small Business

15. Artificial Limbs Organs & Tissues
3ders.org
Organovo Bioprinter. Wired.com
Bone Implants
NBCNews.com
Cells & Skin
Biopen using Stem Cells. 3Dprinter.net
3D Printing – Medical

16. 3D Selfies Mathematical Art
Twinkind.com
3D Printing – Art
Shapeways.com
Fashion
Cubify.com
Figurines & Toys
3Dfuture.com

17. Twinkind Photo Figurines

18. Food (NASA)
3D Printing – Misc
Academia & Museums
Webpronews.com
3d.si.edu
Wheelchair Ramps
Raul.de
Prosthetic Limbs for Animals
Techcrunch.com

19. The Liberator, Defense Distributed
Forbes.com
3D Printing – FAQ
Q: What about cost?
Makerbot.com
Q: What about 3D printed guns?
A: Libraries will need to create
policies which address:
•Weapons
•Obscene content
•Copyright
A: A roll of PLA plastic weighs 1
kg and costs $48.
On average, libraries who allow
patrons to make and keep prints
charge patrons 5₵ per gram.

20. Kids
Makerkids.eventbrite.ca
Teens
Therivardreport.com
•Demonstrations
•Summer Reading Programs
•Science Fairs/Maker Faires
•Collaboration with local
educators
•Themed Workshops
•Software Instruction
Adults
Fritzing.org
3D Printing – Your Library

21. Questions?
Thingiverse.com
Presentation by Ann Marie Leonard for the Pinal County Library District