Remote 3D Printing

Send a 3D model to our printers from anywhere!

Please watch the below video to learn how to submit a 3D printing request.

Submitting a 3D Print Request

Remote 3D Printing is made possible through 3DPrinterOS software. After watching the above video, you can submit your 3D printing request by clicking the button below to access 3DPrinterOS, search for Florida State University, and sign in with your FSU credentials. If you have trouble, watch the video above!

Resources to get you started

 

LinkedIn Learning is a great resource for learning many of the skills exercised in the Innovation Hub and it’s free to the FSU community. Get started with these lessons:

 

Acquiring Objects to 3D Print

 

There are several methods for acquiring objects to print: you can download predesigned objects online, design your own objects with 3D design software (also called computer aided design or CAD software), or you can digitize a real world object with a 3D scanner. Ultimately, the software you use will output a stereo lithography file (.stl) that can be input for a 3D printer. Here are three popular tools in the hub for acquiring 3D objects.

 
 

Printables

A 3D model repository with thousands of models free to download and print. Pro tip: make sure the model you are interested in has been successfully printed by others with favorable reviews.

Tinkercad

The perfect 3D design software for beginners. No more difficult to use than PowerPoint. Free! Tinkercad provides tutorials when you sign up. Additionally, you can try the Tinkercad lesson in LinkedIn Learning.

Fusion 360

This more advanced 3D design software has a bit of a learning curve, but is powerful enough for advanced design needs. The Academic License is FREE! LinkedIn Learning offers Fusion 360 Essential Training.