Bantam

Bantam Tools Desktop CNC Milling Information

• The Bantam Tools Desktop CNC Milling Machine is the proven desktop machining solution perfect for prototyping in aluminum, other soft metals, plastics, and other materials.. 
• Website: Bantam 
• Quick Start Guide
  • Sample Project

Location Information

• House Location: WILLIS & FRISCO LANDING
• The Bantam Tools Desktop CNC is located in Willis Library suite 150 and Frisco Landing suite 150.

Carvey

Carvey Information 

• Carvey is an easy-to-use, desktop 3D carving machine for making ideas into real objects. Carvey brings out the maker in all of us.

• Carvey is a 3D carving machine that allows you to make quality objects out of a variety of materials including wood, metal, and plastic. Using Carvey and our free design software, you can make jewelry, signs, toys, and even circuit boards. Schools use Carvey to teach students about digital manufacturing.

• The Carvey was the most successful Kickstarter campaign in Chicago in 2014. In 2016 Carvey won the Core77 Design Award in the Open Design category whose underlying purpose is creation or recreation by the end-user, either through production (ex. 3D Carving), assembly (ex. DIY), or personal customization.

Location Information

• House Location: WILLIS

• The Carvey is located in The Spark in Willis Library 135 Northwest Floor.

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ShapeOko 2 Upgraded to X-Carve CNC

ShapeOko 2 with Upgrade to X-Carve CNC Information

• The unit is able to mill on plastics such as plexiglass; ​soft woods such as maple, pine, and plywood; soft metals such as aluminum; other materials such as rubber, cork, foam, and printed circuit boards.
• Website: ShapeOko w/ X-Carve Upgrade
• Quick Start Guide

Location Information

• House Location: DP
• The ShapeOko w/X-Carve Upgrade is located in The Spark @ DP in room M152 at Discovery Park Campus for In Space Use.

Full Spectrum P-Series Professional Laser Cutter 

PS36 Laser Cutting Information

• Files: Create files from most vector and/or raster editors including Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Autocad, Inkscape, etc.
• Cut / Engrave Size: 36” x 24”
• Max Material Thickness: 0.5"
• Materials: Engraves most nonmetallic surfaces such as wood, acrylic, leather, porcelain. 
  • NOTE: YOU MUST: Complete Training, Design Your File, and Supply Materials
• Cutting: Up to 1/2" wood or acrylic
• Cylindrical Surfaces: Yes, via rotary-attachment.

Location Information

• House Location: DP
• Laser Cutting is located in The Spark room M152
• Must complete an in-person training and then can schedule a machine operator appointment. See engage page for scheduling.

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Full Spectrum P-Series Professional Laser Cutter

PS48 Laser Cutting Information

• Files: Create files from most vector and/or raster editors including Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Autocad, Inkscape, etc.
• Cut / Engrave Size: 48” x 36”
• Max Material Thickness: 0.5"
• Materials: Engraves most nonmetallic surfaces such as wood, acrylic, leather, porcelain. 
  • NOTE: YOU MUST: Complete Training, Design Your File, and Supply Materials
• Cutting: Up to 1/2" wood or acrylic
• Cylindrical Surfaces: Yes, via rotary-attachment.

NOTICE:

The LASER at Frisco Landing is OUT of SERVICE. We are investigating the issue and strive to get it back up as soon as possible. At this time we do not have an ETA for the laser at Frisco Landing

Location Information

• House Location: Willis & Frisco Landing
• Laser Cutting is located in The Spark room 150
• Must complete an in-person training and then can schedule a machine operator appointment. See engage page for scheduling.

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The Restrictions and Limitations for using the 3D printers at The Spark

The Spark reserves the right to limit patrons' use of the printers.

For any point in time that the patron in question is considered to be abusing the shared resource and/or in violation of the rules of Self Service 3D Printing.

No print shall exceed print times of 22 hours

Printers can only be checked out for 24-hours and must be check back in before using again. Print time duration must be confirmed at the time of check out for the printer. Spark Staff monitoring Self Service will stop a print that exceeds this limit. 

No Object of the Following Classifications are Allowed to be Printed at The Spark

• Weapons of any kind including gun parts and accessories
• Food containers and utensils. PLA plastic that is used at The Spark is non toxic. However, prints that are planned for use in contact with food or drink is not allowed.
• Piercing and medical devices

If you are ever unsure if the object you wish to print is allowed; please send a email to TheSpark@unt.edu with the Subject "Can I Print This? Self-Service" and include the STL file or link to the source page.

Patrons are responsible for acquiring the rights to print copyrighted materials and will be held accountable to the consequences of a copyright violation.

No Outside Filament Allowed

The Spark provides filament for students to print freely using the Self Service process. In order to provide this, we limit the color and type of filament provided, to Orange PLA. This helps identify Self Service prints and is cost effective. We understand that this may not be the desired look for the object you are wanting to print. We would be glad to show you information about postprocessing and painting 3D printed models. Outside filament is not allowed due to the risk of using unknown plastics and damage to the machines. Improper storage of a filament will result in lower quality prints. Spark Staff cannot guarantee that outside filament has been stored properly, thus resulting in the rule of excluding outside patron filament.

Print Quality and Failures are NOT Spark Responsibility
Self-Service, the patron is responsible for setting up the print job and monitoring the progress. Spark Staff monitor Self-Service to verify that none of the limitations and restrictions have be broken. In the event of a critical failure during the print. Spark Staff will stop the print to avoid wasting filament and possible damage to the printer. With the new system 3DPOS, patrons can monitor their print progress remotely and will be notified if the print is aborted before completion.

Print Theft and Neglect
All Spark locations monitor their printers with CCTV. Please do not damage or intentionally disrupt a patrons' print. Doing so could result in losing privilege to Spark equipment. Also, not returning in time to check in your printer, leaving your print on the machine for a extended time, or repeated abuse of the shared resource will result in fines on your library account.

Self Service 3D Print Queue

Requires training. Schedule an in person training appointment.

The Self Service 3D printers at The Spark are available for trained UNT community members to use. Self Service is for those of you who are already familiar with 3D printers, 3D modeling, .stl file creation, Slicing and gcodes. Self service does require that you go through training, and that you consistently demonstrate respect for the machines, procedures, and best practices for using the printers. Self Service 3D printers are in space circulation items, which means the printer is checked out to you for use in The Spark location. Self Service is provided at no cost to you and includes:

• Safety and use training
• Orange PLA filament only

New Self-Service 3D Print Training with 3DPOS:

Students will still receive hands-on training for how to operate the 3D printer, including the manual setup processes like loading and unloading filament, verifying and adjusting the bed level, checking for a clogged nozzle, and understanding various types of print failure during the first few layers.

3D Printer OS is a web client that allows you to upload STL files, store them, slice them, and remotely start, and monitor 3D prints. As a patron, you will have an account that allows you access to the collection of Spark Self Service 3D printers. This is called a WorkGroup in 3DPOS.

Here is the process of setting up your account in 3DPOS. You can do this prior to training. However, you will need to attend training to verify your knowledge of the rules and processes before you are allowed to check out a printer.

To create a 3DPOS account:

• Go to: https://cloud.3dprinteros.com/
• Click on the button that says "SSO"
• Type in "North Texas" and Select "University of North Texas"
• This will bring you to the Single Sign-On page.

Follow the step you would normally take for logging in using your Student Email. This process will require you to use Duo two-factor authentication. After signing in, you may be greeted with an error page from 3DPOS, this is ok. Your account has been created. You will need to close the tab and log into 3DPOS again to access your newly created account. If you try to log in again and are not able to access your account, please call or email The Spark for assistance.

We recommend creating your account when you have attended a training. If you have already created an account or would like a resource to refresh yourself for navigating 3DPOS, you can use this PowerPoint guide with gifs and photos.

https://www.canva.com/design/DAGbh7BIHHo/VvahvQInzQgUUkAyFwwV5w/view?utm_content=DAGbh7BIHHo&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=h6ef70a4f7f

Circulation Process

The circulation process for the Self Service printers begins with a safety and use training. Before coming in to check out a printer/filament, it is highly recommended that you slice your file in 3DPOS to see how many grams of filament you may need to complete your print. 

• Checkout
  • Check out the filament and printer from the Spark Service Desk during makerspace hours
    • Training verification and authorization check is run at checkout
  • Complete a Self Service Print Sheet using the QR code by the printer
• Printer Use
  • You load the filament
  • You load the model
  • You start the print- the printer will give you an idea of how long the print is going to take.
    • Note:
      •  The Spark is not responsible for the print 
        • Leaving it unattended is at your risk
      • The staff will stop a print if it is causing damage to the printer.
• Check-In
  • You are responsible for properly finishing the printing process, including:
    • Scanning the QR code to finish out the print details
    • Removing print from the printer
    • Weighing the print 
    • Properly unloading the filament 
      • *May require heating the printer up prior to removal and then setting it to cool back down
    • Return the filament to the Spark Service Desk to be checked in

Self Service Plus 3D Printing

Requires training. Schedule an in-person training appointment.

Self Service PLUS is the in-between of our traditional Self Service 3D Printing and our new Premium 3D Print Service. Students will get access to a broader range of colors like green, gray, white, and black PLA filament on a larger bed-size printer. Self Service PLUS requires a different training to get access to queue to the Self Service PLUS printers. However, 3D printers will be operated by The Spark staff. 

The following are the Self Service PLUS Printers Available:

Willis PLUS Printers: Willis Spark has 3 PLUS Printers:

•  Willis PLUS printer 1: Prints with White PLA
•  Willis PLUS printer 2: Prints with Black PLA
•  Willis PLUS printer 3: Prints with Green PLA

Frisco PLUS Printers: Frisco Spark has 1 PLUS printer:

• Frisco PLUS printer 1: Prints with Grey PLA

Pricing:

Self Service PLUS does have a cost for patrons. The charge is $1.00/per hour of print time. Before you queue your print, you will need to ensure you have added funds to your student papercut account. Your semester print allotment of $20-$40 DOES NOT count for 3D printing at The Spark. For more information on how to add funds to your Papercut account, please visit this link. 

After Your Training:

After receiving your Self Service PLUS training, you'll have access to the PLUS printer(s) and you'll be able to slice and queue to the printer with one of the 4 PLA colors available to you. You will be able to track when your print is next in the queue, once it has started, and when it has finished. Once your print has been completed successfully, Spark staff will transfer your print to the 3D print pickup cabinet. If you have seen that your print has been completed, please wait till the next day to pick up your print at The Spark Service Desk in Willis or Frisco. 

Please Note: The location where you queued your print is the same location where you will pick up your print. To retrieve your print from The Spark Service Desk, you will need to verify your identity with your UNT Student ID card and sign a receipt to confirm pickup of your 3D print.

Premium 3D Print Service Queue

Recommended training. Schedule an in-person training appointment.

Premium 3D Print Service is the new "Full Service" printing option at The Spark. Premium Service is available without training. However, we recommend attending a Self Service training because Premium Service will be through 3DPrinterOS. During the training, you will be shown how to set up your 3DPOS account and how to navigate the system.

Rules for Premium Service:

• Print jobs that will take longer than 48 hours of printing time will be rejected.
• Adjustments to the scale or any modifications to the model will not be done by Spark Staff.
• Prints can be rejected at The Spark's discretion.

Pricing:

Premium Service has a flat charge of $2.50 for service and processing with a $1.00/hour of print time charge. You will need to have funds added to your papercut account to pay for Premium Service.

How to Request a Print through Premium Service:

Open a web browser and log into your 3DPOS account. You will need to have your 3D object scaled and saved as a .stl file type on your computer.

Once you have your file ready, in the same web browser you have signed into your 3DPOS account, open this link in a new tab. On this page, you will click the upload file button and select the .stl file you would like to print.

After uploading the file, there is a text box below the upload file button to add details for your request.

The details for your request should contain:

• Copy #. (How many copies of the file you want)
• Filament type (PLA) & Color. 
  • Available Colors: Yellow, Red, Purple, Blue, and Pink
• Infill % suggestion. (Infills above 30% percent will be discussed with a Spark team member.)
• Any other notes to the team for printing your item.

After filling out the print request details, click submit.

The Spark will receive your 3D print request and review the file in 1-3 business days. After the Spark team has reviewed your file, you will receive one of two types of emails.

• Rejection Email: If you receive the rejection email, your print request has been denied with the reason provided in the email. You will need to resubmit another request with the needed corrections.
• Quote Email: If you receive the quote email, you will see the filename and the price to print your file. At this point, you will want to ensure you have sufficient funds in your papercut account to pay for the print.
  • Not Satisfied? If you are unsatisfied with the cost to print your item, you can ignore the quote email and your submission will be deleted in 2 weeks.
  • Satisfied? If you are satisfied with the price for your print and have checked that you have sufficient funds in your Papercut account, you can click the print button at the bottom of the quote email.

This will place your file in the Paid and Ready to Print queue. Please expect a 6-9 business day turnaround to print your item. Once your print has been completed, it will be available for pickup at the Willis Spark Service Desk.

EinScan Pro

EinScan Pro Information

• Complete scan:12 minutes.
• Object Max Size: 8" x 8"
• Notes: Must complete a Work Order Request
• Links: Shinning3D

Location Information

• House Location: Willis
• For use in-space at Willis Library 150 via a Machine Operator Appointment, after completed training.

MakerBot Digitizer Desktop 3D Scanner

MakerBot Digitizer Information

• Complete scan:12 minutes.
• Object Max Size: 8" x 8"
• Notes: Simple to use. No previous experience necessary. Outputs standard design files for use in most 3D printers.
• Links: MakerBot Digitizer Desktop 3D Scanner | Manual

Location Information

• House Location: DP
• For use in-space at Discovery Park, Room M152. Must sign up for a training appointment.

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NEW 3D SCANNER COMING SOON!!

Moose Lite 3D Scanner

Moose Lite Information

• Accuracy: 0.05mm
• Resolution: 0.10mm
• Frame rate: 10fps
• Tracking mode: AI Visual tracking
• Work distance: 150-400mm
• Single capture range: 200x100mm
• Typical object sizes: 15-1500mm
• Links: Moose Lite 3D Scanner | User Guide

Location Information

• House Location: WILLIS
• For use IN-SPACE at Willis Library, Room 130. Must sign up for a training appointment.

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Structure Sensor Portable 3D Scanner

Capture dense 3D models with the push of a button. 3D scanning, augmented reality, and more for mobile devices.

Structure Sensor Information

• When used as a 3D scanner, Structure Sensor allows you to capture dense geometry in real-time. This enables you to simulate real world physics and create high-fidelity 3D models with high-resolution textures in seconds. 
• The magic of 3D depth sensing begins with the ability to capture fast, accurate, dimensions of objects and environments.
• Structure Sensor doesn’t just capture one dimension; it captures everything in view, all at once. Large-scale reconstruction tasks are easy with Structure Sensor.
• Website: Structure Sensor
• Info: Quick Start Guide

Location Information

• House Location: WILLIS
• Catalog Record: Check Availability / Place a Hold
• Fines Rate: $10 per day late
• Notes: The Structure Sensor is checked out as a kit including lightning cable, power adapter, USB hacker cable, precision bracket with aluminum latch, iPad mini, and user manual.

NOTICE: MACHINE DOWN FOR MAINTENANCE

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