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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Now this is something I’ve recently become very interested in! I’ve been doing some printing mostly as a hobby, but it’s quite cool what can be created with one device. Here is a list of
<a href="https://all3dp.com/20-great-3d-prints-easy-accessibility/">accessibly designed 3D Prints</a>. Also the possibility of creating tactile graphics would be very helpful in an Accessibility office. At AHG many years ago, I saw a photo of Saturn that was
converted to a tactile graphic. It was really a nice use of the technology.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">The cost of printers can vary quite a bit. If you’re looking for quality, my institution’s IT services lab has a bank of
<a href="https://ultimaker.com/en/products/ultimaker-2-plus">Ultimaker 2+ printers</a>, which are quite nice, and an Ultimaker 3. The U3 is mostly different due to having two extruders, which allows for different colors or materials to be used in the same print
job. If you’re looking to make something with just PLA or other material, a single extruder would work well. For something a little more “entry level,” a lot of people like the
<a href="https://www.creality3donline.com/c/ender-series_0380">Creality Ender series</a> of printers.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">3D printing can have a lot of complexity, I have been learning from a local makerspace in the last few months. The Ultimaker and other brands provide their own software for “Slicing” a model. That is, taking
a 3D model and mapping out the print into individual layers. If you want more control (with a little more work) you can use Repeteir Host, which is open source and provides a LOT of control over your printing. It also comes with a healthy learning curve.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">I’m excited by this thread! I’ve been kicking around the idea of making a more accessible office with 3D printing, making headphone hooks, adaptive pencil holders, etc, etc. The only limit is your print bed!
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Minnesota State University, Mankato<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Mankato, MN 56001<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">From:</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"> athen-list <athen-list-bounces@mailman12.u.washington.edu>
<b>On Behalf Of </b>Johnson, Leslie<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, May 29, 2019 9:26 AM<br>
<b>To:</b> athen-list@u.washington.edu<br>
<b>Subject:</b> [Athen] 3D Printers<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Hello, <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">We are starting to entertain the idea of purchasing a 3D printer for our disability services office. I was wondering if others are using a 3D printer and if you have found a lot of benefit to having one? Also,
does anyone have recommendations on a good 3D printer? Any other info that is good to know when it comes to 3D printing?
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Thanks!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Copperplate;color:#358622">Leslie Johnson</span></b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#1F497D">P: 517.884.1911 | F: 517.432.3191</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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