3D Printing
at OCPL
Bring something of your own design — or a file off the internet — into the third dimension. Ask at the main front desk to get started.
To the third dimension.
We’re open and ready to bring your ideas into the physical world. Use our Original Prusa MINI+ to print sculptures, replacement parts, custom organizers, miniatures — anything you can model. Watch the demo, browse model catalogs, or send us your own file.
Existing patrons love it. Now it’s your turn.
About our 3D printer
We run a single, well-cared-for printer suited to most jobs patrons bring us. Here’s what it can do.
Original Prusa MINI+
Model: PRUSA-MINI+ // S/N OCPL-001
- Build volume
- 180 × 180 × 180 mm / 7" × 7" × 7"
- Layer height
- 0.05–0.25 mm
- Max print speed
- 200+ mm/sec
- Print surface
- Removable magnetic steel sheet, smooth or textured
- Connectivity
- USB / SD card
Find 3D files
To get an object from website to physical, you need an STL file and the ability to convert it to G-code. Here are some good places to look.
Thingiverse
The most established. Idea, material, or specific 3D printer? Search for and download all kinds of items.
Browse ThingiverseThangs
A newer hub for STL files. Powerful geometry search lets you find a model by uploading a sketch.
Open ThangsYeggi
A meta-search for 3D files — pulls from a dozen makers across the web.
Search YeggiPrintables
Prusa’s own catalog. Files come pre-tuned for our exact printer.
Visit PrintablesMake Your Own
Use a free tool like Tinkercad to design from scratch — no installs needed.
Start designingFrom Real Life
Photogrammetry apps turn photos of an object into a printable 3D model.
How it works3D printer policy
The boring-but-important stuff. Approved 3-21-22 / Updated 3-23-22.
Costs are calculated by length of print time. Estimates are provided by the slicer, but actual cost may vary.
- Print time
- $1.00 per hour
- Minimum charge
- $0.50 per print
Larger jobs may be split across multiple print sessions. Payment due on pickup.
Ready to print?
Bring your file to the main front desk or just call to talk through your idea — staff will get back within one business day.