How do I schedule printer time?

How to Schedule or Reserve a 3D Printer

Follow the steps in this article to reserve time on a 3D printer.

NOTE - Prior to reserving time on a 3D printer you must have completed the following items:

1. Have passed the safety training for 3D printing or have a responsible staff member schedule the time on your behalf.
2. Have a 3D model to print (if you don't have one you may like to read Getting 3D Models[LINK])
3. Have sliced the model in CURA and saved a .gcode file (if you haven't you may like to read Slicing[LINK])
4. Have an estimate of your printing time from CURA

Step 1: Go to Lab Agenda

1. Go to TAF@Saghalie's Makerspace LabAgenda website [LINK] 
   a.  Use your login information to access our LabAgenda. Note - invites are sent out after the  completion of your safety training.
   b.  Alternatively, a teacher or other staff member who has received safety training may schedule time on your behalf.  

 

Step 2: Navigate to "Find a Time"

Go to the "Schedule" tab Click "Find a Time"

Step 3: Fill out the "Find a Time" form

In order to reserve a 3D printer, you need to fill out the "Find a Time" form by following the steps below to ensure you select a time that fits your schedule and needs.

1.  Input the total time you need a 3D printer for
   1. NOTE - be sure to add 50% to the total time CURA indicated (ex. CURA said I need one hour to print so I am going to select 1 hour and 30 minutes)
   2. Select the date(s) you would like to use a 3D printer
      1. IF you select "Date Range" then enter that range in the "Begin" and "End" boxes
   3. Click on "More Options" THEN select "FDM 3D Printer"
   4. Click "Find A Time"

 

Step 4: Select a reservation time

After you click the green "Find a Time" button you will see the available time slots listed. Select the timeslot that best fits your needs.

NOTE - Do not select an "Engineering Class" 3D printer unless you have approval from your school's Engineering teacher.

Step 5: Complete & "Create" the new reservation

Once you select a time slot that works for you then you will be taken to the below window. Please follow the steps to 'Create' the 'New Reservation'.

1. Put your First and Last Name in the "Title of reservation"
   1. If you are scheduling this for a student then fill in the title ....[STUDENT NAME] - [YOUR NAME]
2. You can leave the "Description of reservation" blank
1. If you are scheduling this for a student it would help to put a description of what they are printing for your reference
3. Click "Choose File" and attach your (or the students) .gcode file to the reservation
4. Click "Create"

Makerspace staff will review the reservation and either approve the reservation or assist in rescheduling the reservation.