3D Printing Lamination Binding Copying and Scanning Collaborative Media:scape Tables
3D Printing
The CTLT has three Makerbot Replicator 3D printers available for student use. Please note that CTLT staff will not print your object for you. While we will provide assistance and help troubleshoot, it is our goal to have future teachers be able to use this technology themselves so that they can then use it in their future classrooms.
If you would like to learn more about the Makerbot printers and getting files ready to print, please visit https://www.makerbot.com/learn/.
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Sizing – Maximum build volume is 9.9 L x 7.8 W x 5.9 H in.
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File Format – Most object files are stl files. The free Makerbot Print software can be used to export an .stl file to a .makerbot file (“example.stl” would become “example.makerbot”). The .makerbot file is the file needed to print.
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Filament Type – The CTLT’s 3D printers use PLA filament only. Users are not allowed to bring in their own filament.
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Access – First visit the Support Desk in 0640 Lagomarcino. The Student Assistants on duty will help get you started.
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Cost – $0.06/gram of filament. The amount of filament your object uses will be determined before printing.
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Methods of Payment – The CTLT only accepts cash, checks, or intramural forms. Objects cannot be charged to a UBill. If charging to an intramural account, please come with an ISU Intramural Purchase Order form. This form is available on the Controller’s Office website.
3D Printing Policies:
- The 3D printers may be used only for lawful purposes. Students are not permitted to use the printers to create objects that are:
- Prohibited by local, state, or federal law.
- Unsafe, harmful, dangerous or pose an immediate threat to the well-being of others.
- Obscene or otherwise inappropriate for the CTLT, School of Education, and Iowa State University environments.
- In violation of another’s intellectual property rights.
- If an object prints incorrectly due to something other than printer malfunction, such as a design flaw or lack of support material, payment will still be required.
- The CTLT reserves the right to refuse any 3D print request.
- School of Education courses will be given priority if they need to use the 3D printers.
- Printing is done on a first come, first serve basis.
- Objects are not allowed to print overnight.
- Only designated CTLT staff will load and unload filament.
Lamination
The Center for Technology in Learning and Teaching has two laminators that can be used to laminate posters and other items. If you would like to laminate please let the students at the Support Desk know. Once the laminator is turned on it will need 10-15 minutes to heat up before attempting to laminate.
Sizing – The smaller laminator is 24″ wide and the larger laminator is 36″ wide.
Cost – The small laminator is $0.05 per running inch. The large laminator is $0.11 per running inch. Laminating a 2 x 3 poster costs $1.80 and laminating a 3 x 4 poster costs $5.28.
Methods of Payment – The CTLT only accepts cash, checks, or intramural forms. Lamination cannot be charged to a UBill. If charging to an intramural account, please come with an ISU Intramural Purchase Order form for each poster being printed. This form is available on the Controller’s Office website.
Lamination Policies:
The CTLT does not laminate for others. Students are expected to laminate their own items. CTLT staff will provide assistance if needed.
Bring your laminated items to the desk before trimming or cutting. The students at the Support Desk will measure your total lamination to determine cost. Once this is done you may cut out individual items from your lamination.
Binding
The Center for Technology in Learning and Teaching (CTLT) offers various methods to bind papers and projects. Comb, plastic spiral, wire, and disc bindings are available for purchase. Binding sizes range from 0.25 inches to 1.5 inches and costs range from $0.20 to $0.60. Please visit the CTLT Support Desk to purchase binding materials.
The CTLT only accepts cash, checks, or intramural forms. Materials cannot be charged to a UBill. If charging to an intramural account, please come with an ISU Intramural Purchase Order form. This form is available on the Controller’s Office website.
| Size | Comb binding | Spiral binding | Wire binding | Disc binding |
| 1/4 in. | $0.20 | $0.20 | x | x |
| 3/8 in. | $0.25 | $0.25 | $0.35 | x |
| 1/2 | $0.30 | $0.30 | $0.45 | $0.30 each |
| 9/16 | x | x | $0.50 | x |
| 5/8 | x | $0.35 | x | x |
| 3/4 | $0.40 | $0.40 | x | x |
| 1 in. | $0.50 | $0.50 | x | $0.40 each |
| 1 1/2 in. | $0.60 | x | x | x |
The CTLT has a Silhouette and Cricut Cutter in 0640 Lagomarcino. These machines can easily cut out shapes and letters in paper, cardstock, or vinyl. Both machines can also draw on paper using markers. Construction paper can be purchased for $0.10 a sheet.
You are expected to use these machines on your own. The CTLT has instructions available and the students at the Support Desk can provide assistance if necessary. Learn more about Cricut and Silhouette.
CTLT Cricut Subscription
The CTLT has a subscription to Cricut’s library of designs. Please ask a student at the CTLT Support Desk to sign you in if you would like to access these designs. We do not give out this login information to anyone other than CTLT staff.
Copying and Scanning
The CTLT has a copy machine near the Support Desk that can also scan documents and send them to an ISU email address. This is located in 0640 Lagomarcino.
Please ask for assistance from the Student Assistants at the support desk if you would like to make copies. They will need to grant you access. Copies cost $0.05/page and can be paid for using cash or check only.
Scanning documents is free. Scanned documents will be sent to your ISU email address as a PDF file. This is an easy way to obtain digital copies of graded assignments or other materials.
Collaborative Media:scape Tables
The CTLT has four Media:scape stations in 0640 Lagomarcino. These are great for group work because they provide each individual at the table their own connection to a large LCD TV. Up to six group members can easily display and share their devices on the large screen so all members can see. The Media:scape stations can be used at any time without reservations, but you can make a reservation if you wish. Device display adapters can be checked out from the Support Desk.
Please visit the Support Desk in 0640 Lagomarcino if you have any questions.