Welcome to MakerSpace USNA

Design, Build, Perform

MakerSpace USNA is a 3D printing laboratory space at the United States Naval Academy providing 3D printing capability for classroom and laboratory instruction as well as project support for students, faculty, and staff at USNA.

MakerSpace USNA is a (1) modern, (2) open, (3) student oriented, and (4) adaptable design space where students can design, build, and evaluate engineering projects within Engineering and Weapons Division at USNA.

All students, faculty, and staff are welcome to make an account on this website and utilize facilities in the MakerSpace. Guests outside of USNA are also welcome to create an account, provide comments, and participate in our discussion of 3D printing.

Please use the links below or the menu above to join in on the discussion.

Enjoy your visit to MakerSpace USNA!

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bbaker
- Oct 13, 2020

Week 8 Update - everything working great!

Late update this week so I will hit just the highlights:

- The AM class just finished SLA printing so "normal" SLA printing can resume. Please just be mindful of other users and of the increased cost of SLA resin compared to most filament.

- All printers are working well, but we did have a first significant Ultimaker mess up this week that caused some issues. The quick story is a part did not adhere to the build plate and ended up sticking to the print cores causing quite a mess and risking damage to the print cores. Things seem to have recovered fine though.

- I added the following free software packages to all PCs: Blender and Meshmixer. Both of these are good CAD/printing tools. You do not have to use them but you can.

- Good job with Sculptris (and Bellus3D)! I have seen some pretty cool prints.

Lastly - and most importantly - great job Navy football with a great win over Temple! Way to go and what a kick!

R/CAPT Baker

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