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The Cusa software allows .obj and .stl files (available freely on the web) to be converted to the specific .gcode files that you print from.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#1A1B56'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#1A1B56'>The other recommended software is called Pronterface, which is downloadable freeware, and it lets you initiate printing from a PC rather than solely from the 3D printer’s SD card.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#1A1B56'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#1A1B56'>The machine actually works quite well and is about 50% larger than your average toaster.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#1A1B56'>PLA type of filament is recommended, largely due no fumes emission, and it may be the only supply you’ll need.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#1A1B56'>I’ve got the machine on my office desk, and I am looking for a local student to assist in putting together a plan to engage young STEM learners in getting hands-on 3D printer use.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#1A1B56'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#1A1B56'>If I can learn this new tech at 57, anyone can.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#1A1B56'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#1A1B56'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#1A1B56'>Steve Brindza, Director<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#1A1B56'>Mt. Sterling Public Library<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#1A1B56'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#1A1B56'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:windowtext'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:windowtext'> SEO-Members [mailto:seo-members-bounces@lists.oplin.org] <b>On Behalf Of </b>Lynn Harden<br><b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, July 28, 2021 12:41 PM<br><b>To:</b> seo-members@lists.oplin.org<br><b>Subject:</b> [SEO-Members] 3-D printer recommendations needed<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book",sans-serif;color:windowtext'>Local company wants to gift the library with something specific. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book",sans-serif;color:windowtext'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book",sans-serif;color:windowtext'>What is your recommendation for the best 3D printer/station for a small-medium library<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book",sans-serif;color:windowtext'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>-<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book",sans-serif;color:windowtext'>Users: staff and public w/staff mediation; novice to intermediate knowledge/experience<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book",sans-serif;color:windowtext'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>-<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book",sans-serif;color:windowtext'>Start-up supplies?<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book",sans-serif;color:windowtext'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>-<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book",sans-serif;color:windowtext'>Accessories?<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book",sans-serif;color:windowtext'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>-<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book",sans-serif;color:windowtext'>Software?<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book",sans-serif;color:windowtext'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>-<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book",sans-serif;color:windowtext'>Space needs?<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book",sans-serif;color:windowtext'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book",sans-serif;color:windowtext'>and…go!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book",sans-serif;color:windowtext'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book",sans-serif;color:windowtext'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Lucida Calligraphy";color:windowtext'>Lynn A. Harden<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book",sans-serif;color:windowtext'>Executive Director<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Book Antiqua",serif;color:windowtext'>Brown County Public Library<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book",sans-serif;color:windowtext'>PO Box 527 – 613 S. High Street<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book",sans-serif;color:windowtext'>Mt. Orab, OH 45154<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book",sans-serif;color:windowtext'>937-444-0181<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book",sans-serif;color:windowtext'>937-690-9140 cell<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>