3D Printer Orientation: The Basics @ NESTL

Sat, 28 Jun, 2025 at 03:30 pm to Sat, 25 Oct, 2025 at 05:00 pm UTC-07:00

NE Seattle Tool Library | Seattle

Seattle REconomy
Publisher/HostSeattle REconomy
3D Printer Orientation: The Basics @ NESTL
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Learn how to use our 3D printers. 3D Printer Orientation is necessary to use our in-house Prusa MK3S+ 3D printers.
About this Event

Learn how to find, prepare, and print 3D models on our Prusa MK3S+ 3D printers! No previous knowledge is required. This class will cover where to source 3D models online, how to slice files using Prusa Slicer, and how to operate the machine. You are encouraged to bring your own laptop to the class and download Prusa Slicer by clicking here, but it is not required.

This class will not include a 3D modeling aspect. If you are interested in learning 3D modeling, check out our other class—3D Printer Orientation: Foundations of CAD

Taking the 3D Printer Orientation is required to use our in-house printers. You must also be a member of NE Seattle Tool Library or Shoreline Tool Library to take this class. Become a member here!

We also have 3D Printer Orientations at the Shoreline Tool Library, and completing one there gives members access to all of our tool library 3D printers. You may view our full list of upcoming 3D Printer Orientations (both The Basics and Foundations of CAD) .

Our sliding scale for classes helps to reduce barriers for participation while retaining sufficient income for Seattle REconomy, which owns and operates the NE Seattle and Shoreline tool libraries. Please choose the level that best fits your family’s income.

Children are welcome at some classes with their parent or guardian on a case-by-case basis, either as a student or as an observer. If you would like your child to attend a class with you, please email with their age and experience. Let us know if they will be a student or an observer, the name and date of the class, and we will determine if it is appropriate.

ACCESSIBILITY: 

  • Much of the NE Seattle Tool Library interior is wheelchair accessible.  All entrances have ramps that may exceed a 5 degree slope. The all-gender restroom is quite small and not ADA compliant. 
  • Non-English and ASL interpreters are not provided at our classes and events, however attendees are welcome to bring their own interpreters.
  • Please contact us with any accessibility notes or requests. 

GETTING THERE:

  • By transit: Served by King County Metro bus route 372 stopping along Lake City Way NE at NE 98th St.  Route 61 stops at NE Northgate Way & 23rd Ave NE and is a ½ mile walk from the tool library.
  • By bike: There are multiple bicycle route options available to the tool library, and you are welcome to stow your bicycle inside the tool library during your visit.
  • Car parking: There is a gravel parking lot that fits about 10 cars, and an asphalt parking lot that fits 5 cars. There is no ADA accessible parking.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

NE Seattle Tool Library, 10228 Fischer Place Northeast, Seattle, United States

Tickets

USD 28.52 to USD 65.87

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