Public Library
Located on the Fourth Floor of Central Library
Lab Availability Times |
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Monday | 12 PM - 2 PM | 5 PM - 7 PM |
Tuesday | 12 PM - 2 PM | 5 PM - 7 PM |
Wednesday | 10 AM - 12 PM | 3 PM - 5 PM |
Thursday | 10 AM - 12 PM | 3 PM - 5 PM |
Makerspace
We are excited to offer 3D Print by Request service! Send us your 3D designs and get them printed for pick up at the Central Library. At this time, we are unable to acommodate in person printing. Questions? Email lab staff at: weblibrary@sandiego.gov or call us at 619-236-5800.
3D Print by Request Procedures
Send request form and .STL file to weblibrary@sandiego.gov.
File name should read: Your First_Last Name_Date Submitted_Model Name.stl
Example: Jane_Doe_1.2.20_thebestmodelever.stl
Policy
Files will be printed in the order in which they are received.
3D print model must be in .STL format.
Turnaround time for print requests will be at least one week, you will be notified when print is ready for pickup.
Prints must be picked up at the holds pick up desk (Station #1) at the Central Library.
3-hour print time limit per week.
Multi-Part Prints: Please submit separate requests for each part of your project.
The library staff reserves the right to refuse any 3D print request.
Staff cannot guarantee model quality or stability, color, nor confidentiality of designs.
Note: Staff do not remove rafts and supports
Silhouette Cameos | Vinyl Cutters
DIY with the Silhouette CAMEO which is an electronic cutting tool for personal use. The Silhouette CAMEO is amazingly versatile. It can create intricate projects of all sizes from small (1/4" wide) to large (12" wide) and has an unlimited cutting length. It can cut paper, cardstock, vinyl, fabric, and other materials.
Machines Available
Silhouette Cameo 4
Using the Silhouette Cameos
Instructional Guides & Resources
Silhouette Cameo Uses:
Sewing, Embroidery & Serger Machines
Sewing & Embroidery Machines
Serger
DIY with Carvey, a fully enclosed computer-controlled router, that can make quick work of a range of materials, including woods and plastics
Using the Carvey Milling Machine
Instructional Guides & Resources
Things you can make/cut with the Carvey:
Instructional Guides & Resources
Dye Sublimation | Printer & Heat Press
DIY with Dye sublimation, or dye sub, which is a digital printing process that uses heat and pressure to put ink into a product instead of on it. It utilizes a special dye and a molecular bonding process to apply and permanently adhere HD images, graphics and photos to polymers and polyesters at a sub-surface level.
Using the Dye Sublimation Machines
Instructional Guides & Resources
Dye sublimate on such items as:
Digitize
Accepted Formats:
Station 1: Video Transfer (VHS, VHS-C, S-VHS, DV, miniDV & HDV)
Media transferred at this station:
Please note: External storage devices need to be Mac-compatible for this station.
Station 2: Video Transfer (Video8, Hi8, Digital8 & Betamax)
Media transferred at this station:
Please note: External storage devices need to be Mac-compatible for this station.
Station 3: Reel to Reel Conversion (Standard 8mm & Super 8mm Film)
Media transferred at this station:
Please note: External storage devices need to be Mac-compatible for this station.
Station 4: Audio & Data Transfer (Vinyl Records, Cassette, Zip Disk, 3.5" Floppy & Data Cards)
Media transferred at this station:
Station 5: Scanning (Papers, Photographs & 35mm Negative Filmstrips & Slides)
This station is equipped with an Epson Expression 12000XL Scanner:
Media transferred at this station:
Digital Arts
Available Software Programs
Policies and Procedures (In additon to the Central IDEA Lab policies)
IDEA Lab computers are intended to be used for projects that require the IDEA Lab’s specialized software. Computers for email, job searching, and other internet browsing are available throughout the library.
Save your work to your own removable or cloud storage at the end of each session.
All equipment (computers, digital pens, headphones) must be signed out with a staff member for use in the IDEA Lab.
Library staff reserves the right to ask you to discontinue working on your project in the IDEA Lab.
Lab Policies
All Lab Policies & Procedures
Technology Software Resources List
The following technology software resources list is compiled to provide you with suggestions for web-based, downloadable, open source, freeware and low-cost software to use on your personal devices. Some may be accessible in the IDEA Lab.
Open Source 3D Modeling Software
3D Splicing Software for Printing
Open Source Electronic Prototyping
Computer Programming
Web Development
Free Graphic Design Software
Video Editors
Photo Editors
Free CNC Milling Software
Project Ideas & Resources
Questions? Email us at weblibrary@sandiego.gov or give us a call at 619-238-6666