Bellevue Library Makerspace

Adobe Creative Cloud

We have computers with Adobe Creative Cloud software installed. This includes:

• Adobe XD
• Acrobat DC
• After Effects
• Audition
• Dreamweaver
• Illustrator
• InDesign
• Media Encoder
• Photoshop
• Premiere Pro

Online courses

Learn more about Adobe Creative Cloud software on LinkedIn Learning.

• Log in with your library card for free.
• Search for your topic (e.g., 'Photoshop') to get started.

Learn more about becoming an Adobe Certified Professional.

Cricut and Sublimation Printer

We have these cutting machines and presses:

• 2 Cricut Makers and 1 Cricut Maker 3
• 4 Cricut EasyPresses
• 1 Cricut Mug Press
• 1 Tumbler Press
• 1 Hat Press

We have a Sawgrass SG500 Sublimation Printer.

• Sublimation paper printing must be 8.5 by 11 inches
• Sublimation transfers are best on a polyblend fabric
  • All other items require a sublimation coating

Online courses

Learn more about how to use the Cricut at Cricut Learn.

Laser Cutter

We have an Epilog Mini 40W laser cutter.

• The bed size is 12 x 18 inches.
• We use Adobe Illustrator to send jobs to the laser.
• A small selection of plywood and acrylic is available for learning while supplies last.
• Watch our video: Using the Laser Cutter at the Bellevue Library Makerspace.
• Review our Laser Cutter Resource List.

Online courses

Learn more about laser cutting on LinkedIn Learning.

• Log in with your library card for free.
• Search for your topic (e.g., 'Laser cutting' or 'Adobe Illustrator') to get started.

Sewing Machines and Sergers

We have sewing machines and sergers. Scrap fabric is available to practice on while supplies last.

Read instruction books:

• Janome HD 3000 sewing machine (PDF)
• Janome AirThread2000D professional serger (PDF)

Sound Room

The sound room is fully equipped and set up with:

Computers:

• MacBook Pro with Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro
• Windows desktop with Ableton Live, Adobe Audition, and Audacity

Other equipment:

• Ableton Push 2
• Akai MPK261 keyboard
• Arturia DrumBrute analog drum machine
• Focusrite Scarlett 2i4 USB interface
• Korg Volca FM Synthesizer with Sequencer
• Korg Minilogue Polyphonic Analog Synthesizer
• Microphones (dynamic and condenser).
  • SE Electronics XS 1
  • Audio-Technica AT2020
  • Shure SM57
• Monitors and headphones
• Novation Bass Station II

Online courses

Learn how to use software with lessons on LinkedIn Learning.

• Log in with your library card for free.
• Search for your topic (e.g., 'Ableton') to get started.

3D Printer

We have Prusa MK4 & Prusa i3 MK3S 3D printers with .4mm nozzles. We print using 1.75mm filament, and we have both PLA and PETG in a variety of colors.

• Print jobs must be complete by the end of the Makerspace program or by the end of your reservation window.
• You can bring in 3D files such as .stl or .obj and prepare them for printing using Makerspace computers. Or, you can prepare the files at home and bring in the G-code file to print.

Prepare your files for printing

Download PrusaSlicer to prepare files for our 3D printers. The printers need different settings, so be sure you slice for the correct printer. Here are our recommended settings:

i3MK3S

• Default slicing settings for MK3S:
  • Print settings: .20mm QUALITY
  • Filament: Generic PLA
  • Printer: Original Prusa i3 MK3S and MK3S+
• Save the G-code to an SD card that is 32GB or smaller.

MK4  

• Default slicing settings for MK4:
  • Print settings: .20mm SPEED
  • Filament: Generic PLA
  • Printer: Original Prusa MK4 Input Shaper 0.4 nozzle
• Save the G-code to a USB drive.

If you bring in G-code, we recommend also bringing in the .stl or .obj file in case you need to make changes.

Online courses

Learn more about 3D printing on LinkedIn Learning.

• Log in with your library card for free.
• Search for your topic (e.g., 'Prusa') to get started.