Federal Way Library Makerspace

3D printers

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

• Print jobs must be complete by the end of the Makerspace program.
• 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 & 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.

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.

Embroidery Machine

Machine embroider with the Brother Entrepreneur One.

• Explore various manuals for the Brother Entrepreneur One PR1X Single Needle Embroidery Machine.
• The Brother is equipped with a variety of ready-made embroidery patterns. You may also use a USB drive to upload your own file that must be saved as a .pes file type.
• Machine embroidery thread must be used to prevent breakage or fraying.
  • All thread must be approved by staff before use in the embroidery machine.
• Embroidery stabilizer(s) are likely needed and vary greatly depending on the type and weight of the materials you are embroidering.
• Magnetic bobbins with white thread are provided.

Online courses

Learn more about machine embroidery software on LinkedIn Learning.

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

Heat presses and sublimation printer

We have several heat presses available for use:

• BOSSTOP heat press 12 inches by 12 inches
• Cricut EasyPress Mini
• Cricut Mug Press
• DK20S 16x20 Digital Swing-Away Press
• EENOUR 2 in 1 Tumbler & Hat Press

Items should not exceed the size limitation of the machines. This ensures high quality outputs.

We have a Sawgrass SG500 sublimation printer.

• Sublimation printer paper is 8.5 inches by 11 inches
• Sublimation transfers are best on a polyblend fabric with 65% or more polyester, and other materials must have a special coating which allows for sublimation printing, called a “sublimation blank.”
  • All other items require a sublimation coating
• Your sublimation printed design must be darker than the color of the material you are transferring to.

Laser cutters

We have two CO2 laser cutters, the Glowforge Pro Laser Printer and the xTool P2.

• Laser cutters are available to use during Independent Study for up to one hour per group per day. Preparation time is included. Open Lab limits project time to 15 minutes so many people have the opportunity to learn.
• Our CO2 lasers can cut ¼ in. and less on a single pass for appropriate materials and can accommodate material as thick as ½ in. but may require multiple passes.
• Both will cut, engrave and score .svg file formats. They will engrave .pdf, .jpg and .png file formats.
• A small selection of plywood and acrylic is available for learning while supplies last.
• All materials must be approved by staff before use in the laser printer.
• While on, the laser must be directly supervised by the user at all times.

Glowforge Pro

• The printable area is approximately 11x19.5 in. The bed size is 12x20 in.
• The Glowforge Pro has a passthrough slot to accommodate longer materials that is up to 20.4 in. wide, up to ¼ in. thick.
• Glowforge FAQ

xTool P2

• The processing area for xTool is 23.6×12.1 in. The bed size is 26x14 in.
• xTool P2 User Guide

Online courses

Learn more about machine embroidery software on LinkedIn Learning.

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

Sound Booth

We have a sound booth that is equipped and set up with:

Computers (always available)

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

Other Equipment (usually available)

• Ableton Push 2
• Akai MPK261 keyboard
• Arturia DrumBrite 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
• Electric guitar (Epiphone SG Special)
• Electric bass (Ibanez TMB100)

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