All returning Makerspace users have to renew their membership by completing the Online orientation and safety training in SafetySpot.
If you previously completed online and in-person training for the laser cutter, or bantam mini-mill, you may schedule an appointment.
The makerspace is located on the first floor of Jubel Hall in room 138. Jubel Hall is in the northeast section of Washington University’s Danforth Campus, just east of Brookings Hall.
All Washington University students, faculty, and staff are eligible to join the makerspace.
All Washington University students, faculty, and staff are welcome to join the makerspace. You must complete an online orientation to get access.
Many tools and equipment are available for use once you complete your general orientation.
- To get access to the 3D printers, laser cutter, mini mill, power tools, electronics, band saw, and drill press, you must complete further training.
- If you previously completed online and in-person training for the laser cutter, or bantam mini-mill, you may schedule an appointment.
It costs $0.025/gram to print in PLA or PETG on the Prusa and Lulzbot printers. Each job also has a $0.25 base charge. This means that if you have a 24 g print, you will be charged (24 x $0.025) + $0.25 = $0.85.
It costs $0.25/ml for gray or clear resin used on the Form 3 printer. If you have a failed print and we have to print a cleaning mesh, you will be charged an additional $1.00.
Contact us for a price estimate if you would like to use a different type of filament on the Lulzbot printer. If there is a print error due to user error (not printer error), you will be charged for used filament.
In general, users can submit 3D print jobs remotely. When the 3D print job is completed, you will come to the Makerspace to pick it up.
All completed print jobs will be placed in a labeled plastic bag on the table outside the Makerspace.
The Makerspace uses 3DPrinterOS to facilitate its 3D printing services. See instructions here on how to enroll and submit a print job.
Individual Users: New 3DPrinterOS users are automatically credited $20 to their accounts. This balance is intended for personal prints. To reload your 3D printing balance, you will need to come into the Makerspace to refill your Bear Bucks account. For example, if your balance is $8 and you want to submit a $15 print job for personal use, you will need to come in and make a payment with BearBucks to increase the balance on your 3DPrinterOS account
Course/Research: The Makerspace Studio provides 3D printer filament, Formlabs 3D printer resin and select laser cutter materials (currently acrylic) for courses and research labs. The instructor or PI must complete the Course Charge Authorization Form or Research Lab Charge Authorization Form for these materials to be covered for students using the Makerspace for course/research related activities.
All completed print jobs will be placed in a labeled plastic bag on the table outside the Makerspace.
Note to users!
If you submit Prusa or Lulzbot print jobs for an approved course or a research lab, the cost of the print job will initially be debited from your 3DPrinterOS balance. Thus, if you spent $2.50 on personal prints and $10 on prints for a course, your balance should be $20 – $12.50 = $7.50.
We will restore the charges for courses/labs to your 3DPrinterOS balance on a monthly basis. If your balance is too low when you try to submit a print job for a course or research lab, you may email jubelmakerspace@wustl.edu to request an immediate balance adjustment.
The makerspace is open for regular use during the hours posted on the website and front door. For most of our equipment, you must complete the online training in SafetySpot in order to use it.
Additionally, you will need an appointment to use the laser cutter and Bantam mini-mill. Click here to make an appointment.
- Laser Cutter – Reserve time on the laser cutter. These appointments are 30 or 60 min. You must complete the laser cutter training on Safety Spot before you can use the laser cutter. Have your design file already prepared (we recommend PDF, .svg, .dwg, or .ai). Please specify the material you plan to cut in the description.
- Bantam Mini mill – Reserve time on the mini mill. These appointments are 60 min. You must complete the mini mill training on Safety Spot before you can use the mini mill. Have your design file already prepared. Please specify the material you plan to cut in the description.
Materials are usually sold at cost. Your Bear Bucks account will be charged for personal projects (not related to a course or research lab).
3D Printers: You must use our provided materials for all of the 3D printers.
Laser Cutter: You are allowed to bring in wood and chipboard for the laser cutter, but you must purchase all plastic and anodized aluminum from the makerspace.
We do not allow members to leave any projects on the tables or floor of the makerspace. You can reserve a locker and store your active projects. Talk to a staff member about reserving a locker.
A space that provides access to a wide variety of tools and equipment for prototyping. It fosters a collaborative community that encourages creativity and design. No prior making skills are necessary.