Digital Media Lab Equipment
Prusa i3 3D Printers
The Digital Media Fab Lab is equipped with 6 Prusa i3 FDM 3D printers from Prusa Research. 3x i3mk2s and 3x i3mk3s+ models.
All 6 of these 3D printers are housed within a ventilated enclosure. PLA (polylactic acid) is a thermoplastic created from plant-starch and a monomer catalyst and is provided for free. These printers can accommodate any materials (such as TPU, PETG, etc) which can be printed within the constraints of the printer temperature limits:
Max nozzle temperature 300 °C / 572 °F Max heatbed temperature 120 °C / 248 °F Consult lab tech before using a non-PLA material
To prepare a file for 3D printing, utilize PrusaSlicer, which can be downloaded for free on both Macs and PCs. PrusaSlicer is available for use in the lab, however preparing your file ahead of time will expedite the 3D printing process.
FDM 3D Printing Resources
Digital Media Fab Lab – How To: File Preparation in PrusaSlicer
3D Printing with Composite Materials
Hatchbox – PLA 3D Printer Filament – Safety Data Sheet
Universal Laser Cutter PLS6.75
The PLS6.75 offers students and faculty the ability to cut, score, and engrave a wide variety of substrates including acrylic sheet, clay, leather, wood, and many other materials. Cutting is limited to Materials no more than 1/4″ in thickness.
The PLS6.75 offers a material processing envelope of 32″ x 18″ x 9″, 5,184 in3 (813 x 457 x 229mm, 84,950 cm3).
The manufacturer’s full user guide for the PLS6.75 can be found here.
Proper file preparation will save considerable time during setup.
Laser Material Processing Resources
Digital Media Fab Lab – How To – Set Up a File for Laser Cutting
Digital Media Fab Lab – Approved Materials for Laser Processing
Digital Media Fab Lab – Color Map Guide
Universal Laser Systems PLS6.75 User Guide
Material Safety Data Sheets
Wood and Wood Products – Material Safety Data Sheet
Medium Density Fiberboard (MDF) – Safety Data Sheet
Optix – Acrylic – Material Safety Data Sheet
Acrylic, Acrylite – Material Safety Data Sheet
Darice – Foamies – Safety Data Sheet
XPS Insulation Foam – Material Safety Data Sheet
Corrugated Cardboard – Safety Data Sheet
American Crafts – Cardstock – pure paper pulp, pigment, <2%v IPA isopropyl alcohol
Material Life Cycle Assessments
Digital Media Fab Lab – Data Life Cycle Assessment
Digital Media Fab Lab – Fabric Life Cycle Assessment
Digital Media Fab Lab – Paper Life Cycle Assessment
Digital Media Fab Lab – Plexiglas Acrylic Life Cycle Assessment
Trotec Laser Cutter Speedy400
TROTEC LASER CUTTER SPEEDY400
The Trotec Speedy400 is one of the fastest laser engraving machines on the market. The bed size is 39″ x 24″ (1000mm x 610mm) and has a maximum workpiece height of 12″ (305mm). It has a maximum processing speed of 14″ (355mm) per second. The Speedy400 is currently equipped with a 120watt CO2 laser, and a 1.5″ lens that can cut Materials up to 1/4″ (6.35mm) in thickness, and a 4″ lens that can cut foam rubber materials and laser engrave low detail graphics with high laser powers on wood.
Video Tutorial: https://youtu.be/V05XG49GgTo?si=7nUFQ2OcN10Y57xr
Laser Material Processing Resources
Digital Media Fab Lab – How To – Set Up a File for Laser Cutting
Digital Media Fab Lab – Approved Materials for Laser Processing
Digital Media Fab Lab – Color Map Guide
Job Control Book of Parameters
Material Safety Data Sheets
Ferro – Laser Marking Aerosal Spray – Safety Data Sheet
Ferro – Laser Marking Paste – Safety Data Sheet
Wood and Wood Products – Material Safety Data Sheet
Medium Density Fiberboard (MDF) – Safety Data Sheet
Transparency Film – Material Safety Data Sheet
Optix – Acrylic – Material Safety Data Sheet
Acrylic, Acrylite – Material Safety Data Sheet
Dura-Lar Polyester Film – Safety Data Sheet
PEVA Plastic – Safety Data Sheet
Darice – Foamies – Safety Data Sheet
XPS Insulation Foam – Material Safety Data Sheet
Corrugated Cardboard – Safety Data Sheet
American Crafts – Cardstock – pure paper pulp, pigment, <2%v IPA isopropyl alcohol
Polyester Fabric – Safety Data Sheet
Material Life Cycle Assessments
Digital Media Fab Lab – Data Life Cycle Assessment
Digital Media Fab Lab – Fabric Life Cycle Assessment
Digital Media Fab Lab – Paper Life Cycle Assessment
Digital Media Fab Lab – Plexiglas & Acrylic Life Cycle Assessment
Carbide 3D Nomad 883 Pro CNC Milling Machine
The Carbide 3D Nomad 883 Pro is a computer numeric controlled (CNC) milling machine. It has a cutting area of 8” (X) x 8″ (Y) x 3” (Z) and is designed to accurately cut a variety of materials like hardwoods, softwoods, plastics, synthetic and composite plastics, and non-ferrous alloys of metal.
CNC Milling Resources
Digital Media Fab Lab – How To Create GCode for CNC Milling Carbide3D
Carbide3D Nomad 883 CNC Milling Machine Information
Material Safety Data Sheets
Wood and Wood Products – Material Safety Data Sheet
Medium Density Fiberboard (MDF) – Safety Data Sheet
Optix – Acrylic – Material Safety Data Sheet
Acrylic, Acrylite – Material Safety Data Sheet
Darice – Foamies – Safety Data Sheet
Corrugated Cardboard – Safety Data Sheet
Material Life Cycle Assessments
Digital Media Fab Lab – Data Life Cycle Assessment
Digital Media Fab Lab – Fabric Life Cycle Assessment
Digital Media Fab Lab – Paper Life Cycle Assessment
Digital Media Fab Lab – PLA Life Cycle Assessment
Digital Media Fab Lab – Plexiglas Acrylic Life Cycle Assessment
Digital Media Fab Lab – Renshape Life Cycle Assessment
Digital Media Fab Lab – Resin Life Cycle Assessment
Digital Media Fab Lab – Wood Life Cycle Assessment
Digital Media Fab Lab – Wax Life Cycle Assessment
Being prepared for a project is a key to success, satisfaction, joy, and peace. NextEngine 3D Scanner
NextEngine 3D Scanner is a desktop 3D scanning device available for use in the Digital Media Fab Lab. The scanner utilizes a proprietary MultiStripe Laser triangulation system, eight solid state lasers with custom optics, two image sensors, and has an optically synchronous 7-color surface capture system. The NextEngine 3D Scanner is very precise and can capture up to 268K mesh points/in2 and 500DPI of texture data.
The scanner is a very powerful piece of hardware. There are video tutorials available on the computer that is attached to the unit in the Digital Media Fab Lab. Just open the Scan Studio software and go to the Help tab. Alternatively, Nasa has a .pdf user guide available online. Please ignore any references that are obviously specific to their lab setting.
3D Scanning Resources
EinScan Pro 2x Plus 3D Scanner
EinScan Pro 2x Plus 3D Scanner is a multifunctional handheld 3D scanner available for use in the Digital Media Fab Lab. The scanner collects material data through LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) technology and can be utilized by hand or mounted in a tripod. The system is equipped with a coded turntable for objects with a footprint less than 150mm/6in and under 5kg/11lbs. When scanning by hand, accuracy is within 0.1mm/m, 30 fps, 1,500,000 points/s, and resolution point distance .25-3mm. During a fixed scan on a turntable, single-shot accuracy is within 0.04mm and resolution point distance of .24mm.
The manufacturer’s full user guide for the EinScan Pro 2x Plus 3D Scanner can be found here.
3D Scanning Resources
How To – Scan with the EinScan Pro 2X Plus 3D Scanner
Phone Holder and AnyDesk Set-Up Guide
Einscan Pro 2X Plus – Safety Information & Seizure First Aid Procedure
SummaCut D75 Vinyl Plotter
The SummaCut D75 plotter is a very efficient machine used in the production of signs, drawings, and decals. It has a built-in Optical Positioning System for registering material when drawing vector graphics or cutting vinyl decals. The maximum material width is 29”.
Vinyl Plotting Resources
How To: File Set-Up for Vinyl Plotting
How To: Machine Set-Up for Plotting
Oracal 631 – Exhibition Calendared Vinyl – Technical Data
Oramask 813 Stencil Film – Technical Data
Oracal – Information – Plotter Materials
ORACAL 631 Intermediate Calendered Film Color Chart
Transfer Tape – Safety Data Sheet – OXYVINYLS® PVC HOMOPOLYMER SUSPENSION RESIN
Electronics Cabinet & Checkout Kits
Electronics Cabinet & Checkout Kits
The Digital Media Fab Lab’s electronics cabinet contains tools for prototyping electronic circuits in the lab: soldering stations, fume extraction stations, work lights, hand tools for electronics, multimeters, power supplies, and some consumable electronic components.
The lab also has an Electronics Kit available for checkout by current Art students and faculty. The kit contains a soldering station, multimeter, wire strippers, side cutters, needle nose pliers, solder sucker, solder wick, solder, stranded wire, solid wire, and heat shrink tubing. The kit is to be utilized for coursework and research purposes only. The kit can be checked out for up to 7 days at a time, it cannot be renewed, and only one kit per student. Students are required to present a current FSU ID at the time of checkout and return.
Electronics Resources
Digital Media Fab Lab – Electronics Kit Policy
Jameco – NTE Electronics Inc – Kester Pocket Paks – Solder
Kester – Safety Data Sheet – Pocket Pak 48 Flux-Cored Lead Free Solder
GC Electronics – Liquid Solder Flux
GC Electronics – Material Safety Data Sheet – Solder Flux
MG Chemicals – Technical Data Sheet – 4910 – Tip Tinner
