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U-Make It: Equipment

MCTC Library Makerspace: Information, policies, and resources

Equipment

CAUTION: Read all instructions or watch the instructional video before using any of the equipment.

Maysville Campus

  • Button maker
  • MYNT3D Pen
  • VR goggles
  • Sewing machine

Licking Valley, Rowan and Montgomery Campuses

  • MYNT3D Pen
  • VR Goggles

 

MYNT3D Pen

MYNT3D: Professional 3D Pen Tutorial from MYNT3D on Vimeo.

Link to Instructions 

CAUTION: 

  • The ceramic nozzle of this device can become extremely hot.
  • DO NOT touch the tip or any melted plastic or you may be severely burned.
  • DO NOT allow the tip near or in contact with flammable materials.
  • Inform others in the area that the unit is hot and should be handled with care.
  • Allow the tip to cool completely after use and before storing.
  • The hot tip may cause damage to painted surfaces, plastics and cloth if left in contact with these materials.
  • Only use 1.75mm ABS and PLA filament.

1. Connect the AC Adapter and USB Power Cable to a power outlet. Insert the plug into the power socket.

2. Adjust temperature (if desired) and press the feed button and release. Heat to temperature.

3. Straighten the end of the filament if necessary and insert it into the filament loading hole until it stops.

4. Press and hold, or double click the feed button to load the filament into the pen. 

4. Start your drawing on a flat surface.

MYNT3D Pen

Project Ideas

 

Virtual Reality Googles

Sewing Machine

Brother Sewing Machine

Instruction Video

 

Button Maker

Make a Button is this the right button maker?

1. Choose an image. Print an image, cut out an image from magazines, or draw a design.

2. Choose paper. Use standard printer paper or magazine paper (24 lb bond). DO NOT USE cardstock, construction paper, or photo paper. It will jam the machine. 

3. Cut the image. 

4. Align button dies side-by-side horizontally.

5. Load smooth button blank sharp side down on the "shallow" die located on the left. This will be the front of the button. 

6. Add paper cut out front side up (this will be the image on the front of the button), centered on the button. 

7. Place clear plastic cover over the image. Be sure there is only one plastic cover. 

8. Swivel. Swivel the left die under the center handle. 

9. Pull handle. The button blank will disappear and be held in the top die.

10. Align button dies back side-by-side horizontally

11. Add pin back, sharp or squiggly side up, into the empty die on the right. Make sure pin part is horizontal and straight. 2.25" buttons require the pin back to be at the bottom. This will be the back of your button. 

12. Swivel again. Swivel the die under the center handle.

13. Pull handle. Your button is now complete.

14. Swivel one more time to retrieve your button.