I stumbled upon 2 websites this week that just amazed me. When any library thinks, "Well what can we actually use a 3D printer for?" These projects would be a great examples of realistic applications that have a direct impact on the community. For the most part I have been focusing on what are the patrons actually going to print on these machines rather than what can we as a library print on these machines? I always love when technology can actually make life better.
Tactile Picture Books Project
Thanks to the University of Colorado Boulder we have multiple free thing-averse files that will print picture books that kids can feel along with the braille to read the book. I'm already thinking about putting these on the walls for a temporary display then setting up catalog records where patrons could check the books out once I bind them together. Depending on how hard it is to make, maybe I could have a program where kids work together to make one using the draw-print method I previously blogged about.
3D Maps
Jacksonville Public Library has printed a visual map to help blind patrons navigate their restroom facilities. Imagine doing that for the whole library? This would make a great Girl or Boy Scout final project.
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Tactile Picture Books Project
Thanks to the University of Colorado Boulder we have multiple free thing-averse files that will print picture books that kids can feel along with the braille to read the book. I'm already thinking about putting these on the walls for a temporary display then setting up catalog records where patrons could check the books out once I bind them together. Depending on how hard it is to make, maybe I could have a program where kids work together to make one using the draw-print method I previously blogged about.
3D Maps
Jacksonville Public Library has printed a visual map to help blind patrons navigate their restroom facilities. Imagine doing that for the whole library? This would make a great Girl or Boy Scout final project.
Today is a happy internet day :)
Nice blog on 3D Printing Applications. Jacksonville Public Library has printed a visual map to help blind patrons navigate their restroom facilities. Imagine doing that for the whole library? This would make a great Girl or Boy Scout final project. Recently I got a blog named Amazing Technology Readily Available to Order 3D Prints Online,which gives few basic essentials and advantages to be aware of. Thanks a lot for sharing.
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