make717 has adopted the Prusa Research. We have a total of 11 3D Printers available to our members after successful completion of our classes. Below are lists of equipment, approved materials, required training and much more! Be sure to check our page with helpful reminders, announcements, and more.
Below is the contact information for the volunteers for the 3D Printing area
| Name | Oversees: | Contact Information |
| Jared Houze | General area, Maintenance, Intermediate and Advanced orientations | jared@make717.org |
Andrew Stanley | Beginner Orientation | |
| Dr. Marsha Bischel | Safety expert | msbischel@yahoo.com |
Our 3D Printers:
| Printer Model | Manufacturer | Required Class(es) | Approved Materials | Build Volume |
| Prusa Mini | Prusa Research | Beginner | PLA | 180mm x 180mm x 180mm (7.08 x 7.08 x 7.08 in) |
| Prusa MK4 | Prusa Research | Intermediate | PLA | 250mm x 210mm x 220 mm (9.84 x 8.3 x 8.6 in) |
| Prusa XL | Prusa Research | Advanced | PLA | 360mm x 360mm x 360mm (14.7 x 14.7 x 14.7 in) |
Training
Classes are offered on a monthly basis. Completion of the Information Session and Tour is required to register for classes. You must be in good standing meaning no outstanding membership fees or restrictions. Please update your registration to reflect any children, spouses, siblings, etc. so the instructor is aware. Classes are kept strictly at the size indicated on the registration page.
You must be a monthly member or sign out the library STEMPass to take the class. You must maintain your monthly membership or have the STEMPass to have continued use of the 3D printers.
Below are the descriptions of the different classes offered by make717:
| Class Name | Frequency of Class | Description | Typical Instructor (Subject to change) | Training Materials |
| Equipment Orientation: 3D Printers - Beginner | Monthly | Learn to operate our 3D printers. The class covers safety, design issues, and operation of the hardware and software. This is a required orientation for anyone who wants to use the 3D printers. |
Jared Houze (jared@make717.org) |
3D Printing Beginner class power point 3D Printing policies |
| Equipment Orientation: 3D Printers - Intermediate | As Needed |
The intermediate class is now a self paced learning orientation. The instructions and materials can be found below. |
Jared Houze (jared@make717.org) |
Prusa MK4 SOP |
| Equipment Orientation: 3D Printers - Advanced | As Needed |
The advanced class is now a self paced learning orientation. The instructions and materials can be found below. |
Jared Houze (jared@make717.org) |
Prusa XL SOP |
Upcoming events
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Sat, July 19, 2025 2:00 PM • make717 Innovation Center
Software
make717 uses Prusa Slicer for the Prusa Minis, Prusa MK4S and the Prusa XL. Prusa Slicer can be downloaded for free for personal use.
We use the default slicing settings provided by Prusa themselves, you can change and alter them as instructed in the beginner class.
Link to help you install:https://help.prusa3d.com/article/configuration-wizard_1754
Materials
make717 provides PLA in many different colors and brands for members to use for a fee. All PLA is $2.20 per ounce with most prints averaging between $0.50-$5.00. make717 purchases its filament, parts, and accessories from Printed Solid in Newark, Delaware.
Members are allowed to provide their own material. We ask that it is clearly labeled and falls under the approved materials list. make717 has an approved material list that is to be strictly followed.
We recommend Jessie 1.75 PLA which can be found here, as it is cheap, reliable, and ships quickly.
If you plan on purchasing 3D filament/resin from a manufacturer not listed below, please submit a SDS to Jared Houze for approval before bringing or using it at make717. Here is a list of pre-approved materials that can be used at the makerspace.
ANYCUBIC:
HatchBox:
MatterHackers:
Overture 3D Technologies:
Printed Solid:
Shenzhen Elegoo:
Shenzhen ESun:Zhuhai SUNLU:
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