Scripps Miramar Ranch Library IDEA Lab
Upcoming Programs
11:30am - 7:30pm
Study and Chill: Artful Summer
Middle School Age, Teens
11:30am - 7:30pm
Middle School Age, Teens
3:30pm - 5:30pm
3:30pm - 6pm
Teen IDEA Lab /Laboratorio de Ideas para Adolescentes
Middle School Age, Teens
5pm - 7pm
All Ages
The Scripps Miramar Ranch Library IDEA Lab focuses on citizen science, a theme inspired by community conversations held by the library and the nearby Lake Miramar. Our makerspace features a 3D printers, a desktop cutting machine, and a Glowforge laser cutting machine. We aspire to collaborate with our community and create community-led programming.
Makerspace
3D Print by Request Service
Need to have a part 3D printed for pick up? The Scripps Miramar Ranch IDEA Lab can help!
- One print per person per week
- Prints must be under 200g
- Files are usually printed in under a week
- Makerbot Replicator+ 3D printer dimensions : 6.5” (16.5 cm) tall, 7.6” (19.5 cm) deep, 11.6” (29.5 cm) wide
- Files will be printed in PLA Preferred color can be specified, supported colors are red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple, grey, white, black.
- Questions? Contact : scripps.ranch.library@gmail.com
Lab Policy
Appointment required. Use this link to reserve your spot: https://sdplsridea.setmore.com/bookappointment
- Maximum Occupancy = 1 Patron + 1 Staff member
- One appointment block per person per day.
- Patrons are expected to comply with all Library Rules of Conduct.
- Patrons must bring their own materials to use with maker space equipment, except for 3D printing. 3D printer filament provided with the support of the Scripps Ranch Friends of the Library.
- All work must be saved on a personal removable storage unit or cloud storage. Personal files will not be saved, as computers will be wiped after each session.
- Library Staff reserves the right to ask you to discontinue working on your project in the IDEA Lab.
- Violations of our library Rules of Conduct could result in having lab privileges revoked.
Frequently Asked Questions
Volunteer Opportunities
Resources
Open Source 3D Modeling Software
3D Splicing Software for Printing
Open Source Electronic Prototyping
Computer Programming
Web Development
Free Graphic Design Software
Open Source Video Editors
Photo Editors
Free CNC Milling Software
Project Ideas & Resources