Machine information
The UW Bothell Collaboratory offers a diverse array of equipment to support your creative and academic projects. From 3D printers and laser cutters to CNC mills and sewing machines, our tools are designed to facilitate innovation across various disciplines. Whether you’re crafting prototypes, engaging in digital fabrication, or exploring new artistic endeavors, the Collaboratory provides the resources and training necessary to bring your ideas to life.
3D printers
Software & resources
- Ultimaker Cura (free, used for Ender and Ultimaker printers)
- Thingiverse (free, 3D model downloads)
- Bambu Studio (free, used for Bambu printers)
Ultimaker S5 (x2)
- Bed Size: 13 (x) x 9.4 (y) x 11.8 (z) inches | 330 (x) x 240 (y) x 300 (z) mm
- Both Ultimaker S5’s have air mangers and material stations installed
- Uses 2.85mm and 3.00mm filament
Bambu Labs X1 Carbon (x2)
- Bed Size: 10.08 (x) x 10.08 (y) x 10.08 (z) inches | 256 (x) x 256 (y) x 256 (z) mm
- Uses 1.75mm filament
- Both X1 Carbons are enclosed and have air filters
Ender 3 V2 (x3)
- Bed size: 8.66 (x) 8.66 (y) 9.84 (z) inches | 220 (x) 220 (y) 250 (z) millimeters
- Uses 1.75mm filament
- Uses the “Ender 3 Pro” machine profile in Cura
Ender 3 S1 Pro (x3)
- Bed size: 8.66 (x) 8.66 (y) 10.63 (z) inches | 220 (x) 220 (y) 270 (z) millimeters
- Uses 1.75mm filament
- Requires the following edits to the “Ender 3 Pro” machine profile in Cura
- Change Z (Height) value from 250 to 270
- Copy and paste the following start and end G-code:
Start G-Code:
G28 ;Home
G92 E0 ;Reset Extruder
G1 Z2.0 F3000 ;Move Z Axis up
G1 X10.1 Y20 Z0.28 F5000.0 ;Move to start position
G1 X10.1 Y200.0 Z0.28 F1500.0 E15 ;Draw the first line
G1 X10.4 Y200.0 Z0.28 F5000.0 ;Move to side a little
G1 X10.4 Y20 Z0.28 F1500.0 E30 ;Draw the second line
G92 E0 ;Reset Extruder
G1 Z2.0 F3000 ;Move Z Axis up
End G-Code:
G91 ;Relative positionning
G1 E-2 F2700 ;Retract a bit
G1 E-2 Z0.2 F2400 ;Retract and raise Z
G1 X5 Y5 F3000 ;Wipe out
G1 Z10 ;Raise Z more
G90 ;Absolute positionning
G1 X0 Y0 ;Present print
M106 S0 ;Turn-off fan
M104 S0 ;Turn-off hotend
M140 S0 ;Turn-off bed
M84 X Y E ;Disable all steppers but Z
Laser cutters
Software
- Adobe Illustrator (paid subscription, available for free in Collaboratory)
- Adobe Photoshop (optional)
- Inkscape (free alternative to Adobe Illustrator)
Universal Laser Systems PLS 6.75
- The Blue Laser Cutter
- Bed size: 32 (x) 18 (y) 9 (z) inches | 812.8 (x) 457.2 (y) 228.6 (z) millimeters
Workable materials
For cutting, material should be around 1/2 or less in thickness.
- Plywood
- Acrylic
- Vinyl
- Foam Board
- Cardboard
- Paper
- Glass (engraving only)
CNC mills
Software
- Easel by Inventables
- Optional:
- Fusion360
- SolidWorks
Carvey CNC mills (x2)
- Build size: 12 (x) 8 (y) 2.75 (z) inches | 304.8 (x) 203.2 (y) 69.85 (z) millimeters
Drill bit types and sizes
- 1″ Bits
- Surfacing Bit
- 1/8″ Bits
- Straight (2 Flute)
- Upcut (1, 2, and 3 Flutes)
- Ball Nose (2 Flute)
- Downcut (2 Flute)
- 1/16″ Bits
- Upcut (2 Flute)
- Downcut (2 Flute)
- 1/32″ Bits
- Upcut (2 Flute)
- Downcut (2 Flute)
- Assorted PCB Cutting bits
Workable materials
- Wood & MDF
- Plastics
- ExpaNded PVC
- Acrylic
- ABS
- Delrin
- Carbon Fiber
- Machinable Foam
- Machinable Wax
- Aluminum
- PCB
- Corian
Other Machines
Cricut Maker 3
Software: Cricut Design Space
- Good for vinyl cutting/sticker making, card making, foil transfer, and fabric cutting
- You can cut sheets with a diameter of up to 12 inches. A wide variety of colors will be provided at the Collaboratory for you to choose from.
- The longest routing bit we have can only cut 0.8 inches deep
Button Makers
The Collaboratory has two button makers
- The larger button maker produces buttons with a diameter of 2 1/8 inches (54mm).
- The smaller button maker produces buttons with a diameter of 1 inch.
- Button template page
- 1-Inch button template page