The Maker Spot, located in room 250 of the Dick Smith Library, endeavors to give the Tarleton community easy access to the most innovative technologies for invention, creation, exploration and design, no matter their field of study. The space offers:

• 3-D printers
• Large format poster printer
• Laser Cutter/etcher
• Cricut Maker
• GoPro & DSLR Camera Equipment
• Maker & Computer Development Kits

For questions, please contact the Maker Spot at 254-968-0508 or [email protected].

3-D printing brings 3-D computer models to life. Our 3-D printers, which are some of the fastest on the market, print in ABS plastic (the same plastic as LEGOs). Our smaller printer can print models up to 9″x9″x9″ and our larger printer can print models up to 9″x20″x9″. Even with our fast printer, prints do take a while, so we ask that you bring your job into the Maker Spot or submit it to us in order to get it in the queue. After a brief review by Maker Spot staff, items will be printed in the order they are received during our operating hours. We will not print weapon parts, obscene items or mass produce items for commercial use.

Cost: $0.12/gram

Print photo quality color research posters, banners, and more. We print items 36″ wide on bond paper, glossy paper, or canvas. To add your job to the print queue, bring your file into The Maker Spot or submit it online for printing. Files will only be printed during our normal operating hours.

• Bond Paper: $3/ft
• Glossy Paper: $4/ft
• Canvas: $6/ft

• Items in the Maker Spot checkout for 7 days.
• Items must be checked out from the Maker Spot, but can be returned to the Maker Spot or the Circulation Desk.
• Items can be renewed for another 7 days by calling the Maker Spot at 254-968-0508, going online to your library account, or coming by the Maker Spot during our business hours. Items will not be renewed if another patron has requested the item.
• Late returns will be fined at a rate of $2/day, per item.
• Follow the links for each item below to see current availability.