Student Engagement & Activities

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 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

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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)
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CNC mills

Software

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
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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

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