LibLab
Explore new technologies
Take a step into the future to develop and practice skills in virtual reality, object printing, and more. The LibLab offers exciting possibilities for the UWA community to explore new technologies and their applications in learning across a wide range of disciplines, courses and for general interest and skill development.
UWA students and staff have leapt at the opportunity to use our 3D printers; hundreds of participants have designed 3D models and watched them take form, layer by layer.
The UWA 3D Print Lab is currently a free service for UWA students and staff members.
Our Virtual Reality stations use several different software packages to bring learning to life through VR headsets.
We welcome UWA research groups, tutorial groups and Guild-affiliated Clubs to utilise the LibLab for technology-related classes and events. Contact us to discuss your needs.
Visit the LibLab in Reid Library, Ground Floor.
Attend a Lab
Book your place in an upcoming Lab session. Labs are informal collaborative learning gatherings of small groups of users. No experience is necessary as Library staff will be on hand to support you in the Lab.
Attend a self-directed session
We have timeslots available for UWA students and staff to explore our technologies in a self-directed session (no library staff assistance will be available).
Use LibLab for your class/event
Tables: 3
Seats: 12 (flexible arrangement to suit a range of session types, including Labs or lectures)
PCs: 2
Audio Visual: mobile 65” digital display, networked Windows PC with speaker and installed open source software including:
- Arduino · Blender · RStudio
3D Printers: 2
- Print Technology: Fused Deposition Modelling, PLA Filament
- Maximum Build Size: 295 x 197 x 165 mm (11.6 x 7.6 x 6.5 in)
- Nozzle Diameter: 0.4mm (0.015 in)
- Accepted File Format: .makerbot
VR Stations: 3
Two VR stations will be available for booking, each set up with:
- 1 x HTC Vive Pro Headset
- 2 x HTC Vive Pro Controllers
- Gigabyte Sabre 15 Laptop with Steam and SteamVR installed
To reserve a VR station, you must read and agree to the conditions and safety instructions outlined in the booking registration form.
3D scanners: 2
- 1 x HP Sprout 3D scanner
- 1 x Structure Scanner Mark II 3D scanner attached to a Library 6th generation iPad. (The scanner can be attached to a personal 6th generation iPad). (The Structure Sensor Mark II is an experimental 3D scanner that works via apps installed on the iPad.)
The apps installed on the iPad are available for self-exploration.
Many of these apps require payment for exported scans. It is up to the user to pay for these exports. The Library will not purchase exported files on behalf of the user.
3D printers and software
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