Innovation lab

The 3D printers are currently awaiting maintenance and cannot be used!

We have two 3D printers – Ultimaker 2+ and Ultimaker S3. These can be used to print smaller plastic objects such as toys, jewellery or construction parts. You can create your own designs or download them from the internet.

You can buy the filament you need for printing on the spot. PLA filament is available in white, black, silver, red, orange, yellow, blue, pink, light green and dark green. TPU 95A filament is available in white and black. In addition, it is possible to use water-soluble PVA filament, which can be used as a backing material (to create support structures for printing).

The price of 3D printing is based on the weight of the object: €0.20 per gram. You can also use your own material if you wish – in this case printing is free.

The 3D printers are currently awaiting maintenance and cannot be used!

In the Innovation Lab, you can use the Shining 3D EinScan SP V2 3D scanner to create digital images of real-world objects, which can then be processed and 3D printed.

Graphics tablet makes drawing on the computer very easy – you can draw almost as if you were using a normal pencil, and the resulting image is directly visible on the tablet, just as if you were creating it on paper. That’s why it’s handy for beginners and professionals alike.

Graphics tablets (5 units) are available for on-site use only and cannot be borrowed for home use. The devices include the design programs ClipStudio, FlipaClip and Medibang. In addition, a stand is available for more comfortable use of the graphic tablet, as well as Wacom Pro Pen 3 styluses.

Allows you to cut out various stickers. You can create the designs yourself or download them from the Internet.

You can heat-press stickers onto fabrics such as cotton, linen, polyester or a mixture of these. On site we sell cloth bags (€2.50 each) that you can design yourself. Please bring other items of clothing or fabrics (e.g. T-shirts or pillowcases) and make sure that they can withstand a heat of 150°C.

Adhesive vinyl can be used to create stickers for a wide range of surfaces.

Price:

• heat-transfer vinyl cutting 0,50 € / 10×10 cm
• sticker cutting 0,40 € / 10×10 cm
  

You are also welcome to use your own materials. In that case, the service is free of charge. Please check in advance that your material is compatible with the device.

The device allows you to print and cut stickers in different colors. Stickers can be either self-designed or downloaded from the internet.
Heat-pressed stickers can be heat-pressed onto fabric (cotton, linen, polyester or blends). A cloth bag (€2.50 each) is available on site, which can be personalised. Please bring other items of clothing or fabrics (e.g. T-shirts, pillowcases, etc.) yourself, and make sure that they can withstand a heat of (150°C).
Adhesive vinyl is used to make stickers that can be stuck to a wide variety of surfaces.

• Cutting thermal labels with a printer cutter costs €0.50 per cut
• 10×10 cm, sticker cutting 0,40 € / 10×10 cm.
• You may also use your own vinyl materials, in which case the service is free of charge (make sure the material is compatible with the device before using).

With laser cutter, you can cut and engrave different materials with a laser. It makes it easy to create detailed objects from paper, cardboard, leather, wood, plywood or plexiglass. You can also engrave images and text on the same materials. Plexiglas and plywood can be purchased on site:

• Plexiglas (3 mm): 0,60 € / 10×10 cm
• Plexiglas (5 mm): 1,00 € / 10×10 cm
• Plywood: 0,50 € / 10×10 cm

You can also use your own materials if you wish – the service is then free of charge. NOTE: Some materials are not suitable for use because they may reflect dangerous radiation or emit toxic gases. Be sure not to use PVC, vinyl, artificial leather, polystyrene or polypropylene foam. If you are unsure, ask the librarian if the material is suitable.

With the cutting and pressing machine, you can cut or press paper and cardboard using cutting blades and texture plates. It’s a quick way to make beautiful cards, scrapbooks and more.

Please bring your own materials! You can also bring your own cutting blades and texture plates.

With the badge press, you can create round button badges with your own design. The diameter of the badge is 37 mm. Badge components are available on site, and the cost of making one badge is €0.70.

You can print your design or draw it on paper. The image, including the edge that folds around the badge, must have a diameter of 45 mm.

The hybrid camera is available for use on the library premises only and cannot be borrowed for home use. You can take photos or record videos in the photo studio of our Creative Room, which is equipped with a tripod, microphone, and other necessary equipment. For more information, visit our photo studio page.

With virtual reality headset, you can experience games on a whole new level. As well as playing games, you can visit different places in virtual reality, or even travel in space. You can use the headset in the Kännukuke library’s glass room, where there’s plenty of space to move and play.

The headset may be used by anyone aged 13 and over. Users aged 13-17. must have permission from a parent or legal guardian. Children under 13 years of age may use the headset only under the supervision and responsibility of a parent or guardian.

Make sure the headset fits securely on your head when in use. The set also includes handheld controllers. Pay attention to how you feel and stop using the headset immediately if you experience any discomfort. Take a break after 30 minutes of use. The maximum recommended usage time is 1 hour per day.

List of games:

• Angry Birds VR: Isle of Pigs
• Beat Saber
• Bonfire
• Cubism
• First Steps for Quest 2
• I Expect You To Die
• Job simulator
• Oculus First Contact
• Pistol Whip
• The Room
• Wander
  

In the Kännukuke library you are able to write code for Edison, LEGO WeDo2, LEGO Spike and Bee-Bot robots and play with inventor kits Makey Makey and Strawbees.

* This service is provided in the Kännukuke library. The services of the Innovation Lab are free of charge, provided that the user has the necessary materials to use the equipment.

We offer programmes for groups of up to 12 participants based on the services available in the Innovation Lab, such as 3D modelling or T-shirt design. The maximum price per programme is €80 with with a pricing coefficient of 0.5-1.0 (depending on the length of the programme and preparation time). A material fee is added to the price. If there are more than 12 participants in a group, the fee for each additional participant is € 5.

For more information or to make a booking, contact us: kannukuke@tln.lib.ee or 683 0951.