IDEA Lab @ Pacific Highlands Ranch Library

4.9

(23) 23 reviews

12911 Pacific Place
San Diego, California 92130

Our Booking Policy**No-shows will be barred from booking future appointments. Call (858) 523-7052 to cancel**

Services

3D Printers (Flashforge Adventurer 4 Pro/Bambu Lab X1 Carbon)

30 mins

FLASHFORGE ADVENTURER 4 PRO
This compact printer with a build volume of 220 x 200 x 250 mm easily prints larger objects.
- Auto bed leveling. Flashforge Adventurer 4 Pro equips with 30-point auto-leveling sensor, and it can adjust the suitable distance between nozzle and build plate accordingly. The automatic nozzle calibration also helps ensuring a neat and smooth first-layer extrusion.
- Auto filament feeding. How to change the filament will not be a problem that can stop you. Just enjoy the filament loading and unloading by tapping the screen with your finger!
- High-speed & hardened nozzle bundle. Adventurer 4 Pro equips with a 0.4-240℃ steel nozzle and you also can get the additional nozzle bundle. 0.6-265℃ hardened nozzle kit with wear-resistant for printing carbon fiber filament and 0.4-240℃ high speed copper nozzle for faster printing.
- Upgraded extruder fan structure. Adventurer 4 Pro added one more cooling fan on extruder, which can accelerate the cooling speed while printing.
- PEI flexible build plate. Adventurer 4 Pro installs a PEl build plate for easier model removal and stronger adhesion, which is good for eliminating the edge wraping.

BAMBU LAB X1 CARBON
With faster and smarter printing, you are free from waiting to just enjoy the creation. Experience and enjoy the 3D printing in precision and detail with state-of-the-art technology.
- Core XY with 20000 mm/s² acceleration
- Up to 16 multi-color printing
- Dual auto bed leveling
- 7μm lidar resolution
- Spaghetti failure detection
- AI inspected the first layer

Glowforge Pro Laser Cutter

1 hr

- Precisely cut, engrave, and score hundreds of materials up to ½” thick with a professional-grade laser.
- Engrave photographs, patterns, or text in vivid detail onto materials like wood, acrylic, stone, leather, and more.
- Create infinitely long projects using the Passthrough slot with continuous auto-tracking.
- See exactly what you’re printing with live camera preview and precise autofocus.

Sawgrass SG500 Dye Sublimation Printer

1 hr

- The perfect start to personalization, the SG500 is the perfect desktop solution for someone looking to print on small to mid-sized items.
- The SG500 creates stunning, high-definition images on a range of substrates.
- Energy efficient and Wi-Fi connectivity
- Prints on media up to 8.5˝ x 11˝ (22 x 36 cm)
- Printer drivers for both Windows® and Mac®
- High-speed and high-resolution
- works with WALAPress, Swing Design 15" x 15" Craft Heat Press, tumbler heat press machine, and Cricut EasyPress in the IDEA Lab

Brother NS2850D Innov-ís Sewing/Embroidery Machine

1 hr

Loaded with cutting-edge tech, the ability to wirelessly connect to your mobile device, a host of embroidery designs, and a vast assortment of sewing stitches, the Innov-ís NS2850D is the ideal machine for your next sewing or embroidery project.
- Quick updates sends you software update notifications and will let you send embroidery files from your PC to your machine via the free downloadable software Design Database Transfer (no USB required).
- Compatible with Artspira - where art and inspiration meet! The Artspira Mobile App will have you creating on the go. With access to embroidery and cutting designs and the ability to make embroidery patterns by drawing on your mobile device, there's no limit to your next project.
- Sew much to do. over 200 built-in embroidery designs, 241 built-in sewing stitches, 13 embroidery fonts, and 55 built-in Disney designs
- Feature-rich 10 styles of one-step auto-size buttonholes, the My Custom Stitch feature, Advanced Color Sort, and a Jump Stitch Trimming function for all your sewing needs.
- My custom stitch! The exclusive My Custom Stitch feature allows you to create a stitch, save the stitch, and then use that stitch for even more personalization.
- Display generous 5” x 7” embroidery area, a 3.7” LCD display screen, and compatibility with the 4” x 7” Brother magnetic frame

Glowforge Pro Laser Cutter

2 hrs

Sawgrass SG500 Dye Sublimation Printer

2 hrs

Brother NS2850D Innov-ís Sewing/Embroidery Machine

2 hrs

About

***3D printing is by appointment only.
***IDEA Lab hours differ from library open hours (see below; click "show more" to expand)

IDEA LAB HOURS
Tuesday: 11:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Thursday: 9:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. / 2:30 p.m. - 5:45 p.m.
Friday: 1:00 p.m. - 5:45 p.m.
Saturday: 9:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Sunday/Monday: Closed

LIBRARY HOURS
Tuesday: 11:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 9:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Thursday: 9:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Friday: 9:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Saturday: 9:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Sunday/Monday: Closed

(858) 523-7052

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Reviews

23 reviews

Justin
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The lab is well-equipped and well-maintained, and I received excellent assistance with 3D printing. It’s fantastic to have such a capable resource in our community.
Vidya Murthy
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Absolutely fantastic experience - super nice volunteers that not only helped with the immediate but 'taught me to fish' so I could use the tool in the future. Looking forward to returning again!
Wendy Jang
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Today I tried using a 3D printer for the first time, and Jane helped me so much. She was incredibly kind and explained everything in great detail. I really appreciate her help.
Ritu
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Pacific Sky idea lab volunteers were fantastic to work with! They helped my daughter with a 3D printer project and were patient, knowledgeable, and encouraging throughout the entire process. We really appreciated their willingness to help.
Vidya Murthy
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My son needed a piece for his garbage truck project, and the library’s 3D printing lab was a lifesaver. It turned a stressful project into a fun weekend activity.
Linn Splane
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The nicest volunteers in the world! Many thanks to Peter & Isabella for their time, knowledge, patience, and sweetness. The lab is immaculate and so well equipped. It’s an incredible free resource I’m very grateful for and looking forward to using more! This library is a gem.