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title: Makerspace Computers
description: "We presently have 3 Computers available for use. You may install your own free/legal software on these computers and most have the required software pre-configured for any equipment connected. All have capable 3D GPUs. ## Machines ### **3D Printer/Cutter Computer**…"
url: "https://lamm.space/docs/computers/"
updated: "2024-11-10"
category: Computing
---

# Makerspace Computers

We presently have 3 Computers available for use. You may install your own free/legal software on these computers and most have the required software pre-configured for any equipment connected. All have capable 3D GPUs.

## Machines

### **3D Printer/Cutter Computer**

All-in-One desktop with Ryzen 8 core CPU/APU and 16GB ram. Windows 11

### **Desktop PC (Rainbow Edition)**

Intel i7 CPU and Nvidia 980 GPU. Windows 11. 24" display.

### **Desktop PC (Tower of Power)**

Intel i5 CPU and Nvidia 980 GPU. Linux Mint. Dual 22" displays.

### Laptop #1

Intel i7 CPU. Windows 11

### Laptop #2

Intel i5 CPU. Ubuntu

## Software

Each computer has a standard set of applications that we use regularly and recommend.

- [xTool Creative Space ( XCS)](https://www.xtool.com/pages/software) - \[Windows only\] - design for and control of the [diode laser](https://lancaster-makerspace-59h8dg7sed.live-website.com/docs/diode-laser/). Only the computer opposite the laser can actually send jobs to the laser (via USB), but any can be used for design work
- Cura - slicer for the [Ender 3](https://lancaster-makerspace-59h8dg7sed.live-website.com/docs/fdm-3d-printer-ender-3/) and [Prusa](https://lancaster-makerspace-59h8dg7sed.live-website.com/docs/fdm-3d-printer-prusa-i3/) 3D printers
- Bambu Labs Slicer - slicer for the [A1 mini 3D printer](https://lancaster-makerspace-59h8dg7sed.live-website.com/docs/fdm-3d-printer-bambu-a1-mini/)
- Inkscape - 2D vector design (free equivalent of Adobe Illustrator)
- GIMP - 2D bitmap art (free equivalent of Paintshop Pro)
- Blender - 3D modelling software
- Chrome/Chromium with links to useful software:
  - [tinkercad.com](https://www.tinkercad.com/) - simple 3D modelling
  - octoprint for controlling the [Ender 3](https://lancaster-makerspace-59h8dg7sed.live-website.com/docs/fdm-3d-printer-ender-3/) and [Prusa](https://lancaster-makerspace-59h8dg7sed.live-website.com/docs/fdm-3d-printer-prusa-i3/) 3D printers
  - gmail account [lammspaceprinter@gmail.com](mailto:lammspaceprinter@gmail.com) (you can sent files to the account and pick them up on these machines)