OpenBuilds has a lot of FREE resources that can be used by Teachers and Students to help you throughout the School year! MACHINE BUILDS DISCUSSIONS FINISHED PROJECTS CONTESTS EDUCATION DI$COUNTS!! Over 1000 Free Open Source Machine Builds From 3D printers to Routers, Drawbots and more, there are many different versions available from our community. Many include a parts list, instructional videos or written build documentation and perhaps most helpful is the discussions within each build. This is a great place to ask questions and get answers directly from the machine’s designer and other expert builders in our community. Your Own Design You can also submit your own designs which is a great way to get input from the community or just show off your hard work! Just look for the “Submit a Build” button on our home page! GET HELP The forum is very active and a great place to find help to get your machine running, learn new techniques and see what trends are developing in the Builder community. The forum is frequented by Staff, Moderators, Resident Builders, Expert Builders, Business Owners, and Beginners. There is someone who has been in your shoes! Our forums also include a special place where Builders can donate goods and services to other Builders. These items are always free of charge. Be sure to check out the rules on the FREEStore section. Feel free to post “ISO” or “Is Seeking Out” posts in this section too. It’s First Come, First Serve so you are going to want to activate the “Watch Forum” feature here to receive notifications of any new posts. The forum also includes Announcements, Contests, Software, Electronics are much more to explore! FINISHED PROJECTS Need plans to 3D print a router spindle? Want to find models for all the OpenBuilds hardware? Want ideas for making keychains? Check out the Projects & Resources where file downloads are also available. EDUCATION DI$COUNTS OpenBuilds supports all phases of the Build process including developing high quality hardware that make every project easier. Our entire line of V-Slot and C-Beam linear rail is designed to be completely modular with the rest of our hardware line. Think of it as a connector set – it all works together. OpenBuilds Part Store offers Educational Discounts as well as Bulk Buy discounts for maker clubs and schools. Please contact us to learn what we can do for you: http://support.openbuilds.com/support/home