Building a High School TSA Makerspace for Future Innovators
Help me give my students these Flashforge Adventurer 3D Printers and filament. These printers will play an important role in the success of our Technology Student Association competition in Orlando going forward.
$795 goal
This project expired on June 30, 2025.
This project expired on June 30, 2025.
Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month
This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because
it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.
My Project
At our high school, our Technology Student Association (TSA) chapter is dedicated to fostering innovation, problem-solving, and hands-on learning in STEM fields. Each year, our students compete in the Florida TSA State Competition, where they tackle complex challenges in engineering design, structural engineering, and computer-aided design (CAD). To stay competitive and push the boundaries of their creativity, our students need access to reliable, high-quality 3D printing technology.
A donation of two Flashforge Adventurer 5M 3D Printers and filament would provide our students with a critical advantage in prototyping and model development.
These printers will allow them to bring their ideas to life, refine their designs, and develop real-world skills in engineering, product development, and manufacturing. By integrating 3D printing into our TSA projects, we can equip students with the tools they need to excel in competitions and prepare for future careers in STEM-related fields.
Your support will not only help our students compete at the highest level but also inspire them to innovate, problem-solve, and develop a maker mindset that will benefit them beyond the classroom. We appreciate your generosity in helping us create opportunities for the next generation of engineers, designers, and entrepreneurs.
More than half of students from low‑income households
Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more
50 students impacted
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FLASHFORGE Adventurer 5M 3D Printer with Fully Auto Leveling, Max 600mm/s High Speed Printing, 280°C Direct Extruder with 3S Detachable Nozzle, Core XY All Metal Structure, Print Size 220x220x220mm
• Amazon Business
$295.00
2
$590.00
OVV3D Silk PLA Filament 1.75mm, Upgrade Red PLA Filament 3D Printer Filament, Silk Red 3D Printing Filament, 3D Filament 1.75 +/- 0.02mm, Silk 1.75 PLA Filament for 3D Printer and 3D Pen, 1kg
• Amazon Business
$22.99
2
$45.98
Materials cost
$635.98
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$9.54
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$675.52
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$119.21
Total project goal
$794.73
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