Help me give my students filament for an opportunity to create various robot parts using our new 3D printer.
$476 goal
This project expired on June 9, 2025.
This project expired on June 9, 2025.
My Project
Our robotics team is passionate about designing, prototyping, and building creative robots, but we need your help to keep our 3D printers running! 3D printing is a crucial part of our engineering process, allowing us to prototype, create custom parts, brackets, and components that bring our robots to life. With a steady supply of high-quality filament, our team members can refine their designs, test new ideas, and develop critical problem-solving skills that will serve them in future STEM careers. Unfortunately, filament costs add up quickly, and we need support to continue pushing the boundaries of innovation.
Fueling Innovation: 3D Printing Filament for Future Engineers.
By donating to our project, you’re giving our students the resources to create, design, and build without limitations. Your generosity will empower them to take on real-world engineering challenges, compete at their highest potential, and gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge technology. Every spool of filament brings us one step closer to success, and with your help, we can make this season our most innovative yet.
More than half of students from low‑income households
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50 students impacted
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PRILINE Carbon Fiber Filament, PRILINE Carbon Fiber PETG 3D Printer Filament 1.75mm, High Strength Carbon Fiber 3D Printing Filament 1kg Spool,Black
• Amazon Business
$33.99
3
$101.97
OVERTURE PLA Plus (PLA+) Filament 1.75mm PLA Professional Toughness Enhanced PLA Roll, Cardboard Spool, Premium PLA 2kg(4.4lbs), Dimensional Accuracy Probability +/- 0.02mm (White 2-Pack)
• Amazon Business
$43.98
2
$87.96
R QIDI TECHNOLOGY ABS Filament 1.75mm, 3D Printer Filament ABS Rapido 1kg Spool (2.2lbs), Suitable for Hyper Speed Printing, 3D Printing Filament Fit Most FDM 3D Printers, Highly Resistant, Red
• Amazon Business
$26.69
3
$80.07
Creality Blue PETG Filament 1.75mm for K1 Max, 3D Printer Filament Designed for High Speed 30-600mm/s, 1kg(2.2lbs)/Spool Hyper PETG Filament, Dimensional Accuracy ± 0.03 mm
• Amazon Business
$24.99
3
$74.97
Materials cost
$344.97
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$24.32
3rd party payment processing fee
$5.17
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$404.46
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$71.38
Total project goal
$475.84
Our team works hard to negotiate the best pricing and selections available.
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