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14	14	* To get trained, log in with your NetID and make an appointment using the training slot on our [[**reservation** **system**>>url:https://reservations.rapidprototypingstudio.com/schedule.php?]].
15	15	* All students enrolled in a MEEN course which uses the Rapid Prototyping Studio will be given a set number of credits for free prior to the start of their assignment. The number of credits will vary depending on the expected usage for that course, as agreed between RPS Staff and the course instructor. **It is the instructor's responsibility to contact RPS Staff prior to releasing an assignment to request credits for their students.**
16	16	* Academic reservations that exceed a student's credit balance must be approved by their instructor in writing, usually via email. Once approval is received, RPS Staff will add an agreed upon number of credits to the student's balance to allow completion of the assignment.
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19		-== Capstone-related Job Requests ==
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21		-Academic job requests are in the process of being phased out permanently, and are currently only available for Capstone teams. **Please note, technicians cannot estimate completion dates for jobs due to unpredictable events such as print failures and machine outages.** To submit a Capstone-related Job Request, please use the [[Capstone Project Request Form>>url:https://forms.gle/rk8xzfUekBQdt9198]].
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24	24	== Personal Use ==
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26	26	All students who are actively taking a MEEN course are given an allowance of 15 credits for personal use during that semester. This can be used on any of the machines in the shop.
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33	33	//PLEASE NOTE//: Personal reservations may only use a maximum of **2 printers**. If more are needed or a bulk batch is requested, you must come in to the RPS to discuss your project.
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36	36	== Research Use ==
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38	38	Research-related parts can be fabricated at the RPS through 2 different methods: Self Use (generally faster and cheaper, but requires training on the equipment to be used,) and iLabs Requests (RPS staff will make everything for you, but this method takes longer and costs more.) Please note, researchers are not allowed to use the Joint Machine Shop for sefl-use at this time. Currently this equipment can only be used by staff, so these fabrication requests must go through the iLabs route.
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40	40	=== Research Self-Use (MEEN Researchers only) ===
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42	42	Research self-use of RPS equipment is charged by the hour. Training and self-use is encouraged for most equipment to reduce costs.
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45	45	* Research users will need to have sufficient credits in their account balance to make reservations on equipment. We encourage research labs to purchase larger numbers of credits in advance of expected high usage times or semesters to streamline the process, as credits must be manually added to user accounts after purchase, which can lead to delays in the ability to make reservations. **Research faculty are responsible for ensuring that their students have enough credits to reserve equipment at the RPS.**
46	46	* Most research labs need to assign all purchases, including RPS credits to a specific university account. This can be done through the department's Purchasing Office in the same way as all other research purchases are made.
47	47	* Credits can be purchased from our [[online store>>url:https://tamu.estore.flywire.com/products?storeCatalog=5754]]. Credits are non-refundable, but do not expire, except upon graduation. Credits can also be transferred to other students upon request.
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50	50	=== iLabs Requests ===
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52	52	There may be some cases where researchers would like to have RPS Staff to fabricate parts for them, i.e. 3D printing or laser cutting parts. For this type of work, we do still allow iLabs requests. We do not use iLabs for self-use equipment such as hardness testers or microscope usage. **Please note, technicians cannot estimate completion dates for jobs due to unpredictable events such as print failures and machine outages.** To submit an Research request, please use the relevant submission form on [[our iLabs page>>url:https://tamu.corefacilities.org/sc/5956/rapid-prototyping-studio/?tab=about]]. (If you do not have an iLabs account, you will need to create one and be accepted into a research lab by your PI before submitting a request. If your PI has not used iLabs before and requires assistance learning the system, please contact Ashlyn Montgomery at [[amontgomery@tamu.edu>>mailto:amontgomery@tamu.edu]] or iLabs support directly at [[ilab-support@agilent.com>>mailto:ilab-support@agilent.com]] for assistance, as RPS staff cannot help with initial account setup and training.) If this is your first time submitting a request, please read the following directions first, to ensure proper submission.
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60	60	* Your request will be forwarded to your PI, who will also need to agree to the quoted price. Once the PI has agreed to this cost, we will begin working on your request.
61	61	* You can follow the status of your request in real time within the iLabs database.
62	62	* Once the request is complete, an automated email will be sent to let you know that the parts are ready for pickup.
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