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# **IMPORTANT: MEETUP DATE CHANGES**
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# **⚠️ IMPORTANT: MEETUP DATE CHANGES**
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## **Next Two Meetups Will NOT be on the 3rd Wednesday**
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Welcome to the official repository for our monthly 3D printing meetup! This community-driven event brings together 3D printing enthusiasts, makers, and innovators to share knowledge, showcase projects, and explore the latest in additive manufacturing technology.
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## 📋 Repository Contents
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## 📋 Table of Contents
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This repository contains all the planning documents, schedules, and challenge information for our meetup:
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- [📋 Itinerary](#-itinerary)
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- [🏆 Monthly Challenges](#-monthly-challenges)
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- [💡 Community Planning](#-community-planning)
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- [🎯 About Our Meetup](#-about-our-meetup)
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- [🤝 Community Engagement](#-community-engagement)
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- [📞 Getting Involved](#-getting-involved)
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### [Itinerary](./itinerary.md)
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### [<EFBFBD> Itinerary](./itinerary.md)
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Complete meeting format and timeline for our monthly gatherings. Includes:
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- Featured presentations and workshops
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- Meeting guidelines and etiquette
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### 🏆 [Challenges](./challenges.md)
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## 🏆 Monthly Challenges
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### [Current Challenges](./challenges.md)
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Monthly design challenges and competitions. Currently featuring:
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- Prize structures and recognition programs
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- Tips for achieving the best results
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### 💡 [Ideas & Planning](./ideas.md)
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## 💡 Community Planning
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### [Ideas & Planning](./ideas.md)
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Creative concepts and future planning for meetup activities:
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# Current Challenge: October 2025
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## "Is it Glass or Clearly Natural?"
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Experience the clarity of 3D Fuel's "Clearly Natural" filament in this transparency-focused challenge! Participants will attempt to create the clearest possible print, testing the limits of clear filament printing techniques.
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## Challenge Details
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### Materials & Constraints
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- **Filament**: 3D Fuel "Clearly Natural" - Available in two variations:
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- PCTG (Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol)
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- PLA (Polylactic Acid)
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- **Maximum Filament Usage**: 250g per entry
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- **Model Specification**: Cylinder - 25mm diameter × 50mm height
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- **Print Mode**: Vase mode (approximately 6 grams of filament)
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### Competition Categories
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- **PCTG Division**: For prints using Clearly Natural PCTG
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- **PLA Division**: For prints using Clearly Natural PLA
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- **Overall Winner**: Best clarity across both divisions
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### Judging Criteria
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1. **Clarity & Transparency** (40%): How clear and glass-like is the final print?
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2. **Print Quality** (30%): Surface finish, layer adhesion, and overall structural integrity
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3. **Technique Innovation** (20%): Creative printing techniques to maximize transparency
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4. **Challenge Adherence** (10%): Following material constraints and using supplied model
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### Submission Requirements
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- **Model Compliance**: Cylinder must measure 25mm diameter × 50mm height
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- **Vase Mode**: Must be printed in vase mode (single perimeter wall)
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- **Weight Verification**: Should use approximately 6 grams of filament
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- **Documentation**: Include photos showing transparency (with light sources)
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- **Settings Documentation**: Share printer settings used (layer height, temperature, speed, etc.)
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- **Process Notes**: Brief description of techniques used to achieve clarity
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## Timeline
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- **Challenge Announcement**: October 1, 2025
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- **Model Specification Released**: October 13, 2025
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- **Submission Deadline**: October 28, 2025
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- **Judging Period**: October 29-30, 2025
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- **Winner Announcement**: October 31, 2025
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## Creating the Cylinder Model
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### Using Bambu Studio
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**Step 1: Add Primitive**
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1. Open Bambu Studio to a new project
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2. Right-click on the build plate
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3. Select "Add Primitive"
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4. Select "Cylinder"
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**Step 2: Resize the Cylinder**
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1. Click to resize the cylinder
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2. Uncheck "uniform scale" if checked
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3. Set X and Y to 25mm
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4. Set Z to 50mm
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### Alternative Methods
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- **Fusion 360**: Create cylinder sketch, extrude to 50mm height
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- **Tinkercad**: Use cylinder shape, adjust dimensions
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- **FreeCAD**: Create cylinder with specified dimensions
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- **Any CAD Software**: Simple cylinder 25mm diameter × 50mm height
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## Awards & Recognition
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### Awards
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- **PCTG Division Winner**: Recognition + prize
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- **PLA Division Winner**: Recognition + prize
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- **Overall "Glass Master" Winner**: Grand prize + recognition
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- **People's Choice Award**: Community favorite
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- **Innovation Award**: Most creative clarity technique
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### Documentation
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- Winner photos for social media sharing
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- Video documentation of winning techniques
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- Settings and process sharing for community learning
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# 3D Print Meetup Wiki
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Welcome to the official wiki for our monthly 3D printing meetup! This wiki contains comprehensive information about our community, meetings, challenges, and resources.
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## Quick Navigation
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### Meeting Information
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- **[Meeting Itinerary](Itinerary)** - Complete meeting schedule and format
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- **[Important Dates](Important-Dates)** - Upcoming meeting dates and schedule changes
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### Challenges
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- **[Current Challenge](Current-Challenge)** - October 2025: "Is it Glass or Clearly Natural?"
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- **[Challenge Archive](Challenge-Archive)** - Past and upcoming challenges
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- **[How to Participate](Challenge-Participation)** - Guide for joining challenges
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### Community
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- **[Getting Started](Getting-Started)** - New member guide
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- **[Ideas and Planning](Ideas-and-Planning)** - Future concepts and community input
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## About Our Meetup
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Our monthly 3D printing meetup brings together enthusiasts, makers, and innovators to share knowledge, showcase projects, and explore the latest in additive manufacturing technology.
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### Meeting Format
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- **Duration**: 2 hours (6:00 PM - 8:00 PM)
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- **Structure**: Social time, industry updates, show & tell, presentations
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- **Community Focus**: Learning, sharing, and networking
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### Next Meetings
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- **November 12th, 2025** (Note: NOT the usual 3rd Wednesday)
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- **December 10th, 2025** (Note: NOT the usual 3rd Wednesday)
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- **Regular 3rd Wednesday schedule resumes after New Year**
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*Last updated: October 16, 2025*
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# Ideas and Planning
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## Future Event Concepts
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### "Sliced" Design Challenge Format
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*Inspired by "Chopped" TV show format*
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**Concept**: Head-to-head design competition with surprise challenges
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- **Format**: Timed design challenges with specific constraints or materials
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- **Community Engagement**: Head-to-head competitions create excitement
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- **Skill Development**: Challenges participants to think creatively under pressure
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### Community Outreach Initiatives
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#### School Partnerships
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- **Target**: Local schools and robotics teams for participation
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- **Coordination**: Work with Lynn Fritz regarding scheduling and involvement
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- **Educational Value**: Introduce students to advanced 3D printing techniques
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- **Pipeline**: Create pathway from education to community involvement
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#### Discord Integration
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- **Community Input**: Create ballot/survey system for challenge suggestions
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- **Voting Platform**: Integrate Discord and partner schools for voting
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- **Ongoing Engagement**: Maintain community connection between meetings
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## Event Structure Improvements
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### Enhanced Show & Tell Format
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- **Multiple Categories**: Organize different sections with specific themes
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- **Recognition System**: Prizes for each category winner
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- **Documentation Strategy**:
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- Take photos of winners to share on social media
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- Record videos of winners for social media sharing
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- **Hybrid Format**: Combine show & tell with competitive elements
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### Prize Structure Evolution
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- **Individual Category Winners**: Recognition for specific achievements
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- **Overall Competition Winner**: Grand prize for best submission
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- **People's Choice Award**: Community voting component
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## Monthly Challenge Development
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### Challenge Selection Process
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- **Monthly Themes**: Set up rotating monthly design challenges
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- **Community Input Process**:
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- Create ballot/survey system for challenge suggestions
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- Integrate Discord and partner schools for voting
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- Collect feedback during meetings
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### Platform Integration
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- **Downslash Integration**: Coordinate with Downslash platform for submissions
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- **Cross-Platform Voting**: Enable voting across Discord and school communities
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- **Documentation Sharing**: Streamline submission and sharing processes
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## Implementation Timeline
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### Short-Term Goals (Next 3 months)
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- Complete October transparency challenge
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- Develop November challenge theme
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- Establish school partnership contacts
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### Medium-Term Goals (3-6 months)
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- Launch "Sliced" format pilot challenge
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- Implement Discord voting system
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- Expand community outreach
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### Long-Term Vision (6+ months)
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- Regular competitive events
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- Strong school partnerships
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- Multi-platform community engagement
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## Community Feedback Integration
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### Input Channels
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- **Meeting Discussions**: Collect ideas during meetups
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- **Discord Polls**: Online community voting
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- **School Feedback**: Educational partner input
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- **Organizer Coordination**: Regular planning sessions
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### Idea Development Process
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1. **Collection**: Gather community suggestions
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2. **Evaluation**: Assess feasibility and interest
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3. **Planning**: Develop implementation strategy
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4. **Testing**: Pilot new concepts
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5. **Refinement**: Improve based on feedback
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*This document represents ongoing planning discussions and community input. Ideas are subject to refinement and community approval.*
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# Important Dates
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## Upcoming Meetup Schedule Changes
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### Special Notice: November & December 2025
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**IMPORTANT**: The next two meetups will NOT be on the usual 3rd Wednesday:
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- **November Meetup: November 12th, 2025**
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- **December Meetup: December 10th, 2025**
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**We will resume normal 3rd Wednesday schedule after the New Year.**
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## Regular Meeting Schedule
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### Standard Schedule (Resumes January 2026)
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- **When**: 3rd Wednesday of each month
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- **Time**: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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- **Duration**: 2 hours
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### Meeting Format
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- **6:00-6:15 PM**: Arrival & Social Time
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- **6:15-6:45 PM**: Industry News & Updates (John)
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- **6:45-7:15 PM**: Show & Tell (includes challenge judging)
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- **7:15-7:45 PM**: Featured Presentation
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- **7:45-8:00 PM**: Closing & General Discussion
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## Challenge Timeline
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### October 2025: "Is it Glass or Clearly Natural?"
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- **Challenge Announcement**: October 1, 2025
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- **Model Specification Released**: October 13, 2025
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- **Submission Deadline**: October 28, 2025
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- **Judging Period**: October 29-30, 2025
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- **Winner Announcement**: October 31, 2025
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### November 2025: [Challenge TBD]
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- **Announcement**: November 12th meetup
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- **Details**: To be determined
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## Meeting Locations
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*[Location information to be added]*
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## Contact Information
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*[Contact details to be added]*
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*Last updated: October 16, 2025*
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# Meeting Itinerary
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## Meeting Format & Timeline
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**Meeting Duration**: 2 Hours (6:00 PM - 8:00 PM)
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## Schedule Breakdown
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### 6:00 PM - 6:15 PM: Arrival & Social Time
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**Duration: 15 minutes**
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- Welcome new members and returning participants
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- Informal networking and conversation
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- Setup and equipment check
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- Coffee/refreshments (if available)
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### 6:15 PM - 6:45 PM: Industry News & Updates
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**Duration: 30 minutes**
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**Presenter: John**
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- Latest 3D printing industry developments
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- New technology announcements and trends
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- 3D Fuel product updates and releases
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- Market insights and innovations
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- Q&A session for industry-related questions
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### 6:45 PM - 7:15 PM: Show & Tell
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**Duration: 15-30 minutes**
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- Community member project presentations
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- Recent prints and creations showcase
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- **Challenge judging** (when entries from previous month's challenge are present)
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- Problem-solving discussions
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- Technique sharing and tips
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- Challenge submissions and updates
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- Quick project demos
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### 7:15 PM - 7:45 PM: Featured Presentation
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**Duration: 30 minutes**
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- In-depth technical presentations
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- Guest speaker sessions
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- Workshop demonstrations
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- Challenge announcements and explanations
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- Advanced technique tutorials
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- Interactive learning sessions
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### 7:45 PM - 8:00 PM: Closing & General Discussion
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**Duration: 15 minutes**
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- Meeting wrap-up and summary
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- Upcoming events and announcements
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- Informal discussion and final questions
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- Networking and contact exchange
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- Cleanup and departure preparation
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## Meeting Guidelines
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### Participation Tips
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- **Arrive Early**: Come at 6:00 PM to maximize networking time
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- **Bring Projects**: Always welcome to share your latest prints
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- **Ask Questions**: Industry news segment is perfect for Q&A
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- **Stay Engaged**: Interactive participation encouraged throughout
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### Presentation Guidelines
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- **Show & Tell**: 3-5 minutes per person maximum
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- **Challenge Entries**: Bring previous month's challenge submissions for group judging
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- **Featured Presentations**: Coordinate with organizers in advance
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- **Materials**: Bring physical prints when possible
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- **Documentation**: Photos welcome for social media sharing
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### Meeting Etiquette
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- Respect time limits for each segment
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- Allow everyone opportunity to participate
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- Keep discussions relevant to 3D printing
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- Help with setup and cleanup as needed
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## Schedule Flexibility
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**Note**: Timing may adjust based on:
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- Number of show & tell participants
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- Challenge entries requiring judging from previous month
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- Complexity of featured presentation
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- Special events or challenges
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- Community engagement levels
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**Typical Variations**:
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- Show & Tell: 15-30 minutes (depending on participation and challenge judging)
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- Featured Presentation: 30 minutes (fixed duration)
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- Buffer time built into closing segment for overruns
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