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# **IMPORTANT: MEETUP DATE CHANGES** # **⚠️ IMPORTANT: MEETUP DATE CHANGES**
## **Next Two Meetups Will NOT be on the 3rd Wednesday** ## **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. 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.
## 📋 Repository Contents ## 📋 Table of Contents
This repository contains all the planning documents, schedules, and challenge information for our meetup: - [📋 Itinerary](#-itinerary)
- [🏆 Monthly Challenges](#-monthly-challenges)
- [💡 Community Planning](#-community-planning)
- [🎯 About Our Meetup](#-about-our-meetup)
- [🤝 Community Engagement](#-community-engagement)
- [📞 Getting Involved](#-getting-involved)
### [Itinerary](./itinerary.md) ### [<EFBFBD> Itinerary](./itinerary.md)
Complete meeting format and timeline for our monthly gatherings. Includes: Complete meeting format and timeline for our monthly gatherings. Includes:
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- Featured presentations and workshops - Featured presentations and workshops
- Meeting guidelines and etiquette - Meeting guidelines and etiquette
### 🏆 [Challenges](./challenges.md) ## 🏆 Monthly Challenges
### [Current Challenges](./challenges.md)
Monthly design challenges and competitions. Currently featuring: Monthly design challenges and competitions. Currently featuring:
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- Prize structures and recognition programs - Prize structures and recognition programs
- Tips for achieving the best results - Tips for achieving the best results
### 💡 [Ideas & Planning](./ideas.md) ## 💡 Community Planning
### [Ideas & Planning](./ideas.md)
Creative concepts and future planning for meetup activities: Creative concepts and future planning for meetup activities:
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**Next Meeting**: Check the schedule for upcoming meeting details and featured presentations. **Next Meeting**: Check the schedule for upcoming meeting details and featured presentations.
**Current Challenge**: Visit [challenges.md](./challenges.md) for the latest monthly challenge information and submission requirements. **Current Challenge**: Visit [challenges.md](./challenges.md) for the latest monthly challenge information and submission requirements.

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# Current Challenge: October 2025
## "Is it Glass or Clearly Natural?"
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.
## Challenge Details
### Materials & Constraints
- **Filament**: 3D Fuel "Clearly Natural" - Available in two variations:
- PCTG (Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol)
- PLA (Polylactic Acid)
- **Maximum Filament Usage**: 250g per entry
- **Model Specification**: Cylinder - 25mm diameter × 50mm height
- **Print Mode**: Vase mode (approximately 6 grams of filament)
### Competition Categories
- **PCTG Division**: For prints using Clearly Natural PCTG
- **PLA Division**: For prints using Clearly Natural PLA
- **Overall Winner**: Best clarity across both divisions
### Judging Criteria
1. **Clarity & Transparency** (40%): How clear and glass-like is the final print?
2. **Print Quality** (30%): Surface finish, layer adhesion, and overall structural integrity
3. **Technique Innovation** (20%): Creative printing techniques to maximize transparency
4. **Challenge Adherence** (10%): Following material constraints and using supplied model
### Submission Requirements
- **Model Compliance**: Cylinder must measure 25mm diameter × 50mm height
- **Vase Mode**: Must be printed in vase mode (single perimeter wall)
- **Weight Verification**: Should use approximately 6 grams of filament
- **Documentation**: Include photos showing transparency (with light sources)
- **Settings Documentation**: Share printer settings used (layer height, temperature, speed, etc.)
- **Process Notes**: Brief description of techniques used to achieve clarity
## Timeline
- **Challenge Announcement**: October 1, 2025
- **Model Specification Released**: October 13, 2025
- **Submission Deadline**: October 28, 2025
- **Judging Period**: October 29-30, 2025
- **Winner Announcement**: October 31, 2025
## Creating the Cylinder Model
### Using Bambu Studio
**Step 1: Add Primitive**
1. Open Bambu Studio to a new project
2. Right-click on the build plate
3. Select "Add Primitive"
4. Select "Cylinder"
**Step 2: Resize the Cylinder**
1. Click to resize the cylinder
2. Uncheck "uniform scale" if checked
3. Set X and Y to 25mm
4. Set Z to 50mm
### Alternative Methods
- **Fusion 360**: Create cylinder sketch, extrude to 50mm height
- **Tinkercad**: Use cylinder shape, adjust dimensions
- **FreeCAD**: Create cylinder with specified dimensions
- **Any CAD Software**: Simple cylinder 25mm diameter × 50mm height
## Awards & Recognition
### Awards
- **PCTG Division Winner**: Recognition + prize
- **PLA Division Winner**: Recognition + prize
- **Overall "Glass Master" Winner**: Grand prize + recognition
- **People's Choice Award**: Community favorite
- **Innovation Award**: Most creative clarity technique
### Documentation
- Winner photos for social media sharing
- Video documentation of winning techniques
- Settings and process sharing for community learning

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# 3D Print Meetup Wiki
Welcome to the official wiki for our monthly 3D printing meetup! This wiki contains comprehensive information about our community, meetings, challenges, and resources.
## Quick Navigation
### Meeting Information
- **[Meeting Itinerary](Itinerary)** - Complete meeting schedule and format
- **[Important Dates](Important-Dates)** - Upcoming meeting dates and schedule changes
### Challenges
- **[Current Challenge](Current-Challenge)** - October 2025: "Is it Glass or Clearly Natural?"
- **[Challenge Archive](Challenge-Archive)** - Past and upcoming challenges
- **[How to Participate](Challenge-Participation)** - Guide for joining challenges
### Community
- **[Getting Started](Getting-Started)** - New member guide
- **[Ideas and Planning](Ideas-and-Planning)** - Future concepts and community input
## About Our Meetup
Our monthly 3D printing meetup brings together enthusiasts, makers, and innovators to share knowledge, showcase projects, and explore the latest in additive manufacturing technology.
### Meeting Format
- **Duration**: 2 hours (6:00 PM - 8:00 PM)
- **Structure**: Social time, industry updates, show & tell, presentations
- **Community Focus**: Learning, sharing, and networking
### Next Meetings
- **November 12th, 2025** (Note: NOT the usual 3rd Wednesday)
- **December 10th, 2025** (Note: NOT the usual 3rd Wednesday)
- **Regular 3rd Wednesday schedule resumes after New Year**
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*Last updated: October 16, 2025*

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# Ideas and Planning
## Future Event Concepts
### "Sliced" Design Challenge Format
*Inspired by "Chopped" TV show format*
**Concept**: Head-to-head design competition with surprise challenges
- **Format**: Timed design challenges with specific constraints or materials
- **Community Engagement**: Head-to-head competitions create excitement
- **Skill Development**: Challenges participants to think creatively under pressure
### Community Outreach Initiatives
#### School Partnerships
- **Target**: Local schools and robotics teams for participation
- **Coordination**: Work with Lynn Fritz regarding scheduling and involvement
- **Educational Value**: Introduce students to advanced 3D printing techniques
- **Pipeline**: Create pathway from education to community involvement
#### Discord Integration
- **Community Input**: Create ballot/survey system for challenge suggestions
- **Voting Platform**: Integrate Discord and partner schools for voting
- **Ongoing Engagement**: Maintain community connection between meetings
## Event Structure Improvements
### Enhanced Show & Tell Format
- **Multiple Categories**: Organize different sections with specific themes
- **Recognition System**: Prizes for each category winner
- **Documentation Strategy**:
- Take photos of winners to share on social media
- Record videos of winners for social media sharing
- **Hybrid Format**: Combine show & tell with competitive elements
### Prize Structure Evolution
- **Individual Category Winners**: Recognition for specific achievements
- **Overall Competition Winner**: Grand prize for best submission
- **People's Choice Award**: Community voting component
## Monthly Challenge Development
### Challenge Selection Process
- **Monthly Themes**: Set up rotating monthly design challenges
- **Community Input Process**:
- Create ballot/survey system for challenge suggestions
- Integrate Discord and partner schools for voting
- Collect feedback during meetings
### Platform Integration
- **Downslash Integration**: Coordinate with Downslash platform for submissions
- **Cross-Platform Voting**: Enable voting across Discord and school communities
- **Documentation Sharing**: Streamline submission and sharing processes
## Implementation Timeline
### Short-Term Goals (Next 3 months)
- Complete October transparency challenge
- Develop November challenge theme
- Establish school partnership contacts
### Medium-Term Goals (3-6 months)
- Launch "Sliced" format pilot challenge
- Implement Discord voting system
- Expand community outreach
### Long-Term Vision (6+ months)
- Regular competitive events
- Strong school partnerships
- Multi-platform community engagement
## Community Feedback Integration
### Input Channels
- **Meeting Discussions**: Collect ideas during meetups
- **Discord Polls**: Online community voting
- **School Feedback**: Educational partner input
- **Organizer Coordination**: Regular planning sessions
### Idea Development Process
1. **Collection**: Gather community suggestions
2. **Evaluation**: Assess feasibility and interest
3. **Planning**: Develop implementation strategy
4. **Testing**: Pilot new concepts
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
## Upcoming Meetup Schedule Changes
### Special Notice: November & December 2025
**IMPORTANT**: The next two meetups will NOT be on the usual 3rd Wednesday:
- **November Meetup: November 12th, 2025**
- **December Meetup: December 10th, 2025**
**We will resume normal 3rd Wednesday schedule after the New Year.**
## Regular Meeting Schedule
### Standard Schedule (Resumes January 2026)
- **When**: 3rd Wednesday of each month
- **Time**: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
- **Duration**: 2 hours
### Meeting Format
- **6:00-6:15 PM**: Arrival & Social Time
- **6:15-6:45 PM**: Industry News & Updates (John)
- **6:45-7:15 PM**: Show & Tell (includes challenge judging)
- **7:15-7:45 PM**: Featured Presentation
- **7:45-8:00 PM**: Closing & General Discussion
## Challenge Timeline
### October 2025: "Is it Glass or Clearly Natural?"
- **Challenge Announcement**: October 1, 2025
- **Model Specification Released**: October 13, 2025
- **Submission Deadline**: October 28, 2025
- **Judging Period**: October 29-30, 2025
- **Winner Announcement**: October 31, 2025
### November 2025: [Challenge TBD]
- **Announcement**: November 12th meetup
- **Details**: To be determined
## Meeting Locations
*[Location information to be added]*
## Contact Information
*[Contact details to be added]*
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*Last updated: October 16, 2025*

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# Meeting Itinerary
## Meeting Format & Timeline
**Meeting Duration**: 2 Hours (6:00 PM - 8:00 PM)
## Schedule Breakdown
### 6:00 PM - 6:15 PM: Arrival & Social Time
**Duration: 15 minutes**
- Welcome new members and returning participants
- Informal networking and conversation
- Setup and equipment check
- Coffee/refreshments (if available)
### 6:15 PM - 6:45 PM: Industry News & Updates
**Duration: 30 minutes**
**Presenter: John**
- Latest 3D printing industry developments
- New technology announcements and trends
- 3D Fuel product updates and releases
- Market insights and innovations
- Q&A session for industry-related questions
### 6:45 PM - 7:15 PM: Show & Tell
**Duration: 15-30 minutes**
- Community member project presentations
- Recent prints and creations showcase
- **Challenge judging** (when entries from previous month's challenge are present)
- Problem-solving discussions
- Technique sharing and tips
- Challenge submissions and updates
- Quick project demos
### 7:15 PM - 7:45 PM: Featured Presentation
**Duration: 30 minutes**
- In-depth technical presentations
- Guest speaker sessions
- Workshop demonstrations
- Challenge announcements and explanations
- Advanced technique tutorials
- Interactive learning sessions
### 7:45 PM - 8:00 PM: Closing & General Discussion
**Duration: 15 minutes**
- Meeting wrap-up and summary
- Upcoming events and announcements
- Informal discussion and final questions
- Networking and contact exchange
- Cleanup and departure preparation
## Meeting Guidelines
### Participation Tips
- **Arrive Early**: Come at 6:00 PM to maximize networking time
- **Bring Projects**: Always welcome to share your latest prints
- **Ask Questions**: Industry news segment is perfect for Q&A
- **Stay Engaged**: Interactive participation encouraged throughout
### Presentation Guidelines
- **Show & Tell**: 3-5 minutes per person maximum
- **Challenge Entries**: Bring previous month's challenge submissions for group judging
- **Featured Presentations**: Coordinate with organizers in advance
- **Materials**: Bring physical prints when possible
- **Documentation**: Photos welcome for social media sharing
### Meeting Etiquette
- Respect time limits for each segment
- Allow everyone opportunity to participate
- Keep discussions relevant to 3D printing
- Help with setup and cleanup as needed
## Schedule Flexibility
**Note**: Timing may adjust based on:
- Number of show & tell participants
- Challenge entries requiring judging from previous month
- Complexity of featured presentation
- Special events or challenges
- Community engagement levels
**Typical Variations**:
- Show & Tell: 15-30 minutes (depending on participation and challenge judging)
- Featured Presentation: 30 minutes (fixed duration)
- Buffer time built into closing segment for overruns