From 08dfcf10cb2f40dbdfd375f283e7a3009c5517c9 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Eric Spooner Date: Wed, 1 Oct 2025 08:38:43 -0500 Subject: [PATCH] schedule and pages --- Schedule.md | 103 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ challenges.md | 81 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2 files changed, 184 insertions(+) create mode 100644 Schedule.md create mode 100644 challenges.md diff --git a/Schedule.md b/Schedule.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..c848655 --- /dev/null +++ b/Schedule.md @@ -0,0 +1,103 @@ +--- +gitea: none +include_toc: true +--- + +# 3D Print Meetup Schedule + +## 📅 Meeting Format & Timeline + +**Meeting Duration**: 2 Hours (6:00 PM - 8:00 PM) + +### 🕕 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 \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/challenges.md b/challenges.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..ebd29df --- /dev/null +++ b/challenges.md @@ -0,0 +1,81 @@ +--- +gitea: none +include_toc: true +--- + +# 3D Print Meetup Challenges + +## 🗓️ October 2025 Challenge: "Is it Glass or Clearly Natural?" + +### 🎯 Challenge Overview + +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 Rules + +#### 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**: Pre-supplied design (will be distributed to participants) + +#### 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 + +- **Weight Verification**: Final print must be weighed to confirm 250g filament limit +- **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 + +#### Evaluation Process + +- **Transparency Test**: Prints will be evaluated under controlled lighting conditions +- **Comparative Assessment**: Side-by-side comparison with actual glass reference +- **Community Voting**: People's choice award for favorite clear print +- **Technical Review**: Expert panel assessment of print quality and technique + +### 🏆 Prizes & 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 + +### 📅 Timeline + +- **Challenge Announcement**: October 1, 2025 +- **Model Distribution**: October 3, 2025 +- **Submission Deadline**: October 28, 2025 +- **Judging Period**: October 29-30, 2025 +- **Winner Announcement**: October 31, 2025 + +### 💡 Tips for Success + +- Experiment with layer heights (smaller often helps with clarity) +- Consider post-processing techniques (vapor smoothing, sanding) +- Optimize print orientation for minimal support material +- Temperature tuning can significantly impact clarity +- Consider printing speed adjustments for better layer bonding \ No newline at end of file