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Readme.md
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3D Fuel 3D Printing Monthly Meetup
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
This repository contains all the planning documents, schedules, and challenge information for our meetup:
📅 Schedule
Complete meeting format and timeline for our monthly gatherings. Includes:
- 6:00-8:00 PM meeting structure
- Industry news updates with John
- Show & tell sessions with challenge judging
- Featured presentations and workshops
- Meeting guidelines and etiquette
🏆 Challenges
Monthly design challenges and competitions. Currently featuring:
- October 2025: "Is it Glass or Clearly Natural?" transparency challenge
- Challenge rules, judging criteria, and submission guidelines
- Prize structures and recognition programs
- Tips for achieving the best results
💡 Ideas & Planning
Creative concepts and future planning for meetup activities:
- Competition format development ("Sliced" design challenge concept)
- Community outreach and school partnerships
- Event structure improvements
- Monthly challenge selection processes
🎯 About Our Meetup
What We Do
- Industry Updates: Stay current with the latest 3D printing technology and trends
- Community Showcases: Share your latest prints, techniques, and innovations
- Monthly Challenges: Participate in themed design competitions
- Educational Content: Learn from featured presentations and workshops
- Networking: Connect with local makers and 3D printing enthusiasts
Meeting Format
Our meetings follow a structured 2-hour format designed to maximize learning and community engagement:
- Social Time: Welcome and networking
- Industry News: Updates from John on 3D Fuel and industry trends
- Show & Tell: Project presentations and challenge judging
- Featured Presentation: In-depth technical content
- Closing Discussion: Wrap-up and informal conversation
Monthly Challenges
We host themed design challenges that encourage creativity and skill development:
- Transparent Printing: Testing clarity with 3D Fuel "Clearly Natural" filaments
- Technical Challenges: Exploring specific printing techniques or materials
- Community Judging: Group evaluation during show & tell sessions
- Recognition: Prizes and social media features for winners
🤝 Community Engagement
Participation
- Open to All: Beginners and experts welcome
- Bring Your Prints: Share your latest creations during show & tell
- Ask Questions: Interactive Q&A sessions throughout the meeting
- Submit Challenges: Contribute ideas for future monthly challenges
Partnerships
- Local Schools: Outreach to robotics teams and STEM programs
- Discord Integration: Online community voting and discussions
- Social Media: Documentation and sharing of member achievements
📞 Getting Involved
How to Participate
- Attend Meetings: Join us monthly from 6:00-8:00 PM
- Bring Projects: Share your prints during show & tell
- Enter Challenges: Submit entries for monthly competitions
- Contribute Ideas: Help shape future meetup activities
Stay Connected
- Check this repository for updates and new challenges
- Follow challenge submission deadlines
- Participate in community discussions and voting
📚 Document Navigation
| Document | Purpose | Key Information |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule.md | Meeting structure and timing | 6PM-8PM format, segment details |
| challenges.md | Monthly competitions | Rules, prizes, submission guidelines |
| ideas.md | Future planning and concepts | Community outreach, format improvements |
Next Meeting: Check the schedule for upcoming meeting details and featured presentations.
Current Challenge: Visit challenges.md for the latest monthly challenge information and submission requirements.