3D Printing Day: At the office

trevskis · 2015-11-22T01:44:08.000Z

I have had nothing but continuous questions at my day job, about all things 3D printing. What better way to help my co-workers understand and witness the printing experience than an actual devoted day!!

My idea is simply to showcase the basics, but I would love to hear anyone’s ideas for how best to represent 3Dhubs and 3D printing!

Cheers!

3dprintingguy · 2015-11-22T14:20:49.000Z

Hi Trevor! i would ask for permission from the overlords to bring in a printer so you can show it in action!

i find Trex Skull The T-Rex Skull by MakerBot - Thingiverse
or print in place platform jack to be impressive prints

thingiverse.com

Platform Jack [Fully Assembled, No Supports] by Intentional3D

This functional platform jack prints fully assembled without supports. UPDATE [7/21/2015]: We have uploaded an updated platform jack with stronger scissor arms, improved axles to stop the arms from separating, and a larger gap between the screw...

RCole · 2015-11-23T18:21:00.000Z

This is a very good idea. I think I will do the same in my office. I hope you don’t mind if I borrow your idea.

The company bought a 3D printer and it sits in a cubicle near me. I will let everyone know that I will have a demo and answer questions on that day. I have a number of printed pieces and will make more for people to look at.

Since the company bought the supplies - I think I’ll build a bunch of Marvins to hand out. That or keychains with the company logo.

I think I will paper the cubicle with mini-posters about 3D printing and the different types of printers. And a poster or two about 3D hubs.

Let’s have a great 3D Printing Day - even though we work on that day.

trevskis · 2015-11-23T20:10:46.000Z

Totally. My team here is highly supportive of this. Just have to setup a conference room.

Nice idea!! Can either of those be done within 8 hours @3dprintingguy?

trevskis · 2015-11-23T20:11:37.000Z

Yeah!! Right on! You’ll have to let me know how it goes!!

Cheers!

3dprintingguy · 2015-11-24T00:19:41.000Z

the jack takes 4 hrs

and I usually use this smaller version of the trex that takes 45-75mins depends on the resolution i choose

thingiverse.com

MakerBot Pocket T-Rex Skull by MakerBot

The mini version of MakerBot Academy’s T-Rex Skull is a fun way to pocket your favorite predator. Quick and easy to print, the MakerBot Pocket T-Rex Skull is expertly designed and ready to roar.

RCole · 2015-11-24T01:37:33.000Z

Be sure to let us know how yours goes as well. I hope you have a good one and a good turnout for it.

I should have an e-NABLE hand ready to show by then. I will take pictures.

trevskis · 2015-11-24T20:20:35.000Z

Definitely! I hope you do too!

Thats a great one in person. I think I will either do lots of small prints to hand out, or the jack.

trevskis · 2015-11-24T20:21:39.000Z

Sounds good! I want to do that jack, or small prints to hand out. Cheers!

3dprintingguy · 2015-11-25T01:52:10.000Z

demand usually outstrips supply if you are printing the small parts, make sure you preprint heaps before hand

trevskis · 2015-11-25T06:15:39.000Z

Very true. Platform jack it is!

gabriela3d · 2015-11-25T18:57:58.000Z

One small update, guys! The 3D Printing Day map is vroom-vroom ready http://maps.3dhubs.com/3dprintingday/index.html

Filemon · 2015-11-25T19:38:10.000Z

Bit late to this thread, but this is genius

Just another 3D Printing Day at the office…

trevskis · 2015-11-25T19:38:36.000Z

Looks awesome!!

trevskis · 2015-12-01T18:25:13.000Z

UPDATE:

Got approval, so I will be hosting this event at Billabong HQ! I have one of our designers making something extra special for this day. There is already lots of internal buzz, so hopefully I can make this something memorable for everyone here!

Thank you everyone for your helpful suggestions! I will update after the event with pictures!

@Filemon, super stoked you like the idea! @gabriela3d, I printed out that map to show off the size of this event, good work!

Filemon · 2015-12-01T18:58:50.000Z

Wohoo! Awesome

RCole · 2015-12-04T02:56:16.000Z

Unfortunately, my 3D Printing Day was almost a bust. A building with 400 geeks (all IT for the company) and only 5 people came by to see the printer and pick up a key fob. Oh well - the people who came by thought the hand was fantastic.

trevskis · 2015-12-04T05:36:36.000Z

Ah man!! Im sorry to hear that!! Still though, you participated in the beginning of the next huge global revolution, so that must feel pretty great in terms of bragging rights. Mine turned out pretty well! I will do another post with pictures, but overall I had about ~35 people, and most didn’t truly understand the concept! Today was a good day.

gabriela3d · 2015-12-04T13:50:24.000Z

Sorry to hear that, @RCole, I’m sure next year it will be better though. Thanks for being part of this!

gabriela3d · 2015-12-04T13:52:36.000Z

Haha! Well beginnings are always rough, but most of the time they lead to great things Nice touch with 3D printing that thong with the company logo, loved it!