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\u00a0As Seen on TV!<\/a> | Conejo USD Technology Fair<\/a> | Getting Started with 3D Printing<\/a> | 3D Printed Straw Sculptures<\/a> | Upcoming Events<\/a> | Filament Clips<\/a> | Grant Info<\/a><\/h4>\n

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As Seen on TV (or YouTube)!<\/h1>\n

Windy Ridge Innovation on the Road<\/h3>\n

\"AsI feel like this should be our motto! Every time we set up a demonstration, people say “Wow, I’ve seen that on TV but never in real life… that’s amazing!” It really does make a difference to see a 3D printer in action, to touch the filament, to play with the things we’ve printed. Think what a difference it will make to the kids when they see their ideas become tangible objects in the real world!<\/p>\n

The past few weeks have been interesting, exciting, and a bit over the top! We started off at\u00a0CUE in Palm Springs<\/strong>with an overwhelming reception for our first time out. Next we were invited to the\u00a0Conejo Unified School District Tech Fair<\/strong>\u00a0where we had an opportunity to talk about 3D printing to local educators and community members. This past week we traveled to\u00a0Santa Barbara Office of Education<\/strong>\u00a0to celebrate dedicated educators as they showcased awesome projects they’ve done in the classroom. Need a class project about the Zombie Apocalypse that incorporates all sorts of standards? We know who to put you in contact with!<\/p>\n

The best part about all of these meetups is getting a chance to talk to innovative educators about their ideas. We love to ask them “What would you do if you had a 3D printer in your classroom?<\/strong>” We get all sorts of answers – from Angry Birds physics units to math based rocket ship projects, from building molecules to structuring DNA sequences, from discovering art and architecture to creating customized manipulatives for primary grades and special needs students… and so many more! Really, the only limit is your imagination \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n

Next up… a STEM night event at a great school just down the road. If you are in the Victorville area, come visit us atQuail Valley Middle School<\/strong>\u00a0next Friday, May 10th from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. WRI3D was invited to participate in this event. Dinner will be sold beginning at 5:30 pm. Come see presentations and hands-on activities from Michael Laine – The Space Elevator Guy, Astronomers with their telescopes, San Bernardino County Fire and Sheriffs, Bright Source & First Solar, Women in Mining, NASA, Cal Tech University, Victor Valley College, Mojave Environmental Education Consortium, student work on the Scientific Revolution, and, of course, WRI3D with our 3D printers and projects. Let us know if you can make it!<\/p>\n

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Conejo USD Technology Fair<\/h2>\n

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Thousand Oaks, CA<\/strong>\u00a0– Sharing 3D printing with teachers and community members at the Conejo Unified School District technology fair. We met LOTS of great people with LOTS of cool ideas!<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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Getting Started with 3D Printing<\/h1>\n

What to Consider Before You Jump In<\/h3>\n

Investing in a printer is a big decision and there are so many options to choose from right now. How do you know which one is best? Start by asking yourself a couple of questions:<\/p>\n

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  1. Am I going to have more fun building the printer, or printing things?<\/li>\n
  2. What\u2019s my budget?<\/li>\n
  3. How consistent is the printer, and what\u2019s the quality of the prints?<\/li>\n
  4. How fast can my printer print? (while keeping quality of prints up and costs down)<\/li>\n
  5. What is the ongoing cost of filament and supplies?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Some printers are easy to set up, but use expensive and proprietary filament. Other printers are inexpensive to buy up front but require that you build them or do extensive setup before being able to use. After considering the questions above, we felt the\u00a0Afinia H-Series printer<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0was the best option for school and home use. It sets up quickly right out of the box with a minimum amount of work and the materials costs are one of the lowest we’ve found. Better yet, you can use filament from any source as long as the dimensions are correct (1.75mm). We have been very impressed with the durability of the machines, the print quality, and the overall ease of use.<\/p>\n

    There are lots of great reasons that\u00a0MAKE Magazine<\/a>,WIRED<\/a>, and\u00a0C|Net<\/a>\u00a0have all given this printer high recommendations! Are you ready to try one out? Give us a call!<\/p>\n

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    3D Printed Straw Sculptures<\/h1>\n

    3D Printed Connectors and a Box of Straws<\/h3>\n

    One of the really great things about 3D printing is the ability to create unique items on the spot. Here is a great little project that won’t take long to print but should lead to hours of fun and creativity!<\/p>\n

    http:\/\/www.instructables.com\/id\/3D-Printed-Straw-Sculptures\/<\/a><\/p>\n

    There are several variations and shapes listed in the “Related” section. If you make an awesome sculpture with these, send us a picture and we might feature it in the next newsletter \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n

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    WRI3D Upcoming Events<\/strong><\/h2>\n
    This is where we will be showcasing 3D printing next – come visit!<\/p>\n