Hacker Dojo

1. 1pm to 3pm at the Hacker Dojo in Mountain View. Generally the third Saturday of every month.
2. This event is FREE to EVERYONE and open to the PUBLIC. Like most Hacker Dojo events, you do not actually have to be a Hacker Dojo member to attend for free.
3. We will discuss computer programming and other tech-industry related topics. We hope you learn something useful!
4. Previous discussion topics have included: AI, web development, programming languages, frameworks, code cleanliness, job search, work habits, algorithms, interviewing, hackathons, etc.
5. Nervous beginners that know absolutely nothing about programming are encouraged to attend! All skill levels are welcome to attend, ask questions, talk to people, and learn things. But it's also a place for experts to talk to other experts and learn new things.
6. This event is in-person only to keep things simple.
7. We can break out into small group discussions. I tend to prefer it when we have multiple discussions going on at once.
8. We strongly encourage you to invite and bring your own guests. (Assuming they are well-behaved!)
9. Don't forget to share this event page with people you know that would be interested in attending. We need help advertising this event.
10. Everyone who is attending the event must sign in at the Hacker Dojo front desk. It will print out a name tag and ask you to agree to their guest waiver.
11. CLASSROOM LOCATION: The event is in the Hacker Dojo Classroom. It is directly opposite the Hacker Dojo entrance from the parking lot. Past the bathrooms.
12. You don't necessarily have to register ahead of time to attend, just show up. But we appreciate it when people register ahead of time because it helps us predict headcount.
13. You don't have to be present for the whole event. You can arrive and show up at any point during the event time.
14. Introduce yourself to the group by sharing your name and what you want to learn about
15. Feel free to bring your resume and ask other attendees to critique your resume
16. CO HOSTS: If you are interested, please let me know.
17. Please be EXTREMELY RESPECTFUL to the other attendees and to the Hacker Dojo property. We will ask you to leave if you're being obnoxious.
18. You are encouraged to bring snacks but it is not required.
19. Programming Club has a Discord channel on the Hacker Dojo discord. Where you can share notes, share links, and keep in touch.
20. PARKING and ENTRANCE: The Hacker Dojo has lots of parking. The main parking lot is on the Southeast side of the building near the Entrance. There is a second parking lot on the Northwest side of the building. But you have to walk a little bit to the Entrance.
21. BUS STOP: There is also a bus stop nearby.
22. CARPOOL: Leave a comment below if you want to try to find someone to carpool with.
23. Masks and proof of Covid vaccination are NOT required. However, we ask that you stay away if you are feeling sick to avoid spreading illness!!
24. The Hacker Dojo is a registered 501c3 non-profit and needs your financial support to stay open. Please consider donating or becoming a member.
25. The Hacker Dojo greatly appreciates volunteers. If you get something out of the Hacker Dojo community, please try to give back to the community in some way. You could volunteer some time to help keep the place clean, you could spread the word about events, you could help co-host an event, etc.
26. We welcome all of your feedback and suggestions to improve the event. We want more feedback, both positive and negative.
27. Please check out the other events on the Hacker Dojo Meetup page.
28. The Silicon Valley Programming Club at the Hacker Dojo began in March 2023. It was inspired by things like the Homebrew Computer Club from the 1970s.

These rules are from Founding Host Kevin "Turbo" Verre and they will remain in effect!

Thanks to:
2023-2024 Host Kevin
2025 Host Emily
2026 Host Slava

Hacker Dojo's 3D Printing and Design Workshop!
This session will serve as a dedicated opportunity for newcomers and enthusiasts to lay the groundwork and establish expectations before delving into the world of 3D printing by understanding how the 3D printers at Hacker Dojo operate and how to design for optimal prints!
You will be able to walk out with your own printed thing! 🐉

*******Things you will need!********
Laptop and Mouse!
An SD card is beneficial to save your files, but not required. We will have some SD cards on hand.
USB adapters are also helpful. We have mice, but they're USB-A. As are some of our other SD card adapters.
You will need access on your computer to download the slicer program!
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We'll be guiding everyone through the basic programs needed to get started with modeling, slicing, and printing.
If you were here for any previous session, we will be available to support and reinforce what you learned and continue providing more depth.
**New projects have been added for repeat attendees.**

🖨️ What to Expect Generally:

• Beginner-friendly introduction to 3D printing technology; No experience necessary!
• Hands-on tutorials covering basic 3D modeling and design concepts
• Exploration of various 3D printers and materials
• Practical tips for optimizing print quality and efficiency
• Building a solid foundation for your 3D printing journey
• Open discussion and Q&A session to address participants' questions and concerns
• Members can get certified to use our 3D printers on their own!

This session is designed to create a supportive and inclusive environment where participants can connect and collaborate. This event is entirely volunteer-run, so to help cover the costs, we’re asking folks to donate $30 to cover costs like: filament, new printers, parts for maintenance, SD cards. Your contribution allows us to prepare all the essentials to ensure a great experience for everyone.
Hacker Dojo members are always free. No one turned away for lack of funds.

Here is the link for the Hacker Dojo 3D Printing community on discord https://discord.gg/ZKrS3e5mfZ
Feel free to reach out if you have any questions or concerns!