3D Printing San Francisco

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Introduction to 3D Printing ($20)

Sun, May 24, 7:00 PM

From Noisebridge Hackerspace

4.7

**$5 is charged to hold a spot for this class. You can pay the remaining $15 in person with PayPal, credit cards, or cash.** *All instructors at Noisebridge are volunteers. 100% of your donation is tax-deductible and supports Noisebridge directly.* This class is meant to get you from 0 to your first 3D print. In this class the full workflow from design to printed object will be demonstrated. Topics covered: * Where and how to design or download objects (TinkerCAD/Printables/MakerWorld) * Filament types, when to use which, and how to handle them * How to convert your design into a file that's able to be printed * How to print with supports, make objects stronger, and adjust quality * How to load and unload filament and general print prep * How to send your design to the printer and watch it go! If you are interested you can use one of our 3D printers after the class to apply what you have learned. It's recommended to bring a laptop if you plan to do your own prints. There are no guarantees that a printer will be available. They are first-come-first-serve and are used for many different Noisebridge projects.

1 attendee

FREE 3D Printing Night and Certification @ Ace Makerspace

Thu, Jun 4, 2:00 AM

From Ace Makerspace

4.8

Bring your projects and designs to troubleshoot and show n’ tell with folks who are also on 3D printing adventures. This hands-on workshop covers a wide range of learning opportunities including certification training, overview of how 3D printers work, finding and designing objects to print (STL files), and an opportunity to print your own object. **Class Type:** Exposure **Class Level:** All **Class Length:** 2 Hours **Pre-requisites:** None **Certifications:** 3D Printing Certification Available **Age:** 10 + New Guests must [sign up for a FREE Guest Account and sign their liability waiver](https://www.acemakerspace.org/product/guest-account/) before this event starts. Add the FREE account on the Ace makerspace website check out or sign up here → [FREE Guest Account](https://www.acemakerspace.org/product/guest-account/) Ace Makerspace is a 501(c)(3) non-profit member-supported organization. All proceeds support Ace Makerspace and help us serve over 1200 people a year with innovative programs, equitable access to makerspace resources, and more creative, self-reliant communities in Oakland. YOU MUST RSVP/PURCHASE TICKETS THROUGH THE ACE MAKERSPACE WEBSITE: [www.acemakerspace.org/calendar](https://www.acemakerspace.org/calendar/)

1 attendee

Wood Lathe Basics and Certification @ Ace Makerspace

Tue, May 19, 2:00 AM

From Ace Makerspace

4.8

YOU MUST PURCHASE TICKETS THROUGH THE ACE MAKERSPACE WEBSITE: [www.acemakerspace.org/calendar](https://www.acemakerspace.org/calendar/) Learn the basics of safe (wood) lathe operation in this certification workshop. You’ll learn how to secure wood and operate a lathe. You’ll learn about different lathe tools and how to work with lathe tools to shape wood. You’ll have an extended chance to use the lathe yourself under supervision. Please bring a mask. **Class Type:** Access **Level:** Beginner **Timing:** 2 hours **Location:** Suite #214, Workshop Back Room **Corequisite:** Shop Basics **Certifications:** Wood Lathe **Age:** 14+ with parent or guardian also taking the class **Agenda:** * Safe lathe operation * Setting up and adjusting the lathe for your project * Swapping out and adjusting chucks * Securing pieces of wood for turning * Working with a variety of tools to create different effects * Skew Chisels * Scrapers * Parting Tools * Gouges * Sanding objects on the Lathe **What to bring:** A notebook or well-charged phone for taking notes. **What to wear:** Closed-toe shoes, short sleeves, and work clothes. Long hair must be tied back. **Safety Gear:** Eye protection, ear protection, and sanitizer will be provided. You can also bring your own. New Guests must [sign up for a FREE Guest Account and sign their liability waiver](https://www.acemakerspace.org/product/guest-account/) before this event starts. Add the FREE account on check out or sign up here → [FREE Guest Account](https://www.acemakerspace.org/product/guest-account/). If you need a scholarship for this class, please [submit this request form.](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfyuFC_Cv4EdCcQUFFkSVSb4NHuhisZ1z6DJI_i-BWz8wznBw/viewform) You may be notified as little as 24 hours before the event. Ace Makerspace is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit member-supported organization. All proceeds support Ace Makerspace and help us serve over 1200 people a year with innovative programs, equitable access to makerspace resources, and more creative, self-reliant communities in Oakland.

1 attendee

Epson Wide Format Printer Basics and Certification @ Ace Makerspace

Sat, Jun 6, 8:00 PM

From Ace Makerspace

4.8

Get ready to print your own posters, photos, art, and more with basic certification training on Ace’s wide-format Epson Printer! Learn about the anatomy of the printer, how to set up and test your prints, and basic troubleshooting. **Level:** Beginner **Timing:** 3 hours **Location:** Suite # 214 Clean Fab **Corequisite:** None **Certifications:** Epson Wide Format Printer **Age:** 14+ **Topics Covered:** * Monitor calibration and how it affects your prints * Basic printer anatomy and set-up * Loading and unloading paper * Checking ink levels * Using the cutter * How paper finishes affect your print * How to run a test print * How to use print profiles * Basic troubleshooting New Guests must [sign up for a FREE Guest Account and sign their liability waiver](https://www.acemakerspace.org/product/guest-account/) before this event starts. Add the FREE account on check out or sign up here → [FREE Guest Account](https://www.acemakerspace.org/product/guest-account/). If you need a scholarship for this class, please [submit this request form.](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfyuFC_Cv4EdCcQUFFkSVSb4NHuhisZ1z6DJI_i-BWz8wznBw/viewform) You may be notified as little as 24 hours before the event. Ace Makerspace is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit member-supported organization. All proceeds support Ace Makerspace and help us serve over 1200 people a year with innovative programs, equitable access to makerspace resources, and more creative, self-reliant communities in Oakland. YOU MUST RSVP/PURCHASE TICKETS THROUGH THE ACE MAKERSPACE WEBSITE: [www.acemakerspace.org/calendar](https://www.acemakerspace.org/calendar/)

1 attendee

Free Laser Lab

Fri, May 29, 2:00 AM

From Ace Makerspace

4.8

**YOU MUST RESERVE YOUR TICKETS THROUGH THE ACE MAKERSPACE WEBISTE: www.acemakerspace.org/calendar** Join us in the Laser Lab! Hosted by a resident laser expert, this open lab session is the perfect opportunity to ask questions, experiment with new techniques, and discover inspiring projects by your fellow Ace makers. Whether you’re a seasoned laser user or just getting started, come by to learn how to take your laser projects to the next level! New Guests must [sign up for a FREE Guest Account and sign their liability waiver](https://www.acemakerspace.org/product/guest-account/) before this event starts. Add the FREE account on check out or sign up here → [FREE Guest Account](https://www.acemakerspace.org/product/guest-account/) Ace Makerspace is a 501(c)(3) non-profit member-supported organization. All proceeds support Ace Makerspace and help us serve over 1200 people a year with innovative programs, equitable access to makerspace resources, and more creative, self-reliant communities in Oakland. **YOU MUST RESERVE YOUR TICKETS THROUGH THE ACE MAKERSPACE WEBISTE: www.acemakerspace.org/calendar**

1 attendee

Ft. Funston Sand Sprint Session #4

Sat, May 16, 5:00 PM

From San Francisco Sand Sprinting Meetup Group

Looks like weather will be favorable this day. I will be there in parking lot from 10.00 AM until 10.15 AM then will head down to the hills for a sprint session. Usually takes about an hour total including the 10 minutes walk back and forth, Can choose from various hills of differing sizes, softness, and steepness.

1 attendee

Ace Maker Social

Sat, May 23, 2:00 AM

From Ace Makerspace

4.8

YOU MUST RSVP/PURCHASE TICKETS THROUGH THE ACE MAKERSPACE WEBSITE: [www.acemakerspace.org/calendar](https://www.acemakerspace.org/calendar/) Connect with other makers in the community at this ***FREE*** **Monthly Ace Maker Social.** This event is open to the public. **Everyone is invited!** There will be open ended conversation, knowledge sharing, light refreshments and more. These maker socials will occur monthly and feature special guest presentations, demos, or activities to foster community engagement and collaboration cross the various programs, tools and spaces at Ace Makerspace. New Guests must [sign up for a FREE Guest Account and sign their liability waiver](https://www.acemakerspace.org/product/guest-account/) before this event starts. Add the FREE account on the Ace makerspace website check out or sign up here → [FREE Guest Account](https://www.acemakerspace.org/product/guest-account/). Ace Makerspace is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit member-supported organization. All proceeds support Ace Makerspace and help us serve over 1200 people a year with innovative programs, equitable access to makerspace resources, and more creative, self-reliant communities in Oakland.

1 attendee

Marintrepreneur Meetup

Wed, May 27, 1:30 AM

From Marintrepreneurs

4.8

Join the May 26, Meetup, 6:30-8:30 at Venturepad. 1020 B Street, San Rafael. Network, meet other entrepreneurs, ask and offer, find potential partners and co-founders, fill in your team. Guest speakers are a highly successful founders who founded, grew and recently sold a software firm.

3 attendees

Free Jigsaw Puzzle Night @ Ace Makerspace

Thu, May 28, 12:30 AM

From Ace Makerspace

4.8

YOU MUST RSVP/PURCHASE TICKETS THROUGH THE ACE MAKERSPACE WEBSITE: [www.acemakerspace.org/calendar](https://www.acemakerspace.org/calendar/) Join us for our next FREE puzzle night! This event meets in Suite #206, co-working. Attendees are welcome to bring snacks and drinks to share. At previous events we've finished one \~1000-piece puzzle in about 3-4 hours. Your hosts (Pixie and Jacky) will be providing a few puzzle options for this next event. Check the #coworking channel a week or so before the event to vote on our next puzzle. New Guests must [sign up for a FREE Guest Account and sign their liability waiver](https://www.acemakerspace.org/product/guest-account/) before this event starts. Add the FREE account on the Ace makerspace website check out or sign up here → [FREE Guest Account](https://www.acemakerspace.org/product/guest-account/) Ace Makerspace is a 501(c)(3) non-profit member-supported organization. All proceeds support Ace Makerspace and help us serve over 1200 people a year with innovative programs, equitable access to makerspace resources, and more creative, self-reliant communities in Oakland.

1 attendee

Jointer, Planer, Table Saw Basics & Certification @ Ace Makerspace

Sun, May 24, 5:00 PM

From Ace Makerspace

4.8

YOU MUST PURCHASE TICKETS THROUGH THE ACE MAKERSPACE WEBSITE: [www.acemakerspace.org/calendar](https://www.acemakerspace.org/calendar/) The Table Saw, Jointer, and Planer are core woodworking tools that are great for beginner and veteran woodworkers. This workshop goes over the core principles of using these tools in the Ace Workshop including certification. **Level:** Beginner **Timing:** 3.5 hours **Location:** Suite #214 Workshop **Corequisite:** Shop Basics **Certifications:** Jointer, Planner, and Table Saw **Age:** 16+ with parent or guardian also taking the class **What you will learn:** Learn how to safely operate the following tools in the Ace Workshop: * Table Saw * Jointer * Planer **What to bring:** A notebook or well-charged phone for taking notes. **What to wear:** Closed-toe shoes, short sleeves, and work clothes. Long hair must be tied back. **Safety Gear:** Eye protection, ear protection, and sanitizer will be provided. You can also bring your own. This class requires a minimum of 3 students per session. If there are not enough students, we can issue a refund, otherwise refunds are not allowed. New Guests must [sign up for a FREE Guest Account and sign their liability waiver](https://www.acemakerspace.org/product/guest-account/) before this event starts. Add the FREE account on check out or sign up here → [FREE Guest Account](https://www.acemakerspace.org/product/guest-account/). If you need a scholarship for this class, please [submit this request form.](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfyuFC_Cv4EdCcQUFFkSVSb4NHuhisZ1z6DJI_i-BWz8wznBw/viewform) You may be notified as little as 24 hours before the event. Ace Makerspace is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit member-supported organization. All proceeds support Ace Makerspace and help us serve over 1200 people a year with innovative programs, equitable access to makerspace resources, and more creative, self-reliant communities in Oakland.

1 attendee

[Open Build Lab] Aquatic Biology

Wed, May 20, 1:30 AM

From Counter Culture Labs

4.8

Come join us at Counter Culture Labs (4799 Shattuck Avenue, Oakland, CA 94609) to help build our aquatic division!🐠🪸 This meetup we will be performing a water change and feeding coral and our bioluminescent algae. **Project Overview** We have 3 fish tanks that we need to clean and then populate with bioluminescent algae and saltwater corals. [In compliance with scientific regulations: vertebrates cannot be studied without IACUC approval. Corals will be sourced from authorized breeding programs. Collecting animals from the wild is strictly prohibited.] So far we removed calcium deposits from the tanks with vinegar and the tanks are now much more aesthetically pleasing! And we populated one tank with sand and saltwater. And added a couple of rocks and corals including anemone! We now have an automatic top off system that refills water as it evaporates in order to stablize salinity. See photo album below for our progress pics This is a meetup open to the public and is free admission. Light refreshments will be provided. Donations are welcome to help cover cost of materials (venmo @ccl-plantbio or cash). We are currently fundraising for more snails and equipment Submersible 3D printed bins to separate corals during acclimation are a great addition. Underwater cameras are also desired. Other tasks include reviewing research papers and designing experiments. For example, using various wavelengths of light to promote bioluminescent algae growth or induce changes in coral morphology. Folks of all backgrounds and skillsets are encouraged to attend. All you need is a willingness to get involved and get your hands wet!

5 attendees

Woodworking Workshop

Tue, May 19, 1:00 AM

From Noisebridge Hackerspace

4.7

Come to work on your own projects and learn how to use our tools. We have a planer, drill presses, hand tools, a table saw, and much more!

3 attendees

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Frequently asked questions

Meetup is a platform for discovering and participating in local and online events, connecting with people who share your interests, and joining groups based on hobbies, lifestyles, or professional goals.

To find 3D printing events in San Francisco, use Meetup to search for groups and events in your area focused on this fascinating hobby. Browse through upcoming meetups to find the ones that suit your schedule.

At a 3D printing event, you can expect to meet enthusiasts, learn new techniques, and discuss the latest trends and innovations in the field. Events may include workshops, demonstrations, or collaborative projects.

Yes, you can join as many groups as you like on Meetup. This allows you to participate in various events and engage with a diverse range of 3D printing communities within San Francisco.

Meetup offers free accounts for users to join groups and attend events. However, some groups or event organizers may charge fees for certain activities or memberships.

To RSVP for an event, simply log into your Meetup account, navigate to the event page, and click on the RSVP button to confirm your attendance. Stay updated for any changes in the event details.

Yes, Meetup provides a platform to meet both hobbyists and professionals in the 3D printing world, fostering opportunities for networking, collaboration, and learning.

No, events are organized by individual groups and their hosts on the platform, not by Meetup directly. Each group manages its schedule, content, and events independently.

While the popularity of 3D printing is growing, the availability of specific groups might vary depending on the area. Check Meetup regularly as new groups tend to form over time.

Meetup helps facilitate connections, but meeting people depends on your participation in events and groups. Engaging actively increases your chances of networking and forming new relationships.

If you don't find an existing group, consider starting your own on Meetup. This way, you can gather fellow enthusiasts and organize events to share and learn collectively.

Check Meetup's San Francisco 3D printing listings to see what events are coming up this weekend. This will help you plan and decide which you would like to attend.

Definitely! If you're passionate about 3D printing and want to build a community, starting your own group is a great way to connect with others who share your interest.

Not all events may be in-person. Some organizers choose to host events online, making it essential to check the event details about the format before attending.

Yes, Meetup often features workshops and learning sessions where you can enhance your 3D printing skills. Look for groups in San Francisco that focus on education and skill-building.