Name: 3D Printing Night and Certification
Start: 2023-04-06T02:00:00.000Z
End: 2023-04-06T04:00:00.000Z
Location: Ace Makerspace

This is a virtual class.

Learn to prepare designs for etching & cutting. We will focus on file creation for ACE CO2 100W Laser Cutter. While this class use case includes Adobe Illustrator and the ACE Laser the principles covered are fundamental to laser preparation.

**Prerequisite:** Basic understanding of Adobe Illustrator is required. *While folks may still get value from the class, the most benefit will be realized if participants have a computer running Adobe Illustrator. If you are new to Illustrator please at least take a free online tutorial [Getting started with Illustrator](https://youtu.be/AinkCNooh2A) that can be found by searching. This [Getting started tutorial](https://youtu.be/3NBKRywEbNs) is also good.*

This class will cover these fundamentals:

• Raster vs Vector Art and how they burn
• Creating .DXF and .SVG files.
• Walkthrough of file prep best practices. Folks with illustrator will be able to follow along.
• Common issues and troubleshooting
• Working with Typography
• Tips for converting stock art to laser-ready art
• Illustrator tools for expedited design
• Creating maps and topographical laser-ready art
• Ways to learn more.

This class does not cover laser certification requirements. Certification and membership are required to use the ACE laser.

Learn more about ACE Laser Certification. https://www.acemonstertoys.org/laser/

Please RSVP thoughtfully and carefully. The class requires a minimum of 5 people to run.

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Digital Design for Laser Cutting

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Join us for our 3D Printing Open Lab. Bring your projects and design to troubleshoot or show n' tell for folks who are also on 3D printing adventures.

**Masks are required for this event.** New Guests must have a Full Guest Account *before* this event starts. *See below for how to get a FREE account set up.*

**Support the 3D Printing Program at ACE and events like these.** $8 suggested donation payable onsite with Square or Cash. *You will not be turned away if you don't donate!*

Learn how to use the Ace Makerspace 3d Printers and get ideas for how 3D printing can be one of your resources as a maker! This workshop happens in Clean Fabrication in the upstairs room of suite 214 with your host Ted H., the Ace 3D printing Steward.
Open Lab

**Available Training**

* Learn the basics of how the Ace 3D Printers work including core information about filament, slicers, and getting started:
* Finding or designing something to print (STL file) Using a slicer program to prepare your file for printing. Actually printing your objectPreparing for the workshop
* Make sure to sign your paperwork.

All proceed support Ace Makerspace and help us serve over 1200 people a year with innovative programs, equitable access to makerspace resources, more creative, self-reliant communities in Oakland.

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