Science World Demo Day info March 16,17,23,24

[John Biehler]

Hi everyone.

Just thought I'd post all the details I have about the upcoming Science World Demo Days aka the 3d Printer Village at Science World.

When: March 16/17 and 23/24

Time: 9:30am - 6pm (doors open to public at 11am)

We can't get in any earlier so no point in being early. I'll be there at 9:30 to help SW staff get us inside. Keep in mind, you may have trouble navigating the building with your gear if you arrive after 11am as they are expecting as many as 10,000 people....so good luck with that :)

Your name should be on the list at the front door (assuming you gave it to me). If you have any trouble getting in, call me 604-351-8146

Overnight: if you're participating for the full weekend, we can leave everything set up over Saturday night. The room will be locked and secured by SW staff. On Sunday night, we have to pack up.

Parking: I may get a couple of passes (for their staff lot) but won't know until we get there...definitely not enough for everyone. I'll try to be fair about sharing them.

What to bring?

• your printer(s) of course and any filament you plan on using...I don't know if there are any dollys or carts on site (assume not and be happily surprised when they are)
  
• any cords/cables/etc for power, usb, etc you need. There isn't anything in the room and extras may not be around with others
• any tools you may need to keep your bot going: assume nobody has the M3 allan key you need so come prepared but we'll likely all have lots of tools on hand
  
• laptop - there is supposed to be wifi available
• Xbox Kinect - if you've got one, bring it so we can 3d scan people. I'm bringing mine along with my laptop - don't forget the extra power cable that it needs that isn't normally needed to connect it to your Xbox
• food/snacks/water - there are options onsite and close by but you may not get away to hit Subway or wherever and you'll likely be talking your face off so stay hydrated!
• comfortable shoes - you'll likely be on your feet all day. There are tables and chairs in our room though so you can take a sit down break
• sample prints - bring your best (and worst) prints to show what your printer can do and how far your quality has come since your first prints
• business cards/pamphlets/etc  - if you have them. Keep in mind we're not allowed to sell anything on site. This includes printed items. You're welcome to discuss selling items after the show and outside SW. You can give stuff away.

I think that covers everything I know. Post any questions here to the group and I'll reply asap.

[John Biehler]

I've attached a map of Science World. We'll be doing our load ins via the Staff Entrance which is on the south side of the building.

See everyone tomorrow!

[Dan Steele]

Thanks so much for arranging this John, I had a blast this weekend.

It was good seeing everyone, and meeting some new faces.

Dan.

[John Biehler]

Glad everyone had a good time last weekend!

It looks like we're going to lose a few printers this coming weekend due to people's availability...can I get a reply from everyone that WILL be there so I know what to expect?

Just a head's up that we (the 3d printer village) are being featured on Rock 101 this week and will mentioned on Global's BC1 channel on Friday. Paul at Science World also said that this weekend will be the busier of the two spring break weekends. I might try and get a plug in on Dotto tonight too.

[LoialOtter]

I'm going to be there Saturday. I might leave my printers set up and just working through Sunday but I have to be elsewhere during the afternoon.

Thanks for setting this up, it's been a blast.

[Eugene Suyu]

We'll be there with Dittos 3-4 if we need it to fill space

[Dan Steele]

I'll be there with Cupcake and replicator again.

Dan.

[Scott]

I might still be able to stop in on Saturday. Not sure yet if I can bring the full rig.

Scott

[Gerald Orban]

I'm out unfortunately :(

[John Biehler]

My friend Rebecca talked about our demo days at Science World this morning on Global including showing a stretchlet that someone from Tinkerines gave her:
http://www.globaltvbc.com/video/ambc+mar+22/video.html?v=2354655754&p=1&s=dd#bc1

(at around the 48 min mark)

[Eugene Suyu]

awesome! the more exposure the better. Tinkerine stretchlet made it on TV! =D haha. From all the exposure it sounds like it'll work up to become an awesome weekend! See everyone there tomorrow

[John Biehler]

Thanks to everyone that came out over the 2 weekends...I've heard from the folks at Science World that it was a huge success. I should have more info about having meetups/build days in the same lab on a monthly basis there soon. 

It will likely be 1 weeknight meeting at BP in Langley and one weekend meeting at Science World a month going forward.