On October 27th, 2011, CCCKC gave a presentation to 169 Hallmark IT folks about what it means to be in a hackerspace, be part of the Maker Movement, and what the current state and future of personal fabrication has in store for us.

Jestin Stoffel, Rob Giseburt, and Craig Berscheidt presented while Michael Overstreet, Tim Middleton, and Luis Rodriguez were on-hand for Demo and Q&A.

3D printing is a hobby that has grown considerably in the last few years. Online communities for sharing digital designs have driven the popularity of this activity by providing a seemingly unlimited useful supply of things that are ready to print. As much as low-cost DIY 3D printers have lowered the barrier of entry into this hobby, to most people it still seems overwhelming to get involved. This article should provide a breif overview of the jumping off point of getting involved in 3D printing.