Friday March 9th
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New Jersey Makers Day is a statewide celebration of making and maker culture that takes place every March in libraries and schools across the state. Its primary goal is to enhance community engagement and facilitate connections among New Jersey residents by exploring new and interesting opportunities for community-wide education, entrepreneurship and hands-on learning experiences. |
This year’s BuildTak Design Challenge theme is piggy banks!
You are challenged to design a 3D model of any type of piggy bank that your creativity and imagination can conjure up!
You are challenged to design a 3D model of any type of piggy bank that your creativity and imagination can conjure up!
How to Participate:
Using any 3D design software, create an object that can be 3D printed. Once you have finished your design, email a copy of the .STL file to [email protected]. You don’t need a 3D printer to participate in the 3D design challenge. The deadline for submission is April 1, 2018.
The following information will be required for all submissions:
· Subject line: “BuildTak 3D Design Challenge”
· Your full name
· Your email address
· That category that you are submitting for (“Up to age 13” or “Age 14 to adult”)
Attached copy of an original 3D model design in .STL format. The file name should be in the following format: first name_ last name_category (with category written as “Under13” or “Over14”). Example: “john_smith_under13”
Judging and Contest Rules:
This contest is only open to NJ residents (must be able to validate your NJ address to receive their prizes). Entries will be judged on how well the design fits the NJ Makers Day challenge theme, creativity and functionality. The piggy bank must be designed to be able to hold a minimum of ten (10) quarters and have a way to get money both in and out of the bank.
Designs must be original. Models downloaded from Thingiverse, Shapeways or other model sharing services will not be considered. PrizesPrizes will be awarded in both judging categories. Winners will be notified by email by April 13, 2018. Select contest winners may also have their models produced as 3D prints and exhibited in locations around the state for public viewing.
Using any 3D design software, create an object that can be 3D printed. Once you have finished your design, email a copy of the .STL file to [email protected]. You don’t need a 3D printer to participate in the 3D design challenge. The deadline for submission is April 1, 2018.
The following information will be required for all submissions:
· Subject line: “BuildTak 3D Design Challenge”
· Your full name
· Your email address
· That category that you are submitting for (“Up to age 13” or “Age 14 to adult”)
Attached copy of an original 3D model design in .STL format. The file name should be in the following format: first name_ last name_category (with category written as “Under13” or “Over14”). Example: “john_smith_under13”
Judging and Contest Rules:
This contest is only open to NJ residents (must be able to validate your NJ address to receive their prizes). Entries will be judged on how well the design fits the NJ Makers Day challenge theme, creativity and functionality. The piggy bank must be designed to be able to hold a minimum of ten (10) quarters and have a way to get money both in and out of the bank.
Designs must be original. Models downloaded from Thingiverse, Shapeways or other model sharing services will not be considered. PrizesPrizes will be awarded in both judging categories. Winners will be notified by email by April 13, 2018. Select contest winners may also have their models produced as 3D prints and exhibited in locations around the state for public viewing.