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# Welcome to Day 1

> Kick off the Advanced 3D Printing camp, meet your printer, and see what the week holds.

## Welcome to Advanced 3D Printing

Today kicks off the **Advanced 3D Printing** STEM workshop. Over the next five days you will build a real 3D printer, learn how it works from the ground up, and use it to design and print a project of your own.

<Info>
  **Schedule**: Monday through Friday, 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM ET each day. Today is all foundations - do not unbox your printer yet. We build together on Day 2.
</Info>

By the end of today you will:

* Understand where 3D printing came from and how far it has come
* Explain how an FDM printer turns filament into a finished part
* Identify every major component of your printer and what it does
* Choose your capstone contest project and present your plan

## How this week works

This camp is hands-on. Each day builds on the last, and most days end with real work on your own machine.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Day 1: Foundations" icon="book-open">
    Learn the history, the science, and the anatomy of your printer. Pick your capstone project.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Day 2: Unboxing and assembly" icon="package-open">
    Build your Adventurer 5M piece by piece, following along with the video guides.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Day 3: First print and software" icon="printer">
    Load filament, calibrate, install the slicer, and send your first print.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Day 4: Materials science" icon="layers">
    Master filaments, drying, build surfaces, and additives.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Day 5: Troubleshoot and present" icon="trophy">
    Fix common problems, maintain your machine, and present your capstone.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## What you will need this week

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Your printer kit" icon="box">
    The Flashforge Adventurer 5M kit shipped to your home. Keep it boxed until Day 2.
  </Card>

  <Card title="A clear workspace" icon="table">
    A flat, sturdy surface with room to spread out parts. A desk or table works well.
  </Card>

  <Card title="A pair of scissors" icon="scissors">
    You will need scissors to open the box and trim filament during assembly.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Your home Wi-Fi info" icon="wifi">
    Know your network name and password. You will connect the printer to Wi-Fi on Day 3.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Today's schedule

| Time                | Activity                   |
| ------------------- | -------------------------- |
| 9:30 - 9:45 AM      | Welcome and introductions  |
| 9:45 - 10:20 AM     | The history of 3D printing |
| 10:20 - 11:00 AM    | How 3D printing works      |
| 11:00 - 11:10 AM    | Break                      |
| 11:10 - 11:55 AM    | Anatomy of your printer    |
| 11:55 AM - 12:25 PM | Capstone contest kickoff   |
| 12:25 - 12:30 PM    | Wrap-up                    |

<Tip>
  Come to Day 2 with your printer box nearby, unopened, and your workspace cleared. We unbox and assemble live together.
</Tip>

<Warning>
  Once you begin assembly, be careful not to lose any parts. Kit components are not individually replaceable, so keep small screws and tools organized in your workspace.
</Warning>