Open Sauce was AwesomeSauce. Consider checking out related videos of the event.
Briefly mentioned my Open Sauce experience already. But wanted to share some additional details…
Ryan had a great setup, managing to pack a bunch of machines, samples and information into the space available. I had some of @jamiek’s wooden inlay coins from RMRRF that were great to help show Visitors that had questions about machine accuracy. Brought my printer out for Sunday but it didn’t add much value, Visitors were already visually hooked into stopping by once they saw Ryan’s ZenXY and LR3.
We were situated next to a bunch of other interesting CNC, PCB, Printer folks. Was great getting to chat with other people passionate about this space.
Originally planned to watch chat sessions with YouTubers that have influenced/entertained/edutained me. However, there were so many Visitors passing by the V1E Exhibit that would stop to chat, that I was very happy just spending a bulk of the time meeting and chatting with like minded makers/creators.
Was great having an opportunity to inform, excite and inspire Visitors how V1E.com contains links to designs, documention, videos for exhibited machines that are free to download (e.g. LowRider 3 design, MP3DP v4.1, ZenXY v2, MPCNC 23.5mm/25mm/25.4mm ). Sharing that kits are available to buy from the V1E Shop to help de-risk and accelerate their builds, while supporting Ryan to create more V1E designs.
Was great being able to share how this forum is a fun respectful positive chill space for builders/makers with various backgrounds to help elevate one another. A community focused on experimenting (e.g. plasma torches ), building, and modifying great value globally accessible machines. A global relatively enlightened tribe that recognizes and appreciates great work others do. Shared that I appreciate how we try to avoid devolving into the negative us vs them trap that some groups slip towards. Shared that some members build for the fun/joy of building machines and/or for the utility value they have for business/personal interests. Shared that part of the fun/value is that many of us are creating, sharing and using mods created by fellow community members.
Enjoyed learning about, and listening to what areas/projects Visitors are interested in, and, help connect them to solutions (V1E or otherwise), that help enable, spark ideas and inspire them, and their kids, onto their own successful build/project journeys.
Shared examples of various projects that V1E community members are building, for example small precise inlayed earrings, large Alu Zenith Ch 750 aeroplanes, architectural beams, camper van parts/furniture, residential/commercial logos/signage, etc… Encouraged folks to check out the project galleries for ideas, even if V1E isn’t a good fit for their immediate needs/interests.
OpenSauce was tons of fun, so much to see, lots of interesting Visitors, exhibits, and exhibitors to meet and chat with. Already intending to visit again next year, will fly, hopefully with some portable V1E build. Looks like ticket(s) for Open Sauce 2024 are already available.
@Open-Sauce-Visitors reading this, was nice to meet you 
Cheers!