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💙 What Inspired Your 3D Printing Journey?
Every Maker has a unique beginning.
Maybe it was a friend, a maker, a trade show, a YouTube video, your first 3D printer, an article, or simply a chance encounter that sparked your interest in 3D printing.
Share your story with the community and get a chance to win exciting rewards! 🎁
📅 Event Duration:July 6, 2026, 11:00 AM – July 31, 2026, 11:59 PM (UTC+8)
👥 Who Can Participate?:All registered MAKEROAD users are welcome to join.
🎯 How to Participate？
1. Join the "Who Inspired Your 3D Printing Journey?" discussion group in the MAKEROAD Community.
2.Create a post with at least 50 words-share your real story!
3.Bonus: Add photos to have a better chance of being featured and winning.
Tell us:
✨ What first introduced you to the world of 3D printing? It could be:
👤 A friend, teacher, or fellow Maker
🎥 A YouTube video, book, or article
🏭 A trade show, company, or class
🖨️ Your first 3D printer or your very first successful print
🚗 A model that made you fall in love with 3D printing
...or any memorable moment that started your Maker journey.
If someone inspired your journey, don't forget to invite them to join MAKEROAD and become part of our community!
🏆 Awards
❤️ Lucky Participation Reward
Every valid post that meets the event requirements will receive 20 MAKEROAD Points.（Earn up to 100 points per participant.）
🎉 Most Popular Story Award (20 Winners)
During the event, the Top 20 most popular posts (based on the combined number of Likes, Comments, Favorites, and Shares) will receive:
🎁 1 Roll of SUNLU PLA Filament (random color)
Note: Multiple comments or shares from the same user will only count once toward the engagement score.
⭐ Editor's Choice Award (1 Winner)
The MAKEROAD editorial team will select one outstanding story from all approved submissions.
🎁 Prize: 1 × SUNLU AMS Heater
Entries will be evaluated based on:
Authenticity of the story
Content quality and completeness
Photo quality (if included)
Inspirational value
Community engagement
💡 Notes
Any form of cheating, including fake accounts, vote manipulation, engagement farming, or spam posting, will result in immediate disqualification.
The 20 MAKEROAD Points participation reward is limited to one per user, but all valid posts remain eligible for the other awards.
Winners will be announced within 7 business days after the event ends. The winner list will be publicly displayed for 7 business days, and prizes will be arranged after the announcement period.
If your submitted photos include other people, please obtain their permission before posting. Participants are solely responsible for any copyright, portrait rights, or legal issues arising from their submissions. MAKEROAD assumes no liability for any related disputes.
* MAKEROAD reserves the right to the final interpretation of this event.
