NextFab wants to make you into a maker [Events Roundup]

3D printing is hot right now.
But if you don’t know how to use a 3D printer properly, there’s no point in having one. NextFab staffers Chris Thompson and Brandon Boulden say they see it happen all the time: someone buys a 3D printer, downloads a file from Thingiverse to 3D printer, it doesn’t work and they get frustrated. Then the 3D printer goes in the closet.
That’s why the Washington Avenue makerspace is hosting a two-day class called “Making a Maker,” which will teach you how to use a free software for computer-aided design and how to use a Bukito 3D printer to make household items like a custom light switch or a towel rod holder. The classes will be held Feb. 21-22.
Prices start at $500 for members and $850 for non-members. For a higher price, you can go home with a Bukito 3D printer, too.
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Coded By Kids Friendraiser
Coding education nonprofit Coded by Kids has grown to serve roughly 50 students a week. Help support its mission at this event.
Friday, Feb. 20
6-9 p.m.
VUID, 1611 Walnut Street, 2nd Floor. Center City.
RSVP. $10.

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Philly Crafted: Tech Showcase!
Hear from a 50onRed software engineer about a new fantasy draft app he built, the Penn team behind this sewable electronics kit and more.
Tuesday, Feb. 17
6 p.m.
50onRed at the Cira Centre, 2929 Arch Street, Suite 1101. University City.
RSVP. Free.

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Philly EdTech Meetup – Philly New Technology Meetup Collaboration!
Edtech companies like Apprennet and Raise will demo.
Wednesday, Feb. 18
6 p.m.
Quorum at the Science Center, 3711 Market St. University City.
RSVP. Free.

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Penn Center for Innovation: Are Software Patents Critical to Innovation?
Technical.ly’s Zack Seward moderates a panel discussion on the impact of recent Supreme Court rulings on software patents.
Thursday, Feb. 19
6-8 p.m.
Penn Law – Silverman Hall (Room 240B), 3501 Sansom St. University City.
RSVP. Free.