Inventor's Virtual Meetup

[Mikkel]

Today I had a great call with @RightyTighty where we talked about all things inventing. We both thought it would be worthwhile to have a biweekly or monthly virtual meetup of people who like to invent products, so we can share ideas, brainstorm, network, etc.

If you're interested or thinking about inventing a product, currently inventing, or are a part of the inventing chain(engineers/manufacturers/etc.) you are more than welcome to join.

I'd like to keep this on the weekends (probably Saturday) so everyone has the opportunity to take part in this.

I'll propose the first meeting be next Saturday, September 2nd, at 11 AM EST. Below are multiple timezones to reduce confusion:
PDT: 8 AM
MDT: 9 AM
CDT: 10 AM
EST: 11 AM
BST: 4 PM
CEST: 5 PM

Google Meeting Link: Meet

 

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[RightyTighty]

Regular meetings are a great idea. There doesn’t seem to be a huge population of inventors/physical product developers in the forum, but there is a lot of interest within the group.
@MJ DeMarco , any way scheduled meetings could be pinned?

 

[Spenny]

I'll see you guys there!

@Aidan04

 

[EngineerThis]

1000% down!!! great idea you two!

 

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[Aidan04]

Count me in!

 

[MaximOntheRoad]

I’ll be there as well!

 

[Niptuck MD]

Be there for the next one

We need more inventions/inventors

 

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[Mikkel]

Posting the meeting link below:

Meeting starts in 4 minutes

meet.google.com/phf-rzod-xdv

 

[RightyTighty]

Another excellent meeting! Thanks, guys, for all of the good input.

 

[Mikkel]

First Meetup is a wrap. Thanks to @Aidan04 @Spenny @RightyTighty and @MaximOntheRoad for joining the call.

We were able to have each person talk about their current inventions and some of the problems or hurdles we all have to get through. We were able to do a bit of problem-solving, as it seems to be beneficial to have a group of solution-oriented people all in one space helping each other out.

Some general topics we spoke about today:
- Idea generation and filtering out specific ideas;
- Fusion 360 - Parametric - PCB sourcing;
- The limits of Provisional Patent Applications(PPA) and when you should and should not disclose certain information;
- How to validate a prototype without going broke in the process;
- How to protect yourself from competition when a patent is not viable;

There were many other topics that we touched on as well. There was no one theme to the meeting today, except getting to know each other and letting the conversation go down whichever path made sense.

We decided to hold the Inventors Virtual Meetup once a month, as this is less about accountability and more about networking, problem-solving, and sharing ideas/concepts.

If you'd like to join the next meet-up, feel free to join us on October 14th, 2023.

If you wish to hear about a specific topic for next month, feel free to post suggestions. If people want the meetings to be more of an open conversation, I am more than happy to have that be the case as well.

Next Months Meeting Information:
October 14th, 2023:

PDT: 8 AM
MDT: 9 AM
CDT: 10 AM
EST: 11 AM
BST: 4 PM
CEST: 5 PM

The link to the Google Meeting will be posted as a new reply just prior to the meeting as well as HERE

 

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[EngineerThis]

Dang sorry guys! I’m out of state and this 3hr time difference from what I’m used to threw me!

 

[Jrjohnny]

BRO IM MISSING EVERY MEETING

can I join if I aint an inventor?

 

[Niptuck MD]

can I join if I aint an inventor?

absolutely

 

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[Mikkel]

Dang sorry guys! I’m out of state and this 3hr time difference from what I’m used to threw me!

Don't worry about it. We will have one once a month for people to attend.

BRO IM MISSING EVERY MEETING

can I join if I aint an inventor?

Of course. You can see how inventors think and how you may go about inventing your own product in the future. See if this is a route you may want to take in the future.

 

[Rauschmi]

This sounds like a good time. I'll try to attend the next one.

My Background:
Avionics Technician on Military Helicopters
Electrical Engineering Technician
Electronics Hardware Engineer

And whatever else I feel like DIY'ing or repairing along the way.
I have done some CAD work and 3d printed the designs for actual use cases.

 

[RightyTighty]

This sounds like a good time. I'll try to attend the next one.

Hope you can make it. Sounds like you have some good skills to bring to the group.

 

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[Mikkel]

This sounds like a good time. I'll try to attend the next one.

My Background:
Avionics Technician on Military Helicopters
Electrical Engineering Technician
Electronics Hardware Engineer

And whatever else I feel like DIY'ing or repairing along the way.
I have done some CAD work and 3d printed the designs for actual use cases.

We hope you can make it next month, it sounds like this group would be a great fit.

 

[Niptuck MD]

Electrical Engineering Technician

excellent. in a previous life, this was my role as well in the deep south working on GE90 and genx engines

 

[MaximOntheRoad]

Posting the meeting link below:

Meeting starts in 4 minutes

meet.google.com/phf-rzod-xdv

sorry couldn´t attend the meeting. I´ll try to be in the next one!

 

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[RightyTighty]

I was on the road and missed this one. Hope the turnout was good and looking forward to the next one In a couple of weeks.

 

[Mikkel]

I was on the road and missed this one. Hope the turnout was good and looking forward to the next one In a couple of weeks.

We only have one once a month. So you didn't miss it.!

Next Months Meeting Information:
October 14th, 2023:

PDT: 8 AM
MDT: 9 AM
CDT: 10 AM
EST: 11 AM
BST: 4 PM
CEST: 5 PM

 

[MRiabov]

Yo guys, check out McMaster-Carr

They have different parts and CAD models for everything and anything. I've used a doorhinges from them, and they are beautiful. There are motors, water pumps, any kinds of nuts and bolts, etc.

May be useful.

 

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[Mikkel]

Just a reminder that next week is our 2nd Inventors Meetup.

Everyone is welcome to join, but we will still do topics related to inventing.

All topics regarding inventing are welcome though the focus of the meeting next week will be on how to properly validate an invention without breaking the bank.

Below is the time of the meeting.

Next Months Meeting Information:
October 14th, 2023:

PDT: 8 AM
MDT: 9 AM
CDT: 10 AM
EST: 11 AM
BST: 4 PM
CEST: 5 PM

 

[AmazingLarry]

Just a reminder that next week is our 2nd Inventors Meetup.

Everyone is welcome to join, but we will still do topics related to inventing.

All topics regarding inventing are welcome though the focus of the meeting next week will be on how to properly validate an invention without breaking the bank.

Below is the time of the meeting.

Next Months Meeting Information:
October 14th, 2023:

PDT: 8 AM
MDT: 9 AM
CDT: 10 AM
EST: 11 AM
BST: 4 PM
CEST: 5 PM

Very interesting in joining this! How do I get involved?

I'm in the process of patenting an invention myself. I've done a few things as far as validation, but would like to hear what others are doing too.

 

[MJ DeMarco]

@MJ DeMarco , any way scheduled meetings could be pinned?

Not really, but I'm going figure out a way to get these events/meetups/calls posted and more visible to more users.

Next Months Meeting Information:
October 14th, 2023:

PDT: 8 AM
MDT: 9 AM
CDT: 10 AM
EST: 11 AM
BST: 4 PM
CEST: 5 PM

Be on the look out, I'm going to publicize this on the forum's front page so more people attend.

Same with the other meetups that have been occurring spearheaded by @Subsonic and @ZCP

 

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[Jrjohnny]

Just a reminder that next week is our 2nd Inventors Meetup.

Everyone is welcome to join, but we will still do topics related to inventing.

All topics regarding inventing are welcome though the focus of the meeting next week will be on how to properly validate an invention without breaking the bank.

Below is the time of the meeting.

Next Months Meeting Information:
October 14th, 2023:

PDT: 8 AM
MDT: 9 AM
CDT: 10 AM
EST: 11 AM
BST: 4 PM
CEST: 5 PM

Why is everything on October 14th for me? Its so crazy

A Toronto meet up-oct 14
2 birthday parties-oct 14
Inventors meetup- oct 14

Unfortunately, I may miss this one.

I might be able to dip in for a little but who knows.

 

[Private Witt]

Why is everything on October 14th for me? Its so crazy

A Toronto meet up-oct 14
2 birthday parties-oct 14
Inventors meetup- oct 14

Unfortunately, I may miss this one.

I might be able to dip in for a little but who knows.

Have you considered:

1. Cloning yourself and naming JrjohnnyJr
2. Hiring an assistant to rep for you

 

[Mikkel]

Very interesting in joining this! How do I get involved?

I'm in the process of patenting an invention myself. I've done a few things as far as validation, but would like to hear what others are doing too.

Join the call next week. Our meeting goes for as long as people want, so you can talk about your process and your invention if you wish to do so.

I'll be starting the patent process in the next month or two, so that will be a new process that I also have to learn.

Be on the look out, I'm going to publicize this on the forum's front page so more people attend.

That will be awesome! Thank you.

Why is everything on October 14th for me? Its so crazy

A Toronto meet up-oct 14
2 birthday parties-oct 14
Inventors meetup- oct 14

Unfortunately, I may miss this one.

I might be able to dip in for a little but who knows.

Just picked a random week, but all meetings will be on Saturday so everyone has a better chance to attend. These meetings are only once a month and I try and plan them well ahead of time, so people can block time to attend if they wish to come.

You're more than welcome to stop by if you want, no pressure.



If anyone has experience or knowledge in regards to our planned topic of validating a business or a product, we would gladly have you stop by and speak on the topic, even if it is not specific to inventing a product.

 

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[Jrjohnny]

Have you considered:

1. Cloning yourself and naming JrjohnnyJr
2. Hiring an assistant to rep for you

Actually, I have.

I’m currently cloning myself with the name of JuniorJonny.

You might see him around here on the forum, he will write posts similar to a Facebook lifestyle guru.

Sincerely,

-JuniorJonny.

 

[Mikkel]

Reminder to those who plan to join the Inventors Meetup today. The call starts in 30 minutes. 10 minutes prior to the meeting, I will be posting the link to the Google Meet.