> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://3dpaws.comet.ucar.edu/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://3dpaws.comet.ucar.edu/building-3d-paws/getting-started/3d-paws-user-forum.md).

# 3D-PAWS User Forum

The [**3D-PAWS User Forum**](https://3dpaws.discourse.group/) is a dedicated space for the 3D-Printed Automatic Weather Station (3D-PAWS) initiative, an innovative UCAR project that enables communities worldwide to build reliable weather stations using 3D printing technology. Here, weather enthusiasts, scientists, educators, and technologists can connect, share knowledge, resolve questions, and collaborate to expand global weather monitoring capabilities.

In the forum, you can:

* Introduce yourself and meet other community members.
* Participate in technical discussions and share your experiences with 3D-PAWS.
* Ask questions, provide solutions, and offer feedback.
* Access additional resources, guides, and manuals related to 3D-PAWS.

The forum encourages open collaboration and the exchange of ideas to make weather data collection more accessible, affordable, and community-driven. From Kenya to Barbados, 3D-PAWS stations are helping to close critical gaps in global weather observation.

Join and become part of an international network advancing open science and innovation in environmental monitoring!

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